Category: Aussie authors

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The Red Wind by Isobelle Carmody

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Title: The Red Wind Author: Isobelle Carmody Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Puffin Published: 11th October 2011 Format: Paperback Pages: 240 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: Winner of the 2011 CBC Book of the Year - Younger Readers. The first book in The Kingdom of the Lost series. When a devastating red wind sweeps across the land, brothers Bily… Continue reading The Red Wind by Isobelle Carmody

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February 2023 Reading Round Up

Ashleigh

I read 20 books in February, mostly Australian books, with two English authors. One of these, The Secret Garden, was a buddy read with my Facebook blogging community, which was a lot of fun and we discussed the characters and themes of the book, which was written in 11911, and captures the attitudes of a… Continue reading February 2023 Reading Round Up

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International Women’s Day – Celebrating Women Authors

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International Women’s Day - Celebrating Women Authors In my reading, I am always trying to read as many women authors as possible – especially Australian authors, as I often see male authors promoted a lot. Whilst in Australia, all our authors need promotion, in light of International Women’s Day, I want to focus on Australian… Continue reading International Women’s Day – Celebrating Women Authors

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Pearly and Pig and the Lost City of Mu Savan by Sue Whiting

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Title: Pearly and Pig and the Lost City of Mu Savan Author: Sue Whiting Genre: Adventure Publisher: Walker Books Published: 8th March 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 224 Price: $15.99 Synopsis: A fast-paced adventure series perfect for readers 8+, from award-winning author Sue Whiting.Pearly Woe is a worrier.But there is no room for worries when you… Continue reading Pearly and Pig and the Lost City of Mu Savan by Sue Whiting

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So That Happened…But Maybe You Already Knew That by Tami Sussman

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Title: So That Happened…But Maybe You Already Knew That Author: Tami Sussman Genre: Contemporary Middle Grade Fiction Publisher: Walker Books Published: 8th March 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 272 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: This hilarious and heart-warming middle-grade debut tackles how to be a good friend (and realise when you’ve been a bad one), leaving childhood behind,… Continue reading So That Happened…But Maybe You Already Knew That by Tami Sussman

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The Hats of Marvello by Amanda Graham

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Title: The Hats of Marvello Author: Amanda Graham Genre: Fantasy Publisher: HarperCollins Australia Published: 8th March 2023 Format: Hardcover Pages: 304 Price: $19.99 Synopsis:  A delightfully fantastical story for middle-grade readers that sparkles with magic and mystery. Perfect for Emily Rodda fans. No matter how much Olive longs for a pet rabbit, it's never going… Continue reading The Hats of Marvello by Amanda Graham

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The Travelling Bookshop: Mim and the Disastrous Dog Show by Katrina Nannestad

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Title: The Travelling Bookshop: Mim and the Disastrous Dog Show Author: Katrina Nannestad Genre: Contemporary Publisher: HarperCollins Australia Published: 8th March 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 256 Price: $14.99 Synopsis: The right book might just change your life ... Mim Cohen roams the world in a travelling bookshop, with her dad and brother and a horse… Continue reading The Travelling Bookshop: Mim and the Disastrous Dog Show by Katrina Nannestad

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Saltwater Boy by Bradley Christmas

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Title:  Saltwater Boy Author: Bradley Christmas Genre: Historical Fiction Publisher: Walker Books Published: 8th March 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 400 Price: $21.99 Synopsis: Heartfelt and poignant, this coming of age story explores father-son relationships, against a backdrop of small town rivalries, buried truths, with themes of sustainability, preserving the past and environmental care.When Dad goes… Continue reading Saltwater Boy by Bradley Christmas

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Mini and Milo: The Teeny-Tiny Voice by Venita DiMos and Natashia Curtin

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Title: Mini and Milo: The Teeny-Tiny Voice Author: Venita DiMos Genre: Fiction Publisher: Walker Books Published: 8th March 2023 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $25.99 Synopsis: First title in a new series, with endearing and charming characters, Mini and Milo model emotional intelligence in stories filled with humour and heart.This series follows the adventures of… Continue reading Mini and Milo: The Teeny-Tiny Voice by Venita DiMos and Natashia Curtin

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The Fix-It Princess by Janeen Brian

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Title: The Fix-It Princess Author: Janeen Brian Genre: Humour, Fantasy Publisher: Walker Books Published: 8th March 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 160 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: A twisty-turny fantasy romp, with heart, humour, do-it-yourself projects and a singing dragon. Two days ago, Mum-Queen and Dad-King happily flew off in the Wing-Thing that Princess Shona, the Fix-it Princess,… Continue reading The Fix-It Princess by Janeen Brian