Eliza Vanda’s Button Box – Franc.World review

From one of Australia’s most beloved authors (Deltora Quest series, Rowan of Rin) comes this magical tale of spells, black jellybeans, friendship and buttons. No one saw Eliza Vanda arrive in Tidgy Bay that rainy winter afternoon. The sign advertising ‘Cabins for Rent’ was almost hidden by a pile of builder’s rubble, but Eliza Vanda […]

Alice-Miranda in Paris – Franc.World review

Alice-Miranda in Paris by Jacqueline Harvey Everyone loves a series. Familiar characters, the excitement of a new title being released and a certain reliability that you already know you’re going to like the book.   The Alice-Miranda series is no different and with titles like Alice-Miranda in China, or Alice-Miranda in Hollywood or Alice-Miranda in New York, you also know […]

Kensy and Max: Breaking News – Franc.World review

Kensy and Max Breaking News by Jacqueline Harvey As the first book in the super fun spy series, Breaking News offers a fast-paced introduction to the world of super spy twins Kensington (Kensy) and Maxim (Max). Written by the incredible Jacqueline Harvey (who also writes the Alice-Miranda series), the book offers adventure on nearly every […]

The School for Talking Pets – Franc.World review

The School for Talking Pets by Kelli Anne Hawkins Kelli Anne Hawkins is a new Australian author. She lists some of her favourite things are airports, velvet jackets, mangoes, the colour yellow, the satisfaction of crossing stuff off lists and staring at the ocean. Perfect author material if you ask us! Her first book is […]