In October, I read about nineteen books, and some I didn’t review, others I did. I have been busy with a few other things so didn’t read as many as I had hoped, but I am getting through my review books, however, as I’ve been busy with a few other things. Any reviews for review… Continue reading October 2022 Round Up
Category: Fantasy
The Book Smugglers by Anna James
Title: The Book Smugglers Author: Anna James Genre: Fantasy Publisher: HarperCollins Australia Published: 13th October 2021 Format: Hardcover Pages: 432 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: Milo lives on board the Sesquipedalian, or “Quip” – a magical train that uses the power of imagination to travel through both Story and the real world. The train is owned by… Continue reading The Book Smugglers by Anna James
Kid Christmas of the Claus Brothers Toy Shop by David Litchfield
Title: Kid Christmas of the Claus Brothers Toy Shop Author: David Litchfield Genre: Fiction Publisher: Frances Lincoln Publishers Published: 1st November 2022 Format: Hardcover Pages: 40 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: This charming tale tells the story of little Nicky Claus, who wanted to make every child happy, if only just for one day.Nicky Claus works with… Continue reading Kid Christmas of the Claus Brothers Toy Shop by David Litchfield
Polly and Buster: The Search for the Silver Witch by Sally Rippin
Title: Polly and Buster: The Search for the Silver Witch Author: Sally Rippin Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Hardie Grant Egmont Published: 1st June 2019 Format: Hardcover Pages: 304 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: Polly and Buster have always believed that witches and monsters can be friends, but it seems no one else agrees. While the witches are furious and… Continue reading Polly and Buster: The Search for the Silver Witch by Sally Rippin
The Book of Wondrous Possibilities by Deborah Abela
Title: The Book of Wondrous Possibilities Author: Deborah Abela Genre: Fantasy/Magical Realism Publisher: Puffin Published: 2nd August 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 288 Price: $!6.99 Synopsis: From bestselling author Deborah Abela, comes a middle grade adventure for 8-12-year-old heroes (even if they don’t know it yet). Arlo Goodman lives with his Uncle Avery in a run-down… Continue reading The Book of Wondrous Possibilities by Deborah Abela
Diary of an Accidental Witch by Perdita and Honor Cargill
Title: Diary of an Accidental Witch Author: Perdita and Honor Cargill Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Walker Books Australia Published: 5th October 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 224 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: A perfect potion of magic and mischief, Diary of an Accidental Witch is The Worst Witch meets Tom Gates. Monday 20th SeptemberI’M AT WITCH SCHOOL! Now would be a really good… Continue reading Diary of an Accidental Witch by Perdita and Honor Cargill
Almost There (Twisted Tales #13) by Farrah Rochon
Title: Almost There (Twisted Tales #13) Author: Farrah Rochon Genre: Disney/Fantasy/Mystery/Mythology Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: Format: Paperback Pages: 464 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: What if Tiana made a deal that changed everything? Sometimes, life in the Big Easy is tough. No-one knows that better than Tiana, though she also believes that hard work can go a… Continue reading Almost There (Twisted Tales #13) by Farrah Rochon
September 2022 Reading Round-up
In September, I read 22 books, with sixteen by Australian authors and six by non-Australian authors, so I have been reading more Australian authors this year, which has been my focus and goal to promote Australian voices – as many as I can and as diversely as I can. I’ve again read across a range… Continue reading September 2022 Reading Round-up
May Gibbs’ Tales from the Sea by Kate Wenban
Title: May Gibbs’ Tales from the Sea Author: Kate Wenban Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st September 2022 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: Join Snugglepot and Cuddlepie on an enchanting adventure under the sea with their royal friend, Little Obelia. With amazing sea dragon rides, a marine mystery, and a surprise ocean… Continue reading May Gibbs’ Tales from the Sea by Kate Wenban
The Dangerous Business of Being Trilby Moffat by Kate Temple
Title: The Dangerous Business of Being Trilby Moffat Author: Kate Temple Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Lothian/Hachette Australia Published: 28th September 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 220 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: This is the dangerous story of Trilby Moffat, who took on one of the most treacherous jobs of all time. Well . . . outside of time, to… Continue reading The Dangerous Business of Being Trilby Moffat by Kate Temple
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