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1 [Review] Backyard Melinda Allan , 2018 single work review
— Appears in: Magpies : Talking About Books for Children , July vol. 33 no. 3 2018; (p. 29-30)
— Review of Backyard Ananda Braxton-Smith , 2018 single work picture book
1 [Review] Maya &Cat Melinda Allan , 2018 single work review
— Appears in: Magpies : Talking About Books for Children , July vol. 33 no. 3 2018; (p. 28-29)
— Review of Maya and Cat Caroline Magerl , 2018 single work picture book
1 [Review] Duck! Melinda Allan , 2018 single work review
— Appears in: Magpies : Talking About Books for Children , July vol. 33 no. 3 2018; (p. 28)
— Review of Duck! Megan McKinlay , 2018 single work picture book
1 Blueberry Pancakes Forever : Review Melinda Allan , 2016 single work review
— Appears in: Reading Time , July 2016;
— Review of Blueberry Pancakes Forever Angelica Banks , 2016 single work children's fiction 'This sweeping fantasy filled with magical worlds, eccentric characters and ripping adventures is anchored by plucky young heroine Tuesday McGillycuddy. Young fantasy fans will be swept up in this tale that imagines the worlds created in the minds of writers exist in a kind of parallel universe, and that writers can travel into these worlds and meet the characters of their own creation. ...'
1 Fizz and the Police Dog Tryouts (Fizz #1) : Review Melinda Allan , 2016 single work review
— Appears in: Reading Time , July 2016;
— Review of Fizz and the Police Dog Tryouts Lesley Gibbes , 2016 single work children's fiction

'This appealing chapter book for newly independent readers is funny, touching and wildly entertaining.'

'Fizz and the Police Dog Tryouts is the first in a series of four books starring Fizz, an adorable, fluffy white Bolognese pup who dreams of being a Police Dog. ...'
1 [Review Essay] Captain Sneer the Buccaneer Melinda Allan , 2016 single work essay review
— Appears in: Magpies : Talking About Books For Children , November vol. 31 no. 5 2016; (p. 30)

'There can never be too many pirate picture books, and Captain Sneer the Buccaneer will make a wonderful edition to any pirate themed lesson or story-time kit. The delightful catchy rhyming verse begs to be read aloud and is the perfect length for reading aloud to a group of preschoolers or younger primary school students.' (Introduction)
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