Title: Dragon Games: The Thunder Egg Author: Maddy Mara Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Scholastic Published: 1st August 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 144 Price: $14.99 Synopsis: One fateful afternoon, classmates Luca, Yazmine and Zane stumble upon a strange-looking rock called a geode in one of the rooms at school. To their surprise, a touch of this geode… Continue reading Dragon Games: The Thunder Egg by Maddy Mara
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Where Will the Sleepy Sheep Sleep? by David Metzenthen, illustrated by Jonathon Bentley
Title: Where Will the Sleepy Sheep Sleep? Author: David Metzenthen, illustrated by Jonathon Bentley Genre: Fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 29th August 2023 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: A gorgeous, funny, tongue-twisting picture book by two incredibly talented creators. Perfect for bedtime reading. Do you think the sleepy sheep will sleep on… Continue reading Where Will the Sleepy Sheep Sleep? by David Metzenthen, illustrated by Jonathon Bentley
July 2023 Reading Round Up
I read 18 books in July and reviewed 16 of them. Many of them were aimed at younger readers, as I do get many from Scholastic as well, and this is my focus. Nearly all were Australian authors too, and there was a mix of genres and styles. I’ve also started another book bingo card… Continue reading July 2023 Reading Round Up
Honey and the Valley of Horses by Wendy Orr
Title: Honey and the Valley of Horses Author: Wendy Orr Genre: Fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 1st August 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 224 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: A warm and wonderful adventure with a touch of fantasy. Honey and her family seek the quiet comfort of a magical valley so they can escape the troubles… Continue reading Honey and the Valley of Horses by Wendy Orr
The Dog Squad: The Newshound by Clara Vulliamy
Title: The Dog Squad: The Newshound Author: Clara Vulliamy Genre: Mystery Publisher: HarperCollins Australia Published: 2nd August 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 128 Price: $15.99 Synopsis: Three budding journalist friends and their faithful hound uncover top local news stories in this delightful new series about family, friends and DOGS!Eva has always wanted to be a journalist,… Continue reading The Dog Squad: The Newshound by Clara Vulliamy
Cub and Brown by Edwina Wyatt
Title: Cub and Brown Author: Edwina Wyatt Genre: Contemporary Publisher: Walker Books Australia Published: 2nd August 2023 Format: Hardcover Pages: 160 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: A beautiful and heart-warming tale of friendship and adventure.Cub loves exploring the Great Outdoors – he is prepared for everything. Well, he tries to be. There are plenty of things to… Continue reading Cub and Brown by Edwina Wyatt
Jawsome by R.J. Timmis
Title: Jawsome Author: R.J. Timmis Genre: Humour Publisher: Allen and Unwin/Albert Street Press Published: 1st August 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 304 Price: $15.99 Synopsis: If you don't like this series you can BITE ME. Jawsome is awesome. "The best graphic novels need to be action-packed with an engaging interplay of text and illustrations. Ideally,… Continue reading Jawsome by R.J. Timmis
Black Cockatoo with One Feather Blue by Jodie McLeod, illustrated by Eloise Short
Title: Black Cockatoo with One Feather Blue Author: Jodie McLeod Genre: Fiction Publisher: Wollemi Press Published: 22nd July 2023 Format: Hardcover Pages: 48 Price: $24.95 Synopsis: From the award-winning author and illustrator of Leonard the Lyrebird and Lilah the Lyrebird comes this uplifting story about friendship, kindness and the magic of giving. What happens when the one thing that… Continue reading Black Cockatoo with One Feather Blue by Jodie McLeod, illustrated by Eloise Short
NCACL Picture Books for Older Readers: Reading Pictures – Drawing WordsA Database of Picture Books for Older Readers
NCACL Picture Books for Older Readers: Reading Pictures – Drawing WordsA Database of Picture Books for Older Readers Introduction The latest database that the National Centre for Australian Children’s Literature has released is called Picture Books for Older Readers. Where the Cultural Diversity Database and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Database had specific focuses… Continue reading NCACL Picture Books for Older Readers: Reading Pictures – Drawing WordsA Database of Picture Books for Older Readers
The Unlikely Heroes Club by Kate Foster
Title: The Unlikely Heroes Club Author: Kate Foster Genre: Fiction Publisher: Walker Books Published: 5th of July 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 208 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: A fun, frolicking adventure about five kids with a mystery to solve!Eleven-year-old Oli is spending his school holidays at Heroes Club, where kids can build friendships and learn about their… Continue reading The Unlikely Heroes Club by Kate Foster
The Book Muse 