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Publish Date	Title
September 2008	Children's Book Review: GROW - Under the Southern Cross Stories and activities for children and young teens.
September 2008	Children's Book Review: Moonrunner, by Mark Thomason A special bond between horse and boy.
September 2008	Picture Book Review: Fat Pat, by Kilmeny Niland Pat was loved just a bit too much.
September 2008	Children's Book Review: Farticus Maximus, by Felice Arena A collection of stinky stories.
September 2008	Children's Book Review: Extraordinary Ernie & Marvellous Maud, by Frances Watts How to become a superhero.
September 2008	Children's Book Review: Every Minute on Earth, by Steve Murrie and Matthew Murrie Fun Facts that happen every 60 seconds. .
September 2008	Picture Book Review: Captain Congo and the Crocodile King, by Ruth Starke A graphic novel in the style of Tin Tin and Asterix.
September 2008	Children's Book Review: Captain Clawbeak and the Ghostly Galleon, by Anne Morgan A pirate adventure.
September 2008	Children's Book Review: Wolf Kingdom Books 1-4, by Richard Harland A four-book magical adventure series.
September 2008	Children's Book Review: The Equen Queen, by Alyssa Brugman The second in the Quentaris - Quest of the Lost City series.
September 2008	Picture Book Review: Possum and Wattle, by Bronwyn Bancroft A visual delight.
August2008	Book Review: The Stranding, by Karen Viggers A finely tuned tale.
August2008	Children's Book Review: Freak Street Series, by Knife & Packer Meet the families of Freak Street.
August2008	Children's Book Review: Diary of a Wildlife Photographer, by Jan Latta So many animals.
August2008	Children's Book Review: Captain Wetbeard, by Bruno Bouchet An adventure with a pirate-y twist.
August2008	Children's Book Review: Blackthorn, by Elizabeth Pulford In a time long ago, a warrior is born.
August2008	YA Book Review: The Truth About Emma, by Gary Crew Don’t believe everything you read in the media.
August2008	Picture Book Review: The Pumpkin Eater from Pondicherry, by Bruce Atherton The things that happen at night…
August2008	YA Book Review:The Pearl Hunters, by Kim Wilkins Adventure and romance in the Indian Ocean.
August2008	Children's Book Review:The Incredibly Boring Monotonous Family, by Philip Barry Find out what changes the Monotonous family.
August2008	YA Book Review: Step Up and Dance, by Thalia Kalipsakis Find out what it's like to dance professionally.
August2008	Children's Book Review: Milad - The Voyage to Ophir, by Nazam Anhar Milad finds life at sea more exciting than he ever expected.
August2008	Book Review: Musk & Byrne, by Fiona Capp A wonderful read.
August2008	Book Review: Unborn Beauty, edited by Rochelle Manners Celebrating Pregnancy and Parenthood.
July 2008	Picture Book Review: Columbia Sneezes, by Janeen Brian Loads of fun.
July 2008	Children's Book Review: Lamplighter, by D. M. Cornish Book Two of Monster Blood Tattoo.
July 2008	Nonfiction Book Review: Dearly Departed, by Georgina Walker Everything you want to know about the afterlife.
July 2008	Picture Book Review: The Number One Aussie Counting Book, by Heath McKenzie A new Aussie counting book.
July 2008	Picture Book Review: Pilgrim, by Jo Oliver A small boy takes his first boat trip.
July 2008	Picture Book Review: Little Blue, by Gaye Chapman Where is Little Blue’s home?
July 2008	Picture Book Review: I'm Glad You're My Mum, by Cathy Phelan Complete this book as a gift for Mum.
July 2008	Children's Book Review: Horse Mad Western, by Kathy Helidoniotis Title 5 in the Horse Mad series.
July 2008	YA Book Review: Finding Darcy, by Sue Lawson Sometimes keeping secrets can cause the most damage.
July 2008	Children's Book Review: Extreme! by J. A. Mawter Can BMX bikers and skateboarders share a park?
July 2008	Picture Book Review: Bridget's Book of Nursery Rhymes A collection of favourite rhymes.
July 2008	Children's Book Review: Blood of the Incas, by David Harris A South American adventure.
July 2008	Children's Book Review: A Brief History of the Island of Dipsquittie An adventure to an island beyond the storms.
July 2008	Picture Book Review: I'm Still Awake, Still, by Elizabeth Honey & Sue Johnson A lovely bedtime story and CD.
July 2008	Picture Book Review: The Two-Hearted Numbat, by Ambelin & Ezekiel Kwaymullina Two reviews in one.
July 2008	YA Book Review: Georgiana, by Libby Hathorn The life of the Woman of Flowers.
July 2008	YA Book Review: Superior Saturday, by Garth Nix The sixth in the Keys to the Kingdom series.
July 2008	Children's Book Review: Norton Saves the Day & Norton's Blue Ribbon, by Bernadette Kelly New in the Pony Patch series.
July 2008	Book Review: Dancing Backwards in High Heels, by Christine Darcas One woman's search for identity.
July 2008	YA Book Review: In Ecstasy, by Kate McCaffrey Both confronting and realistic.
July 2008	Book Review: Harum Scarum, by Felicity Young A gripping but chilling thriller.
July 2008	Children's Book Review: Ratwhiskers and Me, by Lorraine Marwood A powerful tale of survival on the goldfields.
July 2008	Children's Book Review: Lampo's Circus, by Alexandra Adornetto Second in the Strangest Adventures series.
July 2008	Children's Book Review: White Crane, by Sandy Fussell From the Sorcerer's Tower series.
July 2008	Children's Book Review: Thorn Castle and Devil's Lair, by Ian Irvine From the Sorcerer's Tower series.
July 2008	YA Book Review: Trust Me, edited by Paul Collins Something for every taste.
July 2008	Nonfiction Book Review: Me, Myself and Prague, by Rachael Weiss An Unreliable Guide to Bohemia.
July 2008	YA Book Review: ShutterSpeed, by A. J. Betts A wild ride.
July 2008	Book Review: Murder on the Apricot Coast, by Marion Halligan A page-turning read.
July 2008	Picture Book Review: The Dog on the Tuckerbox, by Corinne Fenton A visual and literary delight.
July 2008	Children's Book Review: Audrey of the Outback, by Christine Harris A delightful tale of life in remote Australia.
July 2008	Nonfiction Book Review: Closing Hell's Gates, by Hamish Maxwell-Stewart A fascinating account.
July 2008	Book Review: Open File, by Peter Corris An intriguing mystery story.
July 2008	YA Book Review: Escape by Sea, by LS Lawrence Gripping historical fiction.
July 2008	DVD Review: Undercover Stories Book creators reveal their secrets.
July 2008	Book Review: People of the Book, by Geraldine Brooks A masterpiece.
July 2008	Children's Book Review: The Goanna Island Mystery, by Dale Harcombe Interest and suspense.
June 2008	Picture Book Review: Moo, Purr and Roar, by Alison Lester Three cute books for littlies.
June 2008	Children's Book Review: The Bushfire Brumby, by Delwyne Stephens A sure winner for young readers.
June 2008	Children's Book Review: Noodle Pie, by Ruth Starke Life is very different in Vietnam.
June 2008	Children's Book Review: Ruby Rosemount and the Doomsday Curse, by Jodie Brownlee The third story in the Ruby Rosemount series.
June 2008	YA Book Review: The Long Patrol, by Richard Plunkett Exploring Australia's links with East Timor.
June 2008	Children's Book Review: The Spell of Undoing, by Paul Collins The first in the new Quentaris series.
June 2008	Picture Book Review: The Gobbling Tree, by Mark Carthew A delightful book.
June 2008	Picture Book Review: Love is Helping and Happiness is Sharing, by Peter Whitfield, illus by Nancy Bevington Simple messages for young children.
June 2008	Children's Book Review: The Flying Machine of Lombardy, by Bruce Whatley & Rosie Smith The second in the Danny da Vinci series.
June 2008	Children's Book Review: Battle for Quentaris, by Michael Pryor The final adventure in the Quentaris Chronicles.
June 2008	Children's Book Review: The True Story of Stuff, by James Valentine A funny look at how things are made.
June 2008	Nonfiction Book Review: Does Your Love Life Add Up? by Max Coppa How numbers can reveal your love potential.
June 2008	Children's Book Review: Vampires of Quentaris, by Paul Collins Can a ragtag army overcome vampires?
June 2008	Book Review: The Tattooed Man, by Alex Palmer A gripping crime novel.
May 2008	Children's Book Review: A Nation of Swaggies and Diggers, by Jackie French The fifth in this series.
May 2008	Children's Book Review: The Vanishings, by Michael Panckridge There is a special bond between twins, even when they are separated by more than distance.
May 2008	YA Book Review: the indigo girls, by Penny Russon Both Zara and Tilly know Point Indigo will be different without Meike.
May 2008	Children's Book Review: Sunny Side Up, by Marion Roberts Life is a pizza, topped with variety as well as spice.
May 2008	YA Book Review: Short, edited by Lili Wilkinson A collection of short stories, poems and more.
May 2008	YA Book Review: She's With the Band, by Georgia Clark Life in the city is not quite as Mia imagined.
May 2008	YA Book Review: Pact of Wolves, by Nina Blazon (translated by Sue Innes) A mystery set in an international boarding school in Europe.
May 2008	YA Book Review: Media Savvy, by Jim Schembri When you are as beautiful as Cobey is, you can never trust what people tell you.
May 2008	Picture Book Review: Give Me A Home Among The Gum Trees, Bob Brown & Wally Johnson, illustrated by Ben Wood A new look for a familiar song.
May 2008	YA Book Review: My Life & Other Catastrophes, by Rowena Mohr SEverything in Erin’s life is upside-down and back-to-front. Why doesn’t anyone else notice?
May 2008	YA Book Review: Always Mackenzie, by Kate Constable Year ten is a minefield and of course none of the mines are marked.
May 2008	Book Review: Eating Lolly, by Corrie Hosking Beautiful.
May 2008	Picture Book Review: Kangaroo's Visitor Gets a Surprise, by Peter Taylor An excellent read-aloud offering.
May 2008	Children's Book Review: The Australia Book, by Eve Pownall An Australian classic brought back to life.
May 2008	Children's Book Review: Mahtab's Story, by Libby Gleeson An important book.
May 2008	Nonfiction Book Review: Key Guide to Australian Mammals, by Leonard Cronin An outstanding guide.
May 2008	Children's Book Review: The Evil Overlord, by Rowena Cory Daniells The Lost Shimmaron Book 3.
May 2008	Book Review: Untouched, by Anna Campbell SAn outstanding historical romance.
May 2008	Children's Book Review: Anna the Goanna, by Jill McDougall An excellent poetry collection.
May 2008	Children's Book Review: Jack's Island, by Norman Jorgensen Sometimes funny, sometimes sad.
May 2008	Children's Book Review: Goon Town, by John Larkin Survival of the fittest.
April 2008	Children's Book Review: Stories from Country, by Bob Randall, as told to Susan Haworth Sharing a lifelong connection to the land.
April 2008	Children's Book Review: Antarctic Close-Up, by Hazel Edwards Part of the Making Tracks series.
April 2008	Children's Book Review: Seams of Gold, by Christopher Cheng Another in the Making Tracks series.
April 2008	Picture Book Review: Simpson and His Donkey, by Mark Greenwood & Frane Lessac A stunning book.
April 2008	Picture Book Review: Lofty's Mission, by Krista Bell & David Miller A special bravery from an unlikely place.
April 2008	Book Review: The Lost Dog, by Michelle De Kretser Cleverly crafted.
April 2008	Nonfiction Book Review: Little Theories of Life, by Peter FitzSimons Amusing.
April 2008	Book Review: Fivefold, by Nathan Burrage An eerie debut novel.
April 2008	Children's Book Review: The Other Side, by Sally Morgan Alex's Gramps is really embarrassing.
April 2008	Picture Book Review: The Firefighters, by Sue Whiting Get down low and go, go, go!
April 2008	Nonfiction Book Review: Observations of a Very Short Man, by Nigel Marsh An amateur's guide to life.
April 2008	Nonfiction Book Review: Australian Classics, by Jane Gleeson-White 50 great writers and their celebrated works
April 2008	Children's Book Review: The Day I Was History, by Jackie French Another in the Making Tracks series.
April 2008	Children's Book Review: A Penny to Remember, by Kirsty Murray PPart of the Making Tracks series.
April 2008	Children's Book Review: Allira's Gift, by Paul Collins The first in the new World of Grymm series.
April 2008	Children's Book Review: The Dragon Companion, by Carole Wilkinson Sumptuous.
April 2008	Book Review: Landscape of Farewell, by Alex Miller A thought-provoking novel.
April 2008	Children's Book Review: Archer's Melbourne Cup, by Vashti Farrer Part of the My Australian Story series.
April 2008	Children's Book Review: Sam and the Killer Robot, by Judith Rossell A humorous adventure.
April 2008	Children's Book Review: the no-minute noodler, by Richard Glover The dag's dictionary for kids.
April 2008	Picture Book Review: My Grandad Marches on Anzac Day, by Catriona Hoy Newly released in paperback format.
April 2008	Book Review: The Children, by Charlotte Wood An insightful novel.
April 2008	YA Book Review: A Rose for the ANZAC Boys, by Jackie French Beautfiully written.
April 2008	Children's Book Review: Amelia Dee and the Peacock Lamp, by Odo Hirsch A whimsical tale.
April 2008	YA Book Review: Heroes of Tobruk, by David Mulligan An absorbing tale of a teenager's war experience.
April 2008	Picture Book Review: Dorothy's Rosy Tea Party, by Bruno Bouchet TPretty and pink.
April 2008	Picture Book Review: I Love to Sing and I Love to Dance, by Anna Walker Two cute picture books.
March 2008	Picture Book Review: I Love to Sing and I Love to Dance, by Anna Walker Two cute picture books.
March 2008	YA Book Review: Letters to a Princess, by Libby Hathorn A powerful novel for teen readers.
March 2008	Children's Book Review: The Circus Pony, by Alison Lester The second title in the Bonnie and Sam series.
March 2008	Children's Book Review: Harry Highpants and the Salivating Beast, by John Larkin New in the ABC Kids Fiction range.
March 2008	Children's Book Review: The Singing Stones, by Margo Lanagan Book two of The Lost Shimmaron.
March 2008	Children's Book Review: Pirates Drive Buses, by Christopher Morgan Lots of Pirate fun.
March 2008	Book Review: Trick or Treat, by Kerry Greenwood The fourth story in the Corinna Chapman series.
March 2008	YA Book Review: Ishmael and the Return of the Dugongs, by Michael Gerard Bauer Funny sequel to Don't Call Me Ishmael.
March 2008	YA Book Review: Cold Skin, by Steven Herrick A chilling verse novel.
March 2008	Picture Book Review: Imagine, by Alison Lester A new edition of an old favourite.
March 2008	Nonfiction Book Review: Rhythms of the Kimberley, by Russell Gueho Nonfiction Book Review: Rhythms of the Kimberley, by Russell Gueho
March 2008	Nonfiction Book Review: Right Book Right Time, by Agnes Nieuwnhuizen 500 great reads for teenagers.
March 2008	YA Book Review: Heart of Gold, by Michael Pryor The second volume of the Laws of Magic.
March 2008	YA Book Review: Blood Brothers, by Peter Corris Bart is faced with many challenges.
March 2008	Children's Book Review: Eyespy Emily Eyefinger, by Duncan Ball A compilation of four of Emily's adventures.
March 2008	Children's Book Review: The Team, by David Bedford A bind-up of three 'Team' titles.
March 2008	Poetry Book Review: Kaleidoscope, by Dale Harcombe A beautfiul collection.
March 2008	Children's Magazine Review: Tibbidy A lovely looking magazine.
March 2008	Picture Book Review: Paraphernalia's Present, by Diana Lawrenson Paraphernalia gives the best gift of all.
March 2008	Children's Book Review: Fowl Play, by Darrel & Sally Odgers The ninth book in the Jack Russell series.
February 2008	YA Book Review: Getting Air, by Debra Oswald A gritty teen read.
February 2008	Picture Book Review: Puffling, by Margaret Wild & Julie Vivas A heartwarming tale.
February 2008	Children's Book Review: The OK Team, by Nick Place Being OK is super.
February 2008	Book Review: Jamaica, by Malcolm Knox Hut is guarding a terrible truth.
February 2008	Children's Book Review: Karaoke Kate, by Dale Harcombe Where CAN Kate go to sing?
February 2008	YA Book Review: The Night Has a Thousand Eyes, by Mandy Sayer Part thriller, part literary masterpiece.
February 2008	Picture Book Review: Puff the Magic Dragon, by Peter Yarrow & Lenny Lipton A classic song brought to life.
February 2008	Book Review: Antony and Cleopatra, by Colleen McCullough The final in the Masters of Rome series.
February 2008	YA Book Review: Game as Ned, by Tim Pegler Superb reading.
February 2008	Children's Book Review: The Kitnapped Creature, by Darrel & Sally Odgers The eighth title in the Jack Russell series.
February 2008	Nonfiction Book Review: That's Ambitious, by Dennis Cometti More of Cometti's football wisdom.
February 2008	Children's Book Review: Love Notes, by Margaret Clark Who could be sending Laura love notes?
February 2008	Children's Book Review: Yin's Magic Dragon, by Lan Siew Mei For anybody who loves dragons.
February 2008	YA Book Review: Volcano, by June Colbert Things are simmering inside and outside the volcano.
February 2008	Picture Book Review: Who's Laughing? by David Bedford How can Hippo sleep when others keep laughing?
February 2008	YA Book Review: What Willow Knew, by June Colbert Can Sarah solve the mystery surrounding the disappearance of her beloved aunt?
February 2008	Children's Book Review: The Boot Thief, by John Heffernan Who’s taking all the boots?
February 2008	Picture Book Review: Purinina- A Devil’s Tale, by Christina Booth TEven devils have their place.
February 2008	Children's Book Review: Laugh Even Louder! Great jokes from Great Aussies for Camp Quality.
February 2008	Picture Book Review: Harry Highpants, by Tony Wilson What’s wrong with high pants anyway?
February 2008	Nonfiction Book Review: Dad and Me, by Sarah Bryden-Brown A moving recount of a father-daughter relationship.
February 2008	YA Book Review: Crime Seen, by Jenny Pausacker Work experience teaches Harris more than he could have imagined.
February 2008	Children's Book Review: Cairo Jim and the Astragals of Angkor, by Geoffrey McSkimming A new adventure with Cairo Jim and friends.
February 2008	Children's Book Review: Thomas Trew and the Klint-King's Gold The third title in the Thomas Trew series.
February 2008	Nonfiction Book Review: Harpoon, by Andrew Darby An important book.
February 2008	YA Book Review: Tomorrow All Will Be Beautiful, by Brigid Lowry A beautiful collection.
January 2008	Children's Book Review: Captain Cal Books 3 and 4, by Jan Dallimore Two cute chapter book offerings.
January 2008	Book Review: Twenty Two Truly Twisted Tales, by Terry Spring A collection of enjoyable stories.
January 2008	YA Book Review: Victory, by Gary Crew The third adventure of Sam Silverthorne.
January 2008	Book Review: The Gods of Amyrantha, by Jennifer Fallon The second title in the Tide Lords trilogy.
January 2008	Book Review: Big Book of Great Sporting Jokes, by David Boon A hilarious collection.
January 2008	Children's Book Review: The Key to Rondo, by Emily Rodda An exciting adventure.
January 2008	Book Review: Dead Lovely, by Helen Fitzgerald Compelling.
January 2008	Young Adult Book Review: Pool, by Justin D'Ath An absorbing read.
December 2007	Young Adult Book Review: Harvesting Hope, by Christian Ayling A compelling story.
December 2007	Children's Book Review: Selby Santa, by Duncan Ball Selby sets out to prove the existence of Santa Claus.
December 2007	Children's Book Review: The Swamp Monster, by Jill McDougall A subtle conservation message.
November 2007	Children's Book Review: The Shadow Thief, by Alexandra Adornetto Humorous fantasy.
November 2007	Children's Book Review: Aphrodite Alexandra, by Gillian Bouras & Anna Pignataro Part of Lothian's Giggles series.
November 2007	Children's Book Review: Tashi and the Mixed-up Monster, by Anna & Barbara Fienberg The fourteenth title in the Tashi series.
November 2007	Nonfiction Book Review: Collins Australian Dictionary 9th Edition.
November 2007	Picture Book Review: Santa's Aussie Holiday, by Maria Farrer & Anna Walker Aussie Christmas fun.
November 2007	Picture Book Review: An Aussie Night Before Christmas Pops Up, by Kilmeny Niland & Yvonne Morrison Pop up fun.
November 2007	Picture Book Review: Squeezy Cuddle Dangly Legs, by Peter Whitfield Bedtime fun for the very young.
November 2007	Picture Book Review: Dragon Mode, by Sally Odgers Ready to become a favourite.
November 2007	Picture Book Review: Natasha, by Catherine Parker Natasha overcomes her shyness.
November 2007	Children's Book Review: Why is Uranus Upside Down? by Fred Watson Can the Great Wall of China really be seen from the moon?
November 2007	YA Book Review: The Rage of Sheep, by Michelle Cooper T1984 is not Hester’s favourite year, not even while she’s living it.
November 2007	Children's Book Review: Rebel Girl, by Susan Geason Being sold into slavery is only the beginning for thirteen year-old Su-Yin.
November 2007	Children's Book Review: Oom Pah Pah, by Cecily Matthews Rosie joins the school band. .
November 2007	Picture Book Review: Maisie Moo and Invisible Lucy, by Chris McKimmie Meet Maisie and her friend Lucy.
November 2007	Children's Book Review: Ghost Granny, by Melanie Guile Grumpy Granny to Ghost Granny – better or worse?
November 2007	Picture Book Review: Dads, by David Bedford What makes your dad special?
November 2007	Picture Book Review: An Australian 1, 2, 3 of Animals, by Bronwyn Bancroft A bright and beautiful counting book.
November 2007	Picture Book Review: Minnie Pearl and the Undersea Bazaar, by Natalie Jane Prior An undersea adventure with Minnie the mermaid.
November 2007	Children's Book Review: Dog Show Detective, by Penelope Love Help solve the mystery at the dog show.
November 2007	Children's Book Review: If the World Belonged to Dogs, by Michelle A. Taylor A fun read.
November 2007	Nonfiction Book Review: The Singing Silence, by Anne Hamilton Captivating.
November 2007	YA Book Review: Cross-Currents, by Janeen Brian An adventure in the Australian Outback.
November 2007	Picture Book Review: Fair Dinkum Aussie Christmas, by Bucko and Champs Bonza Aussie fun.
November 2007	Book Review: The Butcherbird, by Geoffrey Cousins Intriguing.
October 2007	Children's Book Review: Sweetie May, by Lisa Shanahan Two pirates and a baby.
October 2007	YA Book Review: Before the Storm, by Sean McMullen Can a group of teens save the future?
October 2007	Children's Book Review: Naughty Norton & Losing Norton, by Bernadette Kelly The first two titles in the new Pony Patch series.
October 2007	YA Book Review: A Bridge to Wiseman's Cove, by James Moloney Carl and his brother are on their own.
October 2007	YA Book Review: Touch Me, by James Moloney Rugby is life - until Xavier meets Nuala.
October 2007	YA Book Review: Crossfire, by James Moloney Luke can't wait to go hunting.
October 2007	Children's Book Review: Tangara, by Nan Chauncy An Aussie classic.
October 2007	Children's Book Review: Launched, by J. A. Mawter The second in the Freewheelers series.
October 2007	Children's Book Review: To The Boy in Berlin, by Elizabeth Honey & Heike Brandt A wonderful collaboration.
October 2007	Nonfiction Book Review: Cronin's Key Guide to Australian Trees A helpful guide.
October 2007	YA Book Review: Marty's Shadow, by John Heffernan Deeply absorbing.
October 2007	Children's Book Review: Monkey Come Home, by Bernard Gallate It's not every day you find a monkey.
October 2007	Children's Book Review: Seacastle, by Tansy Rayner Roberts The Lost Shimmaron Book 1.
October 2007	Children's Book Review: A Whole Lot of Wayne, by David McRobbie A hilarious comedic anthology.
October 2007	Book Review: The Shadow Maker, by Robert Sims A thrilling detective novel.
October 2007	YA Book Review: The House on River Terrace, by James Moloney Gwendolan House holds stories within its walls.
October 2007	Picture Book Review: Whacko the Chook, by Mark Svendsen & Ben Redlich Where do you find a friend in a chook pen?
October 2007	Children's Book Review: Thomas Trew and the Horns of Pan, by Sophie Masson The second book in the fantastic Thomas Trew series.
October 2007	Children's Book Review: Treading the Boards, by Celeste Walters Things are fine. Except when they go wrong.
October 2007	Children's Book Review: Yirra and her deadly dog, Demon, by Anita Heiss and the students of La Perouse Public School A special collaboration.
October 2007	YA Book Review: Requiem for a Beast, by Matt Ottley A work for image, word and music.
October 2007	Picture Book Review: I've Lost My Kisses, by Trudie Trewin & Nick Bland Where do you find kisses?
October 2007	Children's Book Review: King of the Beasts, by Fiona McIntosh The final installment in the Shapeshifter series.
October 2007	Book Review: The Butterfly Man, by Heather Rose A spellbinding story.
October 2007	Picture Book Review: Tommy's Pet, by Guundie Kuchling Can Tommy’s friends guess what his new pet is?
October 2007	Children's Book Review: The Surfing Scientist, by Ruben Meerman Learn new tricks, such as how to spear a raw potato with a straw.
October 2007	Children's Book Review: The River Sai, by Rebecca Edwards A young girl finds much more than she expects in a Japanese antique shop.
October 2007	YA Book Review: Stride's Summer, by Jenni Overend What else can summer bring?
October 2007	Picture Book Review: Five Minutes More – The Princess Who Could Not Choose and Two Brave Knights Two stories based on the ABC TV program Five Minutes More.
October 2007	Children's Book Review: Captain Cal Books 1 & 2, by Jan Dallimore Join Captain Cal and his crew as they solve mysteries in the universe.
October 2007	YA Book Review: Skyfall, by Anthony Eaton Book Two of the Darklands trilogy.
September 2007	Children's Book Review: The Ducktators, by Sally Odgers Who is in charge - you or your pets?
September 2007	YA Book Review: That's Why I Wrote this Song, by Susanne Gervay Four girls. One dream.
September 2007	Children's Book Review: The Brain Finds a Leg, by Martin Chatterton Revolting animals. Strange people. Life will never be the same again.
September 2007	YA Book Review: griEVE, by Lizzie Wilcock Eve's world has fallen apart..
September 2007	Children's Book Review: Cool Bananas, by Christine Harris Claudia's grandpa is embarrassing.
September 2007	Book Review: The Serpent Bride, by Sara Douglass First in a new epic trilogy.
August 2007	YA Book Review: Hungry Ghosts, by Sally Heinrich It all began with the festival of the Hungry Ghosts.
August 2007	Children's Book Review: The Cursed, by Michael Panckridge High-action intrigue.
August 2007	Children's Book Review: Danny da Vinci - The Giant Horse of Milan, by Bruce Whatley & Rosie Smith An artistic adventurer.
August 2007	YA Book Review: Chasing Boys, by Karen Tayleur Life is comlicated.
August 2007	Book Review: Just Desserts, by Simon Haynes The third title in the Hal Spacejock series.
August 2007	Book Review: Cherry Pie, by Leigh Redhead The third story in the Simone Kirsch series.
August 2007	Picture Book Review: Elephant Dance, by Sue Whiting A beautiful picture book.
August 2007	YA Book Review: Living Hell, by Catherine Jinks A gripping sci-fi thriller.
August 2007	Book Review: Summer Psychic, by Jessica Adams Smart chick-lit.
August 2007	Picture Book Review: A Little Election, by Danny Katz and Mitch Vane Top votes.
August 2007	Children's Book Review: Hello God, by Moya Simons A terrific read.
August 2007	Children's Book Review: Wombat and Fox Summer in the City, by Terry Denton Wombat and Fox return.
August 2007	Book Review: Hal Spacejock Second Course, by Simon Haynes The second title in the Hal Spacejock series.
August 2007	Children's Book Review: Guess Who Just Moved In! by D G Harris The third title in the Snott Henderson series.
August 2007	Children's Book Review: The Hairy Legs Heist, by Sue Whiting An exciting mystery for primary aged readers.
July 2007	Picture Book Review: Where There's Smoke, by Robin Lovell & David Miller A bushfire is threatening Bodie's farm.
July 2007	Nonfiction Book Review: Battle Order 205, by Christobel Mattingley A bomber pilot's story.
July 2007	Young Adult Book Review: Killer Mackenzie, by Eve Martin Funny read for teens.
July 2007	Nonfiction Book Review: Time for Tea, by Lindel Barker-Revell Delightful look at tea-leaf reading and the history of tea.
July 2007	Picture Book Review: Blossom Possum, by Gina Newton Very cute.
July 2007	Children's Book Review: The Shadow Brumby, by Alison Lester A new series for horse-mad girls.
July 2007	Children's Book Review: Shape Shifters, by Goldie Alexander Part of the Aussie School Books series.
July 2007	Children's Book Review: The Copperhead, by Delwyne Stephens Part of the Aussie School Books series.
July 2007	Book Review: The Dragon Queens, by Traci Harding Second in the Mystique Trilogy.
July 2007	Picture Book Review: The Aussie A to Z, by Heath McKenzie Alphabet fun.
July 2007	YA Book Review: Sea Secrets, by Gillian M. Wadds There are secrets under the water.
July 2007	Children's Book Review: Songlines and Stone Axes, by John Nicholson Discover how shells from North-western Australia travelled to the Central Desert areas of Australia.
July 2007	Children's Book Review: Pearlie and Great Aunt Garnet, by Wendy Harmer A new adventure with Pearlie in Jubilee Park.
July 2007	YA Book Review: Night of the Fifth Moon, by Anna Ciddor Of the six children, only one will have the chance to become a druid.
July 2007	Picture Book Review: Lucky Baby Yak, by Helen Manos The first yak born in summer is bound to be lucky.
July 2007	YA Book Review: Kenny's Big Adventure, by Philip Garside An unexpected adventure in the Tasmanian Wilderness.
July 2007	Children's Book Review: The Mystery of the Golden Crocodile, by Judith Rossell An engaging new maze book set in the Egyptian Valley of the Kings.
July 2007	Children's Book Review: Going Bush, by Nadia Wheatley & Ken Searle Promoting harmony between people and their environment.
July 2007	Children's Book Review: Drama Queen and Extreme Girls, by Sue Lawson Titles 7 & 8 in the Diva Series.
July 2007	YA Book Review: Teeth Marks, by Rose Moxham A novel about finishing school and launching into the future.
July 2007	Children's Book Review: Gold, Graves and Glory, by Jackie French More history which kids can enjoy.
July 2007	Children's Book Review: There's a Worm on My Eyeball! by Dr Adam Taor Humorous but informative nonfiction.
July 2007	Children's Book Review: The Paw Collection, by Natalie Jane Prior Three classic stories in one book.
July 2007	Children's Book Review: The Joke Trap, by Richard Glover Part of a new series from ABC Books.
July 2007	Children's Book Review: Run, Kid, Run! by Andrew Daddo First in a new series from ABC Books.
July 2007	Picture Book Review: A Nest for Kora, by Claire Saxby A simple while important story.
July 2007	YA Book Review: Dragon Moon, by Carole Wilkinson The final installment in the Dragonkeeper trilogy.
July 2007	Children's Book Review: Rotters and Squatters, by Jackie French History which kids can enjoy.
July 2007	Children's Book Review: Digger J. Jones, by Richard J. Frankland A diary format book set in 1967.
July 2007	Children's Book Review: Severo's Intent, by Fiona McIntosh First title in a new series.
July 2007	YA Book Review: Another Fine Mess 002, by Norman Jorgensen Sequel to A Fine Mess.
July 2007	Children's Book Review: The Buried Biscuits, by Darrel & Sally Odgers The seventh title in the Jack Russell: Dog Detective series.
July 2007	YA Book Review: Eagle of the East, by L.S. Lawrence Battles, murder and plenty of intrigue.
July 2007	Book Review: Love Like Water, by Meme McDonald No one remains unchanged.
July 2007	Children's Book Review: Ogre in a Toga, by Geoffrey McSkimming Fun poetry for kids.
July 2007	Children's Book Review: Freaks Ahoy, by Leigh Hobbs The freaks from 4F are back.
July 2007	Nonfiction Book Review: It’s Every Monkey for Themselves, by Vanessa Woods Life in the jungle of Costa Rica.
July 2007	Nonfiction Book Review: Sick to Death, by Hedley Thomas A must read.
July 2007	Children's Book Review: The Big Bazoohley, by Peter Carey Lots of fun.
July 2007	YA Book Review: The Taste of Lightning, by Kate Constable YA Book Review: The Taste of Lightning, by Kate Constable
July 2007	Nonfiction Book Review: Become a Children’s Writer, by Jill McDougall An outstanding resource for aspiring children's writers.
July 2007	Book Review: Red Phoenix, by Kylie Chan The second in the Dark Heavens trilogy.
July 2007	Children's Book Review: Hoosh! by Janeen Brian Camels in Australia.
June 2007	Children's Book Review: I Want to be a Footballer, by Sally Carbon Suitable for young footy players.
June 2007	Picture Book Review: HOP, Little Hare, by Margaret Wild & Peter Shaw A gorgeous picture book.
June 2007	Picture Book Review: Why Do I Have to Eat Off the Floor? by Chris Hornsey A cute, quirky book.
June 2007	Children's Book Review: Sixth Grade Style Queen (Not!), by Sherryl Clark An outstanding verse novel for upper primary aged readers.
June 2007	Nonfiction Book Review: Success With Asian Names, by Fiona Swee-Lin Price A useful reference.
June 2007	Picture Book Review: Pig Out, by Sascha Hutchinson Rereleased in paperback.
June 2007	Picture Book Review: The Way I Love You, by David Bedford and Ann James A book to treasure.
June 2007	Children's Book Review: Could You? Would you? by Trudy White A wonderful offering.
June 2007	Children's Book Review: Snow Play, by Claire Saxby A delightful tale of friendship and fitting in.
June 2007	Nonfiction Book Review: Mr McGreevy's Absolute Howlers, by Norman McGreevy Guaranteed to make you laugh.
June 2007	Children's Book Review: Superglued, by Neville Barnard Superglue can fix anything.
June 2007	Children's Book Review: Summer Tiger, by Wendy Catran A story about what can happen when you face what you fear most.
June 2007	Nonfiction Book Review: Small Fry, by Susie Cameron & Katrina Crook Creative ideas for cooking with small children.
June 2007	Children's Book Review: Secrets of Eromanga, by Sheryl Gwyther An adventure in the Queensland Outback.
June 2007	Children's Book Review: Lab Rats in Space, by Bruno Bouchet Take a wild ride in space with Zed and his new friends.
June 2007	YA Book Review: Edwina Sparrow Girl of Destiny, by Carol Chataway Edwina is destined for great things, if only she can escape her life.
June 2007	Children's Book Review: The Boy Who Disappeared, by Wendy Milton A twisting, turning novel about disappearing and returning.
June 2007	Nonfiction Book Review: The Bridge, by Peter Lalor The story of the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
June 2007	Children's Book Review: Elysium, by Catherine Jinks An outstanding offering.
June 2007	Picture Book Review: Grandad's Phase, by Archimede Fusillo A humorous offering.
June 2007	YA Book Review: One Whole and Perfect Day, by Judith Clarke A warm tale.
June 2007	Picture Book Review: Ella Kazoo Will Not Brush Her Hair, by Lee Fox A fun rhyming tale.
June 2007	Nonfiction Book Review: Secrets, Lies, Gizmos, and Spies, by Janet Wyman Coleman An excellent nonfiction resource.
May 2007	Nonfiction Book Review: Secrets, Lies, Gizmos, and Spies, by Janet Wyman Coleman An excellent nonfiction resource.
May 2007	Picture Book Review: Five Little Owls, by Mark Carthew Destined to be read over and over.
May 2007	YA Book Review: The Sorcerer in the North, by John Flanagan The fifth title in the Ranger's Apprentice series.
May 2007	YA Book Review: Rose by Any Other Name, by Maureen McCarthy A coming-of-age novel.
May 2007	YA Book Review: The Secret Army - Operation Loki, by Sophie Masson A vivid graphic novel.
May 2007	YA Book Review: Ravens Rising, by Kerry Greenwood The final installment in the Stormbringer series.
May 2007	YA Book Review: Ranger's Apprentice Books One & Two, by John Flanagan Bound in one hardcover volume.
May 2007	Children's Book Review: Pearlie and the Christmas Angel The sixth title in the Pearlie series.
May 2007	YA Book Review: The King's Fool, by Amanda Holohan Perry wants to be a normal teenager - but that isn't going to happen.
May 2007	Picture Book Review: Moon Bear Rescue, by Kim Dale Sure to touch readers' hearts.
April 2007	YA Book Review: Red Spikes, by Margo Lanagan A superb collection of short stories.
April 2007	Picture Book Review: Five Minutes More, By Jan Page and Mellie Buse Two books based on the television series.
April 2007	Picture Book Review: Who's Laughing? by David Bedford and Leonie Worthington Lift the flap fun.
April 2007	Picture Book Review: Volga Olga from the Mulga, by Veronica Larkin & Robert Gibson Katie and Jack love visiting Olga.
April 2007	Children's Book Review: A Ridiculous Story, by Rolf Heimann A collection of quirky tales for children of all ages.
April 2007	Children's Book Review: Problem Child, by James Roy Both funny and important.
April 2007	Book Review: Rosie Little’s Cautionary Tales for Girls, by Danielle Wood A delightful offering.
April 2007	Book Review: The Albanian, by Donna Mazza An absorbing tale.
April 2007	Children's Book Review: No More Borders for Josef,by Diana Chase Josef struggles in his new country.
April 2007	YA Book Review: White Time, by Margo Lanagan A brilliant collection.
April 2007	Picture Book Review: Once Upon a Picture, by Sally Swain Newly released in paperback.
April 2007	Picture Book Review: The Fairy Alphabet From television's The Fairies.
April 2007	Picture Book Review: One Woolly Wombat, by Kerry Argent Celebrating 25 years in print.
April 2007	Nonfiction Book Review: Hello Darling! by Siobhan O'Brien The Jeanne Little story.
April 2007	Audiobook Review: A Book for Kids, by CJ Dennis Read by Colin Friels.
April 2007	Children's Book Review: Why Did the Chicken Cross the Road? by Camp Quality In support of children with cancer.
April 2007	Picture Book Review: When Elephants Lived in the Sea, by Jane Godwin and Vincent Agostino An outstanding offering.
April 2007	Children's Book Review: Muffin Top, by Andrew Daddo Good fun for upper primary children.
April 2007	Children's Book Review: Henrietta the Great Go-getter, by Martine Murray Sure to appeal to readers of all ages.
April 2007	Children's Book Review: Two Matilda Mudpuddle Titles, by Gordon Winch Books three and four in this fun series.
April 2007	Audiobook Review: Life's Like a Crocodile, by Rolf Heimann Humorous collection read by Anna Steen.
April 2007	YA Book Review: Lilies for Love, by Felicity Pulman The third title in the Janna Mysteries series.
April 2007	YA Book Review: Peeling the Onion, by Wendy Orr Fifteenth reprint of this gripping tale.
April 2007	YA Book Review: Rue for Repentance, by Felicity Pulman The second in the Janna Mysteries series.
April 2007	Audiobook Review: Don't Pat the Wombat! by Elizabeth Honey An unforgettable school camp.
April 2007	Picture Book Review: Go to Sleep, Jeff! A Wiggly bedtime story.
April 2007	Book Review: The Undertow, by Peter Corris The thirtieth book in the Cliff Hardy series.
April 2007	Children's Book Review: Avoid Being a Convict Sent to Australia, by Meredith Costain Great non fiction, brimming with humour.
April 2007	YA Book Review: Rosemary for Remembrance, by Felicity Pulman The first in the Janna Mysteries series.
April 2007	Puzzle Book Review: Take 2, by Philip Blythe A spot the difference puzzle book with a difference.
April 2007	YA Book Review: Lady Friday, by Garth Nix Fifth title in the Keys to the Kingdom series.
March 2007	YA Book Review: Destroying Avalon, by Kate McCaffrey Avalon is the target of cyber bullies.
March 2007	Children's Book Review: Strictly Stars, by Josie Montana For every girl who dreams of being a pop star. .
March 2007	Puzzle Book Review: Peril Space Tours, by Richard Morden A space-themed puzzle book brimming with fantastic creatures.
March 2007	Children's Book Review: Finding Heroes, by Dr Jon Carnegie and Jim Stynes Heroes are just ordinary people on amazing journeys.
March 2007	Children's Book Review: Al Dentay and the Incredible Spaghetti Machine, by Bruce Atherton So you think you know where spaghetti comes from? Think again.
March 2007	Children's Book Review: Mokie and Bik, by Wendy Orr Inspired by stories of the author’s father and his twin sister who grew up on a boat.
March 2007	Children's Book Review: The Mystery of the Ruby Glasses, by Lindsay Cripps Shey’s holiday at her uncle Ruben’s house becomes anything but boring.
March 2007	Puzzle Book Review: The Twelve Tasks of Hercules, by Dion Hamill A puzzle book introduction to a famous Greek myth.
March 2007	Picture Book Review: Three Books by Lynley Dodd New editions of three favourites.
March 2007	Nonfiction Book Review: Ridiculous Expectations, by Merridy Eastman Funny real life chick lit.
March 2007	Picture Book Review: Wishes for One More Day, by Melanie Joy Pastor A sensitive tale of coping with grief.
March 2007	YA Book Review: Little Wing, by Joanne Horniman A poignant tale.
March 2007	Book Review: Love and Punishment, by Wendy Harmer A funny tale about life and love.
February 2007	Picture Book Review: A True Person, by Gabiann Marin Gets both adults and children thinking.
February 2007	Children's Book Review: Alexander the Great - Reckless Conqueror, by Carole Wilkinson A fantastic resource for all ages.
January 2007	YA Book Review: Kered's Crown, by Kaaren Sutcliffe A satisfying conclusion to this fantasy trilogy.
January 2007	CD Review: Let's Go To the Zoo Animal fun for kids.
January 2007	Children's Book Review: All Stars Series Lots of netball action.
January 2007	Audio Book Review: The Rainbow Wand, by Emily Rodda A lovely reading.
January 2007	Children's Book Review: Beastly Nights, by Elizabeth Pyle Jessica is having nightmares.
January 2007	Children's Book Review: The Tuckshop Kid, by Pat Flynn A humorous look at a serious subject.
January 2007	Children's Book Review: Tide Stealers, by Kim Wilkins Book Two in the Sunken Kingdom series.
January 2007	Children's Book Review: The Kid Whose Mum Kept Possums in her Bra, by Dianne Wolfer Harmony just wants to be normal, like her friends. .
January 2007	Children's Book Review: Laugh Out Loud! Camp Quality Great jokes from great Aussies, for a great cause.
January 2007	Children's Book Review: Pirates Eat Porridge, by Christopher Morgan & Neil Curtis Rollicking good fun.
January 2007	Children's Book Review: Star of the Show, by Nette Hilton A touching read.
January 2007	Children's Book Review: Tashi and the Stolen Bus, by Anna & Barbara Fienberg The thirteenth title in this wonderful series.
January 2007	Children's Book Review: Bob the Builder and the Elves, by Emily Rodda A new-cover edition of a long-time favourite.
January 2007	Children's Book Review: The Rainbow Wand, by Emily Rodda Part of the Fairy Realm series.
January 2007	Children's Book Review: The Secret Life of Maeve Lee Kwong, by Kirsty Murray The final installment in the Children of the Wind series.
January 2007	Children's Book Review: How to Give a Wedgie! by Dave and Joe Borgenicht Fun holiday reading.
January 2007	Children's Book Review: Snott Henderson and the Orsom Towers Gang, by D G Harris First in a new series.
January 2007	Book Review: Cheeky Little Dogs 125 cute dogs.
January 2007	Children's Book Review: The Black Bandit, by Jenny Mounfield Why is a crow intent on destroying Dad's car?
January 2007	Children's Book Review: The Floods 3- Home & Away, by Colin Thompson Laugh out loud funny.
December 2006	Picture Book Review: The Watchmaker Who Saved Christmas, by Bruce Whatley A magical Christmas story.
December 2006	Picture Book Review: An Aussie Night Before Christmas Activities, by Kilmeny Niland & Yvonne Morrison Two fun supporting books for this bestselling picturebook.
December 2006	Picture Book Review: Aussie Jingle Bells, by Colin Buchanan and Nick Bland Christmas in Australia on a scorching summer's day, hey!
December 2006	Picture Book Review: The Australian Twelve Days of Christmas, illustrated by Heath McKenzie Christmas is on its way
December 2006	Children's Book Review: Red Haze - Australians and New Zealanders in Vietnam, by Leon Davidson Red dust, red mud, infrared hot spots in the red haze. Stories from those who were there.
December 2006	Children's Book Review: So Gross Christmas Gross Christmas fun!
December 2006	Picture Book Review: Slinky Malinki's Christmas Crackers, by Lynley Dodd Christmas fun!
December 2006	Children's Book Review: Gold Fever, by Susan Coleridge An excursion to Sovereign Hill is full of unexpected adventure and mystery.
December 2006	Children's Book Review: Goal! How Football Conquered the World, by Catherine Chambers A history of the game the world knows as football.
December 2006	Children's Book Review: Maxx Rumble Grand Final fever, by Michael Wagner Good fun.
December 2006	Book Review:The Outcast - An Anthology of Exiles and Strangers, edited by Nicole R. Murphy A collection of Speculative Fiction short stories.
November 2006	Picture Book Review: Round Fish, Square Bowl, by Tom Skinner and Mini Goss A delightful book.
November 2006	Picture Book Review: A Pig Called Pete by Alan Bowater The story of an unconventional pig. .
November 2006	YA Book Review: Shadows in the Mirror, by Cameron Nunn Hard to put down.
November 2006	YA Book Review: Will, by Maria Boyd Maybe mooning the girls' school bus wasn't such a good idea.
November 2006	Children's Book Review: 365 Fun Facts, Weird Trivia and Amazing Lists... ...on Nearly Everything You Need to Know!
November 2006	Board Book Review: Puppy's Christmas Star, by Odette Ross A cute Christmas offering.