Category: Junior Fiction

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June 2023 Reading Round Up

Ashleigh

In June, I read 28 books, all by Australian authors apart from The Night in Question and Cosima Unfortunate Steals a Star. I managed to read across a range of genres, and most of them have been reviewed. I have tried to read as broadly as possible as well, which I am to do every… Continue reading June 2023 Reading Round Up

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Dymocks Summer Reading Challenge Completed

Ashleigh

It’s taken me a while, but I finally completed my summer prompts. I was going to finish this in December, but I read a book that worked for this and other challenge prompts, so I decided to use it as the Summer and Autumn prompts are available to start now. My final prompt was BookTok… Continue reading Dymocks Summer Reading Challenge Completed

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Feelings are Wild by Sophy Williams, illustrated by Gavin Scott

Ashleigh

Title: Feelings are Wild Author: Sophy Williams, illustrated by Gavin Scott Genre: Educational Publisher: Allen and Unwin/Albert Street Books Published: 27th June 2023 Format: Hardcover Pages: 24 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: With gorgeous illustrations and a delightful rhyming text, Feelings are Wild is the perfect invitation for kids to talk about all the ways they feel. It's true!… Continue reading Feelings are Wild by Sophy Williams, illustrated by Gavin Scott

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Blog Tour: Easy Peasy by Ky Garvey

Ashleigh

Title: Easy Peasy Author: Ky Garvey Genre: Fiction Publisher: EK Kids Published: 1st February 2023 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $24.99 Synopsis:  Easy Peasy follows Ruby, who has a brand-new pair of roller skates. Ruby is sure skating will be easy, but after a few tumbles she realizes she may need her dad’s help after all.… Continue reading Blog Tour: Easy Peasy by Ky Garvey

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NCACL Australian Verse Novels

Ashleigh

One of the resources I have been exploring is the verse novel resource. The resource covers verse novels aimed at younger readers and young adult readers. This resource can help people who are new to verse novels find the right one to start with or give readers like me a broader idea of what Australian… Continue reading NCACL Australian Verse Novels

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Queen Narelle by Sally Murphy

Ashleigh

Title: Queen Narelle Author: Sally Murphy Genre: Verse Novel Publisher: Walker Books Published: 7th June 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 80 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: A beautiful and moving story of friendship, family and love from award-winning author, Sally Murphy.Narelle is the queen of her household, ruler of the family and, most importantly, Maddie’s wisest and best… Continue reading Queen Narelle by Sally Murphy

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The One and Only Ruby by Katherine Applegate

Ashleigh

Title: The One and Only Ruby Author: Katherine Applegate Genre: Climate Fiction Publisher: HarperCollins Australia Published: 7th June 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 240 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: From beloved powerhouse author Katherine Applegate comes The One and Only Ruby, starring the adorable baby elephant from the Newbery Medal-winning modern classic The One and Only Ivan and… Continue reading The One and Only Ruby by Katherine Applegate

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Ella at Eden: Perfect Score by Laura Sieveking

Ashleigh

Title: Ella at Eden: Perfect Score Author: Laura Sieveking Genre: Fiction Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st June 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 192 Price: $15.99 Synopsis: Ella is training hard for the upcoming Interschool Gymnastics Championships. She’s even trying to face her fear of doing a backward walkover on the balance beam. But once the competition… Continue reading Ella at Eden: Perfect Score by Laura Sieveking

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May 2023 Reading Round Up

Ashleigh

I read fifteen books in May and completed the Autumn part of the Dymocks Reading Challenge. Most books were by Australian authors across a range of genres and audiences, like always. However, I didn’t get through as many books as I hoped this past month due to circumstances beyond my control so I am hoping… Continue reading May 2023 Reading Round Up

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Etta and the Octopus by Zana Fraillon and Andrew Joyner

Ashleigh

Title: Etta and the Octopus Author: Zana Fraillon, illustrated by Andrew Joyner Genre: Humour Publisher: Hachette Australia Published: 26th April 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 110 Price: $14.99 Synopsis: A hilarious, fully illustrated tale about an unlikely friendship between a girl and an octopus that is perfect for newly independent readers, from one of Australia's most… Continue reading Etta and the Octopus by Zana Fraillon and Andrew Joyner