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Copycat by Kelli Anne Hawkins

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Title: Copycat Author: Kelli Anne Hawkins Genre: Mystery Publisher: HarperCollins Australia Published: 6th September 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 304 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: A funny and thrilling mystery from the author of The School for Talking Pets and Birdbrain There are some things about Seagulls Nest that 11-year-old Skye Starling likes ... Egg sandwiches (tick) Admiral Mittens (her cat),… Continue reading Copycat by Kelli Anne Hawkins

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Who’s the Gang in our Street? by Susanne Gervay

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Title: Who’s the Gang in our Street? Author: Susanne Gervay Genre: Narrative non-fiction Publisher: Big Sky Publishing Published: 4th September 2023 Format: Hardback Pages: 32 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: Who are smart, naughty, love playing tricks, flashy, very loud, but need lots of affection? What is an Australian icon, millions of years old, fast and loves… Continue reading Who’s the Gang in our Street? by Susanne Gervay

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August 2023 Reading Round Up

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In August, I read twenty books, and wrote reviews for all of them, some to come later in September or later in the year. I had a big pile this month and only got through a fraction because some came after publication date, and some took a little longer than others to get through. I… Continue reading August 2023 Reading Round Up

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Blog Tour: The Lorekeepers Book One: Raine in the Underlands by E.M. Greville

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Title: The Lorekeepers Book One: Raine in the Underlands Author: E.M. Greville Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Shawline Publishing Group Published: 25th July 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 202 Price: $19.95 Synopsis: FAMILIES CAN BE TRICKY... Especially when your dad is missing, your mum is hiding a BIG secret and a strangewoman – who looks oddly familiar –… Continue reading Blog Tour: The Lorekeepers Book One: Raine in the Underlands by E.M. Greville

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Where Will the Sleepy Sheep Sleep? by David Metzenthen, illustrated by Jonathon Bentley

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Title: Where Will the Sleepy Sheep Sleep? Author: David Metzenthen, illustrated by Jonathon Bentley Genre: Fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 29th August 2023 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: A gorgeous, funny, tongue-twisting picture book by two incredibly talented creators. Perfect for bedtime reading. Do you think the sleepy sheep will sleep on… Continue reading Where Will the Sleepy Sheep Sleep? by David Metzenthen, illustrated by Jonathon Bentley

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This Camp is Doomed: A Dennith Grange Misadventure by Anna Zobel

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Title: This Camp is Doomed: A Dennith Grange Misadventure Author: Anna Zobel Genre: Mystery Publisher: Puffin Published: 29th August 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 320 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: A run-down camp in the woods.No phone reception. Ten students with untested powers . . . Céline is seeing conspiracies everywhere. Fionn has a bad premonition about the… Continue reading This Camp is Doomed: A Dennith Grange Misadventure by Anna Zobel

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Pink Santa by Tanya Hennessy

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Title: Pink Santa Author: Tanya Hennessy Genre: Christmas Publisher: Albert Street Books Published: 29th August 2023 Format: Hardcover Pages: 24 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: A jolly and inclusive celebration of the Christmas season, from bestselling children's author Tanya Hennessy! 'Tis the night before Christmas and all is calm in Santa's workshop. The presents are wrapped and the sleigh… Continue reading Pink Santa by Tanya Hennessy

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Last Place Lin   by Wai Chim, illustrated by Freida Chiu

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Title: Last Place Lin       Author: Wai Chim, illustrated by Freida Chiu Genre: Fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 1st August 2023 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: Lin's excited about her first school sports day until she comes last. A relatable picture book about endurance and resilience from the award-winning author and Australian Survivor contestant, Wai… Continue reading Last Place Lin   by Wai Chim, illustrated by Freida Chiu

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July 2023 Reading Round Up

Ashleigh

I read 18 books in July and reviewed 16 of them. Many of them were aimed at younger readers, as I do get many from Scholastic as well, and this is my focus. Nearly all were Australian authors too, and there was a mix of genres and styles. I’ve also started another book bingo card… Continue reading July 2023 Reading Round Up

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Andy and Ghost Boy by Karen Tyrrell

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Title: Andy and Ghost Boy Author: Karen Tyrrell Genre: Fiction Publisher: Digital Future Press Published: 22nd July 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 194 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: Disaster magnet, Anxious Andy dreams of finding one true friend and his forever school, but how can he when Ghost Boy, his rambunctious friend, sabotages everything? Andy and Ghost Boy trigger… Continue reading Andy and Ghost Boy by Karen Tyrrell