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As a primary school teacher in Australia, I know how difficult it can be to find books for children that are engaging, age-appropriate, and at the correct ability level. I decided to start sharing the children's books I read to hopefully help you make great choices for your own kids, your students, or even yourself!

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Stormbreaker (Alex Rider #1) - Anthony Horowitz

I'm a bit behind the times with this one... It was released in 2004. They even made a film in 2006, which I haven't seen either. So if...

The Beast of Buckingham Palace - David Walliams

Walliam's latest offering is set 100 years in the future.... and really doesn't seem that unrealistic! England's political system seems...

His Name Was Walter - Emily Rodda CBCA Shortlist 2019

It's no secret that Emily Rodda is a fantastic Australian author, but honestly I think this is my favourite thing I've read that she's...

Leave Taking - Lorraine Marwood CBCA Shortlist 2019

Continuing my read through of the CBCA Shortlist 2019 for Young Readers. Check out my previous reviews for The Peacock Detectives and...

The Peacock Detectives - Carly Nugent CBCA 2019 Shortlist

Continuing my plan to read all six of the CBCA 2019 Shortlist books for Younger Readers - I'm already doing better than last year! I...

Black Cockatoo - Carl Merrison & Hakea Hustler CBCA 2019 Shortlist

My plan this time last year was to review all six of the CBCA Shortlisted books in the Younger Readers category. I ended up reading one...

The Elephant - Peter Carnavas

I had a plan last year to read all the shortlisted books for Children's Book Council of Australia for Younger Readers 2018. I didn't...

Murder Most Unladylike (#1) - Robin Stevens

This came up while I was looking for a book to fill the hole left by finishing the Scarlet & Ivy series. I don't know if this quite lived...

Bob - Wendy Mass & Rebecca Stead

About a year ago, a student of mine borrowed this from the library and really enjoyed it. There are so many books on my 'must-read' pile,...

Black Cats and Butlers - Janine Beacham (Rose Raventhorpe Investigates #1)

I've been on a bit of a girl-detective kick lately. Between Scarlet and Ivy and Friday Barnes, though, the bar is set pretty high. Rose...

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