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Holly Harper is a former Readings Kids bookseller.

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The Road to Winter
by Mark Smith

Reviewed by
Holly Harper, Jun 2016

Finn has become an expert at surviving on his own. After the virus that swept through Angowrie killed his parents, he’s spent the last two years keeping himself fed and staying clear of the dangerous Wilder gangs. It’s just Finn…

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Recent blog posts by Holly Harper

Kids
31 Aug 2016

Our favourite September new releases for kids

From spooky houses to chickens on Vespas, here are the best kids’ books September has on offer. (Find the best new releases in young adult books here.) KIDS’ BOOK OF THE MONTH Ada Twist, Scientist by Andrea Beaty & David…
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Young adult
31 Aug 2016

Our favourite September new releases for teens

From murderous fairies to second-hand bookshops, here’s a selection of the best young adult books out in September. (Find the best new releases in children’s books here.) YA BOOK OF THE MONTH Words in Deep Blue by Cath Crowley Words…
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Young adult
24 Aug 2016

This year’s most anticipated young adult series

If you love young adult series for the unfolding storylines, the detailed world-building and the characters you can’t wait to revisit time and time again, then 2016 is going to be a very good year for you! Below are some…
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Kids
16 Aug 2016

Our favourite Father’s Day picture books

Father’s Day is just around the corner – Sunday, 4 September to be exact! If your ‘What to Get Dad’ list consists of socks, socks, and more socks, take a look at our wide selection of Father’s Day gift ideas…
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Kids
3 Aug 2016

Our top kids’ book picks for August

From a traditional Wurundjeri welcome, to the world’s first computer programmer, these are our top children’s book picks for the month of August. KIDS’ BOOK OF THE MONTH Welcome to Country by Aunty Joy Murphy & Lisa Kennedy Respected senior…
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Young adult
3 Aug 2016

Our top young adult picks for August

From dangerous cults to the Miss Drag Teen Scholarship Pageant, these are our top young adult picks for the month of August. YA BOOK OF THE MONTH The Boundless Sublime by Lili Wilkinson Ruby’s life is falling apart. After a…
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Kids
12 Jul 2016

Picture books for tough feelings

Depression, anxiety, grief – they’re feelings we hope the children in our lives will never have to experience, but the reality is that we can’t always shield them from these things. A thoughtful book can help kids make sense of…
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Young adult
6 Jul 2016

Our favourite new young adult books in July

From a gender-bent Vlad the Impaler to the wisdom of Oscar Wilde, here are our top young adult picks for July. (You can find out find our top children’s book picks here.) YOUNG ADULT BOOK OF THE MONTH When Michael…
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