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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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A Wrinkle in Time - Madeleine L'Engle

I had only heard wonderful things about this book, and went in with high expectations. Which is usually my downfall.... and it held true...

Boy Overboard - Morris Gleitzman

Morris Gleitzman is an Australian author that we love and celebrate (and of course we ignore that he was born in England). I've read this...

The Book Thief - Markus Zusak

I read The Messenger by Markus Zusak as a teenager, and adored it. I have no idea why I waited so many years to read this one but I'm...

The Legend of Spud Murphy - Eoin Colfer

I was a big fan of Artemis Fowl growing up, but for some reason none of the kids I've taught have ever latched onto it. (Stay tuned, I...

The Bad Beginning (A Series of Unfortunate Events #1) - Lemony Snicket

Growing up I had many friends who were obsessed with this series in the same way I was obsessed with Harry Potter. I don't know why I...

Ninja Kid - Anh Do

Having read WeirDo not too long ago, I was keen to check out Do's more recent series. This felt very much like a set-up book, and that...

Alice Miranda at School (#1) - Jacqueline Harvey

I know so many girls who are obsessed with this series. There are 16 books so far! I had high hopes, which may have been my downfall but...

The Butterfly Lion - Michael Morpurgo

My first experience with Michael Morpurgo was reading War Horse with some of my extension reading group. The Butterfly Lion is definitely...

Once - Morris Gleitzman

If you ask teachers of upper primary school, or librarians, for a book recommendation for a 10+ year old who's a good reader, chances are...

A Little Princess - Frances Hodgson Burnett

I simply adored this movie when I was a kid. It was one of those films I would watch when I was home sick from school. I saw a copy of...

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