Title: Friday Barnes: Undercover Author: R.A. Spratt Genre: Crime Fiction Publisher: Penguin Random House Published: 1st February 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 288 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: Trouble on the Arctic tundra! Friday is not running away. Yes, she did get on a train to Norway without telling anyone where she was going – but she had… Continue reading Friday Barnes: Undercover by R.A. Spratt
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The Love that Grew by Sarah Ayoub
Title: The Love that Grew Author: Sarah Ayoub Genre: Family stories Publisher: HarperCollins Australia Published: 16th March 2022 Format: Hardcover Pages: 24 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: The perfect book for growing families everywhere ... I thought I could not love another,not a sister, nor a brother.But just like magic, my love then grewwhen I was blessed… Continue reading The Love that Grew by Sarah Ayoub
Her Fierce Creatures by Maria Lewis
Title: Her Fierce Creatures Author: Maria Lewis Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Hachette Australia Published: 8th March 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 400 Price: $32.99 Synopsis: The new gripping female-led fantasy from author Maria Lewis with her trademark brand of feisty female heroines, world-building and a bit of romance, perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo, Sarah J Maas… Continue reading Her Fierce Creatures by Maria Lewis
Wildflower by Monique Mulligan
Title: Wildflower Author: Monique Mulligan Genre: Literary Fiction Publisher: Pilyara Press Published: 8th March 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 295 Price: $26.99 Synopsis: 1979After being bullied at school, Jane Kelly dreads spending the summer holidays alone, friendless. So, when Acacia Miller moves in next door, Jane imagines carefree days of trading secrets and pinky promises with a new… Continue reading Wildflower by Monique Mulligan
Pearly and Pig and the Great Hairy Beast by Sue Whiting
Title: Pearly and Pig and the Great Hairy Beast Author: Sue Whiting Genre: Adventure Publisher: Walker Books Published: 2nd March 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 224 Price: $15.99 Synopsis: A fast-paced junior fiction adventure starring a plucky new heroine that has to face her fears to save her parents, her friend and the day! Pearly Woe… Continue reading Pearly and Pig and the Great Hairy Beast by Sue Whiting
Interned by Pamela Rushby
Title: Interned Author: Pamela Rushby Genre: Historical Fiction Publisher: Walker Books Published: 2nd March 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 256 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: Based on true events, Interned is a moving, well-researched and evocative historical fiction novel that highlights an often forgotten moment in Australian history. It’s 1914. Gretta lives a privileged life in Singapore, the daughter of… Continue reading Interned by Pamela Rushby
My Reading Journey February 2022
In February I read thirty books and have almost completed my reading challenges. I’ve hit my target for the Aussie Author Reading Challenge. There are only a few books I haven’t reviewed – mostly books I have had to read for my work as a quiz writer haven’t been reviewed. I’ve read a variety of… Continue reading My Reading Journey February 2022
Mim and the Woeful Wedding (The Travelling Bookshop #2) by Katrina Nannestad
Title: Mim and the Woeful Wedding (The Travelling Bookshop #2) Author: Katrina Nannestad Genre: Fiction Publisher: ABC Books/HarperCollins Australia Published: 2nd March 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 240 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… Continue reading Mim and the Woeful Wedding (The Travelling Bookshop #2) by Katrina Nannestad
Mary and Marcus: The Crazy Dance and Other Stories by Ursula Dubosarsky and Andrew Joyner
Title: Mary and Marcus: The Crazy Dance and Other Stories Author: Ursula Dubosarsky and Andrew Joyner Genre: Humour Publisher: HarperCollins Australia/ABC Books Published: 2nd March 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 240 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: Hook them on reading for life, with the fully illustrated adventures of Mary and Marcus. Contains five hilarious and silly stories, perfect… Continue reading Mary and Marcus: The Crazy Dance and Other Stories by Ursula Dubosarsky and Andrew Joyner
The Girls Who Changed the World: Ming and Flo Fight for the Future by Jackie French
Title: Ming and Flo Fight for the Future Author: Jackie French Genre: Historical Fiction/Time Slip Publisher: HarperCollins Australia Published: 2nd March 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 288 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: An empowering and exhilarating look at the girls who went before us, and the way they shaped the world. Twelve-year-old Ming Qong is convinced that girls must have… Continue reading The Girls Who Changed the World: Ming and Flo Fight for the Future by Jackie French
