Title: Poppy’s Monster Author: Shelly Higgs, illustrated by Francesca Costa Genre: Fiction Publisher: Starfish Bay Published: 5th February 2025 Format: Hardcover Pages: 40 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: Poppy’s anxiety monster is making her miserable until one day she realises her monster might just be frightened too. Poppy’s very brave, but often she gets scared and needs… Continue reading Poppy’s Monster by Shelly Higgs and Francesca Costa
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Splinters by Rachel Delahaye
Title: Splinters Author: Rachel Delahaye Genre: Thriller Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st March 2025 Format: Paperback Pages: 320 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: Jean Sylvester's life is falling apart. Friendships, family, love-it's all drama and none of it good. On top of that, she's moving into a house she hates. But something Jean discovers there encourages her… Continue reading Splinters by Rachel Delahaye
March 2025 Reading Round Up
In March I read thirty-two books between reviewing and other reading, to keep on top of things as much as I could. I have been trying not to fall behind on anything, and I managed to review for my blog and a few other places. I still have some books to read and review, but… Continue reading March 2025 Reading Round Up
Kip of the Karoo by Emma Gourlay
Title: Kip of the Karoo Author: Emma Gourlay Genre: Historical Fiction Publisher: HarperCollins Published: 2nd April 2025 Format: Hardcover Pages: 272 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: The sequel to Kip of the Mountain, an action-packed fantasy adventure series full of heart and fun! Kip lives on a mountain in South Africa. She rides horses at Sunnybrook Ranch and… Continue reading Kip of the Karoo by Emma Gourlay
The Lost Notes of the Soul Spinners (Elston-Fright #3) by Reece Carter
Title: The Lost Notes of the Soul Spinners (Elston-Fright #3) Author: Reece Carter Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 1st April 2025 Format: Paperback Pages: 352 Price: $18.99 Synopsis: Wishes can come true in the spooky seaside town of Elston-Fright but only if the mysterious Soul Spinners' Notes can be found. A spine-tingling adventure that answers… Continue reading The Lost Notes of the Soul Spinners (Elston-Fright #3) by Reece Carter
CBCA Book of the Year Shortlist 2025
On the 25th of March, the shortlist for the 80th CBCA Awards were announced. Whilst many of the ones I hoped would get through didn’t, there were some good ones that did get through, and that appear to be around certain themes. Some of the shortlisted books that I haven’t read look good, and the… Continue reading CBCA Book of the Year Shortlist 2025
Seven Wherewithal Way: Into the Faerie Realm by Samantha-Ellen Bound
Title: Seven Wherewithal Way: Into the Faerie Realm Author: Samantha-Ellen Bound Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Affirm Press Published: 25th March 2025 Format: Paperback Pages: 416 Price: $18.99 Synopsis: Wherewithal has fallenWhen their beloved home comes under siege, the Wherewithal crew flee through the portal to the Realm of Fae. Behind the walls of the Faerie Market,… Continue reading Seven Wherewithal Way: Into the Faerie Realm by Samantha-Ellen Bound
Woodwitch (Hedgewitch #2) by Skye McKenna
Title: Woodwitch (Hedgewitch #2) Author: Skye McKenna Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Hachette/Welbeck Publishing Published: 30th May 2023 Format: Hardcover Pages: $26.99 Price: 416 Synopsis: Cassie, Rue and Tabitha's magical training will be put to the test as they venture deeper into the Hedge and race to find the faery treasure before it falls into the hands… Continue reading Woodwitch (Hedgewitch #2) by Skye McKenna
Ariana Treasure: The Secret Ingredient by Jacqueline de Rose-Ahern, illustrated by Karen Erasmus
Title: Ariana Treasure: The Secret Ingredient Author: Jacqueline de Rose-Ahern, illustrated by Karen Erasmus Genre: Contemporary Publisher: Wombat Books Published: 5th March 2025 Format: Paperback Pages: 50 Price: $10.99 Synopsis: Join Ariana at the Treasure Chest – come and find the secret ingredient. Ariana is excited for the food truck competition.Her friends Hunter and Jake… Continue reading Ariana Treasure: The Secret Ingredient by Jacqueline de Rose-Ahern, illustrated by Karen Erasmus
Ariana Treasure: The Missing Book by Jacqueline de Rose-Ahern
Title: Ariana Treasure: The Missing Book Author: Jacqueline de Rose-Ahern Genre: Contemporary Publisher: Wombat-Rhiza Published: 5th March 2025 Format: Paperback Pages: 50 Price: $10.99 Synopsis: Join Ariana at the Treasure Chest – the best thrift shop in town! Ariana is excited to hear there is a new kid in town.She can’t wait to show him… Continue reading Ariana Treasure: The Missing Book by Jacqueline de Rose-Ahern
The Book Muse 