Alphabet Soup
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Alphabet Soup magazine started in 2008. It was originally an Australian magazine for kids, now a website blog for kids who love reading & creative writing. On the website, you'll find book reviews by kids (for kids), author and illustrator interviews, and a list of writing and art competitions for kids.
Alphabet Soup
1w ago
Penny Draws a Class Trip by Sara Shepard, Text Publishing, ISBN 9781922790712 REVIEWED BY AASHI, 10, VIC The publisher provided a review copy of this book. Sara Shepard has written a great story about Penny Lowry, a girl who loves drawing and writing. Penny is 11 years old and in 5th Grade. She was delighted ..read more
Alphabet Soup
2w ago
The Journey by James Norbury, Penguin Books Ltd., ISBN 9780241585382 REVIEWED BY AASHI, 10, VIC Aashi reviewed her own copy of this book. James Norbury has written a fantastic story about Big Panda and Tiny Dragon. These best friends are always there for each other and help each other every day by being themselves. Tiny ..read more
Alphabet Soup
1M ago
Twisted Trails: Camp Crypt by Fionna Cosgrove, published by Fionna Cosgrove, ISBN 9780645723342 REVIEWED BY AASHI, 10, VIC Aashi received a review copy of this title. You pull off a prank, only meant to teach a boy a lesson, when the boy almost dies. The next thing you know, you are on a bus to ..read more
Alphabet Soup
2M ago
Sally Murphy is an author, poet, speaker and educator based in the South West of Western Australia. Sally has published more than 40 books, and we’re thrilled to be chatting to Sally about her verse novel: The Riding Gallery, illustrated by Martina Heiduczek. From the publisher: This is your sixth verse novel, and you also write prose novels ..read more
Alphabet Soup
2M ago
Leo and Ralph by Peter Carnavas, UQP, ISBN 9780702266218 REVIEWED BY ANWEN, 10, WA The publisher provided a review copy of this book. Leo and Ralph is a wonderful book to read if you’re looking for a story about best buds doing whatever they can to be with each other. This book contains lots of ..read more
Alphabet Soup
3M ago
Charlie Archbold has been a teacher in Australia, the UK, and Indonesia, which has given her a trove of experiences to infuse into her stories. Charlie’s books often explore themes of curiosity, community, and justice. Today we’re chatting to Charlie about the second book in her adventure series: The Sugarcane Kids and the Empty Cage ..read more
Alphabet Soup
3M ago
Into the Blue by Cristy Burne, Fremantle Press, ISBN 9781760993870 REVIEWED BY ELIZABETH, 11, NSW The publisher provided a review copy of this book. For his school holiday, Blair went snorkelling at the beach with his cousin. Blair walked into the ocean slowly as he spat into his snorkelling mask. He and his cousin, Drew ..read more
Alphabet Soup
3M ago
Real Friends by Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham, Roaring Brook Press, ISBN 9781626727854 Aashi reviewed her own copy of this graphic novel memoir. REVIEWED BY AASHI, AGE 10, VIC Meet Shannon, a girl who has four siblings and lives in a squishy, noisy house. She wants her best friend, Adrienne, all to herself. She has ..read more
Alphabet Soup
3M ago
Remarkably Ruby by Terri Libenson, HarperCollins US, ISBN 9780063139183 Aashi reviewed her own copy of this graphic novel. REVIEWED BY AASHI, AGE 10, VIC Remarkably Ruby is a book about Ruby and Mia, two girls who used to be friends. Ruby is a kind and shy girl who loves poetry. Ruby has irritable bowel syndrome ..read more
Alphabet Soup
3M ago
A Pinch of Magic by Michelle Harrison, Simon and Schuster, ISBN 9781471124297 Aashi reviewed her own copy of this book. REVIEWED BY AASHI, AGE 10, VIC Meet the Winddershin sisters, Betty, Fliss and Charlie, girls who have a taste for adventure. Betty is an adventurist and wants to explore the world. Fliss is very pretty but ..read more