Reviews written by Katharine Smith

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June 25, 2013
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Young Adult Indie
A light-hearted, thought-provoking Australian novel

My Crazy Uncle Walter is a very enjoyable read, with a small cast of strong characters. Joe Johnstone is now an elderly man but as he recalls the summer he was 14,it is like he becomes his teenage self again. He is telling the tale to Sarah,...

June 25, 2013
Overall rating
 
5.0
Plot
 
5.0
Characters
 
5.0
Writing Style
 
5.0
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N/A
Kids Indie
A Funny, Original Story with A Happy Ending

The Downunder Kid is a great book for a bit of light-hearted reading, although it does also deal to some extent with the issue of bullying. Overall, the story is funny and the bullying aspect does not drag the reader down. On the contrary, it throws a positive light...

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