Review: Boy At The Back of the Class - Kids' Book Review
WEBJan 27, 2019 · Review: Boy At The Back of the Class. There is an empty chair at the back of the classroom. It is filled by Ahmet, the boy with the torn backpack who can’t speak English. He has come to London in a boat with his family - another Refugee, running from war, searching for a safe place to live. On the way, the sea claimed his young sister and his ...
Review: Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress - Kids' Book …
WEBMay 13, 2014 · Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress is a beautifully finished book that uses warm dreamy illustrations paired with innocent and honest storytelling. Morris is a creative and sensitive character, and much like other children his age, he likes puzzles, painting, singing loudly and eating pancakes. He also happens to like dressing up, and ...
Review: Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Adventure - Kids' …
WEBJan 3, 2021 · A new series for wimpy kid fans to sink their teeth into, and others to discover, I highly recommend this one for all fans of fun. Title: Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Adventure. Author/Illustrator: Jeff Kinney. Publisher: Puffin, $14.99. Publication Date: 4 …
Guest Post: Phillip Gwynne on Exploring Justice through The Break
WEBDec 17, 2021 · Sukumaran and Chan had been, by their own admission, wannabee gangsters, when they were arrested. Seduced by the idea of easy money fuelling a glamorous lifestyle, they’d made some reckless – and morally dubious - choices. Sukumaran was 24 when they were arrested and Chan was even younger, only 21.
Review: Ladder to the Moon - Kids' Book Review
WEBJul 27, 2017 · It combines elements of fantasy and folk magic to convey a message of humanity and love that will stay with you long after closing the cover. The whole book leaves you feeling like you have been wrapped in a warm and beautiful hug that will sustain you as long as the moon shines above. Just stunning. Title: Ladder to the Moon.
Review: Hotaka Through My Eyes - Kids' Book Review
WEBMar 20, 2017 · Review: Hotaka Through My Eyes. Each title in the Through My Eyes series reveals a difficult part of the world from a child's point of view. In this latest sub-series, we visit disaster zones. Hotaka is the first to open his heart and share what it felt like to watch his world as it was destroyed in the tsunami that hit Japan in 2011.
Review: The Sleeping Beauty - Kids' Book Review
WEBNov 8, 2017 · For lovers of Aurora and the classic sleeping beauty tale, for fans of the ballet and for those who love beautiful artwork and gorgeous paper things, The Sleeping Beauty is a stunning picture book all ages will treasure. Title: The Sleeping Beauty. Author: David McAllister. Illustrator: Gabriela Týlešová. Publisher: Little Hare, $29.99.
Review: Garden Stew - Kids' Book Review
WEBNov 28, 2018 · Review: Garden Stew. I have fond memories of spending endless hours in my grandparents’ garden mixing my own stews in the bird bath and this book brought those memories flooding back. This is a beautifully bright and happy book, with bold and charming illustrations that put you right at the centre of the fun and help kids engage with the ...
Review: The Little Dinosaur - Kids' Book Review
WEBJul 15, 2012 · A book for dinosaur lovers, yes - but also for anyone who has ever heard of a dinosaur, or knows how important it is to be remembered. Title: The Little Dinosaur. Author: Catriona Hoy. Illustrator: Andrew Plant. Publisher: Working Title Press, $24.95 RRP. Publication Date: June 2012. Format: Hard cover. ISBN: 9781921504297.
Review: Born To Run: Cathy Freeman My Story - Kids' Book Review
WEBMar 5, 2007 · This junior non-fiction novel is written in an open and engaging style, with the voice of the author shining through. This book is most likely to appeal to readers aged 8 – 12 years, a time when the author was discovering her love and talent for running. Readers will learn that this successful athlete, well known to Australia and the world as ...
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