And that’s my most recent three prompts completed. No reviews this month, but happy with what I chose for the prompts. Two were re-reads, and the other was one I have been meaning to read for a while. These were good reads, ones I have enjoyed and another I have been meaning to get to… Continue reading Dymocks 2026 October Prompts Completed
Category: adventure
Star Rescue (Frances Bloom #3) by Katrina Nannestad, illustrated by Marina Zlatanova
Title: Star Rescue (Frances Bloom #3) Author: Katrina Nannestad, illustrated by Marina Zlatanova Genre: Humour Publisher: HarperCollins Australia Published: 29th September 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 144 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: Relish in mischief, adventure and the most unusual family ever, with the bestselling and multi-award-winning Katrina Nannestad. Frances Bloom has everything she needs -- a cottage… Continue reading Star Rescue (Frances Bloom #3) by Katrina Nannestad, illustrated by Marina Zlatanova
City of Clouds by Kiah Thomas
Title: City of Clouds Author: Kiah Thomas Genre: Fantasy Publisher: HarperCollins Australia Published: 29th September 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 240 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: An exciting new magical adventure set in an original fantasy world, this new book from a mega-popular Australian author will be certain to delight existing fans and new readers alike! Ever since… Continue reading City of Clouds by Kiah Thomas
September 2026 Reading Round Up
Well, that’s a wrap for September. I read 20 books again this month, and had a few stragglers for September releases that arrived close to or after release day, so with any luck, they will be done within the next week or so. I didn’t review every book, and there are some reviews for later… Continue reading September 2026 Reading Round Up
Dark Forest School (Death by Adventure #1) by Bradley Trevor Greive
Title: Dark Forest School (Death by Adventure #1) Author: Bradley Trevor Greive Genre: Adventure Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st October 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 256 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: Enter the dark forest at your own risk.When legendary wildlife adventurer Lord Greive advertises for a junior field trainee, thousands of children apply. After all, who wouldn't… Continue reading Dark Forest School (Death by Adventure #1) by Bradley Trevor Greive
The Witches of Winderry Spires by Karen Foxlee
Title: The Witches of Winderry Spires Author: Karen Foxlee Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 29th September 2026 Format: Hardcover Pages: 352 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: An unforgettable and heartwarming quest fantasy from the award-winning and bestselling author of Dragon Skin and Lenny's Book of Everything. No one ever knows what happens to the Clock Tower Girls ...The… Continue reading The Witches of Winderry Spires by Karen Foxlee
Copy Rats! (Guinea Wigs #2) by Rebecca McRitchie, illustrated by Shiloh Gordon
Title: Copy Rats! (Guinea Wigs #2) Author: Rebecca McRitchie, illustrated by Shiloh Gordon Genre: Humour Publisher: HarperCollins Australia Published: 29th September 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 144 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: The silliest superheroes in town are back for an even wackier new adventure, using the power of their magical wigs to save the day! Once again,… Continue reading Copy Rats! (Guinea Wigs #2) by Rebecca McRitchie, illustrated by Shiloh Gordon
Fight for the Franklin by Jane Jolly, illustrated by Lois Bury
Title: Fight for the Franklin Author: Jane Jolly, illustrated by Lois Bury Genre: Fiction Publisher: NLA Publishing Published: 1st September 2026 Format: Hardcover Pages: 40 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: ‘So what did you do, Grandpa?’ asked Fern. ‘We set up a protest camp right in the middle of these towering giants. We hung rainbow flags, and… Continue reading Fight for the Franklin by Jane Jolly, illustrated by Lois Bury
Freddie Jones: The Mystery of the Cryptic Creatures by Kate Foster
Title: Freddie Jones: The Mystery of the Cryptic Creatures Author: Kate Foster Genre: Mystery Publisher: Walker Books Australia Published: 1st September 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 256 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: Join Freddie Jones on an adventure to Spain in the third book in the new mystery series by award-winning author Kate FosterFreddie’s third adventure is unlike… Continue reading Freddie Jones: The Mystery of the Cryptic Creatures by Kate Foster
Disney Heroes Reading Challenge 2026 Completed
And with that, I have completed the Heroes card for this challenge. I always knew that the digital prompt was going to be a challenge because I don’t read ebooks, as it’s a format that doesn’t work for me, and I’m more likely to forget about it if I am reading on a device rather… Continue reading Disney Heroes Reading Challenge 2026 Completed
