Banjawarn
Reviewed onThe silence and red-dirt heat of the WA Goldfields’ mulga country is the stark canvas of Josh Kemp’s stunning debut novel Banjawarn, in which true crime writer Garreth Hoyle seeks …
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Only Birds Above
Reviewed onArthur and Helen marry at the dawn of World War I and are parted almost immediately when Arthur leaves for Egypt with the 10th Light Horse. He returns a sullen …
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Backyard Beasties
Reviewed onCovering a combination of native species and domesticated animals, Backyard Beasties is a vibrant exploration of the wildlife on our doorstep, encouraging us to connect with our environment. Young readers …
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Nenek Tata and the Mangrove Menace
Reviewed onThere’s so much to like about the heroine of this story, feisty Nenek Tata, who leads young readers on a barefoot trek through a day that quickly moves from ordinary …
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Randolph Stow: Critical Essays
Reviewed onApart from Tony Hassall’s work in the 1980s, Randolph Stow’s writing had received limited attention until his death in 2010, which, perhaps ironically, generated a wealth of detailed interest. This …
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Homesick: Taiwan
Reviewed onHomesick by Yu-Ying Chuang is a wonderful collection of musings about the meaning of home interspersed with recipes and photographs. Chuang shares candidly the stories of his childhood and how …
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How To Shame The Devil
Reviewed onRos Thomas’s latest novella How to Shame the Devil perfectly encapsulates life within Perth where Art Lambkin, now confined to a nursing home, fights a losing battle against Parkinson’s disease …
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Pow Pow Pig, Book 1: An Unexpected Hero
Reviewed onThis first book in a new series from best-selling children’s author Anh Do features drawings by brilliant local illustrator Peter Cheong. When Piccolo Pig (aka Pow Pow) applies to work …
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The River
Reviewed onThis beautiful picture book is the second collaboration by the award-winning creative duo of writer Sally Morgan and artist Johnny Warrkatja Malibirr. A gentle call and response text invites the …
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Driving Stevie Fracasso
Reviewed onMost books have at least one inciting incident. But with true rock and roll spirit, Driving Stevie Fracasso has five. In just one day, Rick McLennan – a jaded music …
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