Talk under water

Kathryn Lomer University Press QLD ISBN 978070225369 Published: August, 2015 RRP: $19.95 Talk Under Water tells the story two teens, Will and Summer, who meet online on a Jessica Watson social media page. They share a love of sailing, an admiration of Jessica Watson and a connection to the same small town in Tasmania. Written in dual point of view, it is mostly presented in … Continue reading Talk under water

Meet Rose

Sherryl Clark Our Australian Girl Series Puffin ISBN: 9780143305361 RRP: $14.95 Age: 8+ Key Words: History, Australian Themes Published: 31st January 2011 Reviewer: Kylie Calwell It is the turn of the century and Rose lives in a big house in Melbourne. Rose is a little different to other girls, she doesn’t want to get all dressed up and wear corsets and do needlepoint, Rose wants to … Continue reading Meet Rose

Lina at the Games

Sally Rippin Our Australian Girl Series Puffin Books ISBN: 9780143307020 RRP: $ 14.95 Age: 8+ Key Words: History, Australian Themes, School, Olympics Published: 26th June 2013 Reviewer: Kylie Calwell Lina is excited, the best thing about living in Melbourne in 1956 is the Olympic Games and they are finally here. Lina is fit to burst about her school paper and the chance to actually go to … Continue reading Lina at the Games

School Days for Ruby

Penny Matthews Our Australian Girl Series Puffin Books ISBN: 9780143307440 RRP: $14.95 Age: 8+ Key Words: History, Australian Themes, School Published: 26th June 2013 Reviewer: Kylie Calwell Ruby is adjusting to a big change. She has come from a wealthy place in the city and now finds herself living with relatives in the country. It is a big adjustment for her. She no longer can have … Continue reading School Days for Ruby