#5Books: Book recs and giving characters a chance
Some days, I feel like the most judgemental person in the world, especially when it comes to books — because I either have too…
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#5Books: Book recs and the Climate Strike
I had a day off on Friday, one of those where over here if you work overtime, you collect hours and can take a…
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The Institute of Fantastical Inventions will remind you and young readers that science is as magic as the power of imagination
What is this about?: What is the weirdest, most best thing you’ve ever wanted? Eat and never put on weight? Have a third leg?…
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#CBCA review: Wombat Warriors
What is this about?: Wombat Warriors introduces us to Mouse, a young girl sent to South Australia to live with her aunt when her…
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#LoveOzLit: AJ Betts on rhythm and rhyme
I have a confession to make: I had to look up Roald Dahl’s Revolting Rhymes. I feel utterly ashamed, because I couldn’t for the…
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#5Books publishing articles 18/10
This week in #5Books publishing articles I found the most annoying article about transgender titles — an extremely frustrating POV from authors and editors about…
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#LoveOzLit: Jacqueline Harvey on writing
Jacqueline Harvey is the author of two beloved series — Alice-Miranda and Clementine Rose. Some time ago, I had the pleasure of attending an…
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Jacqueline Harvey: Author Interview
Meet Alice-Miranda and Clementine Rose, the creations of Jacqueline Harvey, award-winning Australian author. If you have kids aged 7-12, you’ve probably already heard of…
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