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All of Us by Katrina Nannestad

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Title: All of Us Author: Katrina Nannestad Genre: Historical Fiction Publisher: HarperCollins Australia Published: 27th October 2026 Format: Hardcover Pages: 368 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: A new heart-wrenching, well-researched historical novel for middle-grade readers. 'The weirdest thing,' continues Tove, 'is that I don't feel any different to the rest of you.' 'That's because you're not!' snaps… Continue reading All of Us by Katrina Nannestad

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Dymocks Reading Challenge November: The Joy of Stories

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So here are the November prompts. I feel like this is the second month we have had a page to screen adaptation, and the second month there has been an award winner prompt. Whilst I am lucky enough to have options for these and all the prompts, I may be delving into some re-reading given… Continue reading Dymocks Reading Challenge November: The Joy of Stories

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October 2026 Reading Round Up

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Even with a few ups and downs this month, I managed to read 24 books. Not all were reviewed, but most were and I had a lot of Australian books read this month. I review a few, whilst some were ones I chose to read and not review. One was a review book but I… Continue reading October 2026 Reading Round Up

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Paddle Steamer Pearl by Neridah McMullin, illustrated by Jessica Corkran

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Title: Paddle Steamer Pearl Author: Neridah McMullin, illustrated by Jessica Corkran Genre: Historical Fiction Publisher: NLA Publishing Published: 1st November 2026 Format: Hardcover Pages: 36 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: All aboard the PS Alpha! Travel by paddle steamer along the Darling River with Pearl Collins, who would go on to become the first female river boat… Continue reading Paddle Steamer Pearl by Neridah McMullin, illustrated by Jessica Corkran

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Swimming with Aunty Isobel by Cassy Polimeni, illustrated by Evie Barrow

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Title: Swimming with Aunty Isobel Author: Cassy Polimeni, illustrated by Evie Barrow Genre: Contemporary Publisher: NLA Publishing Published: 1st November 2026 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: When I grow up I want to be a marine biologist, just like my Aunty Isobel. The ocean can be a place of wonder, with coral rainbows… Continue reading Swimming with Aunty Isobel by Cassy Polimeni, illustrated by Evie Barrow

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HarperCollins Reading Challenge Completed

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Another challenge I completed this year was the HarperCollins Reading Challenge. At first when I saw it, I wasn’t sure I was going to, but ended up doing it, and decided to post about it if I completed it. It was one I wasn’t sure I would, that I was doing casually. Anyway, I ended… Continue reading HarperCollins Reading Challenge Completed

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Dymocks 2026 October Prompts Completed

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And that’s my most recent three prompts completed. No reviews this month, but happy with what I chose for the prompts. Two were re-reads, and the other was one I have been meaning to read for a while. These were good reads, ones I have enjoyed and another I have been meaning to get to… Continue reading Dymocks 2026 October Prompts Completed

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September 2026 Reading Round Up

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Well, that’s a wrap for September. I read 20 books again this month, and had a few stragglers for September releases that arrived close to or after release day, so with any luck, they will be done within the next week or so. I didn’t review every book, and there are some reviews for later… Continue reading September 2026 Reading Round Up

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Dymocks September Completed

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And that wraps up September! That’s twenty-seven out of thirty-six prompts finished, and I will be getting into the October prompts soon. I had to play around a bit to make Spring Blooms work, but made it there with a story about a family finding out the truth about something that happened thirty-years ago. For… Continue reading Dymocks September Completed

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Fight for the Franklin by Jane Jolly, illustrated by Lois Bury

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Title: Fight for the Franklin Author: Jane Jolly, illustrated by Lois Bury Genre: Fiction Publisher: NLA Publishing Published: 1st September 2026 Format: Hardcover Pages: 40 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: ‘So what did you do, Grandpa?’ asked Fern.  ‘We set up a protest camp right in the middle of these towering giants. We hung rainbow flags, and… Continue reading Fight for the Franklin by Jane Jolly, illustrated by Lois Bury