Maybe it won’t happen. Maybe everything will be fine. Maybe I should just stop thinking about the bad things and concentrate on the good things. Like the beautiful countryside we’re walking through. Birds chirping and butterflies fluttering and not a single one of them being blown up. And this dust on the road. It’s very … Continue reading “Maybe by Morris Gleitzman”
As we hurry towards the under-fifteen training pitch, I start to get a feeling in my tummy that something isn’t right. It’s the right game, soccer. And there’s skill all over the place. Which is perfect for Matt because he won’t have to get into any arguments about changing sides. And the pitch looks brilliant. … Continue reading “Extra Time, by Morris Gleitzman”
All that Oliver wants is a dog. Not just any dog, though – he wants the little black and white dog in the pet store. But Oliver can’t have a dog, because his parents are too rich for a pet. Then a strange lady buys the dog, Barclay, which is soon in a lot of trouble, and so are sixteen camels, Mum and Dad – and even Oliver himself. It’s up to him to try to figure out a way to save them all…
Once I didn’t know about my grandfather Feilx’s scary childhood. Then I found out what the Nazis did to his best friend Zelda. Now I understand why Felix does the things he does. At least he’s got me. My name is Zelda too. This is our story. Zelda is named after her grandfather’s brave childhood … Continue reading “Now, by Morris Gleitzman”
I’m in the supermarket trying to remember what groceries mum wanted me to pick up, but I can’t think. I can’t breathe. I can’t do anything. i’m busting. And I don’t mean busting. I mean BUSTING! Andy Griffiths’ hilarious tale of mishap after mishap when a boy finds himself busting for the toilet in the … Continue reading “Laugh Your Head Off Again”
Recently I posted a big list of recent awards and shortlists. No sooner had I done this than there were several more announcements. It may be hard to keep up, but it is really exciting seeing books (and their creators) in the spotlight. So, hoping I don’t miss any, here’s a summary of recent announcements … Continue reading “Even More Awards News”
It is awards season in the Australian book industry, and I have been a bit remiss in not posting about the various short lists and awards announced in recent weeks. So, here’s a wrap-up. Firstly, the Notable books and shortlists for the annual CBCA Children’s Book of the Year Awards was announced. These books will … Continue reading “Awards, Awards and More Awards”
What do seven year olds like to read about? Lots of things! And this book aimed at seven year old readers, covers lots of different subjects, in different forms. There is a story about a mother on a diet, one about surfing in an outback pool, another about a young emperor with a headache, and … Continue reading “Stories for 7 Year Olds, edited by Linsay Knight”
