Title: Spirit of the Crocodile Author: Aaron Fa’aso and Michelle Scott Tucker with Lyn White Genre: Contemporary Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 4th March 2025 Format: Paperback Pages: 256 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: An inspiring story of courage, resilience and hope, set in the Torres Strait Islander community as climate change threatens culture, tradition and connection… Continue reading Spirit of the Crocodile by Aaron Fa’aso and Michelle Scott Tucker with Lyn White
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Bin Chicken Goes for Gold by Kate and Jol Temple, illustrated by Ronojoy Ghosh
Title: Bin Chicken Goes for Gold Author: Kate and Jol Temple, illustrated by Ronojoy Ghosh Genre: Humour Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st March 2025 Format: Hardcover Pages: 24 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: With a wobbly dive and a gangly leap, here comes Bin Chicken in a feathery heap! ‘Shoo!’ say the kids as she flaps on… Continue reading Bin Chicken Goes for Gold by Kate and Jol Temple, illustrated by Ronojoy Ghosh
Neeka and the Missing Key (Wilder Zoo #1) by Tina Strachan, illustrated by Max Hamilton
Title: Neeka and the Missing Key (Wilder Zoo #1) Author: Tina Strachan, illustrated by Max Hamilton Genre: Contemporary Publisher: HarperCollins Australia Published: 29th January 2025 Format: Paperback Pages: 272 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: When you live in a zoo - things can get wild! Eleven-year-old Neeka Wilder has always loved animals. She wants to be a… Continue reading Neeka and the Missing Key (Wilder Zoo #1) by Tina Strachan, illustrated by Max Hamilton
Searching for Treasure by Johanna Bell and Emma Long
Title: Searching for Treasure Author: Johanna Bell and Emma Long Genre: Fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 4th February 2024 Format: Hardcover Pages: 26 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: A lush, joyful picture book celebrating the wonders of a walk on the beach and the treasures to be found on the high tide line, with a gloriously… Continue reading Searching for Treasure by Johanna Bell and Emma Long
Chickenpox by Remy Lai
Title: Chickenpox Author: Remy Lai Genre: Graphic novel Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 4th February 2025 Format: Paperback Pages: 240 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: A contagiously funny graphic novel from bestselling creator Remy Lai. Abby and her four younger siblings are itching to escape their house - literally. Perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier. Abby Lai… Continue reading Chickenpox by Remy Lai
January 2025 Round Up
In January, I read 24 books for review, and a few other things thar I have going on at the moment. It’s going to be quite a mix throughout the year, and some months may have more reviews than other months. One of my challenge prompts was an audiobook, and I chose the ‘First Chapters’… Continue reading January 2025 Round Up
The 113th Assistant Librarian by Stuart Wilson
Title: The 113th Assistant Librarian Author: Stuart Wilson Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Penguin Published: 29th October 2024 Format: Hardcover Pages: 304 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: If you liked The Grandest Bookshop in the World or The Book of Wondrous Possibilities, you’ll love this fantasy adventure story where books have power, cats are more than they seem, and the library is… Continue reading The 113th Assistant Librarian by Stuart Wilson
Hello Butterfly by Leanne Frost and Ingrid Valls
Title: Hello Butterfly Author: Leanne Frost, Ingrid Valls Genre: Fiction Publisher: Frostie Creative Published: 10th June 2024 Format: Hardcover Pages: 30 Price: $25 Synopsis: "Hello Butterfly" is a children's picture book about an inquisitive girl named Anna Grace who befriends a butterfly. The book is not only beautiful and engaging, but also educational, featuring discussion… Continue reading Hello Butterfly by Leanne Frost and Ingrid Valls
Legend of the Lighthouse Moon by Helen Edwards
Title: Legend of the Lighthouse Moon Author: Helen Edwards Genre: Historical Fiction, Fantasy Publisher: Riveted Press Published: 2nd October 2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 224 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: It’s the 1970s and on Kangaroo Island, Mona McKenna and her brother Albert live with their grandparents at Cape Willoughby Lighthouse. For five long years they have… Continue reading Legend of the Lighthouse Moon by Helen Edwards
The Spirit Circle by Tara Calaby
Title: The Spirit Circle Author: Tara Calaby Genre: Historical Fiction Publisher: Text Publishing Published: 7th January 2025 Format: Paperback Pages: 384 Price: $34.99 Synopsis: For Ellen Whitfield, the betrothal of her dear friend Harriet to Ellen’s brother has brought both loss and solace. But when Harriet suddenly breaks off the engagement, ostensibly at the insistence… Continue reading The Spirit Circle by Tara Calaby
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