Title: Once Upon a Crime (A Murder Most Unladylike Collection) Author: Robin Stevens Genre: Crime, Historical Fiction Publisher: Puffin Published: 3rd August 2021 Format: Paperback Pages: 336 Price: $14.99 Synopsis: A thrilling short story collection in the number-one bestselling, award-winning Murder Most Unladylike series. Featuring six marvellous mini-mysteries, including four original, brand-new and never-seen-before stories! Discover The… Continue reading Once Upon a Crime (A Murder Most Unladylike Collection) by Robin Stevens
Category: Children’s Literature
The Way to Impossible Island by Sophie Kirtley
Title: The Way to Impossible Island Author: Sophie Kirtley Genre: Magical Realism, Time Slip Publisher: Bloomsbury Australia Published: 3rd August 2021 Format: Paperback Pages: 320 Price: $14.99 Synopsis: Born with a serious heart condition, Dara has been waiting for his Big Operation forever, and this summer it's finally going to happen. The moment his heart… Continue reading The Way to Impossible Island by Sophie Kirtley
Reading Round Up July 2021
July saw me head back to my job as a quiz writer, which I do from home. This means more reading, and like my reviewing, can see me reading books ahead of release as I work to get resources ready for the upcoming school term. This means more books will be read each month, but… Continue reading Reading Round Up July 2021
The Travelling Bookshop: Mim and the Baffling Bully by Katrina Nannestad
Title: The Travelling Bookshop: Mim and the Baffling Bully Author: Katrina Nannestad Genre: Contemporary Publisher: ABC Books/HarperCollins Australia Published: 28th July 2021 Format: Paperback Pages: 224 Price: $14.99 Synopsis: The right book might just change your life ... Mim Cohen roams the world in a travelling bookshop, with her dad and brother and a horse… Continue reading The Travelling Bookshop: Mim and the Baffling Bully by Katrina Nannestad
Hello World by Lisa Shanahan
Title: Hello World Author: Lisa Shanahan Genre: Fiction Publisher: ABC Children’s Books Published: 28th July 2021 Format: Hardcover Pages: 24 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: See the world through the eyes of a toddler, with this perfect new picture book from much-loved pair Lisa Shanahan and Leila Rudge. The sun is up and so is one gorgeous… Continue reading Hello World by Lisa Shanahan
Ham Helsing, Vampire Hunter by Rich Moyer
Title: Ham Helsing, Vampire Hunter Author: Rich Moyer Genre: Fantasy, Horror, Graphic Novel Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st July 2021 Format: Paperback Pages: 240 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: Pigs don’t fly . . . but they do hunt vampires! · The first in a rip-roaring new graphic novel adventure series from award-winning animator Rich Moyer. ·… Continue reading Ham Helsing, Vampire Hunter by Rich Moyer
Clancy of the Overflow by Banjo Paterson
Title: Clancy of the Overflow Author: Banjo Paterson Genre: Poetry Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st July 2021 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: Iconic Australian bush ballad · Written by Australia’s greatest bush poet, AB ‘Banjo’ Paterson · Stunning illustrations from award-winning illustrator, Andrew McLean As the stock are slowly stringing, Clancy rides behind… Continue reading Clancy of the Overflow by Banjo Paterson
Blog Tour: Carly Mills, Pioneer Girl: The Lady with the Lamp by Jane Smith
Title: Carly Mills, Pioneer Girl: The Lady with the Lamp Author: Jane Smith Genre: Historical Fiction, time slip Publisher: Big Sky Publishing Published: 5th July 2021 Format: Paperback Pages: 120 Price: $12.50 Synopsis: In this empowering new series feisty tween and time-traveller Carly Mills discovers how the female pioneers paved the way to help change… Continue reading Blog Tour: Carly Mills, Pioneer Girl: The Lady with the Lamp by Jane Smith
Meet Ella: New Teacher by Rebecca McRitchie
Title: Meet Ella: New Teacher Author: Rebecca McRitchie Genre: Contemporary Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st July 2021 Format: Paperback Pages: 48 Price: $7.99 Synopsis: § A new series from the world of the bestselling Ella and Olivia and Ella Diaries § Meet Ella in her first years at school § Simple vocabulary and large, easy-to-read… Continue reading Meet Ella: New Teacher by Rebecca McRitchie
Meet Ella: Spotty Puppy by Rebecca McRitchie, illustrated by Danielle McDonald
Title: Meet Ella: Spotty Puppy Author: Rebecca McRitchie, illustrated by Danielle McDonald Genre: Contemporary Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st July 2021 Format: Paperback Pages: 48 Price: $7.99 Synopsis: Sales Points: § A new series from the world of the bestselling Ella and Olivia and Ella Diaries § Meet Ella in her first years at school… Continue reading Meet Ella: Spotty Puppy by Rebecca McRitchie, illustrated by Danielle McDonald
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