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The Midwatch by Judith Rossell

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Title: The Midwatch Author: Judith Rossell Genre: Mystery Publisher: Hardie Grant Published: 1st October 2024 Format: Hardcover Pages: 320 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: The biggest children's book of the year! The Midwatch is the long-awaited new middle-grade novel from internationally bestselling author–illustrator Judith Rossell, creator of the multi-award-winning novel Withering-by-Sea.‘The city was stuffed full of wickedness, everyone knew that… Continue reading The Midwatch by Judith Rossell

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The Strange Sighting (Alice England #3) by Ash Harrier

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Title: The Strange Sighting (Alice England #3) Author: Ash Harrier Genre: Mystery Publisher: Pantera Press Published: 30th January 2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 280 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: Alice England and her friends are back with a mystery that throws them straight in the deep end. Alice has a special talent. When she touches the belongings of… Continue reading The Strange Sighting (Alice England #3) by Ash Harrier

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October 2024 Reading Round Up

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During October I read 16 books – not as many as I had hoped, as I had a few things going on and a trip away, but I managed to get in a few good reads, and most were reviewed, apart from one that I struggled with. I have a few things going on over… Continue reading October 2024 Reading Round Up

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Hazel’s Treehouse by Zanni Louise, illustrated by Judy Watson

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Title: Hazel’s Treehouse Author: Zanni Louise, illustrated by Judy Watson Genre: Fiction Publisher: Walker Books Australia Published: 1st November 2024 Format: Hardcover Pages: 160 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: Acclaimed author, Zanni Louise and illustrator Judy Watson have created "an Australian Winnie-the-Pooh" with a collection of warm and whimsical stories in a beautifully produced hardback edition.Hazel is nine years… Continue reading Hazel’s Treehouse by Zanni Louise, illustrated by Judy Watson

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We Do Not Welcome Our Ten-Year-Old Overlord

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 Title: We Do Not Welcome Our Ten-Year-Old Overlord Author: Garth Nix Genre: Science Fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 29th October 2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 256 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: From master storyteller Garth Nix comes the thrilling tale of a strange object with the potential to destroy the world, and what happens when it falls… Continue reading We Do Not Welcome Our Ten-Year-Old Overlord

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2024 Dymocks Reading Challenge Completed

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One of the reading challenges I embarked on in 2024 was the Dymocks Reading Challenge. This year, they ran it from January to October as a tasting menu, and most prompts were easy to fill, whilst others I had to think a bit more about. Luckily though, many of my review books were able to… Continue reading 2024 Dymocks Reading Challenge Completed

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Junkyard Fairies: Dig Deep by Edwina Wyatt, illustrated by Lauren O’Hara

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Title: Junkyard Fairies: Dig Deep Author: Edwina Wyatt, illustrated by Lauren O’Hara Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Walker Books Published: 2nd October 2024 Format: Hardcover Pages: 208 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: The first title in a new series full of magic, charm, mischief and mayhem from Edwina Wyatt, author of the Magnolia Moon series, and Lauren O'Hara, co-creator of Frindelswylde.Fur, Tip… Continue reading Junkyard Fairies: Dig Deep by Edwina Wyatt, illustrated by Lauren O’Hara

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September 2024 Reading Round Up

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During September, I read 15 books for my reviewing on my blog, Sisters in Crime, and ArtsHub. All these books were Australian, and all but one were by Australian women. Some were longer than others, and they all came from a wide range of genres. Some books were a bit longer, and as a result,… Continue reading September 2024 Reading Round Up

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How to Draw a Dragon by Kate Talbot

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Title: How to Draw a Dragon Author: Kate Talbot Genre: Educational/Activity Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 1st October 2024 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: A very funny and inventive celebration of the art of compromise! Everybody knows what a dragon looks like.Don't they?Dragons have wings.Dragons breathe fire.Maybe dragons wear roller-skates? And shoot marshmallows… Continue reading How to Draw a Dragon by Kate Talbot

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The Chronicles of Whetherwhy: The Age of Enchantment by Anna James

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Title: The Chronicles of Whetherwhy: The Age of Enchantment Author: Anna James Genre: Fantasy Publisher: HarperCollins Australia Published: 4th September 2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 384 Price: $29.99 Synopsis:  First in a brand-new fantasy series from acclaimed author Anna James, filled with seasonal magic and irresistible adventure‘A magical world full of wonder!’ Katie Tsang‘A triumph of… Continue reading The Chronicles of Whetherwhy: The Age of Enchantment by Anna James