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Puppy Diary: The Great Toy Rescue by Yvette Poshoglian and Phil Judd

Title: Puppy Diary: The Great Toy Rescue Author: Yvette Poshoglian and Phil Judd Genre: Junior Fiction Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st July 2019 Format: Paperback Pages: 96 Price: $9.99 Synopsis: Hi! I’m Archie! I’m a Schnoodle puppy and I love writing all about my PAWESOME adventures in my diary! Read all about my puppy pals… Continue reading Puppy Diary: The Great Toy Rescue by Yvette Poshoglian and Phil Judd

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The Lost Jewels by Kirsty Manning

Title: The Lost Jewels Author: Kirsty Manning Genre: Historical Fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 31st March 2020 Format: Paperback Pages: 336 Price: $32.99 Synopsis: From the bestselling author of The Jade Lily comes a thrilling modern-day treasure hunt brimming with family secrets. Inspired by a true story, The Lost Jewels unfolds an incredible mystery of thievery, sacrifice and… Continue reading The Lost Jewels by Kirsty Manning

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Aussie Kids: Meet Eve in the Outback by Raewyn Caisley and Karen Blair

Title: Aussie Kids: Meet Eve in the Outback Author: Raewyn Caisley and Karen Blair Genre: Fiction Publisher: Puffin Published: 31st March 2020 Format: Paperback Pages: 64 Price: $12.99 Synopsis: Aussie Kids is an exciting new series for emerging readers 6-8 years. From a NSW Zoo to a Victorian lighthouse, or an outback sheep farm in… Continue reading Aussie Kids: Meet Eve in the Outback by Raewyn Caisley and Karen Blair

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The Girl She Was by Rebecca Freeborn

Title: The Girl She Was Author: Rebecca Freeborn Genre: Fiction Publisher: Pantera Press Published:  31st March 2020 Format: Paperback Pages: 392 Price: $29.99 Synopsis: ‘She’d long ago stopped wondering whether anyone would find out what she’d done. It was in the past, and Layla didn’t dwell on the past.’ At the cafe in the small… Continue reading The Girl She Was by Rebecca Freeborn

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Aussie Kids: Meet Katie at the Beach by Rebecca Johnson and Lucia Masciullo

Title: Aussie Kids: Meet Katie at the Beach Author: Rebecca Johnson and Lucia Masciullo Genre: Fiction Publisher: Penguin Random House Published: 31st March 2020 Format: Paperback Pages: 64 Price: $12.99 Synopsis: Aussie Kids is an exciting new series for emerging readers 6-8 years. From a NSW Zoo to a Victorian lighthouse, or an outback sheep… Continue reading Aussie Kids: Meet Katie at the Beach by Rebecca Johnson and Lucia Masciullo

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The Paris Secret by Natasha Lester

Title: The Paris Secret Author: Natasha Lester Genre: Historical Fiction Publisher: Hachette Published: 31st March 2020 Format: Paperback Pages: 460 Price: $32.99 Synopsis: A wardrobe of Dior gowns, a secret kept for sixty-five years, and the three women bound forever by war... from the New York Times bestselling author of THE FRENCH PHOTOGRAPHER. England, 1939 Talented pilot Skye Penrose… Continue reading The Paris Secret by Natasha Lester

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Liberation by Imogen Kealey

Title: Liberation Author: Imogen Kealey Genre: Historical Fiction Publisher: Sphere/Hachette Australia Published: 31st March 2020 Format: Paperback Pages: 380 Price: $32.99 Synopsis: The must-read thriller inspired by the true story of Nancy Wake, the most decorated servicewoman of the Second World War, soon to be a major blockbuster film. To the Allies she was a… Continue reading Liberation by Imogen Kealey

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Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them by JK Rowling/Newt Scamander

Title: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Author: JK Rowling/Newt Scamander Genre: Fantasy Text Book Publisher: Bloomsbury Children’s Books Published: 31st March 2020 Format: Paperback Pages: 160 Price: $29.99 Synopsis: This glorious paperback edition of Newt Scamander's Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is considered a classic throughout the wizarding world. It features an extraordinary… Continue reading Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them by JK Rowling/Newt Scamander

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Isolation Publicity: Interview with Danielle Binks – literary agent, blogger and author.

Due to recent events, many Australian authors have had to cancel book launches and festival appearances. For some, this means new novels, series continuations and debut novels are heading into this scary, strange world without much publicity or attention. The good news is, you can still buy books - online or get your local bookstore… Continue reading Isolation Publicity: Interview with Danielle Binks – literary agent, blogger and author.

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Willow Moss and the Lost Day (Starfell #1) by Dominique Valente

Title: Willow Moss and the Lost Day (Starfell #1) Author: Dominique Valente Genre: Fantasu Publisher: HarperCollins Published: 2nd May 2019 Format: Paperback Pages: 304 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: The first book in the most spellbinding children's fantasy series of the year, now in paperback, with beautiful black-and-white inside illustrations by Sarah Warburton. Perfect for fans of… Continue reading Willow Moss and the Lost Day (Starfell #1) by Dominique Valente