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The Kensington Reptilarium

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The Kensington Reptilarium is a heartwarming tale, about the necessity of love and kindness, especially at Christmastime. It begins with four Australian kids, Kick, Scruff, Bert and the youngest, Pin, living in the desert.  Their dad is on one of his many 'adventures', and the kids are loving life. But then, some police officers come to tell them that their father is MIA, presumed dead, and the children are sent to an uncle Basti, owner of the Kensington Reptilarium. Old Basti hasn't been out of the reptilarium for years, and is a cantankerous goat around people, so when he eventually agrees to take them in, the eldest child, Kick, is worried. Will they gain uncle Basti's love before Christmas, or suffer a lifelong treachery of  being fed mice and grasshoppers, like the reptiles?
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Agatha Oddly: The Secret Key

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Agatha Oddly: The Secret Key is the first of three, I'm told , but it it is so intriguing it doesn't really need a sequel! Agatha Oddlow is determined to become a detective, like her namesake's written works,* so when she discovers a key to a whole hidden side of London, she is ecstatic. But when mysterious red algae starts oozing from taps all over the city, Agatha wonders if there is more to this than what it seems... And with the help of Liam, her sceptical best friend, popular cool kid Brianna (with tons of secret detective gadgets) Agatha Oddly will get to the bottom of this mystery. Perfect for ages 9 to any age! ★★★★★—  BookGirl . *Agatha Christie and Monsieur Poirot.
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Sourdough

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Written by an adult reader!!! (just letting you know) I was recommended Robin Sloan’s Sourdough as my personal interests vary from DIY to electronics, technology and cooking - of recent time trying to craft the perfect pizza dough. The novel was a great read. I really got to know Lois and loved seeing her blossom as the adventure unfolds. She is a likeable character with great skills as a coder and a grounded view of what is truly important in life. The author weaves in some insightful observations of technology's current trajectory and plays out some interesting possible scenarios which keep you guessing. I recommend Sourdough to those who like a fun read with a peppering of tech and a strong nod to our shared humanity. ★★★★★— Adult Reader
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The polka dot shop

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The polka dot shop is a gorgeous story, about a girl trying to fit in at her school, while wearing kooky old clothes from her mums op-shop. But when Andy finds a bag of designer goodies in the shop storeroom, she has big dreams to turn the shop (and the theatre next door) into a modern fashion boutique! But will one person be enough to do that job? This is a new story from author Laurel Remington, but is perfect for ages 9 to 12. ★★★★★ー BookGirl
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Friday Barnes

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The Friday Barnes series is a hilarious read. From boy problems to an ex-convict author living in the woods, Friday's life at Highcrest Academy is about to get interesting... Say hello to fabulous author, R.A Spratt! Spratt also writes the award-winning series Nanny Piggins, which is sure to be a huge hit in the whole family. Friday Barnes is great for 10 to 12 year olds, but it's perfect for older readers too. ★★★★★ ー BookGirl
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Bellman & Black

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Bellman and Black is the second book by Diane Setterfield, author of The Thirteenth Tale. I was enthralled by the tale of William Bellman, a man whose whole life has seemingly been shaped by an incident when he was 10, when he surprised his friends and himself by hitting a far-off crow with a slingshot. ★★★★★ — Adult Reader
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Adults and kids alike

Hey, booklovers! This post is just to tell you that the adult content in this blog is reviewed by my trusted adult readers... -BookGirl out .
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