Book Reviews at schooldays magazine

02/05/2025

Thylacine and the Time Machine' reminded me of a book I reviewed for adults a while ago, called 'Tasmanian Tiger: The Tragic Story of the Thylacine'.

This entertaining graphic novel which includes both non-fiction and fiction is for readers in the 8 - 12 year age group.

Beginning on a Saturday morning when Violet (Vi), is preparing to write her school project, due on the following Monday morning, on her mother's computer. The project is about the extinct Thylacine and how science intends to bring them back to life, a process known as… https://tinyurl.com/yv8j9f6v

Allen & Unwin Books

Thylacine and the Time Machine' reminded me of a book I reviewed for adults a while ago, called 'Tasmanian Tiger: The Tragic Story of the Thylacine' - click on the title to read the review. This graphic novel which includes both non-fiction and fiction is written for 8 - 12 year olds.

29/04/2025

Mums are often not appreciated for the many things that they do each and every day. Through koala's story thanking mum for each thing they do young readers, aged 3 -6 will become aware of the things that are probably taken for granted, most likely not …

Mums are often not appreciated for the many things that they do each and every day. Through koala's story thanking mum for each thing they do young readers, aged 3 -6 will become aware of the things that are probably taken for granted, most likely not intentionally.

28/04/2025

Whether you’re a fan or subscriber to Spotify - The author, Liz Pelly, is a music journalist, based in her home town of New York City and certainly doesn't pulls any punches.

Pelly sets the ball rolling by explaining what was happening at the turn of the millennium.

In this revealing book, Kelly informs the reader that in Sweden, where the 'piracy mindset' was still rife, the majors commented that Sweden was a lost market…. https://tinyurl.com/24m8fn4k

24/04/2025

Long weekend come up.
In view of ANZAC Day tomorrow when we pay respect and commemorate the brave
Anzacs, you might also consider looking at this interesting book about the horses, dogs, pigeons and donkeys that played vital roles in past wars.

his thoughtful and heartwarming story for ages 6+ is told by Fiona White, a primary school teacher with a lifelong love of horses, The story is sympathetically told, also informing young readers about other animals that also work in wars such as camels, mules, elephants and others with illustrations...

24/04/2025

Book Review: A novel based on various periods in Florence Nightingale's life.

Beginning with the prologue in Athens in 1850 it moves onto the first chapter in 1910 when 90 year old Florence Nightingale is living in Mayfair, London. At this stage Nightingale is not quite of sound mind. Her needs are …

Explore the life of Florence Nightingale in this historical novel. Read our review and find your next great read!

17/04/2025

With ANZAC Day in mind. Do you know there is a National Day for War Animals?
Filled with interesting information in an interesting story it is a good way for kids…

his thoughtful and heartwarming story for ages 6+ is told by Fiona White, a primary school teacher with a lifelong love of horses, The story is sympathetically told, also informing young readers about other animals that also work in wars such as camels, mules, elephants and others with illustrations...

16/04/2025

Ready for fun? Let's go travelling back to 1969 with Letty when she meets a boy called Keith in this exciting time travellling story. Could
She change the course of history?
Except this boy who says… tinyurl.com/2kj7zdxj

Let's go travelling back to 1969 with Letty when she meets a boy called Keith in this exciting time travellling story. Except this boy who says his name is Keith Arthur Watson and is suddenly standing in her bedroom shocks her. How can this be? Of course

10/04/2025

Who loved koalas?

This enjoyable picture book about our now, sadly, endangered koalas, based on the popular song by iconic Aussie entertainer John Williamson.

The illustrations, especially the expressions on the koalas enhance the story for ages 5 to 7 years as they become aware of the life of koalas and how they rely on gum trees for their food, eating the leaves.
They will also … https://tinyurl.com/4bt675wr

10/04/2025

A few of the reviewed in the last few days. Some outstandingly good books for ages 4-6 and 6-12, see the reviews tinyurl.com/3d562t6s and tinyurl.com/y95vzaxf

10/04/2025

Ten stories, magical stories, frame by frame illustrations and photos. Action stills are based on the film Paper Planes by Robert Connelly.

It is a different and interesting style…https://tinyurl.com/mrxjb43k

08/04/2025

The acquisition of the painting Blue Poles for the new Australian National Art Gallery in Canberra caused a great deal of controversy both in Australia and America.

This eye-opening, in-depth biographical story behind the controversy, including Jackson Po***ck, iconic American artist, the art collectors of note in America, the new national art gallery in Canberra which was not yet built at the time of the puchase. This is a throughly enjoyable and compelling book showing in-depth research with many revealing stories from Australia's recent art and political… Full review: https://tinyurl.com/8xf9epwt

Hachette Australia Books

06/04/2025

It is worth a few moments to see this.