AustLit
Issue Details:
First known date:
2008...
vol.
16
no.
3
Spring
2008
of
Viewpoint : On Books for Young Adults
est. 1993
Viewpoint : On Books for Young Adults
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* Contents derived from the 2008 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
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The Making of the Laws of Magic,
single work
column
(p. 2-4)Michael Pryor did not set out to write a fantasy-comedy-adventure-political-romance but here he discusses how that came about and his plans for three more titles to complete the story arc of the series.
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[Review] Broken Glass,
single work
review
— Review of Broken Glass 2008 single work novel ;(p. 4)The reviewer highly recommends this first novel by Adrian Stirling with the proviso that this work, set in small town Australia, has final chapters which are 'grim, shocking and confronting'. -
History and Fantasy Make Fiction For Young Readers,
single work
essay
(p. 5)Croyden discusses the power of historical fiction and the subjective nature of imagined 'emotional truth'.
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Colin Thompson : The Write Words,
single work
essay
(p. 6-7)Discusses Thompson's life, development as a writer and illustrator and his attitude to the publishing industry.
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[Untitled],
single work
review
— Review of Dust 2007 single work picture book ; (p. 7) -
When Chalk Dust Gets in Your Eyes,
single work
essay
(p. 8-9)Matt Zurbo demystifies the process of creative writing.
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Creating a National Champion for Children's Reading,
single work
essay
(p. 10-11)Jeff Prentice examines the notion of an Australian Children's Laureate who would champion children's reading.
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[Review] Tales from Outer Suburbia,
single work
review
— Review of Tales from Outer Suburbia 2008 selected work single work short story art work ;(p. 16)The reviewer discusses Tan's latest work and notes that as well as being 'awarded and applauded' for his illustrative technique, he is now "a writer to be watched". -
[Review] Then,
single work
review
— Review of Then 2008 single work children's fiction ;(p. 17)The reviewer discusses 'Then' in the light of other holocaust literature and comments on Gleitzman's style of language. -
[Review] Finding Darcy,
single work
review
— Review of Finding Darcy 2008 single work novel ;(p. 19)In this review Fulcher maintains the novel 'Finding Darcy' is more than just another story about World War II, it is an example of the 'strength and integrity' of contemporary children's literature. -
[Untitled],
single work
review
— Review of Give Me Truth 2008 single work novel ;(p. 20)Hicks reviews Condon's latest work as a 'hard-hitting and emotional tribute to the adolescent condition' constructed with well built and believable characters. -
[Review] In Ecstasy,
single work
review
— Review of In Ecstasy 2008 single work novel ;(p. 21)The reviewer describes the work as 'absorbingly written' acknowledging the pleasure but also the painful outcomes of drug-taking in this recommeded alternative to Government information packs. -
[Review] Hamlet : A Novel,
single work
review
— Review of Hamlet : A Novel 2008 single work novel ;(p. 22-23)In this longer critical review Macdonald describes Marsden's novel as reimagining the original characters and story and opening the world of 'Hamlet' to a new generation. -
[Review] Paper Alice,
single work
review
— Review of Paper Alice 2008 single work novel ;(p. 25)Gerner reviews 'Paper Alice' and comments on the coverage of binge drinking and the unique setting of university life in Sydney. -
[Untitled],
single work
review
— Review of The Boat 2008 selected work short story ;(p. 26-27)Thomas describes Le as talented when discussing the "compelling and eclectic" range of stories in this longer critical review. -
[Untitled],
single work
review
— Review of Pip : The Story of Olive 2008 single work children's fiction ;(p. 28-29)Starke, while concurring with laudatory reviews of the book, examines the three different models of parenting in her review of the novel and finds one wanting. -
[Review] My Life as a Traitor [et al],
single work
review
— Review of My Life as a Traitor 2007 single work autobiography ; The Rugmaker of Mazar-e-Sharif 2008 single work autobiography ; Growing up Asian in Australia 2008 anthology autobiography short story poetry interview extract ; (p. 30-31) -
[Untitled],
single work
review
— Review of The Australia Book 1952 single work information book ;(p. 31)Lees reviews the new edition of the book and says it allows us to see how much information books have changed since it was first published. -
[Review] A Fraction of the Whole,
single work
review
— Review of A Fraction of the Whole 2008 single work novel ;(p. 34)Critical review in which Gill affirms the 'enormous talent' of Tolz and describes his work, rich in character analysis, as 'hilarious and curiously arresting'. -
[Review] The Two Pearls of Wisdom,
single work
review
— Review of The Two Pearls of Wisdom 2008 single work novel ;(p. 35)The reviewer acknowledges the depth of research required to write this fantasy novel and comments on the 'contemporary and potentially compelling idea' of the oppressed power of women in a patriarchal society.
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