Title: The Feathers of Farwood and the Gripps Curse Author: Jayne McIntyre Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Riveted Press Published: 17th March 2026 Format: Hardcover. Pages: 224 Price: $22.99 Synopsis: When Eva Feather’s (very human) father gets turned into an owl by the dreaded Gripps, her mother whisks Eva and her sisters away to the mysterious Australian… Continue reading The Feathers of Farwood and the Gripps Curse by Jayne McIntyre
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#AussieYAChallenge Nix Level Completed
I managed to complete my Nix level early this year, as I have already had quite a few young adult books cross my path in my reading and reviewing. They’ve covered quite a wide range of genres and stories so far, and it’s going to be interesting to see what else I come across over… Continue reading #AussieYAChallenge Nix Level Completed
February 2026 Reading Round Up
This February I read 27 books. Most were review books, and most were by women. I reviewed 23 of the books I read, and there are some other reviews coming in the next few months. I’m also getting through my reading challenges for the year, and ticking off thing as I go or as I… Continue reading February 2026 Reading Round Up
Bravepaw and the Fangstone of Flintfall (Bravepaw #3) by L.M. Wilkinson, illustrated by Lavanya Naidu
Title: Bravepaw and the Fangstone of Flintfall (Bravepaw #3) Author: L.M. Wilkinson, illustrated by Lavanya Naidu Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 3rd March 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 208 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: An epic Tail of Adventure! Can one gallant mouse find the Gems of Harmony and save her homeland from destruction? Titch knows… Continue reading Bravepaw and the Fangstone of Flintfall (Bravepaw #3) by L.M. Wilkinson, illustrated by Lavanya Naidu
Treeshape by Trace Balla
Title: Treeshape Author: Trace Balla Genre: Memoir Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 3rd March 2026 Format: Hardcover Pages: 136 Price: $32.99 Synopsis: An extraordinary, inspiring and hope-filled graphic novel from the multi-award-winning creator of Rivertime, Rockhopping, Landing with Wings and Leaf-light, Trace Balla's stunning memoir reveals her personal and life-changing experiences of place, her understanding of the natural… Continue reading Treeshape by Trace Balla
The Night Tiger by Sherryl Clark and Hannah Sommerville
Title: The Night Tiger Author: Sherryl Clark and Hannah Sommerville Genre: Contemporary Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 3rd March 2026 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: A beautiful, evocative picture book about the sense of wonder that comes with conquering a fear of the dark. Perfect bedtime reading for little children with big imaginations… Continue reading The Night Tiger by Sherryl Clark and Hannah Sommerville
Dog Stayed by Tammy Forster, illustrated by Margeaux Davis
Title: Dog Stayed Author: Tammy Forster, illustrated by Margeaux Davis Genre: Contemporary Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 3rd March 2026 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: A tale of love, loyalty and the changing seasons of life. Mr Hindbottom does not want Dog, but Dog isn't going anywhere ... A heartwarming story about two… Continue reading Dog Stayed by Tammy Forster, illustrated by Margeaux Davis
The Sheep That Stole the Farmer’s Hat by Tim Saunders, illustrated by Carla Martell
Title: The Sheep That Stole the Farmer’s Hat Author: Tim Saunders, illustrated by Carla Martell Genre: Humour Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 3rd March 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 32 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: All the farmer's clothes have gone off the line! Who has taken them? From the brilliant team that created family favourite and bestseller The… Continue reading The Sheep That Stole the Farmer’s Hat by Tim Saunders, illustrated by Carla Martell
The Counting Sheep by Natashia Curtin
Title: The Counting Sheep Author: Natashia Curtin Genre: Humour Publisher: Wombat Books Published: 1st March 2026 Format: Pages: Price: $24.99 Synopsis: There once were four friends who loved playing music together. But every time they began to play, something strange happened ... What if every time your band played music everyone fell fast asleep? This… Continue reading The Counting Sheep by Natashia Curtin
Poppy and the Pipsqueak: The Mighty Pipsqueak by Deborah Kelly, illustrated by Amie Sabadin
Title: Poppy and the Pipsqueak: The Mighty Pipsqueak Author: Deborah Kelly, illustrated by Amie Sabadin Genre: Fiction Publisher: Wombat Books Published: 1st March 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 66 Price: $11.99 Synopsis: When Poppy was born, it was ɑ long time before she could come home from the hospital, so when Jessie-Dog has ɑ puppy that's… Continue reading Poppy and the Pipsqueak: The Mighty Pipsqueak by Deborah Kelly, illustrated by Amie Sabadin
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