Review: Things A Map Won’t Show You: Stories from Australia & Beyond
Things A Map Won’t Show You: Stories from Australia & Beyond by Pam McIntyre
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
From poems to short stories, fantasy to families, Things A Map Won’t Show You is an eclectic mix of old and new works from some of Australia’s premier authors. Some old, some new, some funny, some blue – there is something for everyone. My favorite funny – Chris Wheat’s Guide to Kissing for Recently Arrived Young People. Make sure that you seek out this collection of short writings for young people and read it!
Review: Barefoot Kids
Barefoot Kids by Steve Hawke
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Although slightly too long (could have done with a bit of an edit) this is an enjoyable mystery adventure book, with a distinctively Australian voice.
Review: Maybe Tomorrow
Maybe Tomorrow by Boori Monty Pryor
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
There should be more stories like this in the world. Monty Pryor’s heart-breaking, uplifting, and funny recollections of his life – so far – will fill your heart and feed your soul. If you think that you know about ‘the Aboriginal history’ of Australia – think again. Monty brings an intensely personal point of view to the history of Australia, and at that same time manages to describe the universal experience of Aborigine’s on this island both before and after the arrival of Europeans.
Written in the 90s in conjunction with Meme McDonald, and Margaret Dunkle, Allen & Unwin released an updated edition in 2010, which I am going to find and read.
Although parts of this story are repetitious and some points are made more than once, this is still a refreshing and satisfying read.
Review: The Tender Moments of Saffron Silk
The Tender Moments of Saffron Silk by Glenda Millard
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
This excellent series continues with the story of Saffron Silk. Quiet and unassuming, she has enough worry for the whole Silk family. But Saffron really struggles when it is her that has a problem. Millard writes about family with such profound insight, and she really understands how kids think. I wasn’t sure about the inclusion of God in this book – it doesn’t strike me as something that the ‘hippie’ Silks would embrace. Nevertheless, this is still a moving and realistic lok at the way that families interact, change and work together to help each other overcome obstacles.
Review: Wolf Brother
Wolf Brother by Michelle Paver
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
If you haven’t read Wolf Brother yet, you should. Written with great attention to detail (the author lived a prehistoric lifestyle in her garage when she was 14!) this is a fabulous adventure story.
Teen scene – Statesman Journal
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Teen sceneStatesman JournalIt helps that she has her in-home panel of two daughters in the target age range and that she loves to read so-called young-adult novels.
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Why Students Like Social Media But Schools Don’t
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This is an interesting article and infographic about schools and social media.
Schools and teachers need to learn about social media and use it themselves, and they need to find creative, safe a…
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Check out finalists for book award – Delmarva Now
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Check out finalists for book awardDelmarva NowThe William C. Morris Award honors a debut book published by a first-time author who is writing for young adults, ages 12 to 18.
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Young Adult and Children’s Books – The Monster Librarian
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We created lists for adult books, young adult books, and kids’ books. I previously posted the Top Picks for Adult Fiction in 2011. You’ll find the Top Picks booklists for young adults and children below.
Via www.monsterlibrarian.com
Book festival celebrates women writers, readers – Tribune Review
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Book festival celebrates women writers, readersTribune ReviewAmong those scheduled to attend are Edgar Award-winning author Kathleen George of the North Side; Heather Terrell of Sewickley, who recently made the jump from historical fiction to young…
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