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Riley’s Failproof Guide to…Breaking a School Record by Dani Vee, illustrated by Jules Faber

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Title: Riley’s Failproof Guide to…Breaking a School RecordAuthor: Dani Vee, illustrated by Jules FaberGenre: HumourPublisher: Larrikin HousePublished: 4th September 2024Format: PaperbackPages: 208Price: $16.99Synopsis: Riley Noodle has been trying to break a school record for seven years. There is only one problem: Riley doesn't think she's very at good anything. From being superglued to the principal's… Continue reading Riley’s Failproof Guide to…Breaking a School Record by Dani Vee, illustrated by Jules Faber

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April 2024 Reading Round Up

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In April I read 16 books, as some were a bit longer but I’m still on track to get things read. I’m catching up on my review books as well – most from the first five months have been read and reviewed, apart from ones that came after publication date, and that will be going… Continue reading April 2024 Reading Round Up

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Urban Legend Hunters: The Dreaded Mr Snipe by Joel McKerrow

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Title: Urban Legend Hunters: The Dreaded Mr Snipe Author: Joel McKerrow Genre: Horror Publisher: Larrikin House Published: 1st April 2024 Format: Paperback Graphic novel Pages: 200 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: There is something sinister stirring in the town of Shadow Grove. It’s a problem that requires the talent, training and dedication of professional urban legend (aka… Continue reading Urban Legend Hunters: The Dreaded Mr Snipe by Joel McKerrow

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Reblog: Rarity of Reviews of Australian Children’s Books

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Reblogging this because I think it is important and we need lots of voices to make change in this area. As many as possible working together to shine a light on Australian children's books and do what we can to give them the love and attention they need. https://ashleighmeikle.com.au/2023/10/21/rarity-of-reviews-of-australian-childrens-books/?page_id=16511

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Women Author’s 2022 Wrap Up

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In 2022, I read 229 books by women authors, with 172 by Australian women. I read as diversely as I could, with the majority of my books being ones I was sent to review or chose to read. I usually stick to authors, series, or genres I know, with a focus on children’s authors to… Continue reading Women Author’s 2022 Wrap Up

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Emu Australian Author Wrap Up 2022

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Emu Australian Author Wrap Up 2022 For this challenge, I started out at Kangaroo, but by February, had to increase it to Emu, and I have gone beyond that. In read a total of 206 books for this challenge, and the majority of them – 172 were by women, with 34 by men, and the… Continue reading Emu Australian Author Wrap Up 2022

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July 2022 Round-Up

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In July 2022, I read 23 books, attended one book launch at Gleebooks, and maintained my goals to read as many Australian authors as possible, and keep on top of my review books. It’s meant I’ve been able to read other things in between the review books, and have managed to finish everything I have… Continue reading July 2022 Round-Up

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My EXTRA-ordinary Mum by Dani Vee

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Title: My EXTRA-ordinary Mum Author: Dani Vee Genre: Fiction Publisher: Larrikin House Published: 1st August 2022 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $25.00 Synopsis: My mum's a little quirky, free-spirited and bold. She dances to the beat of her own drum. A fun-filled adventure and celebration of an extraordinary mum and her daughter who find magic… Continue reading My EXTRA-ordinary Mum by Dani Vee