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Book Review: The Sky So Heavy by Claire Zorn

Welcome to Lisa’s YA Book Club! The book review will be posted on the 15th day of each month, so please join us mid-August…

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Book Review: My Life as an Alphabet by Barry Jonsberg

Category: Children’s Fiction Title: My Life as an Alphabet Author: Barry Jonsberg Publisher: Allen and Unwin 2013 Winner: The Gold Inky 2013, Children’s Peace Prize 2013, Victorian Premier’s Award…

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Book Review: The Incredible Here and Now by Felicity Castagna

Category: Young Adult Fiction Title: The Incredible Here and Now Author: Felicity Castagna Publisher: Giramondo Publishing Short-list NSW Premier’s Literary Awards Short-list Children’s Book Council of Australia Book of…

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Book Review: A Very Unusual Pursuit, City of Orphans Book 1

Category: Historical Fantasy, Children’s Fiction Title: A Very Unusual Pursuit, City of Orphans Book 1 Author: Catherine Jinks Publisher: Allen & Unwin 2013 Awards: Winner Adelaide Festival Award for Children’s Literature, Short-list…

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Debut Fiction at the Sydney Writers' Festival

Wow, what a great start to the Sydney Writers’ Festival! I love the day up at the Carrington Hotel in Katoomba – its such a…

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Book Review: The Red Wind, The Kingdom of the Lost Book 1

Category: Children’s Fantasy Title: The Red Wind. The Kingdom of the Lost Book 1 Author: Isobelle Carmody Publisher: Penguin Books Australia 2010 Winner, Children’s Book…

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“I found this to be an absolutely delightful book, not just about travel and dogs…but also about the strong bonds of family, and about love, loss, grief and hope. It also packs in plenty of humour and wit, which made it a very enjoyable read.“

Amazon Review

“You don’t have to be a Dachshund lover to fall in love with the Fleetwood family, but by the end you too will be noticing those sausage like canines wherever you go.“

Amazon Customer

“Lisa’s words will warm your heart, make you laugh, and have you nodding in agreement when it comes to losses & joys in our lives, especially the pet-lovers in all of us.“

D Cherry

“What a wonderfully captivating read! Destination Dachshund is a humorous, yet moving memoir…there are moments that tugged at the heartstrings as well as a whole load of hilarious anecdotes, a bit of history and of course, the dachshund spotting!“

Melissa

“A truly engaging read that is so much more than a travel memoir. While the Fleetwood’s travel through Europe, they must also navigate their own grief. Destination Dachshund is a remarkable book – filled with honesty and humour, and the sights, smells and sounds of amazing locations.“

Sharyn

“Destination Dachshund is truly a delightful read. The author unpacks with warmth and humour the intricacies of family relationships, our love of pets, and the joy of travel.”

Vanessa, Sydney