Title: Whimsy and Woe Author: Rebecca McRitchie Genre: Mystery Adventure Publisher: HarperCollins Published: 18th March 2019 Format: Hardcover Pages: 416 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: ADVENTUROUS AND OUTLANDISH, WHIMSY AND WOE WILL HOOK KIDS IN FROM THE FIRST PAGE.'-- Books+Publishing, four stars After being abandoned by their thespian parents, Whimsy and Woe Mordaunt are left in the care of their… Continue reading Whimsy and Woe by Rebecca McRitchie
Category: middle grade
The Seven Keys by Allison Rushby
Title: The Seven Keys Author: Allison Rushby Genre: Historical Fiction/Ghost stories Publisher: Walker Books Published: 1st July 2019 Format: Paperback Pages: 272 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: The spooky, action-packed and much-anticipated sequel to the award-winning The Turnkey. Flossie Birdwhistle is the Turnkey at London’s Highgate Cemetery. Seven years have passed since Flossie saved her country from a… Continue reading The Seven Keys by Allison Rushby
November 2022 Reading Round-Up
During November I read 19 books – slightly down, because I was busy with some work for the ABC and at the retail kiosk I work at, and I only wrote a handful of reviews – I wasn’t able to review all of them, but I did get something out of the ones I didn’t… Continue reading November 2022 Reading Round-Up
Miss Mary-Kate’s Guide to Monsters: The Trouble with the Two-Headed Hydra by Karen Foxlee, illustrated by Frieda Chiu
Title: Miss Mary-Kate’s Guide to Monsters: The Trouble with the Two-Headed Hydra Author: Karen Foxlee, illustrated by Frieda Chiu Genre: Fantasy, Adventure Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 1st November 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 304 Price: $14.99 Synopsis: Miss Mary-Kate Martin might be anxious, but she's not scared of monsters. Travelling the globe with her famous… Continue reading Miss Mary-Kate’s Guide to Monsters: The Trouble with the Two-Headed Hydra by Karen Foxlee, illustrated by Frieda Chiu
Pages and Co: The Treehouse Library by Anna James
Title: Pages and Co: The Treehouse Library Author: Anna James Genre: Fantasy Publisher: HarperCollins Published: 5th October 2022 Format: Hardcover Pages:416 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: The fifth and penultimate book in the bestselling bookwandering series for readers aged eight to twelve. As Tilly and Milo hurtle towards their final showdown with the Alchemist, the stakes are… Continue reading Pages and Co: The Treehouse Library by Anna James
Waiting for the Storks by Katrina Nannestad
Title: Waiting for the Storks Author: Katrina Nannestad Genre: Historical Fiction Publisher: ABC Books/HarperCollins Published: 3rd November 2022 Format: Hardcover Pages: 352 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: The powerful new novel from master storyteller Katrina Nannestad. I don't want to remember the truck, or the night I was taken, or the family I left behind. I am… Continue reading Waiting for the Storks by Katrina Nannestad
Little Ash: Lost Luck by Jasmin McGaughey and illustrated by Jade Goodwin
Title: Little Ash: Lost Luck Author: Jasmin McGaughey and illustrated by Jade Goodwin Genre: Fiction Publisher: HarperCollins Australia Published: 3rd November 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 64 Price: $9.99 Synopsis: Australian tennis superstar Ash Barty teams up with Jasmin McGaughey and Jade Goodwin to bring young readers this fun and exciting new illustrated series about school,… Continue reading Little Ash: Lost Luck by Jasmin McGaughey and illustrated by Jade Goodwin
Little Ash: Party Problem by Jasmin McGaughey, illustrated by Jade Goodwin
Title: Little Ash: Party Problem Author: Jasmin McGaughey, illustrated by Jade Goodwin Genre: Fiction Publisher: HarperCollins Australia Published: 3rd November 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 64 Price: $9.99 Synopsis: Australian tennis superstar Ash Barty teams up with Jasmin McGaughey and Jade Goodwin to bring young readers this fun and exciting new illustrated series about school, sport,… Continue reading Little Ash: Party Problem by Jasmin McGaughey, illustrated by Jade Goodwin
Berani by Michelle Kadarusman
Title: Berani Author: Michelle Kadarusman Genre: Fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 1st November Format: Paperback Pages: 224 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: Malia, Ari and Ginger's three distinct voices are interwoven to tell the story of Ginger Juice, an orangutan kept captive in a cage in this powerful and uplifting novel suitable for readers of The One… Continue reading Berani by Michelle Kadarusman
The Turnkey by Allison Rushby
Title: The Turnkey Author: Allison Rushby Genre: Historical Fiction, Mystery Publisher: Walker Books Published: 1st March 2017 Format: Paperback Pages: 256 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: History and mystery wrapped in a thrilling supernatural plot, The Turnkey is perfect for kids aged 9+. Flossie Birdwhistle is the Turnkey at London’s Highgate Cemetery. As Turnkey, Flossie must ensure all the… Continue reading The Turnkey by Allison Rushby
