Amy Freund's debut picture book is Amigo the Capybara, illustrated by Kooky Chooky. Today we're thrilled to be chatting with Amy about capybaras, writing in rhyme, and how she came to write the book. From the publisher: Amigo the capybara loves to party! But his neighbour, Mila the chinchilla, definitely does not. Will Amigo's biggest…

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11.11.2024

Book review: Into the Blue

Into the Blue by Cristy Burne, Fremantle Press, ISBN 9781760993870 REVIEWED BY ELIZABETH, 11, NSW The publisher provided a review copy of this book. For his school holiday, Blair went snorkelling at the beach with his cousin. Blair walked into the ocean slowly as he spat into his snorkelling mask. He and his cousin, Drew,…

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13.11.2024

Charlie Archbold on The Sugarcane Kids and the Empty Cage

Charlie Archbold has been a teacher in Australia, the UK, and Indonesia, which has given her a trove of experiences to infuse into her stories. Charlie's books often explore themes of curiosity, community, and justice. Today we're chatting to Charlie about the second book in her adventure series: The Sugarcane Kids and the Empty Cage.…

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19.11.2024

Book review: Leo and Ralph

Leo and Ralph by Peter Carnavas, UQP, ISBN 9780702266218 REVIEWED BY ANWEN, 10, WA The publisher provided a review copy of this book. Leo and Ralph is a wonderful book to read if you’re looking for a story about best buds doing whatever they can to be with each other. This book contains lots of…

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Amy Freund on Amigo the Capybara

Book review: Into the Blue

Charlie Archbold on The Sugarcane Kids and the Empty Cage

Book review: Leo and Ralph

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