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Issue Details: First known date: 2016... vol. 31 no. 5 November 2016 of Magpies : Talking About Books for Children est. 1986-1995 Magpies : Talking About Books For Children
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Contents

* Contents derived from the , 2016 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
[Review Essay] Olive of the Groves and the Great Slurp of Time; Olive of the Groves and the Right Royal Romp, Fran Knight , single work review essay (p. 38)
[Review Essay] Big Bash League, Russ Merrin , single work review essay (p. 39)
[Review Essay] Wormwood Mire, Lyn Linning , single work review essay (p. 40)
[Review Essay] Artie and Grime Wave, Mike Lucas , single work review essay

Australian actor, Richard Roxburgh's first children's novel is a humorous adventure story about two boys trying to expose the criminal antics of some mischievous adults. Artie, and his friend, Bumshoe stumble upon a Cave-of Possibly-Stolen-Stuff and an extremely suspicious looking gang individuals.' (Introduction)

 (p. 40)
[Review Essay] Gemina : The Illuminae Files 02, Liz Derouet , single work review essay

'A year ago I read the first of The Illuminae Files and I am still amazed by its content, design and fast paced and intriguing plot. This second installment is set on Jump Street Station Heimdall. The science vessel Hypatia from Illumiae is heading for Heimdall but is unable to make contact.' (Introduction)

 (p. 41)
[Review Essay] Becoming Aurora, Evie Marshall , single work review essay
'Elizabeth Kasmer's debut novel is a fantastic addition to the the Australian YA landscape this year. Aurora/Rory is in trouble. With her friend Cam and a gang of others, she trashed an Indian restaurant and scrawled racist graffiti all over it. Now Rory s serving a community service order, while the others involved escaped. Part of her rehabilitation involves Rory spending several afternoons each week reading to a a resident of a high care ward in the local aged care facility.' (Introduction)
 (p. 42)
[Review] Goldenhand, Katharine England , single work review
— Review of Goldenhand Garth Nix , 2016 single work novel ;

'The latest addition to Gareth Nix's well loved Old Kingdom series is set chronologically after Abhorsen but references the intervening Clariel, set some 600 years earlier, in minor but satisfying ways.' (Introduction)

 (p. 42)
[Review Essay] The Book Of Whispers, Patricia Halsall , single work review essay
'For enthusiasts of the fantasy genre, this book for young adults is an enthralling read. Set in Tuscany in 1096 AD, the plot is woven around fascinating history, intriguing magic and face paced adventure. Luca, young heir to the title of Conte de Falconi has the ability to see demons ...'(Introduction)
 (p. 44)
[Review Essay] Everything Is Changed, Joy Lawn , single work review essay
With her insightful, clear writing and thoughtful characterisation, Nova Weetman is carving an influential place for herself as an Australian YA author. Her previous YA novel Frankie and Joely, like her new book, has a dual narrative at its heart. However, teenage boys, rather than girls, narrate Everything Is Changed, with just one strategic chapter told by Jake's girlfriend, Ellie.'(Introduction)
 (p. 45)
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