Zara is in a coma, immersed in a subconscious world where she has to come to terms both with the terrible accident that took her brother’s life and a traumatic event from her childhood. The first-person narrative is always Zara’s voice but the varying styles add interest to the story – we go deep inside […]
■ REVIEW: Broken
Excellent teen fiction from NZ author Read Post »
This book loses its appeal as soon as you look at it. The rear end of an elephant does not make for a very interesting cover and the title is somewhat vulgar. I don’t believe there would have been anything wrong with “Funny Bottoms” for a title. Plenty of kids aren’t really allowed to say
■ REVIEW: Funny Bums
After a slow start, picture book gains fans Read Post »
The latest releases from the House of Walker Books for this month. Demolition by Sally Sutton, illustrated by Brian Lovelock: From the pen and paintbrush of the award-winning team who bought you 2008’s international picture book sensation, Roadworks, comes Demolition. A BANG-ing, CLACK-ing, CLAP-ping, SNAP-ping thrill of a tale and the perfect introduction to reading for machine-mad boys and
Coming up for Walker Books in March 2012 Read Post »
It’s school holiday time so if you’re want something to keep the youngsters occupied, this is it. Wally is an elusive little character and these books are packed with Wally, and others, for you to track down. Don’t be deceived by the tiny size of The Great Picture Hunt: there’s plenty in there to keep
