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QBD Reading Challenge Completed

Ashleigh

At the start of the year, I embarked on the QBD Reading Challenge, which was a travel itinerary this year. I have finished it in just under nine months and was able to fill it with as many review books as possible and other books also had overlaps with a couple of other challenges that… Continue reading QBD Reading Challenge Completed

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11 Ruby Road 1925 by Charlotte Barkla

Ashleigh

Title: 11 Ruby Road 1925 Author: Charlotte Barkla Genre: Historical Fiction Publisher: Walker Books Australia Published: 4th September 2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 176 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: The second book in the 11 Ruby Road series set in the roaring 1920s - perfect period fiction for middle-grade readers and for fans of the Our Australian Girl series.It is… Continue reading 11 Ruby Road 1925 by Charlotte Barkla

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When Santa Got Stuck in a Gum Tree by Jackie Hoskings, illustrated by Nathaniel Eckstrom

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Title: When Santa Got Stuck in a Gum Tree Author: Jackie Hoskings, illustrated by Nathaniel Eckstrom Genre: Christmas Publisher: Walker Books Published: 4th September 2024 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: From the creators of An Aussie Christmas Gum Tree, Jackie Hosking’s lyrical rhymes and Nathaniel Eckstrom’s charming illustrations are the perfect match to get… Continue reading When Santa Got Stuck in a Gum Tree by Jackie Hoskings, illustrated by Nathaniel Eckstrom

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It’s time for Riley to enter the World!

Ashleigh

A few months ago, I was approached by Dani Vee to write and post an early review of her very first junior fiction novel, Riley's Failproof Guide to...Breaking a School Record. In celebration of its release and upcoming book launch on the fourteenth of September, I am reposting this review for release day! So go… Continue reading It’s time for Riley to enter the World!

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Millie Mak the Mender by Alice Pung, illustrated by Sher Rill Ng

Ashleigh

Title: Millie Mak the Mender Author: Alice Pung, illustrated by Sher Rill Ng Genre: Contemporary Publisher: HarperCollins Australia Published: 4th September 2024 Format: Hardcover Pages: 256 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: The second exciting book about Millie and her superpower of making everyday objects into something beautiful and useful. Millie Mak is now ten, and often feels… Continue reading Millie Mak the Mender by Alice Pung, illustrated by Sher Rill Ng

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How to Free a Jinn by Raidah Shah Idil

Ashleigh

Title: How to Free a Jinn Author: Raidah Shah Idil Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 3rd September 2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 288 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: Fast-paced middle fiction fantasy featuring a curious girl discovering a big family secret. Full of intrigue, humour, warmth, action, jungle spirits, a perilous unseen realm and ghostly battles.… Continue reading How to Free a Jinn by Raidah Shah Idil

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Bravepaw and the Heartstone of Alluria by L.M. Wilkinson

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Title: Bravepaw and the Heartstone of Alluria Author: L.M. Wilkinson Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Allen and Unwin/Albert Street Books Published: 3rd September 2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 192 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: An epic Tail of Adventure! Can one gallant mouse find the Heartstone and save her homeland from destruction? A fully illustrated and brilliantly readable adventure full… Continue reading Bravepaw and the Heartstone of Alluria by L.M. Wilkinson

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The Best Witch in Paris by Lauren Crozier

Ashleigh

Title: The Best Witch in Paris Author: Lauren Crozier Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Text Publishing Published: 3rd September 2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 304 Price: $17.99 Synopsis:  Winner, Text Prize for Young adult and Children’s Writing, 2023 Luna rides a battered old broom that keeps crashing itself into the school pond. She has a witch’s hat and… Continue reading The Best Witch in Paris by Lauren Crozier

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August 2024 Reading Round Up

Ashleigh

We’re over halfway through the year now, and I have met my overall reading goal, but still have a few challenge prompts to tick off across the board. I have books planned for these prompts and will hopefully get to them all by the end of the year. My reading has gone down a bit… Continue reading August 2024 Reading Round Up

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The Grown-ups Guide to Picture Books by Dr Lara Cain Gray, illustrated by Timothy Ide and Lorena Carrington

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Title: The Grown-ups Guide to Picture Books Author: Dr Lara Cain Gray, illustrated by Timothy Ide and Lorena Carrington Genre: Non-Fiction Publisher: Midnight Sun Publishing Published: 1st September 2024 Format: Hardcover Pages: 64 Price: $34.99 Synopsis: A picture book is a book with pictures, but it’s so much more than that! This A-to-Z guide helps… Continue reading The Grown-ups Guide to Picture Books by Dr Lara Cain Gray, illustrated by Timothy Ide and Lorena Carrington