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Voice of the Sea by John Williamson, illustrated by Andrea Innocent and Jonathon Chong

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Title: Voice of the Sea Author: John Williamson, illustrated by Andrea Innocent and Jonathon Chong Genre: Fiction Publisher: Puffin Published: 6th February 2024 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: From Australia's beloved icon, singer-songwriter, JOHN WILLIAMSON, who brought us the bestselling Old Man Emu and Christmas in Australia, comes a new national anthem of the sea, now a… Continue reading Voice of the Sea by John Williamson, illustrated by Andrea Innocent and Jonathon Chong

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Day of the Whale by Rachel Delahaye

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Title: Day of the Whale Author: Rachel Delahaye Genre: Fiction Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st August 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 304 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: On an island ruled by whales, one boy is searching for his missing father, another is refusing to forget the past and a girl is on the run. Together, they embark… Continue reading Day of the Whale by Rachel Delahaye

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Our Australian Heart by Just Write for Kids and Friends

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Title: Our Australian Heart Author: Just Write for Kids and Friends Genre: Fiction Publisher: Daisy Lane Publishing Published: January 2024 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $32.99 Synopsis: Our Australian HeART” by Just Write For Kids Australia and Friends is a special edition hard cover anthology celebrating the diversity, life and colours of Australia, as showcased by… Continue reading Our Australian Heart by Just Write for Kids and Friends

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How to Avoid Being Eaten by Sharks and Other Advice by John Larkin

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Title: How to Avoid Being Eaten by Sharks and Other Advice Author: John Larkin Genre: Humour Publisher: Walker Books Published: 1st February 2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 160 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: A collection of hilarious, nonsensical, witty and mischievous subjects - the best (and worst) advice for growing up.There is one sure-fire method to avoid being… Continue reading How to Avoid Being Eaten by Sharks and Other Advice by John Larkin

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The Beehive by Megan Daley, illustrated by Max Hamilton

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Title: The Beehive Author: Megan Daley, illustrated by Max Hamilton Genre: Non-Fiction Publisher: Walker Books Australia Published: 1st February 2024 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $26.99 Synopsis: An amazing look into the native stingless bee, the heroes of pollination, from celebrated teacher librarian and author Megan Daley and CBCA Award winning illustrator Maxine Hamilton.It's finally hive… Continue reading The Beehive by Megan Daley, illustrated by Max Hamilton

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January 2024 Reading Round Up

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Well, one month of the year down, and I spent a lot of time reading – for reviewing, to catch up on my backlog of review books, as well as working on the Stella Prize Summer Challenge, and a few other things. Whilst the Stella Prize Summer Challenge is officially over – it only ran… Continue reading January 2024 Reading Round Up

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Call of the Titanic by Lindsay Galvin

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Title: Call of the Titanic Author: Lindsay Galvin Genre: Historical Fiction Publisher: Chicken House Published: 8th June 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 320 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: From the bestselling author of Darwin’s Dragons and My Friend the Octopus comes an exciting historical adventure – with a touch of magic – set aboard the Titanic …Young cabin steward, Sid, is proud… Continue reading Call of the Titanic by Lindsay Galvin

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Millie, the Cutest Puppy in the World: New Home by Cate Whittle, illustrated by Nicky Johnston

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Title: Millie, the Cutest Puppy in the World: New Home Author: Cate Whittle, illustrated by Nicky Johnston Genre: Fiction Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st January 2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 80 Price: $12.99 Synopsis: Millicent-Mae Moonbeam-White was quite the tiniest little fluffy white puppy that had ever been left on the doorstep at St Bernard’s Home… Continue reading Millie, the Cutest Puppy in the World: New Home by Cate Whittle, illustrated by Nicky Johnston

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Australian Authors Read

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And I did it – I achieved my goal of reading as many Australian authors as possible. I always prefer reading and reviewing Australian authors as I feel that I hear more about authors from America or the UK – and whilst I do have some authors from other countries I like, I want to… Continue reading Australian Authors Read

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Books Written by Australian Women

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My main goal was to read as many books by Australian women as possible, and in 2023 my focus was also on promoting children’s literature, as this is one area of literature that does not get as much attention in mainstream media – that is something that lots of people want to see a change… Continue reading Books Written by Australian Women