Category: Junior Fiction

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Ratbags 2: Midnight Mischief by Tim Harris, illustrated by Shiloh Gordon

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Title: Ratbags 2: Midnight Mischief Author: Tim Harris, illustrated by Shiloh Gordon Genre: Humour Publisher: Puffin Published: 2nd May 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 192 Price:  $14.99 Synopsis: The second book in the stupendously rat-tastic Ratbags series, from the award-winning, bestselling author and funny man, Tim Harris. When rule-loving, leaf-collecting, piano-playing Jigsaw was naughty for good,… Continue reading Ratbags 2: Midnight Mischief by Tim Harris, illustrated by Shiloh Gordon

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Dymocks Autumn Reading Challenge

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I completed my Dymocks Autumn reading challenge at the end of April and enjoyed all the books I read. I read several books that I could have used for at least two of the prompts, as I have read a few debut novels and many Australian novels – more about that in my monthly round… Continue reading Dymocks Autumn Reading Challenge

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Miss Penny Dreadful and the Malicious Maze by Allison Rushby

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Title: Miss Penny Dreadful and the Malicious Maze Author: Allison Rushby Genre: Mystery/Historical Fiction Publisher: Walker Books Published: 5th April 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 144 Price: $15.99 Synopsis: The second book in a mystical and adventurous junior fiction series from acclaimed author Allison Rushby.‘Penny had only set one foot inside the drawing room when she… Continue reading Miss Penny Dreadful and the Malicious Maze by Allison Rushby

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March 2023 Round Up

Ashleigh

In March I read nineteen books, and all but two were Australian. I reviewed nearly all of them, and the reviews will all be up soon – at least one has to be written still, and I have started on my May reading. I have tried to read broadly across genres and authors, but my… Continue reading March 2023 Round Up

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Spellhound: A Dragons of Hollow Book by Lian Tanner

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Title: Spellhound: A Dragons of Hollow Book Author: Lian Tanner Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 4th April 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 352 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: What do a minch-wiggin, a Queen, and a rather large magical pup have in common? They need to find the dragon that has turned their worlds upside-down .… Continue reading Spellhound: A Dragons of Hollow Book by Lian Tanner

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Bowerbird Blues by Aura Parker

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Title: Bowerbird Blues Author: Aura Parker Genre: Fiction Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st April 2023 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $26.99 Synopsis: I am a collector. Always looking, finding ... and keeping! Bowerbird loves blue. Magnificent cobalt. Brilliant, vibrant blue! But something is missing. What could it be? This new picture book from Aura Parker… Continue reading Bowerbird Blues by Aura Parker

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The Gumnut Land Adventures (Deluxe Edition) by May Gibbs

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Title: The Gumnut Land Adventures (Deluxe Edition) Author: May Gibbs Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st April 2023 (original stories first published in 1941 and 1943) Format: Hardcover Pages: 208 Price: $29.99 Synopsis: This is the story of Scotty the Scottish Terrier. It tells how he went to Gumnut Land and what befell him… Continue reading The Gumnut Land Adventures (Deluxe Edition) by May Gibbs

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Two more book bingo rows completed.

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Since last posting about my book bingo, I have completed two more down rows, and as a result, have almost filled the whole card, with two prompts left to check off, and I think I know which books I am going to read for those, but I just need to get them and read them.… Continue reading Two more book bingo rows completed.

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Little Matilda Goes to Hospital by Caz Goodwin, illustrated by Shaney Hyde

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Title: Little Matilda Goes to Hospital Author: Caz Goodwin, illustrated by Shaney Hyde Genre: Fiction Publisher: Martin Cavendish Published: 31st October 2022 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $15.99 Synopsis: Little Matilda is not feeling well. But she is worried about going to hospital for the first time. Will she be able to overcome her fears… Continue reading Little Matilda Goes to Hospital by Caz Goodwin, illustrated by Shaney Hyde

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Grace and Mr Mulligan by Caz Goodwin, illustrated by Pip Kruger

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Title: Grace and Mr Mulligan Author: Caz Goodwin, illustrated by Pip Kruger Genre: Fiction Publisher: Marshall Cavendish Children Published: 1st January 2023 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $15.99 Synopsis: A sensitive and endearing story about a little girl who helps her best friend overcome his sadness after losing his beloved pet. Grace lives next door… Continue reading Grace and Mr Mulligan by Caz Goodwin, illustrated by Pip Kruger