I have loved every book in this series, but this one is possibly my favourite. Like the previous books, All the Beautiful Things is set during World War II. Anna’s little sister Eva was born with a disability, making her body weaker and her mind slower to learn things. Eva brightens the lives of allContinue reading “All the Beautiful Things by Katrina Nannestad”
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The Midwatch by Judith Rossell
The quality of this book is evident from the moment you hold it in your hands. It reminds me of the beautiful books I read as a child, with soft thick paper, and intricate illustrations. The Midwatch was an absolute pleasure to read. Maggie Fishbone is an orphan from Mud Harbour. After pushing bully NedContinue reading “The Midwatch by Judith Rossell”
Six summers of Tash and Leopold by Danielle Binks
How could I resist a story with a hero dog named Rosie? There are so many layers to this story that I can’t do it justice with a short synopsis, but I will try. The layers are interwoven, and each unfolds at the perfect time, making it hard to avoid spoilers. When the story begins,Continue reading “Six summers of Tash and Leopold by Danielle Binks”
Queenie in seven moves by Zanni Louise
It’s not the way anyone would choose to finish year six. Peachy, the house Queenie and her mum Clare have lived in for as long as Queenie remembers, is being sold, due to the effects of the COVID pandemic on the real estate market. Queenie is heartbroken at leaving Peachy, especially when finding another rentalContinue reading “Queenie in seven moves by Zanni Louise”
The Other Side of Tomorrow by Hayley Lawrence
I wasn’t going to read this beautiful book. The cover didn’t grab me and the blurb sounded too close for comfort, having spent some time in recent years dealing with oncology departments myself. But I decided to read the whole shortlist, so I set to it. Wow am I ever glad I did! Abby’s familyContinue reading “The Other Side of Tomorrow by Hayley Lawrence”
The Way of Dog by Zana Fraillon
Scruffity is born in a puppy farm. The Way of Dog charts his journey from being unwanted to finding a home, with plenty of adventures, love and tragedy along the way. Scruffity brings The Way of Dog into his relationships with the shoe-legs he meets and teaches them what it means to dig and toContinue reading “The Way of Dog by Zana Fraillon”
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