Franc.World – June Reviews

“Monster Island” by George Ivanoff  Jurassic Park meets Stranger Things in a story where the creatures are out of this world! After following his mum to her top-secret new job, Bernie finds himself on a mysterious remote island inside the Bass Strait Triangle. The scientists working there call it Monster Island, and Bernie soon discovers […]

Franc.World – May Reviews

It’s almost Winter – time to get a hot chocolate, a good book and curl up somewhere cosy. This month we’re loving re-reading some old favourites such as the Harry Potter series and a few Friday Barnes Mysteries. We’re also loving these newbies listed below. “Bigfoot and Nessie 01: The Art of Getting Noticed” by […]

Franc.World – 2022 BOTY Review

QBD’s Children’s Book Of The Year, A Girl Called Corpse by Reece Carter, is a hauntingly good adventure! With a body made of wax, seaweed for hair and polished abalone shells for eyes, Corpse is bound to haunt the Witches’ sea shack forever. She has no memory of the kid she was before she was […]

Franc.World – November Reviews

“Little Ash: Perfect Match!” by Ash Barty  Australian tennis superstar Ash Barty has teamed up with authors Jasmin McGaughey and Jade Goodwin to bring young tween readers this fun new illustrated series about school, sport, friendship and family. The first book in the series, Perfect Match sees Ash try a variety of sports including karate, […]