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Moonboy by Anna Ciddor

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Title: Moonboy Author: Anna Ciddor Genre: Historical Fiction/Timeslip Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 4th March 2025 Format: Paperbacks Pages: 288 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: An exciting timeslip novel from the bestselling author of The Boy Who Stepped Through Time, featuring a present-day girl hurtling back to the time of the 1969 moon landing. When a boy called… Continue reading Moonboy by Anna Ciddor

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Spirit of the Crocodile by Aaron Fa’aso and Michelle Scott Tucker with Lyn White

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Title: Spirit of the Crocodile Author: Aaron Fa’aso and Michelle Scott Tucker with Lyn White Genre: Contemporary Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 4th March 2025 Format: Paperback Pages: 256 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: An inspiring story of courage, resilience and hope, set in the Torres Strait Islander community as climate change threatens culture, tradition and connection… Continue reading Spirit of the Crocodile by Aaron Fa’aso and Michelle Scott Tucker with Lyn White

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Little Bones by Sandy Bigna

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Title: Little Bones Author: Sandy Bigna Genre: Verse novel Publisher: UQP Published: 4th March 2025 Format: Paperback Pages: 288 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: Did you knowthat if you wish aloud for somethingin the stealthy shadows of your bedroom,if you whisper the wordssoft as the brush of a moth’s wing,if you feel the words rush through your… Continue reading Little Bones by Sandy Bigna

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Neeka and the Missing Key (Wilder Zoo #1) by Tina Strachan, illustrated by Max Hamilton

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Title: Neeka and the Missing Key (Wilder Zoo #1) Author: Tina Strachan, illustrated by Max Hamilton Genre: Contemporary Publisher: HarperCollins Australia         Published: 29th January 2025 Format: Paperback Pages: 272 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: When you live in a zoo - things can get wild! Eleven-year-old Neeka Wilder has always loved animals. She wants to be a… Continue reading Neeka and the Missing Key (Wilder Zoo #1) by Tina Strachan, illustrated by Max Hamilton

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CBCA Notables 2025

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The CBCA Notables for 2025 were announced on the 25th of February, and the Notables for the organisation’s 80th year look amazing. I have read and reviewed several of the older readers and younger readers books, with more on my list to read and explore. Some I haven’t had the chance to read or review… Continue reading CBCA Notables 2025

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Bravepaw and the Clawstone of Rotwood Mire by L.M. Wilkinson, illustrated by Lavanya Naidu

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Title: Bravepaw and the Clawstone of Rotwood Mire Author: L.M. Wilkinson, illustrated by Lavanya Naidu Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 25th February 2025 Format: Paperback Pages: 192 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: An epic Tail of Adventure! Can one gallant mouse find the Gems of Harmony and save her homeland from destruction? A fully illustrated… Continue reading Bravepaw and the Clawstone of Rotwood Mire by L.M. Wilkinson, illustrated by Lavanya Naidu

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Chickenpox by Remy Lai

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Title: Chickenpox Author: Remy Lai Genre: Graphic novel Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 4th February 2025 Format: Paperback Pages: 240 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: A contagiously funny graphic novel from bestselling creator Remy Lai. Abby and her four younger siblings are itching to escape their house - literally. Perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier. Abby Lai… Continue reading Chickenpox by Remy Lai

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January 2025 Round Up

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In January, I read 24 books for review, and a few other things thar I have going on at the moment.  It’s going to be quite a mix throughout the year, and some months may have more reviews than other months. One of my challenge prompts was an audiobook, and I chose the ‘First Chapters’… Continue reading January 2025 Round Up

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Jungle Escape by Nathan Luff

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Title: Jungle Escape Author: Nathan Luff          Genre: Adventure Publisher: Walker Books  Published: 1st February 2025 Format: Paperback Pages: 256 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: From acclaimed author Nathan Luff - new middle grade adventure full of action, danger, creepy crawlies and lots of laughs!Dear Evolution,If the bird you have made is too big to fly, it is… Continue reading Jungle Escape by Nathan Luff

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The 113th Assistant Librarian by Stuart Wilson

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Title: The 113th Assistant Librarian Author: Stuart Wilson Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Penguin Published: 29th October 2024 Format: Hardcover Pages: 304 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: If you liked The Grandest Bookshop in the World or The Book of Wondrous Possibilities, you’ll love this fantasy adventure story where books have power, cats are more than they seem, and the library is… Continue reading The 113th Assistant Librarian by Stuart Wilson