This page is a comprehensive listing of book reviews published online of Catherine's novels. Each review is listed with the link to the original website, as well as a sneak peek of the review. Reviews can be very helpful when writing about a novel or story, as they help you understand what other people think, even if the idea or opinion is different to your own. Sometimes they can even point out parts of the story you missed when reading it, or extra information about the novel, such as the author's inspirations.

 

'The Wish Pony' reviewed by Boomerang Books;
"It is written in a lively and engaging manner which may appeal more to the young ladies of Year Three than to their male counterparts, dealing delicately and sensitively with a number and range of identifiable relationships by using language that is neither condescending nor unapproachable."
http://www.boomerangbooks.com.au/Wish-Pony/Catherine-Bateson/book_reviews_9781741663242.htm

'Millie and the Night Heron' reviewed by Boomerang Books;
"he dialogue is excellent. Millie is a wonderfully refreshing character in this story about a very non-traditional family dealing with the very normal problems of life. Definitely a shortlist contender."
http://www.boomerangbooks.com.au/Millie-and-the-Night-Heron/Bateson-Catherine/book_reviews_9780702235269.htm

'Mimi and the Blue Slave' reviewed by Claire Saxby for Aussie Reviews;
"Death is never an easy topic to discuss, yet it is one of life’s few certainties. Catherine Bateson uses beautiful language and gentle humour to show that life does go on, no matter how impossible it seems."
http://www.aussiereviews.com/article3234.html

'Hanging Out' reviewed by Claire Saxby for Aussie Reviews;
"The rivalry between Sydney and Melbourne is explored and gently rocked. Catherine Bateson points out that home is where family and friends are, that the rest is just bonus."
http://www.aussiereviews.com/article3209.html

'Being Bee' reviewed by Kelly Roth;
"The book deals realistically with a parent dating and the possibility of a stepparent. Bee's emotions and perspectives are honest and clearly presented, and her relationship with Jazzi changes over time in a natural way."
http://www.fishpond.com.au/Books/Being-Bee-Catherine-Bateson/9780702235665?ref=314&affiliate_banner_id=1%22+target%3D%22_blank

'Being Bee' reviewed by Rose Jennett;
"This book is amazing, heartwarming, nerveracking, sad and happy book."
http://vic.cbca.org.au/userfiles/file/VIC/07%20ROTY%20Rose%20JENNETT.pdf

 

If you know of any more reviews of Catherine's books, or have written one yourself, please contact the visitors book by emailing dearcatherine@catherine-bateson.com