Title: What Zola did on Wednesday Author: Melina Marchetta, illustrated by Deb Hudson Genre: Fiction Publisher: Puffin Published: 29th September 2020 Format: Paperback Pages: 96 Price: $12.99 Synopsis: From the author of Looking for Alibrandi comes this gorgeous series to engage and entertain newly independent young readers. Zola loves living on Boomerang Street with her mum and… Continue reading What Zola did on Wednesday by Melina Marchetta, illustrated by Deb Hudson
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John Williamson’s Old Man Emu
Author: John Williamson, illustrated by Simon McLean Genre: Poetry Publisher: Puffin Published: 29th September 2020 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: A new picture book adaptation of John Williamson's first and now legendary hit song, 'Old Man Emu’, to celebrate John’s 50th year of performing and the song’s 50th anniversary in 2020. This iconic… Continue reading John Williamson’s Old Man Emu
Hollowpox: The Hunt for Morrigan Crow (Nevermoor #3) by Jessica Townsend
Title: Hollowpox: The Hunt for Morrigan Crow (Nevermoor #3) Author: Jessica Townsend Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Lothian/Hachette Australia Published: 29th September 2020 Format: Paperback Pages: 522 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: Strange things are happening in Nevermoor... Morrigan Crow faces her most dangerous challenge yet in her latest Wundrous adventure. The highly anticipated third book in the award-winning… Continue reading Hollowpox: The Hunt for Morrigan Crow (Nevermoor #3) by Jessica Townsend
Wizards of Once: Knock Three Times by Cressida Cowell
Title: Wizards of Once: Knock Three Times Author: Cressida Cowell Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Hodder Children’s Books/Hachette Published: 24th September 2019 Format: Paperback Pages: 460 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: The No.1 bestselling series from the author of HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON, Cressida Cowell. Enter a land of wizards, warriors, mythical creatures and powerful Magic in an exciting… Continue reading Wizards of Once: Knock Three Times by Cressida Cowell
Eighty Years of Puffin
In 1940, Allen Lane started the Puffin imprint of Penguin to create non-fiction books to help children understand what was going on around them during World War Two. Since then, giants, spies, Oompa Loompas, magic, and many other beloved characters have entranced generations of children and built their reading confidence. Puffin celebrates its 80th birthday… Continue reading Eighty Years of Puffin
Wizards of Once by Cressida Cowell
Title: Wizards of Once Author: Cressida Cowell Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Hachette/Hodder Children’s Books Published: 8th May 2018 Format: Paperback Pages: 455 Price: $15.99 Synopsis: From the bestselling author of HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON comes an exciting high-adventure series - set in an ancient, magical time, full of Wizards, Warriors, Giants and Sprites. #1 Sunday Times Bestseller Winner… Continue reading Wizards of Once by Cressida Cowell
The Wolves of Greycoat Hall by Lucinda Gifford
Title: The Wolves of Greycoat Hall Author: Lucinda Gifford Genre: Fiction Publisher: Walker Books Australia Published: 2nd September 2020 Format: Hardcover Pages: 224 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: A deliciously funny tale, with equally amusing illustrations, about being judged for what, rather than who, you are. When Boris and his parents learn that Scotland is re-introducing wolves,… Continue reading The Wolves of Greycoat Hall by Lucinda Gifford
August 2020 Wrap Up
In August, I read twenty-one books. Thirteen were written by Australian Women Writers, and all contributed to my challenges across the board. Several were part of series, and many were review books. Some I had been looking forward to, and one from Scholastic Australia, by comedian Rove McManus was a surprise arrival, and one that… Continue reading August 2020 Wrap Up
Aussie Kids: Meet Dooley on the Farm by Sally Odgers and Christina Booth
Title: Aussie Kids: Meet Dooley on the Farm Author: Sally Odgers and Christina Booth Genre: Fiction Publisher: Puffin Published: 1st September 2020 Format: Paperback Pages: 64 Price: $12.99 Synopsis: Aussie Kids is an exciting new series for emerging readers 6-8 years. From a NSW Zoo to a Victorian lighthouse, or an outback sheep farm in WA… Continue reading Aussie Kids: Meet Dooley on the Farm by Sally Odgers and Christina Booth
Rocky Lobstar #2: Time Travel Tangle by Rove McManus
Title: Rocky Lobstar #2: Time Travel TangleAuthor: Rove McManusGenre: HumourPublisher: ScholasticPublished: 1st August 2020Format: PaperbackPages: 192Price: $14.99• Synopsis: A NEW fiction series written AND illustrated by Australian actor and TV Personality ROVE McMANUS!• Hilarious tale of Rocky Lobstar—the star of Felidi’s Fabulous Sideshow Carnival!• Highly illustrated funny stories, perfect for all reading levels.• An appealing… Continue reading Rocky Lobstar #2: Time Travel Tangle by Rove McManus
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