From the Library

The Language of Flowers by Vanessa Diffenbaugh

Plants have been used for hundreds of years to convey what words cannot, from declarations of admiration to confessions of betrayal.  In this story, the Victorian language of flowers from 1837 until the early 1900’s was used by Victoria Jones, (alone after a childhood in foster care), as a way to express a legacy of grief and guilt.  Believing she is damaged beyond hope, she trusts no-one and connects with the world only through message-laden bouquets.  When a mysterious man at the flower market responds in kind, Victoria is caught between fascination and fear.  She must decide whether she can open herself to potential happiness …  and forgiveness.

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Growing up disabled in Australia  Edited by Carly Findlay

One in five Australians has a disability.  Disability presents itself in many different ways. Yet, disabled people are still under-represented in the media and in literature. This book shares the stories and perspective of over forty writers with a disability or chronic illness. This is in their own words.  You will know many of these people, you might not know they have a disability. 

Image & review: Carly Findlay website accessed 150822

Always by Morris Gleitzman

This is the final journey of Felix, now aged eighty-seven and hero of Morris Gleitzman’s multi-award-winning series; Once, Then, After, Soon, Maybe, Now, and Always.  Always stay hopeful, that was Felix’s motto.  “I’ve got a lot to be hopeful about”, thinks Wassim, specially now there’s a person who can help me.  A person called Felix Salinger.  This story is told through the voice of Wassim and will not disappoint. If you miss a copy, you can reserve it, just ask a librarian! 

Image and review: Morris Gleitzman.com accessed 150822

The Iron Raven (The Iron Fey: Evenfall) by Julie Kagawa

The fifth book in the Iron Fey Series.  Robin Goodfellow. Puck. Prankster, joker, raven, fool … King Oberon’s right-hand jester from A Midsummer Night’s Dream.  The legends are numerous, but the truth will be known as never before, as Puck finally tells his own story and faces the threat, unlike any previous threats.  A threat that brings him face-to-face with a new enemy … himself. Image & review: Julie Kagawa website accessed 150822