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Two more book bingo rows completed.

Ashleigh

Since last posting about my book bingo, I have completed two more down rows, and as a result, have almost filled the whole card, with two prompts left to check off, and I think I know which books I am going to read for those, but I just need to get them and read them.… Continue reading Two more book bingo rows completed.

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

Ashleigh

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 Rocket-Powered Racing Caravan by Clare E Hayes

Ashleigh

Title: The Rocket-Powered Racing Caravan Author: Clare E Hayes Genre: Humour Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st March 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 144 Price: $15.99 Synopsis: A laugh-out-loud, rapid-fire story about imperfect families, enemies, friends, and loyalty Growing up in rural Australia is anything but boring. Just ask 12-year-old Earl Grey. Dead mice on dinner plates,… Continue reading The Rocket-Powered Racing Caravan by Clare E Hayes

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The Glow by Sofie Laguna and Marc McBride (illustrator)

Ashleigh

Title: The Glow Author: Sofie Laguna and Marc McBride (illustrator) Genre: Supernatural Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 28th February 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 192 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: Megan and her best friend Li must team up and draw on all their creativity and courage to defeat a strange monster that threatens their town. Megan is… Continue reading The Glow by Sofie Laguna and Marc McBride (illustrator)

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Nightbirds by Kate J Armstrong

Ashleigh

Title: Nightbirds Author: Kate J Armstrong Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 28th February 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 480 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: In a dazzling new fantasy world full of whispered secrets and political intrigue, the magic of women is outlawed but three girls with unusual gifts have the chance to change it all.… Continue reading Nightbirds by Kate J Armstrong

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Third Book Bestie’s Book Bingo

Ashleigh

I know I have only just ticked off another row, but I now have three rows completed for book bingo – I think I have five squares left to fill. The book featuring a chef is going to be tricky, so hopefully I can find something in what I have on my shelves. So, I’m… Continue reading Third Book Bestie’s Book Bingo

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Crimson Lake by Candice Fox

Ashleigh

Title: Crimson Lake Author: Candice Fox Genre: Crime Fiction Publisher: Bantam Australia Published: 18th December 2017 Format: Paperback Pages: 416 Price: $22.99 Synopsis: From the award-winning and #1 bestselling author Candice Fox comes an ingenious and edgy suspense novel that will keep you guessing to the very last page . . . Six minutes –… Continue reading Crimson Lake by Candice Fox

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Running with Ivan by Suzanne Leal

Ashleigh

Title: Running with Ivan Author: Suzanne Leal Genre: Historical Fiction/Time slip/Holocaust Publisher: HarperCollins Australia Published: 1st February 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 320 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: Yearning to escape the new family he never wanted, thirteen-year-old Leo Arnold is transported to wartime Europe where he must draw on his courage to save himself and those around… Continue reading Running with Ivan by Suzanne Leal

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January 2023 Wrap Up Post

Ashleigh

2023 got off to a good start – I found a few reading challenges that won’t be too stressful, and I am almost finished the Dymocks Summer Reading Challenge, and am half way through the Book Bestie’s Bingo. The QBD challenge will take a little longer – partially due to finding some books and partially… Continue reading January 2023 Wrap Up Post