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Polly and Buster: The Mystery of the Magic Stones by Sally Rippin

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Title: Polly and Buster: The Mystery of the Magic Stones Author: Sally Rippin Genre: Fiction Publisher: Hardie Grant Egmont Published: 1st June 2018 Format: Hardcover Pages: 304 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: What would you do if everyone thought your best friend was dangerous? Polly the witch and Buster the monster shouldn’t be friends. And they definitely shouldn’t be… Continue reading Polly and Buster: The Mystery of the Magic Stones by Sally Rippin

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July 2022 Round-Up

Ashleigh

In July 2022, I read 23 books, attended one book launch at Gleebooks, and maintained my goals to read as many Australian authors as possible, and keep on top of my review books. It’s meant I’ve been able to read other things in between the review books, and have managed to finish everything I have… Continue reading July 2022 Round-Up

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Miss Penny Dreadful and the Midnight Kittens by Allison Rushby

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Title: Miss Penny Dreadful and the Midnight Kittens Author: Allison Rushby Genre: Mystery, Historical Fiction, School Stories, Paranormal Publisher: Walker Books Published: 3rd August 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 144 Price: $15.99 Synopsis: "Now, Miss Pickering." Miss Strickland turned to her pupil. "If you would be so kind as to close the door behind you, we… Continue reading Miss Penny Dreadful and the Midnight Kittens by Allison Rushby

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June 2022 Round up

Ashleigh

In June, I read 29 books, most of them books by Australians, and most by women writers. Many were also children’s, middle grade, and young adult books. I have been keeping on top of all my review books so far this year, and that has meant lots of reading ahead and scheduling, but it also… Continue reading June 2022 Round up

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Little Ash Books 1-4 – Perfect Match, Friendship Fix-It, Tennis Rush, Goal Setter by Jasmin McGaughey and Jade Goodwin, Ash Barty

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Title: Little Ash Books 1-4 – Perfect Match, Friendship Fix-It, Tennis Rush, Goal Setter Author: Jasmin McGaughey and Jade Goodwin, Ash Barty Genre: Fiction Publisher: HarperCollins Australia Published: 6th July 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 64 Price: $9.99 Synopsis: Perfect Match: Australian tennis superstar Ash Barty teams up with Jasmin McGaughey and Jade Goodwin to bring… Continue reading Little Ash Books 1-4 – Perfect Match, Friendship Fix-It, Tennis Rush, Goal Setter by Jasmin McGaughey and Jade Goodwin, Ash Barty

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Dymocks 2022 Reading Challenge Wrap Up

Ashleigh

It took me six months to complete this challenge – I found nearly all of the categories easy to fill. The only one I had to search for on lists was the BookTok one, as I found many of the ones on the list were not always what I wanted to read, a genre I… Continue reading Dymocks 2022 Reading Challenge Wrap Up

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Tangki Tjuta/Donkeys by Tjanpi Desert Weavers

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Title: Tangki Tjuta/Donkeys Author: Tjanpi Desert Weavers Genre: Fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 5th July 2022 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: Fresh, funny and highly original, Tangki Tjuta – Donkeys is an endearing dual language story about how donkeys came to be a rich part of life for one Aboriginal community. Told in Pitjantjatjara and English.… Continue reading Tangki Tjuta/Donkeys by Tjanpi Desert Weavers

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QBD Reading Challenge 2022

Ashleigh

This year I participated in the QBD Reading Challenge again and managed to complete it all within six months. Some categories were easier to fill than others, but what I like about this challenge is that the categories are always open and not overly prescriptive, which means it is easier to find books. Challenges like… Continue reading QBD Reading Challenge 2022

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May 2022 Reading Round-Up

Ashleigh

In May, I managed to read 26 books. All were review books, and most were Australian, and twenty-three were  by women. I have almost completed all my chosen challenges – with one category in the Dymocks Reading Challenge and one in the QBD Reading Challenge left. Some reviews are scheduled for June and July as… Continue reading May 2022 Reading Round-Up

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April 2022 Monthly Wrap Up Post

Ashleigh

Aussie Author Reading Challenge: 75/24 End of Year Post: Dymocks Reading Challenge: 24/26 QBD Reading Challenge: 22/24 Goal: 102/150 Australian Women: 64 Australian Men: 13 Australian: 75 Non-Australian: 27 Men: 23 Women: 82 In April, I read 27 books – some quiz books, but mostly review books, and some reviews are still yet to go… Continue reading April 2022 Monthly Wrap Up Post