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11 June, 2008 Hal Spacejock, a space freighter pilot, and his loyal robot Clunk are bordering on bankruptcy and desperate for any business they can get. While at the peaceful ‘retirement’ planet of Dismolle they meet Harriett Walsh, a trainee peace officer who is eager for a case to investigate. 
11 June, 2008 Set in current times, and grounded in reality, this novel touches on environmental issues, rural life and the bonds of family, with a hint of mystery and a subtle history lesson woven in. 
11 June, 2008 It can be difficult to find a text suitable for teenage boys; trying to blend the idea of the masculine identity with modernity without being condescending or appearing to lecture. Barry Jonsberg uses a somewhat traditional premise to explore the idea of the modern young male pitted against the elements in order to find himself. 
11 June, 2008 Not having read the first two books in this series—The Life and Times of Gracie Faltrain and Gracie Faltrain Takes Control—could be seen as a somewhat of a hindrance when reviewing the latest offering. 
11 June, 2008 With the popularity of the crime shows on TV, the younger readers will enjoy having their own mystery cases. David and Bernice at first seem an unlikely pairing, but their shared love of detecting is the basis of their friendship. 
11 June, 2008 It is World War II and Jack’s father works for the Roads Board, building an airstrip on an island off the coast of WA. Jack and his best friend Banjo—like the poet—have free run of the island. 
11 June, 2008 Quite unexpectedly, this book had me laughing in embarrassing bursts from the very first page. The Monotonous family are, exactly as their name suggests, the most boring people you can imagine. 
11 June, 2008 Richard Harland’s Wolf Kingdom: Escape! is the first volume of a four-volume adventure for younger readers. Tam and Nina live on the edge of the Eld Forest with their parents. Until now they have escaped the attentions of the evil wolves who rule the kingdom 
11 June, 2008 Scot Gardner’s first book for younger readers is a nice bit of silliness. John Johnson is the detachable boy in question, with the ability from birth to detach limbs—arms, legs, head—at will, an ability that is in the most part good fun 
11 June, 2008 This is the story of Kevin (the family dog) who adores Brian (the family dad). Unfortunately Brian barely registers Kevin’s existence and even occasionally steps on Kevin’s tail. But Kevin does not give up on Brian. 
11 June, 2008 This book showcases a major artistic talent. The problem is in the narrative. ‘Some people say you need to know where you are going, that when you start you need to know the beginning, the middle and the end,' says the narrator 
11 June, 2008 Repetitive in plot and language, this first picture book from a well-known writer of novels for children encourages the very young reader to anticipate outcomes by following action on almost wordless pages 
11 June, 2008 This great-value book and CD package will delight children from two to eight years, and be snapped up by schools wanting to adapt it for their own musical performances. 
11 June, 2008 What fun readers young and old are going to have with this rhythmic book that is an encouragement to make lots of noise. 
11 June, 2008 This is a lovely picture book to share with the very young—perfect for bed-time and one that can be enjoyed over and over again. 
1 May, 2008 There are few things a genuine book lover enjoys more than enthusing about their favourite books and authors. In this thoughtfully phrased and inspiring volume, former New South Wales Premier and current Dymocks board member Bob Carr is allowed to do just that for over 400 pages. 
1 May, 2008 A great deal of Judith Lucy’s successful stand-up shtick has centred around her crazy family and in particular her parents. 
1 May, 2008 The events that followed the death in custody of Mulrunji in Palm Island in 2004 became one of the more incendiary moments in Queensland politics of the last decade. 
1 May, 2008 Kay Danes, an Australian who was falsely arrested and detained for gem theft in Laos, has told her horrific battle of endurance in her previous book Deliver Us from Evil. 
1 May, 2008 Are Australians a bunch of knee-jerkers? I’m talking about people who have strong opinions on subjects they know nothing about. If you listen to talkback radio (or sit around my family dining table any evening,) then your answer would undoubtedly be yes! 
1 May, 2008 An absorbing read, Art Life Chooks is the story of Annette Hughes and her partner Geoffrey who move from Sydney to a farm in Noosa. Both of them seem to know fairly well what they are getting themselves into. 
1 May, 2008 There’s no doubt in my mind that this memoir is excellent. The prose is literary with a reflective tone, and I enjoyed the fact that this book is not structured with a blow-by-blow commentary of the author’s life. 
1 May, 2008 Do we really need another reporter’s memoir about Afghanistan? Well, yes—if the book in question has something original to offer. ABC Radio journalist Sally Cooper went to Afghanistan not to report on the war, but to train the people 
1 May, 2008 Melbourne-born author Lee Tulloch writes for newspapers and magazines such as the Age, Vogue Living and Australian Women’s Weekly. She has written five previous novels, including Wraith and Perfect Pink. 
1 May, 2008 Twelve-year-old Eon, aspiring apprentice to the zodiacal Rat Dragon, is playing a dangerous game: he is actually Eona, 16-years-old and a girl. |
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