Category Archives: Shortlist 2012

Fans of my earlier work will know that I think this book is going to win the CBCA Book of the Year Award this year and here is why: Dubosarsky has written impressively in the past melding personal drama with … Continue reading →

You know that Jackie French would have to stuff up a book pretty badly not to get shortlisted but one author who consistently earns his guernsey in the list is Scot Gardner. His experiences as a counselor and tech teacher … Continue reading →

As a former child himself, I understand, Robert Newton has an ability to write stories about Aussie kids in an extremely authentic manner. When we were two follows the story of two brothers fleeing from an abusive home. The story … Continue reading →

From the moment that I began to read this book I was off. McGahan’s writing style has that ability to transport you so deeply into the world of the character that you can’t help but daydream. His experiences of packing … Continue reading →

Over the next few months I am hijacking the blog to spout my opinion on books featured on the CBCA Book of the Year Shortlist. The old eLearning stuff will still be up here and accessible by the links on … Continue reading →