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Canberra's Specialist Children's Bookshop!

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As Canberra's specialist children's bookshop, our aim is to find books that other shops or distributors overlook or cannot find.  We have a big focus on diverse titles, local authors and creators, non-fiction, environmental issues and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stories and authors.


Come along to read a lovely new children’s book, sing songs, blow bubbles, and have fun!

Not sure what to get? Ask our friendly staff for children’s book recommendations and advice in-store. 

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The Book Cow's Student Reviews

By Ages 5-7

My Big Secret by Felice Arena

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We liked that being different is okay. We also liked the bright and colourful illustrations. The story tells us that we don’t need to keep secrets from our family.


By: Magenta, Year One

Age: 6-7

School: Yarralumla Primary


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Boss of Your Own Mind by Byll Stephen & Beth Stephen

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We enjoyed Boss of Your Own Mind because it teaches us to be the boss of only yourself and not other people. It reminded us that we don’t have to agree with others or ask the same questions, even if they are our friend.


By: Fuscia, Year One

Age: 6-7

School: Yarralumla Primary


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Wolfred by Nick Bland

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We liked this story because it used rhyming words and it was funny! It involves a tiny dog, a mean pig and a kind, clever wolf. And funny golden pants! Wolfred is kind and caring and it made us feel good.


By: Kindergarten

Age: 5-6

School: Yarralumla Primary


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By Ages 8-11

Celeste Express by Alexander Slater

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I enjoyed the competition between Celeste and Wurmon. The support shown between the characters help us to understand how to be a better person in life.


By: Olivia

Age: 11

School: St Matthew's Primary

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The Kid Who Fell Through Time by Greg James and Chris Smith

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This is surely one of my favourite books and I definitely recommend. The mix of personalities and character traits is refreshing and I enjoyed the humorous self-contradiction. This book is perfect for those who enjoy history and those who don't. The historical elements complimented the humour and you learn about characters from history but with different personalities.


By: Phoebe

Age: 11

School: St Matthew's Primary

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Frog Squad by Kste and Jol Temple

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To me, Frog Squad was an amazing, funny but mysterious story about a group of frogs solving mysteries and fighting crime in the funniest way possible. I loved Frog Squad.


By: Riley

Age: 11

School: St Matthew's Primary

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Dungeon Runners - Level 1: Hero Trial

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This is a fabulous book! I recommend a lot of kids should read this book because it teaches you about hard work, determination and can make dreams come true.


By: Maryam

Age: 8

School: Ss Peter and Paul's - Goulburn

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Hairy Holes by Brenton E. McKenna

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Hairy Holes is a fabulous book, it made me laugh out loud! I liked this book because it was very interesting. I also liked how the author made up the word "grubtea". I also liked it very much when they called Joplin the human being "a skinny".

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Getting Dusty by Jared Thomas

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I liked it because it is about soccer, a sport I love. It had a lot of descriptive words making it more interesting. The boy, Dusty, goes on lots of adventures, teaching him life lessons.


By: Grace

Age: 10

School: Ss Peter and Paul's - Goulburn

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Dungeon Runners - Level 1: Hero Trial by Kieran Larwood

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It is a fabulous story of a boy called Kit who wants to be a Dungeon Runner. He asked for people to be on his Dungeon Runner team. With Sandy and Thorn, his teammates, they take on puzzles, mazes, monsters, treasure and most of all, ACTION! I liked this book. It was fun, crazy and AMAZING! I couldn't put it down. I loved it.


By: Ethan

Age: 9

School: Ss Peter and Paul's - Goulburn

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Kumiko and the Dragon by Briony Stewart

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Very descriptive and an enjoyable story about family history. An adventure of a lifetime, awesome book! Highly recommended for boys and girls aged 6-10.


By: Huxley

Age: 10

School: Ss Peter and Paul's Parish Primary School - Goulburn


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Scar Town by Tristan Bancks

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It was very descriptive and big on detail. Every page was intense and I never got bored reading it (which has never happened before). Best book ever, I loved it!


By: Huxley

Age: 10

School: Ss Peter and Paul's Parish Primary School - Goulburn


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Dungeon Runners - Level 1: Hero Trial

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This book was great because it was imaginative and creative. I could not put this book down and read it in 38 mins! Three young people entered a Dungeon Runner game to show a bully that they were better than him. It was an exciting rate.


By: Athwin

Age: 9

School: Ss Peter and Paul's - Goulburn



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Awful Auntie by David Walliams

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The constant suspense of what is going to happen kept me on my toes! Even though it was long, I still wanted the story to continue.


By: Frida

Age: 10

School: Ss Peter and Paul's Parish Primary School - Goulburn


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Stranded by Nikki Shannon Smith

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A realistic story about a 12-year-old girl fighting for survival. I couldn’t put it down because so much happens in each chapter. I loved it.


By: Jessica 

Age: 9

School: St. Matthew’s Primary

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Bungle in the Jungle (Frog Squad #2)

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This book was extremely exciting and funny, almost making it impossible to put down. There are facts that help you learn while you read, including fun and creative characters.


By: Emilia

Age: 9

School: Yarralumla Primary

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Dungeon Runners - Level 1: Hero Trials

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Dungeon Runners is a great fiction book for people who like a fantasy, majestical type of story. A lot of excitement with some mixed emotions. This book shows a young boy's dream come true, encouraging the readers to follow in his footsteps. The book was structured well with approximately two hundred pages of excitement and intensity, engaging the audience with a high level of exclamations and imagery.


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By: Huxley

Age: 10

School: Ss Peter and Paul's - Goulburn

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Felix and the Future Agency by Rachel Morrisroe

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In this book, I enjoyed the animals made out of stars and some of the character's superpowers. I really enjoyed the suspenseful plot. I also really like the cool flying beds.


By: Madeleine

Age: 10

School: Yarralumla Primary

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Dungeon Runners - Level 1: Hero Trial

It was a great book full of action and adventure! It also had a group of children who worked well together even though they are completely different. I would highly recommend it.


By: Lucas

Age: 11

School: St Monica's Primary

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By Ages 11-13

Desert Tracks by Marly Wells and Linda Wells

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This book was amazing. I really felt like I was going along on the adventure with Millie, Sonny, and Spike to Alice Springs.


By: Saskia

Age: 12

School: St Monica's Primary

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The Party Wish (#1 The Wish Sisters) by Allison Rushby

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'The Wish Sisters, The Party Wish' was a great book about a girl and her younger sister. They both have unlimited wishes! It's a great book for kids who are starting to read a bit larger books. I recommend this to kids ages 7 and up!


By: Ripley

Age: 11

School: Yarralumla Primary

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The Giver by Lois Lowry

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The book The Giver is such a page turner. It always makes you wonder what will happen next. It is also an emotional rollercoaster because at some points it's super sad and at other times you are sighing in relief. I recommend this book to anyone who likes dystopian and adventure books.


By: Mavis

Age: 12

School: Canberra Grammar School

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Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell

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Socially awkward freshman, Cather Avery, has just moved into college with her inseparable twin sister- or once inseparable at least. Now her twin wants to do her own thing, moving dorms and making new friends flawlessly, leaving Cath to fend for herself in this new environment. Stuck with her new misanthropic roommate, roommate’s ‘maybe’ boyfriend and her own possibly unhealthy love for fanfiction, readers will hook onto every line of the witty and profound book. I believe everyone can see themselves in one of the well-written, realistic characters- or even forget that they’re purely fictional. Fangirl is an emotional roller-coaster for not only our shy main character Cath, but also for bookworms and similarly timid teenagers, especially when she’s so relatable and lovable.


By: Sravanti

Age: 13

School: Canberra Grammar School

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The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

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The Inheritance Games is the captivating first book of the series of the same name. It follows 17 year old Avery Kylie Grambs after her life is turned upside down when she discovers her name is in billionaire Tobias Hawthorne’s will. I found that there were scenes written specifically well, these were high on emotion, mostly sadness and regret. I loved how the story pulled me in, not letting me put the book down. I would recommend this book to fans of mystery and romance.


By: Hanna

Age 12

School: Canberra Grammar School


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Magnus Chase and the Sword of Summer by Rick Riordan

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Magnus Chase and the Sword of Summer is a book about a 16-year-old boy who is homeless. It is the perfect twist between modern life and Norse mythology and makes for a great read!


For me personally, this book is amazing because you can really relate to the

characters and it has scenes that make you laugh and cry. This book makes you

want to just keep reading.


Magnus Chase and the Sword of Summer is part of a trilogy and is similar to Percy Jackson, although it is about Norse mythology instead. Anyone looking for a new book read should try out this book, especially lovers of mythology or fantasy!


By: Alexander

Age: 12

School: Canberra Grammar School

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How to Break a World Record and Survive Grade Five by Carla Fitzgerald

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This book is really cool! It's about a boy who is obsessed with knowing about world records. I liked how the main character never gives up and how the story kept me interested the whole time. I would definitely recommend this book to other kids who like action and comedy books.


By: Lucas

Age: 11

School: St Monica's Primary

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Little Bones by Sandy Bigna

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I just loved this book. The inclusion of diverse characters combined with the amazing story was something I would never have expected.


By: Saskia

Age: 12

School: St Monica's Primary

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The Party Wish (The Wish Sisters #1) by Allison Rushby

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It is a great fiction novel that brings a lot of magic, friendship, and a touch of adventure into an AMAZING story. It follows the lives of two sisters Flick and Birdie who have the ability to make wishes come true, thanks to the Imp in the bottle - however, these wishes are often not as simple as they might seem.


By: Elisie

Age: 11

School: Ss Peter and Paul's Parish Primary School - Goulburn

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Nightshade by Anthony Horowitz (Alex Rider #12)

I really enjoyed this book - as it was very suspenseful, and I couldn’t put it down. My favourite character in this book is the one and only Alex Rider. He is incredibly brave and always strives to do the right thing, no matter the cost. My favourite part in this book is when Mrs Jones, the head of MI6, tells Alex the story of her past. It provides a fascinating insight to her character and helps explain some of her decisions. This book is ideal for readers aged 12-15, as it’s fairly complex and contains some violent scenes. If you enjoy books in the Cherub series, you’ll likely enjoy this one too.


By: Ethan

Age: 12

School: Canberra Grammar 

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Frog Squad #1-3 by Kate and Jol Temple

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The series is packed with humour, adventure and vibrant illustrations, making it perfect for young readers (6+) who enjoy action and fun stories. The characters are hilarious, and the adventures are super exciting.


By: Elsie

Age: 11

School: Ss Peter & Paul's - Goulburn

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How to Break a World Record and Survive Grade Five

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I enjoyed the amount of suspense, determination, and heroism that this book has. A great book if you like records and ice cream.


By: Isabelle B

Age: 11

School: Yarralumla Primary


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Little Bones by Sandy Bigna

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This book was a pleasant surprise, with a mixture of sadness and happiness. It was well written, interesting and suspenseful. I also enjoyed the whimsical nature of this book.


By: Stella

Age: 11

School: Ss Peter and Paul's Parish Primary School - Goulburn


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Pet War by Allan Woodrow

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It was very funny and entertaining. I loved that it teaches you about responsibility and that you have to work hard for money. It doesn’t just fall off trees! It’s such a great book.


By: Elsie

Age: 11

School: Ss Peter and Paul's Parish Primary School - Goulburn


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The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas by John Boyne

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I enjoyed this book because it was exciting and thought-provoking. It kept me on edge the whole time. It was very confronting and heart-wrenching. I was quite sad when it was all over.


By: Stella

Age: 11

School: Ss Peter and Paul's Parish Primary School - Goulburn

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Being Jimmy Baxter by Fiona Lloyd

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This book takes you to a world of happiness, joy and excitement as well as pain and sadness but, most of all, the feeling of realisation and understanding. Being Jimmy Baxter really puts your own life into perspective. Truly a moving and thought-provoking story.


By: Phoebe

Age: 11

School: St Matthew’s Primary


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Like A Girl by Rebecca Westcott

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Like A Girl has so many twists and turns! The book launches into the mean girl drama right away, and has cool characters with fun personalities. Like A Girl is unique as it shows a lot of texting all throughout the book.


By: Audrey

Age: 11

School: St Matthew’s Primary


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The Book of Wondrous Possibilities by Deborah Abela

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I enjoyed the book because of its unexpected twists throughout, as well as its humorous, engaging, descriptive chapters. After reading this book before bed, I would have crazy dreams. I LOVE mystery and fantasy!!!


By: Olivia

Age: 11

School: St Matthew’s Primary


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The Kindness Project by Deborah Abela

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This is an exciting book about Nicolette and her grandma. You will love the part when she sneaks her grandma out of “Alcatraz” the nursing home. It’s a great book if you love reading about friends and family.


By: Lara

Age: 11

School: St Matthew’s Primary


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A Drop of Golden Sun by Kate Saunders

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This incredible book takes you from our world to the world of filmmaking. I became immersed in the lives of Belinda, Jon, Harriet and Jenny. The mystery, drama, love and adventure kept me turning the page.


By: Charlotte

Age: 11

School: St Matthew’s Primary


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Rabbit, Soldier, Angel, Thief by Katrina Hannestad

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This book is a tear-jerking story about a young boy named Sasha who is orphaned by war but finds hope as part of the Russian Army. I couldn’t love this book more.


By: Riley

Age: 11

School: St Matthew’s Primary

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Pawn of Prophecy by David Eddings

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I love the exciting mysteries, magic, and adventures. Garion is a boy who has no idea what is going to happen to him.


By: Hana

Age: 11

School: St Matthew’s Primary


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Little Women by Louisa May Alcott

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Little Women is a life-changing story about the four sisters Meg, Jo, Amy and Beth. Set in Concord, Massachusetts in 1868, they find joy in the little things in life, while life feels like it will never be enough. This book is about friendships, joy and love, and how these little women realise the true meaning of life and how to enjoy the little things in it.


By: Kora

Age: 11

School: St Matthew’s Primary 

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Keeper of the Lost Cities by Shannon Messenger

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I really enjoyed Keeper of the Lost Cities because it was immersive from the start ot the finish. The world-building was rich with unique magical elements that kept me hooked. The characters were relatable and complex, and I loved seeing Sophie navigate the challenges of a hidden world. The suspense, mysteries and plot twists made it a page-turner and I couldn’t wait to see what would happen next in Sophie’s journey.


By: Dhrriti

Age: 11

 School: St Matthew’s Primary

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Little Bones by Sandy Bigna

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I liked the poetry style of the book, it's different to what I'm used to reading, but that makes the book unique and fun to read. The friendship between Bones and Bird is really cute and heartwarming. I love this book. It's one of the best books I've read by far, I would recommend it to anyone and everyone, 5 stars!


By: Penelope

Age: 11

School: Yarralumla Primary

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By Ages 14+

All Better Now by Neal Shusterman

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When a new virus leaves recoverees happier and kinder, society is split into various groups. Some call the virus a threat to humanity, others see it as a blessing to make our lives better. I particularly enjoyed following different characters with different opinions and goals, making them feel more human. The book made me think about the importance of negative emotions while challenging the importance of absolute happiness. This book is a great read for older teens, especially those who enjoy dystopian books where the line between good and bad begins to blur.


By: Benjamin

Age: 16

School: Canberra Grammar School


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Heir of Storms by Lauryn Hamilton Murray

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The Heir of Storms is a YA Romantasy set in a world ravaged by a storm that nearly drowned the earth. It follows Blaze, a rain-singer born into one of the empire's most powerful fire-wielding families. But Blaze is no ordinary rain-singer—she's the girl who wove the storm that shook the world. When she and her twin brother Flint are chosen to compete in the Choosing Rite, a contest to select the empire's future leaders, Blaze is thrust into the spotlight—and into the fight of her life.


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By: Mairead

Age: 13

School: Canberra Grammar School

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The Reappearance of Rachel Price by Holly Jackson

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Bel Price's life was normal, until her mom came back. Now family tenson is thick and secrets are being uncovered, with a cute camera boy and a gut feeling, Bel fights to find out where her mom really was. This book drew me in instantly, I loved it! The plot twists and tension brought the story to life, connecting me to the characters. Due to language, I would recommend this book to 13+. I could not put this book down!


By: Anna

Age: 15

School: Canberra Grammar School

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Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

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Lessons in Chemistry is an inspiring and moving novel by Bonnie Garmus. It follows female scientist Elizabeth as she navigates the male-dominated chemistry labs, and in the process, she accidentally becomes a feminist symbol for housewives everywhere. Don't let the scientific name fool you, the plot and characters are much more interesting than your standard science class! The engaging story made it hard to put down; it only took me a day or two to finish. I believe it is a timeless novel with its themes of family, education, and resilience.


By: Samantha

Age: 16

School: Canberra Grammar School

 


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Never Thought I'd End Up Here by Ann Liang

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‘Never Thought I’d End Up Here’ is an amazingly written book and I enjoyed every second reading it. As with many of Ann Liang’s works, I felt so connected to Leah, the protagonist, even though I’d never modelled or been on a trip so far away from family. Despite this, I could understand and feel everything she was going through. There’s the perfect blend of self-discovery and romance in this book, which makes it such a dynamic read. Liang touches on many key aspects of second-generation immigrants that was so refreshing to see depicted in a young adult novel and as one herself, I very much related to it.


By: Lily

Age: 17

School: Canberra Grammar School

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Lockwood & Co: The Screaming Staircase by Jonathan Stroud

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The Screaming Staircase is an incredible start to an incredible series. I usually don’t like first-person books as you don’t get too much on other characters, but Lucy's observant nature allowed me to really get a great idea of who everyone is. The trio of Lockwood, George and Lucy constantly had me rooting for them and invested in their great group chemistry. The way it builds up to the finale is fantastic. The tiny cases along the way that really help set the context of the universe and the finale itself is one of the best I have ever seen. It’s not only a physical but also a mental battle for the team as they navigate their first major case together. Overall, I LOVE THIS BOOK!


By: Vinudi

Age: 14

School: Canberra Grammar School

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I Am Not Jessica Chen by Ann Liang

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This novel, written by Ann Liang, a Chinese-Australian author, is wonderful depiction of the longing to be someone else. It beautifully highlights the faults in the idea that "the grass is always greener over the fence". The characters were realistic and relatable making them feel more like people than words on a page. I loved the little subplot of romance and the setting choice was impeccable!


My only reaction to this piece of art is "What am I going to do with my life now...?". It was so wonderful that I really don't know what to read or do with my time with now.


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By: Mila

Age: 15

School: Canberra Grammar School

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Kingdom of Ash (Throne of Glass Book 7) by Sarah J Maas

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The last book in the Throne of Glass Series, Kingdom of Ash by Sarah J. Mass culminates in the end to a hauntingly beautiful story. Aelin Galathynius, rightful Queen of Terrasen, has been locked in an iron coffin by the Queen of the Fae. Her companions must defend their people while Aelin must survive months of torture. Against all odds, they have to race against time and fate to stop Erawan and his forces.  


Aelin is my favourite main character out of any book I've ever read. She was strong, deadly and intelligent while also being a caring and just ruler to her people.


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By: Jaz

Age: 15

School: Canberra Grammar School



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Lola in the Mirror by Trent Dalton

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This book is an absolute phenomenon. Trent Dalton works miracles once again with his fourth masterpiece. If you're considering reading this book, be prepared to laugh, cry and become extremely attached to its characters.


Lola in The Mirror follows the journey of an un-named houseless girl who lives in a community in an industrial scrapyard in Brisbane, Australia. As major events in her life unfold, she explores her own identity, her dreams and aspirations, and the harsh realities of the invisible Brisbane underworld.


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By: Kristian

Age: 16

School: Canberra Grammar School

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Slay by Brittney Morris

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SLAY by Brittney Morris is a captivating story about identity, culture, and the complexities of online gaming. It follows Kiera Johnson, a 17-year-old high schooler who develops SLAY, an online game for Black gamers that celebrates their culture. When a player is murdered over an in-game disagreement, SLAY faces public backlash, forcing Kiera to defend her creation.


Morris illustrates larger societal themes, such as racism, white privilege, and the complexities of Black identity, through Kiera's struggles.


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By: Isabelle

Age: 15

School: Canberra Grammar School


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The Dragonet Prophecy (Wings of Fire #1) by Tui Sutherland

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A 15-book series, not including the graphic novels and side stories, "Wings of Fire" follows a group of five dragonets as they try to fulfil a prophecy they know almost nothing about. One of my favourite things about this series is that each book follows a different character, allowing the characters to feel more real when you can read how they think, and allowing the reader to relate to them.

I recommend this book for most teenagers, especially those who enjoyed books such as "Eragon" or longer series such as "Ranger's Apprentice.”


By: Benjamin

Age: 16

School: Canberra Grammar School

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Inkflower by Suzy Zail

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Inkflower follows a girl called Lisa as she learns about her Jewish heritage and Father's History in Auschwitz. I really enjoyed this book though it is not the genre I would usually read it was still amazing. This book was extremely well written and conveyed all the emotions that the characters were feeling to the reader. I would recommend this book to anyone 13 and above. The book is written well enough to be a good read for any age range.


By: Isla

Age: 15

School: Canberra Grammar School

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Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro

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One of my all-time favourites! Without a doubt one of the eeriest, most ominous novels I've read in terms of atmosphere, and this is only amplified as it progresses. Ishiguro crafts not only one of the best twists I've read, but through this twist proposes some incredibly nuanced ethical and philosophical questions. 

Any of his books will exemplify his fantastic crafting abilities, but I find Never Let Me Go to be my favourite, simply because of its seeming plausibility in future years. Furthermore, Ishiguro presents a multi-faceted critique of human vices, such as our treatment of vulnerable populations, and self-righteous hierarchical structures that are present in society.


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By: Ava

Age: 15

School: Canberra Grammar School

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Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins

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A fiery prequel to support the well praised series, 'The Hunger Games.’ This novel fills plot holes amongst characters, providing insight into the state of Panem during the 50th Hunger Games. The story follows future mentor, Haymitch Abernathy, throughout his teen years as a tribute in a Quarter Quell, where twice the amount of tributes are selected from each district. It is a compelling read, especially in foreshadowed moments. However, it just misses perfection due to its falter in strength within characterisation. Despite this, Sunrise on the Reaping is a significant addition for every fan's collection.


By: Eva

Age: 15

School: Canberra Grammar School

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