Books up for grabs

You Don’t Know What War Is: The Diary of a Young Girl from Ukraine

This book chronicles Yeva’s experience during the 2022 war on Ukraine, detailing the hard truths that come with war.

“Yeva decided to write this diary as bombs rained down on Ukraine, partly to document her story and partly to distract her from the terrible truths of war,” Helen said.

The Lorikeet Tree Family, love and loss are the major themes in this book, exploring the effect of terminal illness on a family and the different coping mechanisms.

Paul Jennings discusses tough topics with a sensitive touch to create this moving novel.

“While this story tackles difficult topics of illness and loss it’s told in a sensitive way by the one and only Paul Jennings — a memorable novel with care at it’s heart,“ Helen said.

KIDS NOW HAS A COUPLE OF GORGEOUS CHILDREN’S BOOKS TO GIVE AWAY.

underwater acrobatics and spinning the quirky stories for which she’s known.

examines bravery and healing through the eyes of one of nature’s most beloved and charming animals.

wind, the people who have braved the highest mountain summits, and the stories told to explain the night’s dazzling stars.

Briarheart

For the fantasy lovers, this novel has sisterly love at its core but fantasy and action throughout to keep readers on their toes. The book showcases the importance of community and persistence in the face of resistance.

“An epic retelling of Sleeping Beauty, only this time she has an older sister training to protect her from the dark forces that would imprison her forever,” Helen said.

Odder by Katherine Applegate Odder the otter spends her days off the coast of central California,

practising her

She’s a fearless daredevil, curious to a fault. But when Odder comes face-to-face with a hungry great white shark, her life takes a dramatic turn, one that will challenge everything she believes about herself — and about the humans who hope to save her.

Inspired by a true story, this poignant and humorous tale

Suitable for readers aged eight-plus.

Odder by Katherine Applegate is published by Welbeck Publishing Group, RRP $24.99.

High by Jess McGeachin

What wonders are soaring far above our heads?

Come on a journey to meet the creatures who live high in the treetops, the birds that ride the

High is an illustrated non-fiction book that explores the natural world above and the efforts humans have made to venture high above the Earth, from early flying machines to modern skyscrapers.

Linking seemingly diverse subject matter, High invites the reader to explore the wonder of the universe.

Suitable for readers aged seven-plus.

High by Jess McGeachin is published by Welbeck Publishing Group, RRP $24.99.

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For a chance to win a copy of either book, email your name, address, daytime phone number and the book you’d like to win by Friday, April 14 to: competition@ countrynews.com.au

Please include ‘Kids Now competition’ in the subject line.

STORY: CALEB FRANCIS