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Courageous Kids and their Amazing Adventures by Stephanie Owen Reeder and Liz Duthie (illustrator)

Title: Courageous Kids and their Amazing Adventures Author: Stephanie Owen Reeder and Liz Duthie (illustrator) Genre: History, Non-fiction Publisher: NLA Publishing Published: 1st November 2023 Format: Hardcover Pages: 352 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: Stephanie Owen Reeder’s Heritage Heroes series celebrates stories of incredible survival, persistance and resilience by young people. This book binds together the five original, beloved stories with… Continue reading Courageous Kids and their Amazing Adventures by Stephanie Owen Reeder and Liz Duthie (illustrator)

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Hunter on Holiday: A Big Trip Around Europe by Jessica and Stephen Parry-Valentine, illustrated by Ashlee Spink

Title: Hunter on Holiday: A Big Trip Around Europe Author: Jessica and Stephen Parry-Valentine, illustrated by Ashlee Spink Genre: Fiction Publisher: Puffin Published: 14th November 2023 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: Adventure awaits! Join Hunter on her first overseas holiday: the perfect companion book for a child preparing for their first big trip… Continue reading Hunter on Holiday: A Big Trip Around Europe by Jessica and Stephen Parry-Valentine, illustrated by Ashlee Spink

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Space Between Here and Now by Sarah Suk

Title: Space Between Here and Now Author: Sarah Suk Genre: Contemporary Publisher: Quill Tree Books Published: 1st November 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 320 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: Perfect for fans of They Both Die at the End and You’ve Reached Sam, this gripping, atmospheric YA novel follows a teen with a mysterious condition that transports her to the past… Continue reading Space Between Here and Now by Sarah Suk

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5 Eye Care Tips to Practice During Your Next Beach Reading Experience

This post is written by Beverly J Doss, about eye-care and reading on the beach. Image supplied by https://cdn.pixabay.com/. Reading on the beach is an experience cherished by many individuals. The allure of beachside reading stems from a variety of reasons, such as escapism, connecting with nature, sensory delight, and unplugging from technology. This tranquil… Continue reading 5 Eye Care Tips to Practice During Your Next Beach Reading Experience

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Kaldoras: The Medoran Chronicles Epilogue by Lynette Noni

Title: Kaldoras: The Medoran Chronicles Epilogue Author: Lynette Noni Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Pantera Press Published: 31st October 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 220 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: She didn’t hesitate to open the door and step through it, just as she had thousands of times before. Only, this time, something unexpected happened. Something different. Something very strange.… Continue reading Kaldoras: The Medoran Chronicles Epilogue by Lynette Noni

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Every Word a Lie by Sue Wallman

Title:  Every Word a Lie Author: Sue Wallman Genre: Crime Publisher: Scholastic UK Published: 1st November 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 320 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: Someone is catfishing ... to kill. Award-winning author Sue Wallman tells a nail-biting story of a catfishing prank that gets out of control ... and gets deadly. Two friends, Amy and… Continue reading Every Word a Lie by Sue Wallman

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Yours From the Tower by Sally Nicholl

Title: Yours From the Tower Author: Sally Nicholl Genre: Historical Fiction Publisher: Walker Books Published: 1st November 2023 Format: Hardcover Pages: 368 Price: $29.99 Synopsis: Three very different young women make their way through late Victorian England - can they each find true happiness?Tirzah, Sophia and Polly are best friends who’ve left boarding school and… Continue reading Yours From the Tower by Sally Nicholl

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October 2023 Reading Wrap Up

In October, I read eighteen books, and reviewed sixteen of them. Most were by Australian authors, and all were aimed at children or young adults. I had hoped to read more but travel and a few other things meant I didn’t get through everything I wanted. I also worked on some posts about my visit… Continue reading October 2023 Reading Wrap Up

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Casander Darkbloom and the Threads of Power by P.A. Staff

Title: Casander Darkbloom and the Threads of Power Author: P.A. Staff Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Walker Books Published: 1st November 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 384 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: The first in an extraordinary middle-grade fantasy series that takes the traditional "chosen one" narrative and flips it on its head. Think Nevermoor and The School for Good and Evil, but with… Continue reading Casander Darkbloom and the Threads of Power by P.A. Staff

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Stuck Up and Stupid by Angourie Rice and Kate Rice

Title: Stuck Up and Stupid Author: Angourie Rice and Kate Rice Genre: Romantic Comedy, Retelling Publisher: Walker Books Published: 1st November 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 384 Price: $22.99 Synopsis: The only thing worse than cleaning up after celebrities was having to watch her own family trying to impress them.The quiet coastal community of Pippi Beach… Continue reading Stuck Up and Stupid by Angourie Rice and Kate Rice