Title: Never Forget Author: Claire Hallifax, Simon O’Carrigan Genre: History Publisher: Omnibus Books Published: 1st March 2020 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: Inspired by the extraordinary works of Australian artists painting the First World War as it happened around them, this evocative book commemorates and explores the sacrifice of the soldiers, nurses who… Continue reading Never Forget by Claire Hallifax and Simon O’Carrigan
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Sydney Under Attack by Sophie Masson
Title: Sydney Under Attack Author: Sophie Masson Genre: Historical Fiction Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st March 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 192 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: In 1942, 12-year-old Nick lives in Rose Bay, Sydney, with his mum, dad and sister, and dreams of becoming a writer like his dad. But with the world at war, Nick… Continue reading Sydney Under Attack by Sophie Masson
Paris Takes Over the World: Welcome to New York, USA by Kyla May and Zanni Louise
Title: Paris Takes Over the World: Welcome to New York, USA Author: Kyla May and Zanni Louise Genre: Fiction Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st March 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 128 Price: $14.99 Synopsis: Hi! I’m Paris. I write in my travel journal as I explore the world! Paris is off on a new adventure in… Continue reading Paris Takes Over the World: Welcome to New York, USA by Kyla May and Zanni Louise
Mr Bambuckle’s Remarkables Join Forces by Tim Harris and James Hart
Title: Mr Bambuckle’s Remarkables Join Forces Author: Tim Harris and James Hart Genre: Humour Publisher: Puffin Published: 1st March 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 240 Price: $14.99 Synopsis: Everyone’s favourite teacher, Mr Bambuckle, is back with more hilarious stories, shenanigans, and silliness at Blue Valley School! Principal Sternblast is up to his old tricks.But what is… Continue reading Mr Bambuckle’s Remarkables Join Forces by Tim Harris and James Hart
Revisiting a Favourite: The Puzzle Ring by Kate Forsyth
Lately I’ve re-read a few of my favourite books by Kate Forsyth, and one I have loved every time I’ve read it has been The Puzzle Ring. It’s a brilliant historical fiction/time slip novel that covers fairy lore, mythology, and Scottish history in a fun, exciting and accessible way for younger readers. Synopsis: The Puzzle… Continue reading Revisiting a Favourite: The Puzzle Ring by Kate Forsyth
Our Country: Ancient Wonders by Mark Greenwood and Frané Lessac (Illustrator)
Title: Our Country: Ancient Wonders Author: Mark Greenwood and Frané Lessac (Illustrator) Genre: Non-fiction Publisher: Walker Books Published: 2nd February 2022 Format: Hardcover Pages: 40 Price: $26.99 Synopsis: This first book in the Our Country series takes readers on a journey across Australia to marvel at our unique geology and geography. Our home is an… Continue reading Our Country: Ancient Wonders by Mark Greenwood and Frané Lessac (Illustrator)
The World Between Blinks: Rebellion of the Lost by Amie Kaufman and Ryan Graudin
Title: The World Between Blinks: Rebellion of the Lost Author: Amie Kaufman and Ryan Graudin Genre: Magical Realism Publisher: HarperCollins Australia Published: 2nd February 2021 Format: Paperback Pages: 352 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: Return to the magical world where lost things are found After Jake and Marisol's last adventure in the World Between Blinks, the cousins… Continue reading The World Between Blinks: Rebellion of the Lost by Amie Kaufman and Ryan Graudin
My January 2022 Reading Update
Aussie Author Reading Challenge: 16/24 Dymocks Reading Challenge: 18/26 QBD Reading Challenge: 15/24 Goal: 25/150 Australian Women: 13 Australian Men: 3 Australian: 16 Non-Australian: 9 I made a good start on my reading in January – I got through all the review books sent to me that have been slated for release between January and… Continue reading My January 2022 Reading Update
Ouch: Tales of Gravity by Kate Simpson and Andy Hardiman
Title: Ouch: Tales of Gravity Author: Kate Simpson and Andy Hardiman Genre: Non-fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 1st February 2022 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: Kate Simpson is a children’s author, the co-host of children's book podcast One More Page, and a mum – so she certainly knows how to keep things… Continue reading Ouch: Tales of Gravity by Kate Simpson and Andy Hardiman
Mertales: The Great Treasure Hunt by Rebecca Timmis
Title: Mertales: The Great Treasure Hunt Author: Rebecca Timmis Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 1st February 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 136 Price: $14.99 Synopsis: Turbulent turtles! It's Book 3 in the sea-sational MerTales series, packed with mer-magical adventure. It's the day of the Great Treasure Hunt and everyone is joining in!Coral is excited… Continue reading Mertales: The Great Treasure Hunt by Rebecca Timmis
