During September, I read 15 books for my reviewing on my blog, Sisters in Crime, and ArtsHub. All these books were Australian, and all but one were by Australian women. Some were longer than others, and they all came from a wide range of genres. Some books were a bit longer, and as a result,… Continue reading September 2024 Reading Round Up
Category: humour
Ethel the Penguin by Ursula Dubosarsky, illustrated by Christopher Nielsen
Title: Ethel the Penguin Author: Ursula Dubosarsky, illustrated by Christopher Nielsen Genre: Fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 1st October 2024 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: An irresistibly fun story about the joy of having a wild and reckless friend from the beloved and bestselling author of The Terrible Plop. Ethel the Penguin's in… Continue reading Ethel the Penguin by Ursula Dubosarsky, illustrated by Christopher Nielsen
My Family and Other Suspects by Kate Emery
Title: My Family and Other Suspects Author: Kate Emery Genre: Crime Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 1st October 2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 336 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: Holly Jackson meets Agatha Christie in this cosy modern-day YA murder mystery where your closest family are your prime suspects. Ruth is not thrilled to be spending the weekend… Continue reading My Family and Other Suspects by Kate Emery
Blog Tour: Happy Millionth Birthday by R.W.R McDonald, illustrated by Alexandra Colombo
Title: Happy Millionth Birthday Author: R.W.R McDonald, illustrated by Alexandra Colombo Genre: Humour Publisher: Larrikin House Published: 1st September 2024 Format: Hardcover Pages: 24 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: Jack Wolf wants what EVERY child wants! More birthdays and even MORE presents! Find out what happens when Jack's wish comes true, and he celebrates a birthday every… Continue reading Blog Tour: Happy Millionth Birthday by R.W.R McDonald, illustrated by Alexandra Colombo
When Santa Got Stuck in a Gum Tree by Jackie Hoskings, illustrated by Nathaniel Eckstrom
Title: When Santa Got Stuck in a Gum Tree Author: Jackie Hoskings, illustrated by Nathaniel Eckstrom Genre: Christmas Publisher: Walker Books Published: 4th September 2024 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: From the creators of An Aussie Christmas Gum Tree, Jackie Hosking’s lyrical rhymes and Nathaniel Eckstrom’s charming illustrations are the perfect match to get… Continue reading When Santa Got Stuck in a Gum Tree by Jackie Hoskings, illustrated by Nathaniel Eckstrom
It’s time for Riley to enter the World!
A few months ago, I was approached by Dani Vee to write and post an early review of her very first junior fiction novel, Riley's Failproof Guide to...Breaking a School Record. In celebration of its release and upcoming book launch on the fourteenth of September, I am reposting this review for release day! So go… Continue reading It’s time for Riley to enter the World!
Millie Mak the Mender by Alice Pung, illustrated by Sher Rill Ng
Title: Millie Mak the Mender Author: Alice Pung, illustrated by Sher Rill Ng Genre: Contemporary Publisher: HarperCollins Australia Published: 4th September 2024 Format: Hardcover Pages: 256 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: The second exciting book about Millie and her superpower of making everyday objects into something beautiful and useful. Millie Mak is now ten, and often feels… Continue reading Millie Mak the Mender by Alice Pung, illustrated by Sher Rill Ng
Bravepaw and the Heartstone of Alluria by L.M. Wilkinson
Title: Bravepaw and the Heartstone of Alluria Author: L.M. Wilkinson Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Allen and Unwin/Albert Street Books Published: 3rd September 2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 192 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: An epic Tail of Adventure! Can one gallant mouse find the Heartstone and save her homeland from destruction? A fully illustrated and brilliantly readable adventure full… Continue reading Bravepaw and the Heartstone of Alluria by L.M. Wilkinson
Blog Tour: Allen the Alien by Stephanie Ward, illustrated by Aleck Morton
An alien surrounded by kids on a hill under the full moon. Title: Blog Tour: Allen the Alien Author: Stephanie Ward, illustrated by Aleck Morton Genre: Humour Publisher: Riveted Press Published: 19th June 2024 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: Allen and his pet Byte are Earth’s newest Visitors. The Earthlings seem very friendly… Continue reading Blog Tour: Allen the Alien by Stephanie Ward, illustrated by Aleck Morton
The Medusa Situation by Gabiann Marin
Title: The Medusa Situation Author: Gabiann Marin Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Clan Destine Press Published: 1st July 2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 250 Price: $36.95 Synopsis: The Medusa Situation joins the Greek goddess Hera and her Olympian family as they accept their forced divine retirement and live out their immortality in the Aussie suburbs. Their once exciting, all-powerful,… Continue reading The Medusa Situation by Gabiann Marin
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