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Wolves of the Witchwood (Impossible Quest #2) by Kate Forsyth

Title: Wolves of the Witchwood (Impossible Quest #2) Author: Kate Forsyth Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st November 2014 Format: Paperback Pages: 192 Price: $14.99 Synopsis: I know every hidden path through these woods. Trust me. There is no griffin in this forest. Hunted by Lord Mortlake, Tom, Quinn, Elanor and Sabastian flee for… Continue reading Wolves of the Witchwood (Impossible Quest #2) by Kate Forsyth

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October Round Up

I made it to 170 books overall in October, with nineteen read during the month. I completed Book Bingo, almost completed my PopSugar challenge – with one category to go, and have more than surpassed my Australian Women Writer’s Challenge – with ten books read for this challenge this month. Most books have been reviewed… Continue reading October Round Up

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The Wildkin’s Curse by Kate Forsyth

Title: The Wildkin’s Curse Author: Kate Forsyth Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Pan MacMillan Published: 1st May 2010 Format: Paperback Pages: 380 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: Three times a babe shall be born, between star-crowned and iron-bound. First, the sower of seeds, the soothsayer, though lame, he must travel far. Next shall be the king-breaker, the king-maker, Though… Continue reading The Wildkin’s Curse by Kate Forsyth

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Illustrated Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by JK Rowling, Illustrated by Jim Kay

Title: Illustrated Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Author: JK Rowling, Illustrated by Jim Kay Genre: Fantasy Publisher:  Bloomsbury Australia Published: 8th October 2019 Format: Hardcover Pages: 464 Price: $65.00 Synopsis: Dragons! Daring! Danger! The first fully illustrated edition of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is an extraordinary creative achievement by two extraordinary talents.… Continue reading Illustrated Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by JK Rowling, Illustrated by Jim Kay

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Total Quack Up Again! Edited by Sally Rippin and Adrian Beck

Title: Total Quack Up Again! Author: Sally Rippin and Adrian Beck, Illustrated by Jules Faber Genre: Fiction Publisher: Puffin Published: 15th October 2019 Format: Paperback Pages: 320 Price: $14.99 Synopsis: It's the return of the quack! A hilarious new collection of stories from some of Australia's funniest children's authors. Following on from the success of Total… Continue reading Total Quack Up Again! Edited by Sally Rippin and Adrian Beck

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The Christmasaurus and the Winter Witch by Tom Fletcher

Title: The Christmasaurus and the Winter Witch Author: Tom Fletcher Genre: Fantasy/Christmas Publisher: Puffin Published: 15th October 2019 Format: Paperback Pages: 368 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: The magical new story from bestselling author of The Christmasaurus and The Creakers, Tom Fletcher. 'She is the best-kept Christmas secret of all,' whispered Santa Claus. 'Which is surprising, because Christmas itself would… Continue reading The Christmasaurus and the Winter Witch by Tom Fletcher

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The Starthorn Tree (The Chronicles of Estelliana  #1) by Kate Forsyth

Title: The Starthorn Tree (The Chronicles of Estelliana  #1) Author: Kate Forsyth Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Pan MacMillan Published: 1st May 2002 Format: Paperback Pages: 500 Price: $16.95 Synopsis: Under winter's cold shroud, the son of light lies. Though the summer sun burns high in the skies. With the last petal of the starthorn tree His… Continue reading The Starthorn Tree (The Chronicles of Estelliana  #1) by Kate Forsyth

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Pages and Co #2: Tilly and the Lost Fairy Tales by Anna James

Title: Tilly and the Lost Fairy Tales Author: Anna James Genre: Fantasy Publisher: HarperCollins Australia Published: 24th September 20189 Format: Hardcover Pages: 400 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: A magical adventure to delight the imagination. The curl-up-on-the-sofa snuggle of a series from a uniquely talented author. Tilly Pages is a bookwanderer; she can travel inside books, and… Continue reading Pages and Co #2: Tilly and the Lost Fairy Tales by Anna James

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#WatchTheSkies – Illustrated Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is coming.

Dark shadows are rising, and there are whispers about. The one who serves the Dark Lord has escaped and reunited with his master. With this heightened alert, the Ministry of Magic have decided to go ahead with reinstating the Triwizard Tournament, despite rumours and suggestions He Who Shall Not Be Named is on the rise.… Continue reading #WatchTheSkies – Illustrated Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is coming.

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The Glimme by Emily Rodda, Marc McBride (Illustrator)

Title: The Glimme Author: Emily Rodda, Marc McBride (Illustrator) Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Scholastic Australia/Omnibus Books Published: 1st October 2019 Format: Hardcover Pages: 384 Price: $34.99 Synopsis: Lone Annie sees dragons in your future...She sees giants. She sees fire and water. She sees death. Finn's life in the village of Wichant is hard.  Only his drawings… Continue reading The Glimme by Emily Rodda, Marc McBride (Illustrator)