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Liz Derouet Liz Derouet i(A67637 works by)
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1 The Place of Reviews Liz Derouet , 2021 single work essay
— Appears in: Magpies : Talking About Books for Children , September vol. 36 no. 4 2021; (p. 14-15) 'Book reviews have long been used by selectors and have become more prevalent with the growth of review blogs and other social media outlets. Having been a reviewer of children's and young adult literature for close to twenty years, I often think of my reader, many of whom I expect are librarians and teachers, booksellers and others interested in creating, reading and sharing literature for and with young people.' (Introduction)
1 Diversity in Children's Literature Part Three : Relationships with Authors Liz Derouet , 2020 single work column
— Appears in: Magpies : Talking About Books for Children , May/June vol. 35 no. 2 2020; (p. 4-6) 'Forming a relationship with authors and characters is an important aspect of enjoyment for recreational readers for all ages. Many readers will have a favourite series, waiting for the next volume to come out to see what their favourite character is up to.' (Introduction)
1 Diversity in Children's Literature : Part Two Liz Derouet , 2020 single work column
— Appears in: Magpies : Talking About Books for Children , March vol. 35 no. 1 2020; (p. 4-6) 'Choice is an important aspect of recreational reading for all readers, regardless of age. The thing I love most about reading is that we all like, and dislike, different titles, authors, genres and formats. Choice is an important component in the recreational reading of our young people, and a key aspect of their success.' (Introduction)
1 Diversity in Children's Literature Liz Derouet , 2019 single work column
— Appears in: Magpies : Talking About Books for Children , November vol. 34 no. 5 2019; (p. 10-12) 'Diversity in children's and young adult literature has been a hot topic of discussion for some time now. Studies have been conducted on the representation of minority groups in literature for children and young adults and there has been a push from readers, authors and librarians for publishers to include more diverse literature in their lists.' (Introduction)
1 [Review] The Art of Taxidermy Liz Derouet , 2018 single work review
— Appears in: Magpies : Talking About Books for Children , July vol. 33 no. 3 2018; (p. 45)
— Review of The Art of Taxidermy Sharon Kernot , 2018 single work novel
1 [Review] Found Liz Derouet , 2018 single work review
— Appears in: Magpies : Talking About Books for Children , July vol. 33 no. 3 2018; (p. 44)
— Review of Found Fleur Ferris , 2018 single work novel
1 [Review] Over is Out Liz Derouet , 2018 single work review
— Appears in: Magpies : Talking About Books for Children , July vol. 33 no. 3 2018; (p. 29)
— Review of Over is Out Lachlan Creagh , 2018 single work picture book
1 [Review] Obsidio : The Illuminae Files - 03 Liz Derouet , 2018 single work review
— Appears in: Magpies : Talking About Books for Children , May vol. 33 no. 2 2018; (p. 44-45)
— Review of Obsidio Amie Kaufman , Jay Kristoff , 2018 single work novel
1 [Review] Barney and the Secret of the French Spies Liz Derouet , 2018 single work review
— Appears in: Magpies : Talking About Books for Children , May vol. 33 no. 2 2018; (p. 38)
— Review of Barney and the Secret of the French Spies Jackie French , 2018 single work children's fiction
1 [Review] Never Lose Hope : The Story of Australia's First School Liz Derouet , 2018 single work review
— Appears in: Magpies : Talking About Books for Children , May vol. 33 no. 2 2018; (p. 34)
— Review of Never Lose Hope : The Story of Australia's First School Mark Wilson , 2018 single work picture book
1 Bookmarkers and Pageturners Liz Derouet , 2018 single work essay
— Appears in: Magpies : Talking About Books for Children , May vol. 33 no. 2 2018; (p. 22-24)
1 [Review]That Christmas Feeling Liz Derouet , 2017 single work review
— Appears in: Magpies : Talking about Books for Children , November vol. 32 no. 5 2017; (p. 31)
— Review of That Christmas Feeling Lili Wilkinson , 2017 single work picture book

'Dottie, Jem and their dog Shortbread are staying st their Grandma and Grandpa's for Christmas, but it just does not have that Christmas feeling. They are not the usual ritualistic tasks the same way, nor doing them at all, such as making the pudding, putting up a tree or going to carols. Dottie is worried her parents will not be back in time, but Jem assures her that they will. When they go outside to find that Christmas feeling, they see their parents arrive with a special surprise.' (Introduction)
1 This Girl, That Girl : Review Liz Derouet , 2016 single work
— Appears in: Reading Time , July 2016;
— Review of This Girl, That Girl Charlotte Lance , 2016 single work picture book 'This picture book is a celebration of differences. Two unnamed girls are the main characters, both very different to each other in what and how they do things. Not only are the girls different to each other, their fathers are also different, with each father very much like the other girl. ...'
1 The Snow Wombat : Review Liz Derouet , 2016 single work review
— Appears in: Reading Time , July 2016;
— Review of The Snow Wombat Susannah Chambers , 2016 single work picture book 'A wombat travels through an Australian alpine landscape, making his way past sheep, the stockman’s hut, children with horses, and many Australian animals. After trudging through the snow he eventually makes it home to his warm burrow. Throughout the narrative the wombat passes many animals. ...'
1 Review : the Tuners Liz Derouet , 2016 single work review
— Appears in: Reading Time , May 2016;
— Review of The Turners Mick Elliott , 2016 single work children's fiction
1 Review : Gary Liz Derouet , 2016 single work review
— Appears in: Reading Time , May 2016;
— Review of Gary Leila Rudge , 2016 single work children's fiction
1 Review : Where Is Bear Liz Derouet , 2016 single work review
— Appears in: Magpies : Talking About Books for Children , March vol. 31 no. 1 2016; (p. 27)
— Review of Where Is Bear? Jonathan Bentley , 2016 single work picture book
1 Review : Ned Kelly : The Man behind the Mask Liz Derouet , 2016 single work review
— Appears in: Magpies : Talking About Books for Children , March vol. 31 no. 1 2016; (p. 26)
— Review of Ned Kelly: The Man Behind the Mask Hugh Dolan , 2016 single work single work graphic novel biography
1 [Review] Circle Liz Derouet , 2016 single work review
— Appears in: Reading Time , April 2016;
— Review of Circle Jeannie Baker , 2016 single work picture book
1 [Review Essay] Gemina : The Illuminae Files 02 Liz Derouet , 2016 single work review essay
— Appears in: Magpies : Talking About Books For Children , November vol. 31 no. 5 2016; (p. 41)

'A year ago I read the first of The Illuminae Files and I am still amazed by its content, design and fast paced and intriguing plot. This second installment is set on Jump Street Station Heimdall. The science vessel Hypatia from Illumiae is heading for Heimdall but is unable to make contact.' (Introduction)
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