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Two can play that game by Leanne Yong

Samantha and Jaysen meet when Jaysen grabs the ticket to a game design workshop that Sam is desperate to attend. To decide who gets to keep the ticket , Sam and Jay agree to a competition of player versus player video games. Because of the tight-knit Australian-Malaysian community they belong to, the competition takes placeContinue reading “Two can play that game by Leanne Yong”

Grace Notes

It’s been a while since I shared one of my reads, but this one is too good not to share. Grace has a passion for playing violin. Crux has a passion for creating street art. Despite being talented at what they do, both are needing to hide elements of their art practice from their parents.Continue reading “Grace Notes”

Runt by Craig Silvey

Annie Shearer and her dog Runt live with Annie’s family in the rural town of Upson Downs. Runt is an incredibly agile dog, but the problem is that Runt only obeys Annie, and only when no one is watching. To try and save the family farm, Annie manages to take Runt all the way toContinue reading “Runt by Craig Silvey”

Wandi by Favel Parrett

I picked up Wandi after listening to an intriguing interview with Favel Parrett on the Middle Grade Mavens podcast. I’m so glad I did. This was a beautiful book to read with its gorgeous cover and simple and effective illustrations. It’s a book to learn from, being based on real events, while also being anContinue reading “Wandi by Favel Parrett”