Title: Saltwater Boy Author: Bradley Christmas Genre: Historical Fiction Publisher: Walker Books Published: 8th March 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 400 Price: $21.99 Synopsis: Heartfelt and poignant, this coming of age story explores father-son relationships, against a backdrop of small town rivalries, buried truths, with themes of sustainability, preserving the past and environmental care.When Dad goes… Continue reading Saltwater Boy by Bradley Christmas
Category: middle grade
The Fix-It Princess by Janeen Brian
Title: The Fix-It Princess Author: Janeen Brian Genre: Humour, Fantasy Publisher: Walker Books Published: 8th March 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 160 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: A twisty-turny fantasy romp, with heart, humour, do-it-yourself projects and a singing dragon. Two days ago, Mum-Queen and Dad-King happily flew off in the Wing-Thing that Princess Shona, the Fix-it Princess,… Continue reading The Fix-It Princess by Janeen Brian
The Rocket-Powered Racing Caravan by Clare E Hayes
Title: The Rocket-Powered Racing Caravan Author: Clare E Hayes Genre: Humour Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st March 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 144 Price: $15.99 Synopsis: A laugh-out-loud, rapid-fire story about imperfect families, enemies, friends, and loyalty Growing up in rural Australia is anything but boring. Just ask 12-year-old Earl Grey. Dead mice on dinner plates,… Continue reading The Rocket-Powered Racing Caravan by Clare E Hayes
The Boy Who Didn’t Want to Die by Peter Lantos
Title: The Boy Who Didn’t Want to Die Author: Peter Lantos Genre: Autobiography Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st March 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 224 Price: $23.95 Synopsis: A story of survival, of love between mother and son and of enduring hope in the face of unspeakable hardship. An important read. The Boy Who Didn't Want… Continue reading The Boy Who Didn’t Want to Die by Peter Lantos
Secret Agent Mole: Goldfishfinger by James Foley
Title: Secret Agent Mole: Goldfishfinger Author: James Foley Genre: Humour Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st March 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 208 Price: $15.99 Synopsis: Max is a mole on a mission. With Helen Hippo and June Bug by his side, Max must stop the evil Goldfish-Finger from stealing a priceless, solid gold fish-finger. This dangerous,… Continue reading Secret Agent Mole: Goldfishfinger by James Foley
The Glow by Sofie Laguna and Marc McBride (illustrator)
Title: The Glow Author: Sofie Laguna and Marc McBride (illustrator) Genre: Supernatural Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 28th February 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 192 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: Megan and her best friend Li must team up and draw on all their creativity and courage to defeat a strange monster that threatens their town. Megan is… Continue reading The Glow by Sofie Laguna and Marc McBride (illustrator)
Ratbags: Naughty for Good by Tim Harris, illustrated by Shiloh Gordon
Title: Ratbags: Naughty for Good Author: Tim Harris, illustrated by Shiloh Gordon Genre: Humour Publisher: Puffin Published: 28th February 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 192 Price: $14.99 Synopsis: From award-winning bestselling author and funnyman, Tim Harris, comes this stupendously rat-tastic new series. These are the Ratbags. They have pizza, and they are NOT afraid to use… Continue reading Ratbags: Naughty for Good by Tim Harris, illustrated by Shiloh Gordon
Third Book Bestie’s Book Bingo
I know I have only just ticked off another row, but I now have three rows completed for book bingo – I think I have five squares left to fill. The book featuring a chef is going to be tricky, so hopefully I can find something in what I have on my shelves. So, I’m… Continue reading Third Book Bestie’s Book Bingo
Running with Ivan by Suzanne Leal
Title: Running with Ivan Author: Suzanne Leal Genre: Historical Fiction/Time slip/Holocaust Publisher: HarperCollins Australia Published: 1st February 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 320 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: Yearning to escape the new family he never wanted, thirteen-year-old Leo Arnold is transported to wartime Europe where he must draw on his courage to save himself and those around… Continue reading Running with Ivan by Suzanne Leal
Second Book Bestie’s Book Bingo
I have completed my second row for the Book Bestie’s Bingo – and this one intersects with my previous one at the less than 250 pages option. I’m ticking these off as I find the books that fit into the prompts, so some may take a little longer than others, but most, like these ones,… Continue reading Second Book Bestie’s Book Bingo
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