Category: Junior Fiction

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The Besties Make A Splash by Felice Arena and Tom Jellett

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Title: The Besties Make A Splash Author: Felice Arena and Tom Jellett Genre: Fiction Publisher: Puffin Published: 28th April 2020 Format: Paperback Pages: 80 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: From the author and illustrator of the popular Sporty Kids books comes an exciting new beginner-reader series that celebrates the everyday adventures – at school, at home, in… Continue reading The Besties Make A Splash by Felice Arena and Tom Jellett

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World Book Day 2020

Ashleigh

Today, the 23rd of April, we celebrate World Book Day, and William Shakespeare’s birthday. It is the UNESCO World Book and Copyright Day, and the National Library of Australia notes that it also marks the deaths of William Shakespeare (I know, he died the same day he was born, about fifty-two years later), and Miguel… Continue reading World Book Day 2020

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Isolation Publicity with Victoria Mackinlay

Ashleigh

Due to recent events, many Australian authors have had to cancel book launches and festival appearances. For some, this means new novels, series continuations and debut novels are heading into this scary, strange world without much publicity or attention. The good news is, you can still buy books – online or get your local bookstore… Continue reading Isolation Publicity with Victoria Mackinlay

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Secrets of a Schoolyard Millionaire by Nat Amoore

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Title: Secrets of a Schoolyard Millionaire Author: Nat Amoore Genre: Fiction Publisher: Puffin Published: 4th June 2019 Format: Paperback Pages: 288 Price: $14.99 Synopsis: The hilarious story of one bag of cash, two best friends and a whole lot of trouble. Finding a million dollars in your backyard - every kid's dream, right? That's what… Continue reading Secrets of a Schoolyard Millionaire by Nat Amoore

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March 2020 Round Up

Ashleigh

March was a strange month – it started out as normal as could be, though we knew about the coronavirus, and then a few weeks into March, everything changed, and by the end of it, they had changed again with strict social distancing rules. Despite this, I got a lot of reading done. My stats… Continue reading March 2020 Round Up

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Aussie Kids: Meet Eve in the Outback by Raewyn Caisley and Karen Blair

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Title: Aussie Kids: Meet Eve in the Outback Author: Raewyn Caisley and Karen Blair Genre: Fiction Publisher: Puffin Published: 31st March 2020 Format: Paperback Pages: 64 Price: $12.99 Synopsis: Aussie Kids is an exciting new series for emerging readers 6-8 years. From a NSW Zoo to a Victorian lighthouse, or an outback sheep farm in… Continue reading Aussie Kids: Meet Eve in the Outback by Raewyn Caisley and Karen Blair

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Aussie Kids: Meet Katie at the Beach by Rebecca Johnson and Lucia Masciullo

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Title: Aussie Kids: Meet Katie at the Beach Author: Rebecca Johnson and Lucia Masciullo Genre: Fiction Publisher: Penguin Random House Published: 31st March 2020 Format: Paperback Pages: 64 Price: $12.99 Synopsis: Aussie Kids is an exciting new series for emerging readers 6-8 years. From a NSW Zoo to a Victorian lighthouse, or an outback sheep… Continue reading Aussie Kids: Meet Katie at the Beach by Rebecca Johnson and Lucia Masciullo