Title: Hunt for the Nighthawks Author: Felice Arena Genre: Historical Fiction, Mystery Publisher: Penguin Australia Published: 30th June 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 192 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: It’s Jake and his friends versus the Nighthawks . . . and the Nighthawks will stop at nothing to get what they want.A thrilling middle-grade adventure of friendship and… Continue reading Hunt for the Nighthawks by Felice Arena
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Tiki and Jill and the Great Australian Camel Race by Kate Simpson and Dr Jill Colwell, illustrated by Craig Smith
Title: Tiki and Jill and the Great Australian Camel Race Author: Kate Simpson and Dr Jill Colwell, illustrated by Craig Smith Genre: Non-fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 30th June 2026 Format: Hardcover Pages: 40 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: The amazing true story about a remarkable camel called Tiki from two CBCA award-winning creators, the author… Continue reading Tiki and Jill and the Great Australian Camel Race by Kate Simpson and Dr Jill Colwell, illustrated by Craig Smith
Dymocks Reading Challenge June Completed
And that’s a wrap on the June prompts. Reset was easy, as all books I haven’t read on my selves are on my TBR, and Read wasn’t bad either, as I knew I had at least one book becoming a movie this year. Though I did complete a similar prompt based around this for this… Continue reading Dymocks Reading Challenge June Completed
Tomorrow’s Ghost by Tanya Landman
Title: Tomorrow’s Ghost Author: Tanya Landman Genre: Historical Fiction Publisher: Walker Books Published: 1st February 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 224 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: A pacy historical time-slip adventure for middle grade readers, from the Carnegie Medal-winning author of Apache and Buffalo Soldier.Haunted by the past, can Anna rewrite the future?1976: Twelve-year-old Anna, bored and lonely away from her… Continue reading Tomorrow’s Ghost by Tanya Landman
Disney Reading Challenge 2026 Sassy Sidekicks Completed
And another round of Disney Reading Challenge prompts completed! Only four left now. Once those are done, I can get a post about finishing the entire challenge up! I’ve been having fun filling these in, and now I’m getting to the last few, I may have to use what I can for some, as there… Continue reading Disney Reading Challenge 2026 Sassy Sidekicks Completed
Disney Reading Challenge Pixar Pals Completed
And that makes another prompt card for the 2026 Disney Reading Challenge completed! Not many to go now, and I had lots to choose from for a few of these prompts. I managed to read all Australian books and authors in this card, and have been able to do that for many prompts, because so… Continue reading Disney Reading Challenge Pixar Pals Completed
May Reading Round Up 2026
I read 22 books in May, and reviewed 17 of them – one review is due to be posted later this month, and all but three were reviewed. I read across a range of genres and styles, and managed to stay on top of my review books and reading challenges, which is helping me get… Continue reading May Reading Round Up 2026
One Knight Stand (Lady’s Knight #2) by Amie Kaufman and Meagan Spooner
Title: One Knight Stand (Lady’s Knight #2) Author: Amie Kaufman and Meagan Spooner Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 2nd June 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 480 Price: $26.99 Synopsis: Saddle up your dragons, we're going on a road trip in this outrageously funny cosy fantasy YA sequel to medieval romp Lady's Knight, from NYT bestselling duo… Continue reading One Knight Stand (Lady’s Knight #2) by Amie Kaufman and Meagan Spooner
The Stolen Bairn by Katrina Macdonald Roe
Title: The Stolen Bairn Author: Katrina Macdonald Roe Genre: Historical Fantasy Publisher: Riveted Press Published: 26th May 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 192 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: Katie Skea was stolen by faeries as a baby and won back by her mother’s courage. Years later on the Isle of Skye, strange magic is stirring. When her new… Continue reading The Stolen Bairn by Katrina Macdonald Roe
Nanny Tobbins and the Midnight Plan by Lucie Stevens
Title: Nanny Tobbins and the Midnight Plan Author: Lucie Stevens Genre: Historical Mystery Publisher: HarperCollins Australia Published: 26th May 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 320 Price: $18.99 Synopsis: The sequel to R.I.P. Nanny Tobbins, the quirky and very funny MG fantasy title that is perfect for fans of A Girl Called Corpse and Nevermoor. 1851, LONDON Six months have passed… Continue reading Nanny Tobbins and the Midnight Plan by Lucie Stevens
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