Review: As Fast As I Can by Penny Tangey
As Fast As I Can is a heartfelt Australian middle-grade story recommended for kids who love sport, kids who love books and kids who love both. »
As Fast As I Can is a heartfelt Australian middle-grade story recommended for kids who love sport, kids who love books and kids who love both. »
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A string of adjectives can only describe imperfectly how excellent Gravity is the Thing is: beautiful, uplifting, clever, incredible, heart-breaking, affirming, hilarious, genuine and truly delightful »
I highly recommend dropping into your local bookshop today to show them some love. Of course, this is not possible for everyone. If this is you, you can still enjoy the spirit of the local bookshop online with these instagram accounts. »
A well-crafted duology is a marvellous thing and A.J. Betts has delivered perfectly. With both books I was a little in awe of how compact and detailed she managed to make her world-building. Nothing felt superfluous, every gap that raised questions was ultimately answered. »