Category: middle grade

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Andy and Ghost Boy by Karen Tyrrell

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Title: Andy and Ghost Boy Author: Karen Tyrrell Genre: Fiction Publisher: Digital Future Press Published: 22nd July 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 194 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: Disaster magnet, Anxious Andy dreams of finding one true friend and his forever school, but how can he when Ghost Boy, his rambunctious friend, sabotages everything? Andy and Ghost Boy trigger… Continue reading Andy and Ghost Boy by Karen Tyrrell

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Honey and the Valley of Horses by Wendy Orr

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Title: Honey and the Valley of Horses Author: Wendy Orr Genre: Fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 1st August 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 224 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: A warm and wonderful adventure with a touch of fantasy. Honey and her family seek the quiet comfort of a magical valley so they can escape the troubles… Continue reading Honey and the Valley of Horses by Wendy Orr

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The Dog Squad: The Newshound by Clara Vulliamy

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Title: The Dog Squad: The Newshound Author: Clara Vulliamy Genre: Mystery Publisher: HarperCollins Australia Published: 2nd August 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 128 Price: $15.99 Synopsis: Three budding journalist friends and their faithful hound uncover top local news stories in this delightful new series about family, friends and DOGS!Eva has always wanted to be a journalist,… Continue reading The Dog Squad: The Newshound by Clara Vulliamy

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Cub and Brown by Edwina Wyatt

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Title: Cub and Brown Author: Edwina Wyatt Genre: Contemporary Publisher: Walker Books Australia Published: 2nd August 2023 Format: Hardcover Pages: 160 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: A beautiful and heart-warming tale of friendship and adventure.Cub loves exploring the Great Outdoors – he is prepared for everything. Well, he tries to be. There are plenty of things to… Continue reading Cub and Brown by Edwina Wyatt

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The Fortune Maker by Catherine Norton

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Title: The Fortune Maker Author: Catherine Norton Genre: Historical Fiction Publisher: HarperCollins Australia Published: 2nd August 2023 Format: Hardcover Pages: 320 Price: $22.99 Synopsis: Which is more dangerous - a future you can't see - or one that you can? London, 1913 Twelve-year-old Maud Mulligan knows there's no future for her in London, in the… Continue reading The Fortune Maker by Catherine Norton

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Ghost Book by Remy Lai

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Title: Ghost Book Author: Remy Lai Genre: Fantasy/Magical Realism Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 1st August 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 320 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: A thrilling contemporary fantasy graphic novel about a girl who befriends a boy ghost stuck between the worlds of the living and the dead, from the bestselling creator of Pawcasso. Twelve years… Continue reading Ghost Book by Remy Lai

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Jawsome by R.J. Timmis

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Title: Jawsome Author: R.J. Timmis   Genre: Humour Publisher: Allen and Unwin/Albert Street Press Published: 1st August 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 304 Price: $15.99 Synopsis: If you don't like this series you can BITE ME. Jawsome is awesome. "The best graphic novels need to be action-packed with an engaging interplay of text and illustrations. Ideally,… Continue reading Jawsome by R.J. Timmis

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Being Jimmy Baxter Book Launch

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Last night, Wednesday the 19th of July, I was able to attend a fabulous book launch for a CBCA friend and member, and leader of my local writing group at our favourite local and independent bookshop. Fiona Lloyd has recently had her debut novel, Being Jimmy Baxter published by Puffin, and we celebrated the official… Continue reading Being Jimmy Baxter Book Launch

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The Wish Sisters: The Pet Wish by Allison Rushby

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Title: The Wish Sisters: The Pet Wish Author: Allison Rushby Genre: Fantasy Publisher: UQP Published: 4th July 2023 Format: Paperback Pages:108 Price: $12.99 Synopsis: At the Pet Play Date, Flick and her little sister, Birdie, are helping local seniors group The Busybodies raise money for animals in need. There are some special pets waiting to… Continue reading The Wish Sisters: The Pet Wish by Allison Rushby

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The Wish Sisters: The Running Wish by Allison Rushby

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Title: The Wish Sisters: The Running Wish Author: Allison Rushby Genre: Fantasy Publisher: UQP Books Published: 4th July 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 108 Price: $12.99 Synopsis: It’s school sports day and Flick is ready to run! So is Dad. He’s been training for the parent–teacher race. But excitement like this puts baby Birdie in a… Continue reading The Wish Sisters: The Running Wish by Allison Rushby