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Adele Allcock’s Review:
The Winter Road By Kate Holden “Kate Holden, the Australian female writer brings her discerning eye to a gripping tale of law, land and inheritance. July 2014, a lonely road at twilight outside Croppa Creek, New South Wales, an 80 year old farmer Ian Turnbull takes out a .22 and shoots Environmental Officer Glen Turner in the back. On one side, a farmer hoping to secure his family’s wealth on the richest agricultural soil in the country. On the other, his obsession – the government staff trying to apply Environmental Laws. This female author provides a gripping account of greed, power and desire which results in terrible consequences. It’s a true Australian story of a man and his land, told by an acclaimed female storyteller.” Georgina Case’s Review:
Making Dogs Happy: A Guide to How They Think, What They Do (and Don't) Want, and Getting to "Good Dog!" Behaviour
By Dr Melissa Starling & Professor Paul McGreevy World-Leading Experts on Dog Behaviour Murdoch Books (2018) ISBN: 9781760631222
“I’ve just bought a puppy for me & my 6 year old dog, who I felt needed companionship while I was at work. I didn’t have to do much training for my older dog as she is little & when all else fails, is easy to pick up. Unfortunately, I will not be able to do that with my new puppy. That’s where, “Making Dogs Happy” by Melissa Starling & Paul McGreevy comes in handy. With an easy to read style that is based on scientific research, Starling & McGreevy leads you through the ways of being a good human to your dogs but still remain The Leader of the Pack!”
Georgina Case's Review:
Superwurm
By Axel Scheffler and Julia Donaldson
Scholastic (2016)
ISBN: 9781407170725
"Never fear, Superworm's here! He can fish Beetle out of a well, and rescue Toad from a busy road. But who will come to Superworm's rescue, when he's captured by a wicked Wizard Lizard? Luckily, all of Superworm's insect friends have a cunning plan..."
In the Middle of Nowhere
By Terry Underwood
Bantam Australia (1999)
ISBN: 9780733801914
In the Middle of Nowhere is a story of beating the odds, of the power of love and the strength of family ties to overcome every obstacle.