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Book Review – Lenny and the Big Red Kinan
This simple story teaches children the Awabakal words for creatures and things they might find on a walk through the Australian bush. more...
Book Review – Mama's Song by Ben Beaton
In: World Literatures (general)
Estranged from her parents, pregnant, confused and tired, Georgina wants to run away but discovers that there are some things you can't leave behind. more...
Book Review – The Many Conditions of Love
In: World Literatures (general)
Farahad Zama once again takes readers to the Indian city of Vizag in this charming story about the complicated nature of love, romance and family responsibilities. more...
Book Review – Brixton Beach by Roma Tearne
In: Asian Literature
Moving from the beaches of Sri Lanka in the 1960s to present-day London, Brixton Beach highlights the impact of civil war on individuals. more...
Book Review – Destination Abudai by Prue Mason
In: World Literatures (general)
When Jaz travels to Abudai to meet his father, he discovers that family life the Middle East is very different to what he expected. more...
Book Review – Why She Loves Him by Wendy James
This collection of short stories challenges readers with vivid depictions of romance, love and affection, highlighting the complex nature of relationships of all kinds. more...
Book Review – Six Suspects by Vikas Swarup
In: Asian Literature
This murder whodunnit set in India offers background, motive and evidence for six different suspects, keeping readers guessing until the final pages. more...
Book Review – Burnt Shadows by Kamila Shamsie
In: World Literatures (general)
From Nagasaki during the last days of World War II to Afghanistan and the United States post 9/11, Burnt Shadows takes on themes of terrorism and multiculturalism. more...
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In: World Literatures (general)
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