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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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Book vs Movies - Part 1

'The book is always better than the movie' Is that true? Let's see! Matilda I'll start with a fence sitter. These are both wonderful,...

I Swapped My Brother on the Internet - Jo Simmons

I'd never heard anything about this book or the author. But that title? Ordered it straight away! Rating: 4.5 out of 5. I was really...

Percy Jackson & The Olympians (Series) - Rick Riordan

Too often, this series is marketed as a "So you liked Harry Potter? You'll like this!". While for some children (or anyone really!), that...

Bad Dad - David Walliams

A famous race-car driver tragically loses his leg in an accident, resulting in him losing his job. His wife leaves him, and in order to...

The Brilliant World of Tom Gates - L. Pichon

Lots of children I've met have really loved these books. There's clearly a formula working for children's authors at the moment - a kid...

Roald Dahl Round Up

You simply can't talk about good quality children's literature without mentioning Roald Dahl. So many of us grew up on reading or...

Fablehaven (#1) - Brandon Mull

I'd heard wonderful things about Brandon Mull as a middle-grade author. Then I had a student who recommended I read the Fablehaven books,...

Wonder - R. J. Palacio

I don't have enough words for this book! I'm sure you've heard great things, but until you've read this with a child (or a class of...

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