All posts tagged "Allen & Unwin"
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177Books & LiteratureBook Review: Murder in the Cathedral, by Kerry Greenwood
MYSTERY: The indefatigable Miss Phryne Fisher returns to solve what may be her most puzzling murder.
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270Books & LiteratureBook Review: Runt and the Diabolical Dognapping, by Craig Silvey, illustrated by Sara Acton
CHILDREN'S BOOK: The sequel to Runt, the phenomenal bestseller and family favourite, by award-winning author Craig Silvey.
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465Books & LiteratureBook Review: There’s a Prawn in Parliament House, by Annabel Crabb, illustrated by First Dog on the Moon.
NON-FICTION: A funny and informative account of how Australia's democracy works, written for kids by one of Australia's best-known and most entertaining political writers, Annabel Crabb.
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425Books & LiteratureBook Review: Animals on Country, by Victor Steffensen, illustrated by Sandra Steffensen
PICTURE BOOK: This engaging picture book from award-winning brother-and-sister team Victor and Sandra Steffensen inspires children and adults alike to look after animals through Indigenous cultural practices.
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294Books & LiteratureBook Review: Song of a Blackbird, by Maria van Lieshout
GRAPHIC NOVEL: Fictionalised but based on true events, Song of a Blackbird has two intertwined timelines: one is a modern-day family drama, the other a thrilling true story of a WWII-era bank heist carried out by Dutch Resistance fighters.
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1.3KBooks & LiteratureBook Review: The Players, by Minette Walters
HISTORICAL FICTION: A gripping tale of compassion, imposture, trickery and surprising alliances set against the backdrop of The Bloody Assizes, from the bestselling author of The Last Hours and The Swift and the Harrier.
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917Books & LiteratureBook Review: The Last Egg, by Sofie Laguna, illustrated by Jess Racklyeft
PICTURE BOOK: A beautiful story about love and kindness and loyalty in the face of adversity, from the award-winning creators of many much-loved picture books including Iceberg and When You're Older.
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373Books & LiteratureBook Review: Mango and Hopscotch, by Sophie Cunningham, illustrated by Anil Tortop
The heartwarming tale of a brave kangaroo and her joey, inspired by true stories of courageous animal rescues around Australia, from the bestselling creators of Tippy & Jellybean.
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628Books & LiteratureBook Review: The Enchantment of Golden Eagle, by Margaret Wild and Stephen Michael King
PICTURE BOOK: An unforgettable tale about love, nature and forgiveness, suitable for readers of Fox or The Duck and the Darklings from two of Australia's most-celebrated picture book creators.
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486Books & LiteratureBook Review: The Surface Trials, by HM Waugh
MIDDLE-GRADE SCI-FI: An epic page-turner full of twists you won't see coming, set on an alien planet where, under the watch of a galaxy-wide TV audience, Ammy Antares and her fellow competitors must complete a challenging quest to gain entry into an elite interplanetary academy.
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644Books & LiteratureBook Review: Who Might You Be? A Tale in Tangrams, by Robert Henderson
PICTURE BOOK: Inspired by the popular puzzle tangram, this playful exploration of shapes and identity is also a pleasing rollicking rhyme perfect to read aloud.
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543Books & LiteratureBook Review: Broke Road, by Matthew Spencer
THRILLER: An unputdownable Australian thriller from the bestselling author of Black River.
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712Books & LiteratureBook Review: This Dream Will Devour Us, by Emma Clancey
YA FANTASY: An intoxicating mix of magic and the machinations of the rich and powerful creates a compulsive, bingeable read for readers who love Krystal Sutherland and Karen McManus.
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813Books & LiteratureBook Review: The Lost Notes of Soul Spinners, by Reece Carter
MIDDLE-GRADE: A spine-tingling adventure that answers all the questions that have been buzzing around Corpse, Girl and their friends, by the bestselling author of A Girl Called Corpse.
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558Books & LiteratureBook Review: Into the Ice: Reflections on Antarctica, by Alison Lester and Coral Tulloch
NON-FICTION PICTURE BOOK: Bestselling creators Alison Lester and Coral Tulloch share their fascination with Antarctica through a personally selected mix of their own and others' work, from the early age of exploration through to the present day.
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382Books & LiteratureBook Review: How to Free a Jinn, by Raidah Shah Idil
MIDDLE GRADE: Fast-paced middle fiction fantasy featuring a curious girl discovering a big family secret. Full of intrigue, humour, warmth, action, jungle spirits, a perilous unseen realm and ghostly battles. A wonderful debut, perfect for readers who love Jaclyn Moriarty and Jessica Townsend.
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690Books & LiteratureBook Review: Spirit of the Crocodile, by Aaron Fa’Aoso and Michelle Scott Tucker with Lyn White
MIDDLE GRADE: An inspiring story of courage, resilience and hope, set in the Torres Strait Islander community as climate change threatens culture, tradition and connection to place
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467Books & LiteratureBook Review: Caution! This Book Contains Deadly Reptiles, by Corey Tutt
PICTURE BOOK: Bursting with vibrant illustrations and cool facts about more than 60 reptiles, Corey celebrates First Nations knowledge about animals found on Country, from lizards and snakes to turtles and crocodiles.
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558Books & LiteratureBook Review: Bravepaw and the Clawstone of Rotwood Mire, by L.M. Wilkinson, illustrated by Lavanya Naidu
CHAPTER BOOK: An epic Tail of Adventure! Can one gallant mouse find the Gems of Harmony and save her homeland from destruction?
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1.0KBooks & LiteratureBook Review: Unhallowed Halls, by Lili Wilkinson
YA FANTASY: A wonderfully captivating dark academia fantasy from the award-winning author of A Hunger of Thorns and Deep is the Fen.
