In June, I read 28 books, all by Australian authors apart from The Night in Question and Cosima Unfortunate Steals a Star. I managed to read across a range of genres, and most of them have been reviewed. I have tried to read as broadly as possible as well, which I am to do every… Continue reading June 2023 Reading Round Up
Category: Children’s Literature
Timefire by Nean McKenzie
Title: Timefire Author: Nean McKenzie Genre: Dystopian Publisher: MidnightSun Publishing Published: 1st July 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 199 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: In the scorching summer of 2033, Gilbert Black is accused of being a firebug, just like his mother was thirteen years previously. That night a fire starts on his family's farm. A fire with… Continue reading Timefire by Nean McKenzie
Dymocks Summer Reading Challenge Completed
It’s taken me a while, but I finally completed my summer prompts. I was going to finish this in December, but I read a book that worked for this and other challenge prompts, so I decided to use it as the Summer and Autumn prompts are available to start now. My final prompt was BookTok… Continue reading Dymocks Summer Reading Challenge Completed
Kensy and Max: Time’s Up by Jacqueline Harvey
Title: Kensy and Max: Time’s Up Author: Jacqueline Harvey Genre: Mystery, spies Publisher: Puffin Published: 2nd May 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 400 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: The tenth and final book in the bestselling spy series! When all of your family members are being kidnapped, how do you push aside your fear and discover what’s happening… Continue reading Kensy and Max: Time’s Up by Jacqueline Harvey
Feelings are Wild by Sophy Williams, illustrated by Gavin Scott
Title: Feelings are Wild Author: Sophy Williams, illustrated by Gavin Scott Genre: Educational Publisher: Allen and Unwin/Albert Street Books Published: 27th June 2023 Format: Hardcover Pages: 24 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: With gorgeous illustrations and a delightful rhyming text, Feelings are Wild is the perfect invitation for kids to talk about all the ways they feel. It's true!… Continue reading Feelings are Wild by Sophy Williams, illustrated by Gavin Scott
Ember and the Island of Lost Creatures by Jason Pamment
Title: Ember and the Island of Lost Creatures Author: Jason Pamment Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 27th June 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 288 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: From Treasure in the Lake's Jason Pamment comes a graphic novel of friendship and self-discovery in a gorgeously illustrated world, perfect for fans of Amulet and Lightfall. Fitting in can be… Continue reading Ember and the Island of Lost Creatures by Jason Pamment
Blog Tour: Love Me, Love My ADHD by Chrissie Davies, illustrated by Trish Burton
Title: Love Me, Love My ADHD Author: Chrissie Davies, illustrated by Trish Burton Genre: Fiction Publisher: Chaos to Calm Published: 1st June 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 32 Price: $27.00 Synopsis: "What do you see when you look at me?A boy with a pet lizard at the top of the tallest tree.Or a girl singing, dancing,… Continue reading Blog Tour: Love Me, Love My ADHD by Chrissie Davies, illustrated by Trish Burton
Cosima Unfortunate Steals a Star by Laura Noakes
Title: Cosima Unfortunate Steals a Star Author: Laura Noakes Genre: Historical Fiction Publisher: HarperCollins Australia Published: 7th June 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 304 Synopsis: Exciting, funny, moving – and featuring joyous and authentic disabled representation – Cosima Unfortunate Steals a Star is the middle-grade debut of 2023.Cosima Unfortunate has spent all her life at the… Continue reading Cosima Unfortunate Steals a Star by Laura Noakes
Blog Tour: Easy Peasy by Ky Garvey
Title: Easy Peasy Author: Ky Garvey Genre: Fiction Publisher: EK Kids Published: 1st February 2023 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: Easy Peasy follows Ruby, who has a brand-new pair of roller skates. Ruby is sure skating will be easy, but after a few tumbles she realizes she may need her dad’s help after all.… Continue reading Blog Tour: Easy Peasy by Ky Garvey
The Girls Who Changed the World: Ming and Hilde Lead a Revolution by Jackie French
Title: The Girls Who Changed the World: Ming and Hilde Lead a Revolution Author: Jackie French Genre: Historical Fiction Publisher: HarperCollins Australia Published: 7th June 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 336 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: The third book in the best-selling Jackie French historical series that places girls centre stage. Ming Qong is convinced that girls have… Continue reading The Girls Who Changed the World: Ming and Hilde Lead a Revolution by Jackie French
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