Title: Jack’s Jumper Author: Sara Acton Genre: Fiction Publisher: Walker Books Published: 6th July 2022 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $25.99 Synopsis: A sweet story about the bond between brothers and the sentimental value of sharing with your siblings. Jack’s jumper is special because it can be many things – a den, a hat, a… Continue reading Jack’s Jumper by Sara Acton
Category: Children’s Literature
Nura and the Immortal Palace by M.T. Khan
Title: Nura and the Immortal Palace Author: M.T. Khan Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Walker Books Published: 6th July 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 272 Price: $18.99 Synopsis: A magical adventure rooted in Muslim culture and tradition, Nura and the Immortal Palace follows a young girl’s journey from modern-day Pakistan into the world of the jinn. Nura has worked all… Continue reading Nura and the Immortal Palace by M.T. Khan
The Offline Diaries as told by Ade and Shanice by Yomi Adegoke and Elizabeth Uviebinené
Title: The Offline Diaries as told by Ade and Shanice Author: Yomi Adegoke and Elizabeth Uviebinené Genre: Fiction Publisher: HarperCollins Australia Published: 6th July 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 256 Price: $14.99 Synopsis: The major new middle-grade series from the authors of Slay in Your Lane is here! A universal story of friendship, falling out and… Continue reading The Offline Diaries as told by Ade and Shanice by Yomi Adegoke and Elizabeth Uviebinené
Dymocks 2022 Reading Challenge Wrap Up
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
Rita’s Revenge by Lian Tanner
Title: Rita’s Revenge Author: Lian Tanner Genre: Fiction, Mystery Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 5th July 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 352 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: The town of Little Dismal has more than its fair share of clever animals, which is why they are now in danger. Can Rita – poet, outcast and duck – solve the case of the… Continue reading Rita’s Revenge by Lian Tanner
The Light in Everything by Katya Balen
Title: The Light in Everything Author: Katya Balen Genre: Literary Fiction Publisher: Bloomsbury Published: 5th July 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 336 Price: $14.99 Synopsis: This is the story of Tom and Zofia.Tom is quiet and careful and is only just starting to feel safe, even though his dad has been in jail for nearly two… Continue reading The Light in Everything by Katya Balen
Tangki Tjuta/Donkeys by Tjanpi Desert Weavers
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
Floof by Heidi McKinnon
Title: Floof Author: Heidi McKinnon Genre: Fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin/Albert Street Books Published: 5th July 2022 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: An irresistible new picture book from the bestselling and internationally acclaimed creator of I Just Ate My Friend and There's No Such Thing. This is Floof.Floof is floofy.Floof is VERY floofy.Floof is the FLOOFIEST!Floof… Continue reading Floof by Heidi McKinnon
A Reluctant Witch’s Guide to Magic by Shivaun Plozza
Title: A Reluctant Witch’s Guide to Magic Author: Shivaun Plozza Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Puffin Published: 5th July 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 288 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: Kiki from Kiki's Delivery Service meets Cressida Cowell in this funny, quirky middle-grade fantasy about Willa, who must unravel a witchy mystery to save her city, her friends and herself. Willa is… Continue reading A Reluctant Witch’s Guide to Magic by Shivaun Plozza
All Four Quarters of the Moon by Shirley Marr
Title: All Four Quarters of the Moon Author: Shirley Marr Genre: Fiction Publisher: Puffin Published: 5th July 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 336 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: A big-hearted story of love and resilience, starring sisters and storytellers Peijing and Biju, a lost family finding their way, a Little World made of paper, a Jade Rabbit, and… Continue reading All Four Quarters of the Moon by Shirley Marr
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