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Publish Date	Title
June 2009	Book Review: Jasper Jones, by Craig Silvey From the author of Rhubarb.
June 2009	Book Review: Bruce & Me, by Oren Siedler Growing up with a fraudulent father.
June 2009	YA Book Review: Winter of Grace, by Kate Constable Part of the Girlfriend Fiction series.
June 2009	Part of the Girlfriend Fiction series. Board Book Review: Baby Gets Dressed, by Katrina Germein It's time to get dressed.
June 2009	Picture Book Review: Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy, by Sue Whiting Sheer delight.
June 2009	YA Book Review: Dougy, Gracey and Angela, by James Moloney Three wonderful books rereleased by UQP.
June 2009	Children's Book Review: Out of the Blue, by Michael Panckridge and Pam Harvey Flashing lights in the night – UFOs?
June 2009	Children's Book Review: Dinosaur Knights, by Michael Gerard Bauer A tale in three times.
June 2009	Children's Book Review: The Little One, by Kaitie Afrika Litchfield The story of a Red-tailed Monkey.
June 2009	Children's Book Review: The Floods - Better Homes and Gardens The final installment.
June 2009	Children's Book Review: Bad News for Milk Bay, by Moya Simons Title 4 in the WRIDA series.
June 2009	Children's Book Review: The Shocking Trouble on the Planet of Shobble, by L. M. Moriarty A new mission for the Space Brigade.
June 2009	YA Book Review: Exchanging Lives, by Kathy Buchanan Three months in America for two Aussie girls.
June 2009	Children's Book Review: Freak Street on Holiday, by Knive and Packer Everyone’s on holiday in Freak Street.
June 2009	Book Review: Deep Water, by Peter Corris A Cliff Hardy novel.
June 2009	Children's Book Review: The Gimlet Eye, by James Roy Third in the Quentaris: Quest of the Lost City series.
June 2009	Children's Book Review: Star Jumps, by Lorraine Marwood Exquisite.
June 2009	Book Review: Roadside Sisters, by Wendy Harmer Heartwarming and funny.
June 2009	YA Book Review: Big Sky, by Melaina Faranda Part of the Girlfriend Fiction series.
June 2009	Children's Book Review: Silas and the Winterbottoms, by Stephen M. Giles A tale of intrigue.
June 2009	Book Review: The Winds of Heaven, by Judith Clarke An insightful series.
June 2009	Children's Book Review: Mascot Madness, by Andy Griffiths A hilarious book.
May 2009	YA Book Review: Crushed, by Meredith Costain The first in new series A Year in Girl Hell.
May 2009	Book Review: Beautiful Death, by Fiona McIntosh A gripping crime novel.
May 2009	Children's Book Review: Darius Bell and the Glitter Pool, by Odo Hirsch A delight.
May 2009	Picture Book Review: My Baby love, by Meredith Costain A treasure.
May 2009	YA Book Review: The Lucky Ones, by Tohby Riddle Set in 1980s inner city Sydney.
May 2009	YA Book Review: When the Hipchicks Went to War, by Pamela Rushby A novel set in Australia and Vietnam.
May 2009	YA Book Review: Keepinitreal, by Don Henderson It's a dog's ;ife.
May 2009	YA Book Review: Crime Time, by Sue Bursztynski Crime from 1629 till now.
May 2009	Children's Book Review: Sprite Downberry, by Nette Hilton Nothing is going right for Sprite.
May 2009	Picture Book Review: Jasper McFlea Will Not Eat His Tea, by Lee Fox & Mitch Vane A rhyming picture book.
May 2009	rhyming picture book. Picture Book Review: Four Baby Board Books, by Sally Rippin Four board books for little hands.
May 2009	Children's Book Review: Spider Lies, by Jen Banyard Are you scared of spiders?
May 2009	Picture Book Review: Fredrik Goes Bananas, by Melissa Frith More than a fishy tale.
May 2009	Children's Book Review: The Zoo of Magical and Mythological Creatures, by Sam Bowring A zoo like no other.
May 2009	Book Review: Valley of Grace, by Marion Halligan Intriguing literary fiction.
May 2009	Book Review: After the Fall, by Kylie Ladd A fascinating read.
May 2009	Children's Book Review: A Book for Kids, by C. J. Dennis A new edition of an old favourite.
May 2009	Picture Book Review: Magic Mummy, by Caroline Stills Lovely bedtime reading.
May 2009	Book Review: The Gene Thieves, by Maria Quinn A gripping tale.
May 2009	Children's Book Review: Four Great Aussie Stories Four titles in the Aussie Schoolbooks series.
May 2009	YA Book Review: How to Ditch Your Fairy, by Justine Larbalestier A fun book for teen readers.
May 2009	Picture Book Review: This is the Mud! by Kathryn Apel & Warren Crossett An outstanding read-aloud offering.
April 2009	Book Review: Tempt the Devil, by Anna Campbell A steamy regency romance.
April 2009	Children's Book Review: Victor's Challenge, by Pamela Freeman A test for cleverness is enough to make Victor's knees wobble.
April 2009	Nonfiction Book Review: The Uses of Sadness, by Karen Masman Why feeling sad is no reason not to be happy.
April 2009	Children's Book Review: The Land of Kur, by Sally Morgan and Ambelin, Blaze & Ezekiel Kwaymullina The first in a new fantasy series.
April 2009	Children's Book Review: Haunted, by Lorraine Orman Another in the Lightning Strikes series.
April 2009	Picture Book Review: The Wrong Book, by Nick Bland A very right book for young readers.
April 2009	Children's Book Review: Shaolin Tiger, by Sandy Fussell The third in the Samurai Kids series.
April 2009	Book Review: The Family Tree, by Ilsa Evans A touching and absorbing read.
April 2009	Children's Book Review: The Remarkable Secret of Aurelie Bonhoffen, by Deborah Abela A quirky tale.
April 2009	Picture Book Review: Mummies are Amazing, by Catriona Hoy A lovely gift for Mother's Day.
April 2009	YA Book Review: Boofheads, by Mo Johnson A wonderful book.
April 2009	Children's Book Review: Belmont and the Dragon - The Forest of Doom and Gloom The first in a gorgeous new series.
April 2009	Board Book Review: Five in the Bed A cute glove puppet and book.
April 2009	Children's Book Review: Atomic Testing, by Alan Tucker Part of the My Australian Story series.
April 2009	Children's Book Review: Theodork, by Jessica Green A dork in serious denial.
April 2009	Picture Book Review: Cindy-Ella, by Tom Champion & Glen Singleton An Aussie Cinderella.
April 2009	YA Book Review: Blondetourage, by Allison Rushby Homeschooling...Hollywood style.
April 2009	YA Book Review: Salt, by Maurice Gee A brilliant fantasy novel.
April 2009	Children's Book Review: Motorbike Bob, by Darrel & Sally Odgers The third in the Pet Vet series.
April 2009	Children's Book Review: Pippa's Perfect Ponytail, by Julie Nickerson Sure to resound with young readers.
March 2009	Picture Book Review: The Pocket Dogs Go On Holiday, by Margaret Wild A delightful sequel to a classic favourite.
March 2009	Children's Book Review: Von Gobstopper's Arcade, by Alexandra Adornetto The Strangest Adventures Book Three.
March 2009	YA Book Review: Girl Next Door, by Alyssa Brugman A gripping, brilliant read for teens.
March 2009	Book Review: Where the Heart Leads, by Stephanie Laurens From the casebook of Barnaby Adair.
March 2009	YA Book Review: A Beginner's Guide to Living, by Lia Hills An outstanding YA novel.
March 2009	Picture Book Review: Connie and the Pigeons, by Mabel Kaplan A story of renewal and triumph.
March 2009	Book Review: The Schumann Frequency, by Christopher Ride The adventure of a lifetime.
March 2009	Picture Book Review: Zoltan the Magnificent, by Bob Graham A rerelease of an old favourite.
March 2009	Children's Book Review: Wombat and Fox - Thrillseekers, by Terry Denton Wombat and Fox are back.
March 2009	Book Review: Lucy Springer Gets Even, by Lisa Heidke A funny feel-good book.
March 2009	YA Book Review: The Kings of Clonmel, by John Flanagan Book eight in the Ranger's Apprentice series.
March 2009	Children's Book Review: Freaky, by Sue Whiting A fun tale.
March 2009	Book Review: Shadow Queen, by Deborah Kalin A new voice in the fantasy genre.
March 2009	Nonfiction Book Review: Allergy Safe Family Food, by Suzanna Paxton A good range of recipes.
March 2009	YA Book Review: A Small free Kiss in the Dark, by Glenda Millard A gem.
March 2009	Picture Book Review: The Cloudchasers, by Steven Hunt & David Richardson A visual and narrative delight.
February 2009	Picture Book Review: Watch Me! Aussie animals in action.
February 2009	Book Review: Ulterior Motive, by Lucienne Joy A marriage can hide all kinds of secrets.
February 2009	YA Book Review: Ocean Pearl, by J. C. Burke Can the Starfish Sisters reunite?
February 2009	YA Book Review: Cassie, by Barry Jonsberg Another in the Girlfriend Fiction series.
February 2009	YA Book Review: Bookmark Days, by Scot Gardner Part of the Girlfriend Fiction series.
February 2009	YA Book Review: Somebody's Crying, by Maureen McCarthy A capivating read.
February 2009	Picture Book Review: Big and Me, by David Miller A touching exploration of mental illness.
February 2009	Picture Book Review: Can You Keep a Secret, by Mark Carthew & Jobi Murphy Timeless rhymes to share and treasure.
February 2009	YA Book Review: Everything Beautiful, by Simmone Howell A love story about the broken and the broken hearted.
February 2009	Book Review: The Edge of Desire, by Stephanie Laurens A fine regency romance.
February 2009	Picture Book Review: Donald Loves Drumming, by Nick Bland Lovely.
February 2009	Picture Book Review: A Little Bit, by Christine & Peter Maniaty Very cute.
February 2009	YA Book Review: Blaze of Glory, by Michael Pryor As good as fantasy gets.
February 2009	YA Book Review: Murderer's Thumb, by Beth Montgomery An intriguing murder mystery.
February 2009	Children's Book Review: Dragon Dawn, by Carole Wilkinson Danzi's story.
February 2009	Nonfiction Book Review: The Other Anzacs, by Peter Rees An important piece of Australia's history.
February 2009	Children's Book Review: Victor's Quest, by Pamela Freeman A new edition of an old favourite.
January 2009	Children's Book Review: A Story of Natural Numbers, by David Demant The story of the evolution on numbers.
January 2009	Children's Book Review: The Middle Sheep, by Frances Watts Sure to tickle the funny bone.
January 2009	Nonfiction Book Review: Seven Gateways, by Tony Grey A travel book with a difference.
January 2009	Children's Book Review: The Wizard of Rondo, by Emily Rodda The second book in this exciting series.
January 2009	Picture Book Review: Click Go the Shears, illustrated by Charlotte Lance Another in the Aussie Gems series.
January 2009	Children's Book Review: The Camel Who Crossed Australia, by Jackie French The Burke and Wills expedition from a unique perspective.
January 2009	Picture Book Review: Redback on the Toilet Seat, by Slim Newton, ill by Craig Smith Part of the Aussie Gems series.
January 2009	YA Book Review: Hunting Elephants, by James Roy A superbly satisfying book.
January 2009	Picture Book Review: The Very Cranky Bear, by Nick Bland A great read-aloud offering.
January 2009	Book Review: The Devil's Eye, by Ian Townsend The story of an unstoppable force of nature.
January 2009	YA Book Review: The Sweet Life, by Rebecca Lim The sweet life might not be so sweet after all.
January 2009	YA Book Review: My Candlelight Novel, by Joanne Horniman The sort of book that you wish would never end.
January 2009	Children's Book Review: Audrey Goes to Town, by Christine Harris Funny sequel to Audrey of the Outback.
January 2009	Picture Book Review: Pete the Sheep, by Jackie French Hilarious.
January 2009	Nonfiction Book Review: The Woodcutter's Wife, by Dolla S. Merrillees A stepmother's tale.
January 2009	Children's Book Review: The back Leg of a Goat, by Penny Reeve Young people pro-active in caring for others.
January 2009	YA Book Review: Hamlet, by John Marsden To be or not to be. That is still the question.
January 2009	Children's Book Review: Owl Ninja, by Sandy Fussell The second title in the Samurai Kids series.
January 2009	YA Book Review: The (not quite) Perfect Boyfriend, by Lili Wilkinson The fifth title in the Girlfriend Fiction series.
January 2009	Children's Book Review: 501 Great Aussie Jokes In support of Camp Quality.
January 2009	Children's Book Review: Hope for Hanna, by Dee White In support of Camp Quality.
January 2009	Children's Book Review: A Duel of Words, by Dee White Words can be as powerful as swords.
January 2009	Picture Book Review: the eleventh sheep, by Kyle Mewburn & Claire Richards Count the sheep.
January 2009	Children's Book Review: The Sunken Kingdom, by Kim Wilkins Four books in one.
January 2009	Children's Book Review: Short Stuff, by Mark Stevens A collection of wacky short stories.
January 2009	Children's Book Review: Rhyming Boy, by Steven Herrick A boy's quest to find out about his father.
January 2009	Children's Book Review: Puzzles Down Under, by Richard Morden Chock-full of Aussie puzzles.
January 2009	Children's Book Review: Pip - the Story of Olive, by Kim Kane Year Seven can be a tough year.
January 2009	Children's Book Review: Passion for Fashion, by Ellie Royce The second title in the Letterbook series.
January 2009	Picture Book Review: My First Fairies, by Jen Watts A four book introduction to The Fairies.
January 2009	Children's Book Review: Mischief Afoot, by Moya Simons No 3 in ‘The Walk Right In Detective Agency’ series.
January 2009	Nonfiction Book Review: Layne Beachley - Beneath the Waves The story behind the surfer.
January 2009	Picture Book Review: I'm Glad You're My... by Cathy Phelan Two new titles in the ‘I’m Glad…’ series.
January 2009	Children's Book Review: Heart of Magic, by Penny Matthews The secret of the gold heart pin.
January 2009	Children's Book Review: Hat Trick, by Brett Lee & Michael Panckridge Combines the first three Toby Jones time travel adventures into the one book.
January 2009	Children's Book Review: The Down-to-Earth Guide to Global Warming Global warming in plain language.
January 2009	Children's Book Review: Flitterwig, by Edrei Cullen Ella discovers that being different can be a good thing.
January 2009	Picture Book Review: Daddies, by Catriona Hoy A celebration of Daddies.
January 2009	Picture Book Review: Brave Little Penguin, by Anna Pignataro A big challenge for a little penguin.
January 2009	Children's Book Review: Blood Sports, by Jonathan Harlen Intrigue in the world of rugby.
December 2008	Picture Book Review: The ABC Book of Lullabies Lullabies illustrated by Australian illustrators.
December 2008	Picture Book Review: The ABC Book of Animals An animal board book for the very young.
December 2008	Children's Book Review: The Mare's Tale, by Darrel & Sally Odgers The second in the Pet Vet series.
December 2008	YA Book Review: The Case of the Diamond Shadow, by Sophie Masson A mystery set in 1930’s London.
December 2008	YA Book Review: The Ice-cream Man, by Jenny Mounfield Three boys play a prank on the ice-cream man.
December 2008	Children's Book Review: The Joke's on Selby, by Duncan Ball Kids will love it.
December 2008	Picture Book Review: Do You Know Millie, by Gordon Winch A story about friendship.
December 2008	YA Book Review: Crossing the Line, by Dianne Bates A compassionate story of teenage struggle.
November 2008	Children's Magazine Review: Alphabet Soup Issue 1 A new children's magazine.
November 2008	Children's Book Review: Roland Harvey's Big Book of Christmas An informative offering.
November 2008	Picture Book Review: Applesauce and the Christmas Miracle, by Glenda Millard A heartwarming Christmas tale.
November 2008	Picture Book Review: An Aussie Day before Christmas, by Kilmeny Niland More Christmas fun.
November 2008	Picture Book Review: Christmas With the Wiggles Get ready for a Wiggly Christmas day.
November 2008	Picture Book Review: Letters to Santa, by Andrew Daddo, ill Michelle Pike A fun novelty book.
November 2008	Picture Book Review: A Bush Christmas, by CJ Dennis, ill by Dee Huxley A new presentation of a classic poem.
November 2008	Children's Book Review: A Christmas Carol, By Charles Dickens, ill by Robert Ingpen A masterpiece.
November 2008	Children's Book Review: The Meteorite Kid, by Carol Faulkner What a catch!
November 2008	Picture Book Review: 'Sun' and 'Star' by Natalie Jane Prior From sunrise to starlight.
November 2008	Children's Book Review: Octavius O'Malley and the Mystery of the Criminal Cats A new Octavius O’Malley mystery.
November 2008	Picture Book Review: Not Like Georgie, by Scott Hatcher Best friends.
November 2008	Picture Book Review: Jessica's Box, by Peter Carnarvas What's in the box?
November 2008	Picture Book Review: When Henry Caught Imaginitis, by Nick Bland What a thing to catch!
November 2008	Picture Book Review: I’m Glad You’re My Friend, by Cathy Phelan Share with your friend.
November 2008	Children's Book Review: I want to be a Cricketer, by Sally Carbon One for the cricketing fans.
November 2008	Children's Book Review: High Crime in Milk Bay, by Moya Simons Book 2 in the ‘Walk Right In Detective Agency’ series.
November 2008	Children's Book Review: Hatshepsut – The Lost Pharaoh of Egypt, by Carole Wikinson A female pharoah.
November 2008	Children's Book Review: Egghead, by Claire Scott Let the pun begin.
November 2008	Children's Book Review: Captain Cook – Sailing Off the Map, by Craig Scutt From shopkeeper’s apprentice to his own coat of arms.
November 2008	Picture Book Review: Boom Bah by Phil Cummings & Nina Rycroft Delightfully noisy.
November 2008	Children's Book Review: Tashi and the Phoenix, by Anna Fienberg, Barabara Fienberg and Kim Gamble The fifteenth Tashi book.
November 2008	Picture Book Review: I'm Glad You're My Teacher, by Cathy Phelan An excellent gift.
November 2008	Book Review: Dreaming Again, edited by Jack Dann A superb spec fic anthology.
November 2008	Picture Book Review: Santa's Aussie Holiday Activity Book A companion to the picture book.
October 2008	Book Review: No Free Lunch, by Simon Haynes The fourth in the Hal Spacejock series.
October 2008	Children's Book Review: Oddball, by Janeen Brian Another in the Lightning Strikes series.
October 2008	Book Review: Blood Sunset, by Jarad Henry An absorbing read.
October 2008	Nonfiction Book Review: Hurry Up and Meditate, by David Michie A starter kit for inner peace and better health.
October 2008	Picture Book Review: The Twelve Days of Christmas, by Heath McKenzie 1 man, 12 days, 78 gifts.
October 2008	Book Review: Beneath the Bloodwood Tree, by Julienne van Loonn A passionate story.
October 2008	Picture Book Review: Too Tight, Benito Sumptuous.
October 2008	Book Review: Things Without a Name, by Joanne Fedler A captivating story.
October 2008	Picture Book Review: The Smallest Turtle, by Lynley Dodd A classic story from this popular creator.
October 2008	Picture Book Review: The Fairies Song and Dance Book Fairy fun.
October 2008	Children's Book Review: The Surfing Scientist #2, by Ruben Meerman 40 Science Gizmos to make.
October 2008	Children's Book Review: The Letterbook 1 - Amy's Secret, by Ellie Royce Jess never imagined what the letterbook would reveal.
October 2008	Children's Book Review: The Brain Full of Holes, by Martin Chatterton A new adventure with The Brain and Sheldon.
October 2008	Picture Book Review: Scribble Sunset, by Ann Shenfield The world in a scribble.
October 2008	Children's Book Review: Open for Business, by Moya Simons Welcome to the ‘Walk Right In’ Detective Agency.
October 2008	Picture Book Review: Little Bush Babies and Mummy’s Little Bush Babies Two Australian board books.
October 2008	Picture Book Review: I'm Glad You're My Gran, by Cathy Phelan A book to share.
October 2008	Children's Book Review: Erasmus James, King of Kid’s Paradise, by DC Green Book 2 in the Erasmus James series.
October 2008	Picture Book Review: Collecting Colour, by Kylie Dunstan A beautiful picture book.
October 2008	YA Book Review: Ironbark, by Barry Jonsberg I'm miserable and sixteen. In that order.
October 2008	Picture Book Review: The Three Little Bush Pigs, by Paul Dallimore A new take on an old tale.
October 2008	Book Review: The Dark Mountain, by Catherine Jinks A compelling saga.
October 2008	Picture Book Review: Diary of a Wombat, by Jackie French and Bruce Whatley New gift box edition.
October 2008	Picture Book Review: Whose eggs? by Jeannette Rowe A new edition to the popular Whose? series.
October 2008	Children's Book Review: The Detachable Boy, by Scot Gardner A hilarious novel for primary aged readers.
October 2008	Book Review: The Twisted Citadel, by Sara Douglass The second in the DarkGlass Mountain trilogy.
October 2008	Children's Book Review: Perry Angel's Suitcase A simply beautiful story.
October 2008	Book Review: The Great Arch, by Vicki Hastrich Ralph Cage is obsessed with the new bridge.
October 2008	Nonfiction Book Review: Miracles of Mary, by Bridget Curran Remarkable stories of faith.
October 2008	YA Book Review: Wardragon, by Paul Collins A dramatic finale to the Jelindel Chronicles.
October 2008	Picture Book Review: Emily and the BIG BAD Bunyip, by Jackie French Sure to delight.
September 2008	Children's Book Review: Sucked In, by John Parker Another in the new Lightning Strikes series from Walker Books.
September 2008	Children's Book Review: Jinxed, by Jill McDougall Part of the new Lightning Strikes series from Walker Books.
September 2008	Children's Book Review: Cranky Paws, by Darrel & Sally Odgers The first in the new Pet Vet series.
September 2008	Children's Book Review: Black Baron, by Robyn Opie Black Baron is on the run.
September 2008	Children's Book Review: The Great Shave, by Clare Scott Dying your hair green isn't always good fun.
September 2008	YA Book Review: The Stone Crown, by Malcolm Walker An exciting fantasy.
September 2008	Children's Book Review: Queasy Rider, by James Roy Nobby and his friends are going to be rich. Or are they?
September 2008	Children's Book Review: Going for Broke, by Meg McKinlay Nathan will stop at nothing to get a record.
September 2008	Picture Book Review: Lizzie Nonsense, by Jan Ormerod Newly released in paperback with DVD.
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.

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