June Book Club
Hi Everyone! Welcome to our June Book Club thanks to our friends at QBD!
This month is all about animal friends – whether it’s giant megafauna animals in Whylah, The Koorie Warrior, powerful creatures in Lightfall, Shadow of the Bird or downright monstrous beasts in The World’s Worst Pets, find a furry friend (or three) among this month’s pages. Let’s get reading!
Lightfall, Shadow of the Bird
Lightfall, Shadow of the Bird is book two in this illustrated novel series by New York-based illustrator Tim Probert. Set in a magical world of epic battles and powerful creatures, heroes Bea and Cad must continue their quest to stop Kest, the mythic bird who stole the sun. Beautifully illustrated with colour and movement on every page, it is perfect for Middle Grade readers and fans of The Last Airbender series.
Available at QBD Books!
Wylah, The Koorie Warrior
Meet Wylah: warrior, hero and friend. Her adventures have been 40,000 years in the making!
Wylah is brave, clever and strong-willed, and all her best friends are giant megafauna animals.
But she isn't a warrior. Not yet, anyway. What will it take for Wylah to become a warrior, like her Grandmother before her?
‘Po, quick! Take our supplies and give it all to them, we have to help everyone!’ I cry out. As Po and Woo gather our stuff and race off, I take my pouch to Uncle Taerong, kneel down beside him and help him guide water to his mouth.
‘What happened here?’ I ask him. ‘Was it dragons?...
‘No, it was Tiddalik. A greedy water frog that came and drank all the water in the river.’
Introducing an unforgettable cast of characters, Wylah: The Koorie Warrior is a heart-stopping and imaginative adventure, inspired by First Nation's history and grounded in culture.
Written by Jordan Gould, (an Indigenous Australian from the Peek Whurrong tribe) and Richard Pritchard, (and Indigenous Pacific islander of Samoan heritage), Whylah was written to ‘bring our people and the past together, to show what life may have been like thousands of years ago in a fantastical way.”
As Richard explains, “The illustrations have been created with Aboriginal permissions, extensive research and the utmost respect for historical and modern culture….I hope that we can all genuinely embrace, sit, listen, give and receive forgiveness. So that together we can co-exist, celebrate and honour Australia’s great and ancient culture.”
Simply written for a middle grade audience, but with so much life, colour and imagination, this is a beautifully created story with true heart.
Available at QBD Books!
The World’s Worst Pets
The World’s Worst Pets is the latest instalment from bestselling author David Walliams. Following World’s Worst Children and World’s Worst Teachers, this book introduces readers to 10 tales of the world’s most monstrous animals.
Marvel at Houdini, the magician’s rabbit. Take a trip around the world with Zoom the supersonic tortoise. Gasp at the chaos created by Griselda, a grizzly bear with a big secret. And RUN FOR YOUR LIVES! It’s Furp, the monstrous goldfish!
Illustrated in vibrant, funny and full-colour style by Adam Stower, the book engages on every page. The use of multiple fonts throughout and the short story format also work to making in a winning choice - even for reluctant readers.
Available at QBD Books!