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Cairo Jim and the Tyrannical Bauble of Tiberius
By
McSkimming Geoffrey
The thirteenth book in the series also marks the tenth anniversary of Cairo Jim. This time Cairo Jim, well known archaeologist and part time poet, and his friends Doris the macaw and Brenda the wonder camel are in search of an ancient bauble that is said to be able to control time. Set in Rome, this book is great for ages 8 – 80, with its humour and wonderfully researched backdrops.
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The Head Book
By
John Marsden
John Marsden is considered Australia’s most successful children’s author of recent times and his latest book The Head Book will continue this tradition. Slightly different from his latest offerings, The Head Book is a reference book for kids and adults who want to know a bit more about current affairs by understanding their origin’s. With topics such as religion, Australian Politics, Classic Books and influential figures there is something for everyone to learn in this terrific little book. John even concedes that he learnt a thing or two writing it.
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Sprung!
By
Andrew Daddo
This is a fantastic children’s book that goes to show that even the most famous families have some stories they thought would only happen to them. Full of terrifically funny short stories, some true , some stretched a little, this book will give any youngster and their parents a great laugh. Is their anything this talented family can’t do?
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The Girls
By
Bruno Bouchet
The Girls is a wonderfully funny story about a horribly invasive disease. Bruno Bouchet’s mother died of breast cancer when he was a teenager and even though this book has little to do with his own experience he has named the main character, Maureen, after his own mother. Have you ever dreamt of taking a day off from life. This is exactly what Maureen does, and for a very good reason.
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Bradman's Best
By
Roland Perry
Arguably the greatest sportsman of all time, Sir Donald Bradman, before he passed away, offered his views to author Roland Perry on who he felt should be included in the greatest cricket team of all time. This book details the team and Bradman’s reasons for their selection. There have been many best of teams announced but only one Don Bradman, and in this book we learn about what he feels makes great cricketers ‘The Best’.
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Going for Broke: How Bond Got Away with It
By
Paul Barry
Paul Barry would definitely not be on Alan Bonds Christmas card list. Not after Paul’s expose on ‘Bondy’ on the ABC’s Four Corner’s program, then his bestselling The Rise and Fall of Alan Bond, and now Going for Broke has been revised and updated since it’s original release in 2000. Alan Bond was once a national hero who bought the America’s Cup to Australia. Now he is an ex con, trying to put his life back together after three and a half years in jail, roughly one day in prison for every million dollars that was lost for shareholders.
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