Title: The Lost Tide Warriors Author: Catherine Doyle Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Bloomsbury Australia Published: 3rd September 2019 Format: Paperback Pages: 336 Price: $14.99 Synopsis: In the brilliant sequel to The Storm Keeper's Island, winner of the Books are My Bag Readers Award, Fionn Boyle finds himself at the heart of the fight for the island's survival.Fionn… Continue reading The Lost Tide Warriors by Catherine Doyle
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The Paris Library by Janet Skeslien Charles
Title: The Paris Library Author: Janet Skeslien Charles Genre: Historical Fiction Publisher: Hachette Australia Published: 9th February 2021 Format: Paperback Pages: 430 Price: $32.99 Synopsis: Inspired by the true story of the librarians at the American Library in Paris who risked their lives during the Nazis' war on words: a story of courage, defiance and… Continue reading The Paris Library by Janet Skeslien Charles
The Ghost Squad by Sophie Masson
Title: The Ghost Squad Author: Sophie Masson Genre: Science Fiction, dystopia Publisher: MidnightSun Publishing Published: February 2021 Format: Paperback Pages: 448 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: Imagine a world where all seems normal and yet nothing is — a world very much like our own, yet jarringly unlike. A world where two clandestine organisations, the Ghost Squad… Continue reading The Ghost Squad by Sophie Masson
Penguin Bloom: Younger Reader’s Edition by Chris Kunz, based from the screenplay by Shaun Grant and Harry Cripps
Title: Penguin Bloom: Younger Reader’s Edition Author: Chris Kunz, based from the screenplay by Shaun Grant and Harry Cripps Genre: Non-Fiction Publisher: HarperCollins Australia Published: 21st January 2021 Format: Paperback Pages: 160 Price: $14.99 Synopsis: Inspired by the true story of an unlikely hero, and adapted from the major motion picture starring Naomi Watts, Andrew… Continue reading Penguin Bloom: Younger Reader’s Edition by Chris Kunz, based from the screenplay by Shaun Grant and Harry Cripps
Lola Online: The Secret Upstairs Fan Club Party by Shannan and Taylor Stedman
Title: Lola Online: The Secret Upstairs Fan Club Party Author: Shannan and Taylor Stedman Genre: Fiction Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: February 2021 Format: Paperback Pages: 208 Price: $15.99 Synopsis: A brand new exciting series for the Youtube generation · Funny, fresh fiction with characters that leap off the page · Perfect for reluctant readers ·… Continue reading Lola Online: The Secret Upstairs Fan Club Party by Shannan and Taylor Stedman
My Bird Bertie by Amelia McInerny and Shane McGowan
Title: My Bird Bertie Author: Amelia McInerny and Shane McGowan Genre: Fiction Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: February 2021 Format: Hardback Pages: 24 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: 3+ · From exciting author Amelia McInerney · Gorgeous retro illustrations from Shane McGowan · A delight to read aloud · Themes include companionship, friendship, silliness and adapting Riding in… Continue reading My Bird Bertie by Amelia McInerny and Shane McGowan
Vernon the Penguin by Natashia Curtin
Title: Vernon the Penguin Author: Natashia Curtin Genre: Fiction Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: February 2021 Format: Hardback Pages: 32 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: 3+ · Funny, engaging, and adorable, with a twist · Excellent for encouraging visual literacy · From exciting new author/illustrator Natashia Curtin · Themes include perseverance, chasing dreams, learning to love limits and… Continue reading Vernon the Penguin by Natashia Curtin
The Nerd Herd #1 by Nathan Luff and Chris Kennett (Illustrator)
Title: The Nerd Herd #1 Author: Nathan Luff and Chris Kennett (Illustrator) Genre: Humour Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: February 2021 Format: Paperback Pages: 144 Price: $14.99 Synopsis: Brand new series for readers 7+ · Hilarious story about 3 misfits on a farm who want to move up the pecking order · Filled with lots of… Continue reading The Nerd Herd #1 by Nathan Luff and Chris Kennett (Illustrator)
Joe and the Stars by Phil Cummings and Connah Brecon
Title: Joe and the Stars Author: Phil Cummings and Connah Brecon Genre: Fiction Picture Book Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: February 2021 Format: Hardback Pages: 32 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: Ages 3+ New from award-winning author Phil Cummings and dynamic illustrator Connah Brecon A tender tale of a country boy’s love of the stars, and how they… Continue reading Joe and the Stars by Phil Cummings and Connah Brecon
January 2021 Wrap Up
In January 2021, I read fifteen books, and reviewed seventeen – two were read in 2020 but only due for publication in early January. Of these books, most were Australian authors, and one was by a male author, whilst another was a collaboration with a woman and a man. Many were kids’ books, as this… Continue reading January 2021 Wrap Up
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