Lisa Walker & Trouble is my Business

Lisa Walker & Trouble is my Business Lisa Walker has carved a smart, refreshing niche in Australian YA literature with two highly engaging detective capers, The Girl with the Gold Bikini and Trouble is my Business (Wakefield Press). Olivia Grace, her protagonist in both books, seems an unlikely Private Investigator but she is very good […]

Road Tripping with Pearl Nash by Poppy Nwosu

Road Tripping with Pearl Nash by Poppy Nwosu Poppy Nwosu’s new novel is Road Tripping with Pearl Nash (Wakefield Press). Pearl Nash is a slightly awkward, loveable character with an authentic voice. Her road trip doesn’t go exactly where she planned, but along the way we meet her family and friends, particularly Obi – and […]

Taking Down Evelyn Tait by Poppy Nwosu

Poppy Nwosu has created a memorable character, Lottie, in her new YA novel Taking Down Evelyn Tait (Wakefield Press). Lottie is very funny and always in trouble. Her friendships and relationships are painted superbly and, told with humour, help contribute to her changing insights. Thank you for speaking to PaperbarkWords, Poppy. Thank you so much […]

Snow by Gina Inverarity

“When I came into the world I brought a deep, soft quiet with me. For that is how the world is when it’s covered in snow. Quiet.” (Snow) Snow is New Zealand-based Gina Inverarity’s first YA novel. Her concept is brilliant and her writing extremely strong. It will no doubt be regarded as one of […]