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Book Review: Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls (Vol 1)

July 19, 2017 kayoz 1 Comment

Good Night Stories by Rebel Girls: 100 tales of extraordinary women by Elena Favilli and Francesca Cavallo, 2016. Publisher: Timbuktu Labs, Inc. 224 pages, RRP US$35 I can’t believe I didn’t review this before! I bought Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls in the kickstarter campaign last year, and gave it to my girls for Christmas. They … Read More “Book Review: Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls (Vol 1)” »

Kerry Greenwood Books in Order (From Phryne Fisher to Ancient Egypt, to YA and Children's Books)

November 17, 2016February 14, 2023 kayoz 16 Comments

Adult Fiction, Books for Upper Primary Kids, Mysteries & Detective Novels, Young Adult (YA)

(First published in 2012, most recently updated 2023) With the introduction of Phryne Fisher to the television screens, of course my interest in re-reading the books returned. But this time I’d like to read them in order, rather than starting in the middle and hopping around randomly. Of course Greenwood’s written more than the Phryne … Read More “Kerry Greenwood Books in Order (From Phryne Fisher to Ancient Egypt, to YA and Children's Books)” »

Review: Berty Button Gets a Team

June 23, 2013 kayoz No Comments

Books for Preschoolers

Berty Button Gets a Team by Marina Bertolino, Illustrated by Ryan Jones, Published by Berty Button Kids, Wodonga 2012 AU$17.95, or $9.95 for the eBook. Berty Button is the brain child of Marina Bertolino, who is part of the actual bertybutton transport team, and was inspired by the joy trucks – especially their jelly bean … Read More “Review: Berty Button Gets a Team” »

Book Review: When We Were Kittens

July 22, 2012 kayoz No Comments

Books for Lower Primary Kids, Books for Upper Primary Kids

When We Were Kittens by David Greagg, 2012. Publisher: Clan Destine Press; 203 pages rrp $18.00. The amusing sequel to Dougal’s Diary, David Greagg’s When We Were Kittens, was released earlier this year. It begins when Dougal and Shadow are around two years old and invites us to share another year of their lives. This … Read More “Book Review: When We Were Kittens” »

The 2012 Prime Minister’s Literary Awards shortlists have been announced

May 26, 2012 kayoz No Comments

About Books & Writing, Kids' books

The press release says “All Australians are encouraged to reignite their passion for reading with these imaginative and compelling Australian stories during the National Year of Reading.” So I’m posting the lists here in the hope that that will magically translate into time to read them 🙂 At the very least, I will see if … Read More “The 2012 Prime Minister’s Literary Awards shortlists have been announced” »

What I'm Reading Lately, or What Happened to the Australian Women Writers Challenge?

May 12, 2012 kayoz No Comments

Kids' books, Sustainable Living, What I'm Reading Now

It’s true, I’m not doing very well on my commitment to review Australian women writers this year. It’s May, and so far I’ve done one review towards my commitment, of One Magic Square, published over at Sustainable Suburbia. And by the way, I’m giving a copy of the book away, so if you’d like a … Read More “What I'm Reading Lately, or What Happened to the Australian Women Writers Challenge?” »

Book Review: Dougal's Diary by David Greagg

May 1, 2012 kayoz No Comments

Books for Lower Primary Kids, Books for Upper Primary Kids

Dougal’s Diary by David Greagg, 2010. Publisher: Clan Destine Press; 189 pages rrp $19.95. Can you imagine what it would be like to be a kitten? To have a scant few weeks with a mother to teach you the ways of the world, before being adopted by a different family of humans (if you’re lucky), … Read More “Book Review: Dougal's Diary by David Greagg” »

Book Review: The Forests of Silence (Deltora Quest, Book 1)

April 2, 2012 kayoz No Comments

Books for Lower Primary Kids, Books for Upper Primary Kids, Kids' books

Do you want to fight the powers of the evil shadow and follow the quest of Deltora? Read this review and then read The Forests of Silence, first book of the Deltora Quest series. Part one of The Forests of Silence, told through the eyes of the young king Endon and his companion Jarred, tells … Read More “Book Review: The Forests of Silence (Deltora Quest, Book 1)” »

How to Write a Book Review For Kids

February 28, 2012February 14, 2023 kayoz 2 Comments

About Books & Writing, Books for Upper Primary Kids, Literary Activities for Kids

Lots of people have been finding my book review template article when they are actually searching on information for kids on how to write a book review – or report – for school. So this article is designed to answer those questions, as well as linking to more resources. Firstly a book review is not … Read More “How to Write a Book Review For Kids” »

What I Have Been Reading Lately (or Coming Book Reviews)

February 28, 2012 kayoz No Comments

Books for Lower Primary Kids, Books for Preschoolers, Books for Upper Primary Kids, Mysteries & Detective Novels, What I'm Reading Now

I’ve committed myself to participating in the Australian Women Writers 2012 Reading and Reviewing Challenge, at the Miles level, as a Dabbler. Meaning, I need to read at least six books by written Australian women this year, and review at least three, from any genre. That seems almost too easy now, given I’ve decided to … Read More “What I Have Been Reading Lately (or Coming Book Reviews)” »