Category: middle grade

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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

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The January Stars by Kate Constable

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Title: The January Stars Author: Kate Constable Genre: Contemporary Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 31st March 2020 Format: Paperback Pages: 288 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: This thoroughly enjoyable novel about two sisters determined to help their grandfather will delight middle fiction readers of all ages. From the author of the bestselling and much-loved novels Crow Country & Cicada Summer.… Continue reading The January Stars by Kate Constable

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NCACL Picture Books for Older Readers: Reading Pictures – Drawing WordsA Database of Picture Books for Older Readers

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NCACL Picture Books for Older Readers: Reading Pictures – Drawing WordsA Database of Picture Books for Older Readers Introduction The latest database that the National Centre for Australian Children’s Literature has released is called Picture Books for Older Readers. Where the Cultural Diversity Database and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Database had specific focuses… Continue reading NCACL Picture Books for Older Readers: Reading Pictures – Drawing WordsA Database of Picture Books for Older Readers

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The Unlikely Heroes Club by Kate Foster

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Title: The Unlikely Heroes Club Author: Kate Foster Genre: Fiction Publisher: Walker Books Published: 5th of July 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 208 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: A fun, frolicking adventure about five kids with a mystery to solve!Eleven-year-old Oli is spending his school holidays at Heroes Club, where kids can build friendships and learn about their… Continue reading The Unlikely Heroes Club by Kate Foster

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Hamlet Is Not Okay by R.A. Spratt

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Title: Hamlet Is Not Okay Author: R.A. Spratt Genre: Fiction, Time Travel Publisher: Penguin Published: 4th July 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 224 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: Funny, shocking and brilliant: from bestselling author R. A. Spratt, a whip-smart take on Shakespearean moral dilemmas Selby hates homework. She would rather watch TV – anything to escape the… Continue reading Hamlet Is Not Okay by R.A. Spratt

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Picasso and the Greatest Show on Earth by Anna Feinberg

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Title: Picasso and the Greatest Show on Earth Author: Anna Feinberg Genre: Contemporary Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 4th July 2923 Format: Paperback Pages: 384 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: A sweetly moving story about friendship and finding happiness, for readers who loved Wonder and Lenny's Book of Everything. Frances is in a new house in a new neighbourhood… Continue reading Picasso and the Greatest Show on Earth by Anna Feinberg

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Being Jimmy Baxter by Fiona Lloyd

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Title: Being Jimmy Baxter Author: Fiona Lloyd Genre: Fiction Publisher: Penguin/Puffin Published: 4th July 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 240 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: A gently funny yet powerful coming-of-age middle grade novel about surviving the odds, unlikely friendships, and the magical music of Elvis. It’s not eggsactly easy being Jimmy Baxter 'cause:· The real Jimmy's hiding… Continue reading Being Jimmy Baxter by Fiona Lloyd