Title: Sunny the Shark Author: Remy Lai Genre: Fiction, Graphic novel Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 30th August 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 112 Price: $14.99 Synopsis: A heartfelt and hopeful early-reader, full-colour graphic novel series, featuring adorable animals surviving in the wilderness despite the perils of climate change. From the multi-award-winning creator of Pawcasso. Hi! I'm… Continue reading Sunny the Shark by Remy Lai
Category: literary fiction
The House on Pleasant Street by Sofie Laguna and Marc McBride
Title: The House on Pleasant Street Author: Sofie Laguna and Marc McBride Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 30th August 2022 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: A spooky, exuberantly funny and hugely entertaining book about a boy who is having trouble making friends in his new neighbourhood… From bestselling author Sofie Laguna.… Continue reading The House on Pleasant Street by Sofie Laguna and Marc McBride
Honour Among Ghosts by Sean Williams
Title: Honour Among Ghosts Author: Sean Williams Genre: Historical Fiction, Fantasy Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 30th August 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 336 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: A suspenseful middle-grade fantasy full of mystery, twists and skulduggery from the author of the critically acclaimed Her Perilous Mansion. When Athelbert Fan is thrown in jail for thievery, his… Continue reading Honour Among Ghosts by Sean Williams
Dark Deeds Down Under: A Crime and Thriller Anthology edited by Craig Sisterson
Title: Dark Deeds Down Under: A Crime and Thriller Anthology Author: Craig Sisterson (editor) Genre: Crime Publisher: Clan Destine Press Published: 30th June 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 285 Price: $32.95 Synopsis: Dark Deeds Downunder, a ground-breaking anthology,brings together internationally-renowned Aussie and Kiwicrime writers and their beloved characters. This stunning anthology includes 19 short stories from… Continue reading Dark Deeds Down Under: A Crime and Thriller Anthology edited by Craig Sisterson
Miss Penny Dreadful and the Midnight Kittens by Allison Rushby
Title: Miss Penny Dreadful and the Midnight Kittens Author: Allison Rushby Genre: Mystery, Historical Fiction, School Stories, Paranormal Publisher: Walker Books Published: 3rd August 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 144 Price: $15.99 Synopsis: "Now, Miss Pickering." Miss Strickland turned to her pupil. "If you would be so kind as to close the door behind you, we… Continue reading Miss Penny Dreadful and the Midnight Kittens by Allison Rushby
The Travelling Bookshop: Mim and the Anxious Artist by Katrina Nannestad
Title: The Travelling Bookshop: Mim and the Anxious Artist Author: Katrina Nannestad Genre: Fiction Publisher: HarperCollins Australia Published: 3rd August 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 240 Price: $14.99 Synopsis: The right book might just change your life ... Mim Cohen roams the world in a travelling bookshop, with her dad and brother and a horse called… Continue reading The Travelling Bookshop: Mim and the Anxious Artist by Katrina Nannestad
The Silver Sea by Belinda Murrell
Title: The Silver Sea Author: Belinda Murrell Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Puffin Published: 2nd August 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 288 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: The second book in Belinda Murrell’s Tuscian series, set in an Italian Renaissance inspired world filled with magic, mystery, mischievous creatures, and danger at every turn! ‘You don’t understand how dangerous this is.… Continue reading The Silver Sea by Belinda Murrell
Astonishingly Good Stories by R.A. Spratt
Title: Astonishingly Good Stories Author: R.A. Spratt Genre: Humour Publisher: Puffin Published: 2nd August 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 240 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: A lovestruck merpig, a peppermint-stick Parthenon, a vegetarian spider and so much more! From R.A. Spratt, bestselling author of Friday Barnes and Shockingly Good Stories, comes this collection of twenty terrific tales perfect for… Continue reading Astonishingly Good Stories by R.A. Spratt
An Alice England Mystery: The Deadly Daylight by Ash Harrier
Title: An Alice England Mystery: The Deadly Daylight Author: Ash Harrier Genre: Mystery Publisher: Pantera Press Published: 2nd August 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 296 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: Twelve-year-old Alice England is curious, truthful and smart, but when you work in your father’s funeral home and you get messages from the dead, it can be difficult… Continue reading An Alice England Mystery: The Deadly Daylight by Ash Harrier
Enola Holmes and the Elegant Escapade by Nancy Springer
Title: Enola Holmes and the Elegant Escapade Author: Nancy Springer Genre: Historical Crime Fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 2nd August 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 240 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: Enola Holmes, Sherlock's much younger and feistier sister, returns in this new adventure in the internationally bestselling series and breakout Netflix sensation. Enola Holmes, the much… Continue reading Enola Holmes and the Elegant Escapade by Nancy Springer
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