Title: Deadlands: Trapped Author: Skye Melki-Wagner Genre: Historical Fiction, Fantasy, Prehistoric Publisher: Walker Books Published: 4th October 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 304 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: Can five young outcasts save their kingdoms? As a bloody battle rages between the two surviving dinosaur kingdoms, Eleri and his fellow outcasts, newly exiled from their herds, are searching… Continue reading Deadlands: Trapped by Skye Melki-Wagner
Category: middle grade
Game On: Glitched by Emily Snape
Title: Game On: Glitched Author: Emily Snape Genre: Historical Fiction, Time Travel Publisher: EK Kids Published: 1st September 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 192 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: Max is horrified to find that younger brother Liam has learned nothing from their previous adventure.Once again Liam opens an app on Miss McBoob's phone, and this time the… Continue reading Game On: Glitched by Emily Snape
Solve Your Own Mystery: The Transylvanian Express by Gareth P. Jones
Title: Solve Your Own Mystery: The Transylvanian Express Author: Gareth P. Jones Genre: Mystery, Detective, Fantasy, Supernatural Publisher: Walker Books Australia Published: 4th October 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 224 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: One puzzling mystery. Several slippery suspects. Endless possibilities!Welcome to Haventry, a town where the ordinary and extraordinary collide! With ghosts, werewolves and zombies… Continue reading Solve Your Own Mystery: The Transylvanian Express by Gareth P. Jones
Mason Mooney: Supernatural Sleuth by Seaerra Miller
Title: Mason Mooney: Supernatural Sleuth Author: Seaerra Miller Genre: Horror Publisher: Walker Books Published: 4th October 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 80 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: Find out if Mason Mooney can save Grimbrook in the thrilling final instalment.Your favourite paranormal investigator is back, with yet another adventure that is sure to have you glued to your… Continue reading Mason Mooney: Supernatural Sleuth by Seaerra Miller
Montgomery Bonbon: Death at the Lighthouse by Alasdair Beckett-King
Title: Montgomery Bonbon: Death at the Lighthouse Author: Alasdair Beckett-King Genre: Mystery Publisher: Walker Books Australia Published: 4th October 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 304 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: The second instalment in a brilliantly clever, funny and highly illustrated murder mystery seriesThe most troublesome thing about being a detective is that it is almost impossible to go on… Continue reading Montgomery Bonbon: Death at the Lighthouse by Alasdair Beckett-King
The Lonely Lighthouse of Elston-Fright by Reece Carter
Title: The Lonely Lighthouse of Elston-Fright Author: Reece Carter Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 3rd October 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 352 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: Danger, darkness and a mysterious legacy unveiled in this magical seaside adventure by the bestselling author of A Girl Called Corpse. Being a Lightkeeper is Very Serious Business. Nobody in… Continue reading The Lonely Lighthouse of Elston-Fright by Reece Carter
Coco and the Christmas Beetle by Laura Bunting, illustrated by Nicky Johnston
Title: Coco and the Christmas Beetle Author: Laura Bunting, illustrated by Nicky Johnston Genre: Christmas Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st October 2023 Format: Hardcover Pages: 48 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: Coco loves Christmas. Everything about it. She is most looking forward to the celebrations in town, especially the lighting of the tree. But then she finds… Continue reading Coco and the Christmas Beetle by Laura Bunting, illustrated by Nicky Johnston
Blair Moon: How to be Cooler than the Moon by Ashleigh Mounser
Title: Blair Moon: How to be Cooler than the Moon Author: Ashleigh Mounser Genre: Contemporary Publisher: Ford Street Publishing Published: 1st October 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 225 Price: $18.95 Synopsis: Blair Moon’s blissful life in the nursing home is turned upside down when her mother enrols her at the local primary school. Blair isn’t too… Continue reading Blair Moon: How to be Cooler than the Moon by Ashleigh Mounser
September 2023 Round Up
In September I read 20 books, mostly by Australian authors, and with several reviews to go live in the coming weeks. I have a lot of review books that will take me into November, and whilst this month I didn’t get as many read as possible, I am hoping to catch up during October and… Continue reading September 2023 Round Up
Old Worlds, New Worlds, Other Worlds: Stories, Poetry, and Plays for Children by Various/CBCA NSW Eastern Beaches Sub-branch
Title: Old Worlds, New Worlds, Other Worlds: Stories, Poetry, and Plays for Children Author: Various/CBCA NSW Eastern Beaches Sub-branch Genre: Anthology Publisher: CBCA NSW Eastern Beaches Published: 1st June 2021 Format: Paperback Pages: 192 Price: $25.00 Synopsis: Wonder at the universe. Swim through oceans. Encounter lions. Venture into space. Delve into fairytales. Travel back in… Continue reading Old Worlds, New Worlds, Other Worlds: Stories, Poetry, and Plays for Children by Various/CBCA NSW Eastern Beaches Sub-branch
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