Title: Silver Linings Author: Katrina Nannestad Genre: Historical Fiction Publisher: ABC Books/HarperCollins Australia Published: 1st November 2011 Format: Hardcover Pages: 304 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: A new heartwarming novel set in 1950s Australia from bestselling author Katrina Nannestad Nettie Sweeney has a dad, three big sisters, a farm full of cows and a cat called Mittens.… Continue reading Silver Linings by Katrina Nannestad
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Kip of the Mountain by Emma Gourlay
Title: Kip of the Mountain Author: Emma Gourlay Genre: Fantasy, Historical Fiction Publisher: HarperCollins Australia Published: 4th October 2023 Format: Hardcover Pages: 256 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: The astonishing and magical debut novel from Melbourne writer Emma Gourlay Kip Boowitt is desperate for a best friend. So when she rescues a tiny creature that looks like… Continue reading Kip of the Mountain by Emma Gourlay
History Factopia: Follow Ye Olde Trail of 400 Facts by Paige Towler and Andy Smith
Title: History Factopia: Follow Ye Olde Trail of 400 Facts Author: Paige Towler, illustrated by Andy Smith Genre: Non-Fiction Publisher: Britannica Books/Walker Books Published: 1st November 2023 Format: Hardcover Pages: 208 Price: $25.99 Synopsis: An enthralling and hilarious journey through global history in 400 connected facts!In this blast-from-the-past adventure you’ll discover hundreds of the most… Continue reading History Factopia: Follow Ye Olde Trail of 400 Facts by Paige Towler and Andy Smith
Courageous Kids and their Amazing Adventures by Stephanie Owen Reeder and Liz Duthie (illustrator)
Title: Courageous Kids and their Amazing Adventures Author: Stephanie Owen Reeder and Liz Duthie (illustrator) Genre: History, Non-fiction Publisher: NLA Publishing Published: 1st November 2023 Format: Hardcover Pages: 352 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: Stephanie Owen Reeder’s Heritage Heroes series celebrates stories of incredible survival, persistance and resilience by young people. This book binds together the five original, beloved stories with… Continue reading Courageous Kids and their Amazing Adventures by Stephanie Owen Reeder and Liz Duthie (illustrator)
Hunter on Holiday: A Big Trip Around Europe by Jessica and Stephen Parry-Valentine, illustrated by Ashlee Spink
Title: Hunter on Holiday: A Big Trip Around Europe Author: Jessica and Stephen Parry-Valentine, illustrated by Ashlee Spink Genre: Fiction Publisher: Puffin Published: 14th November 2023 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: Adventure awaits! Join Hunter on her first overseas holiday: the perfect companion book for a child preparing for their first big trip… Continue reading Hunter on Holiday: A Big Trip Around Europe by Jessica and Stephen Parry-Valentine, illustrated by Ashlee Spink
Space Between Here and Now by Sarah Suk
Title: Space Between Here and Now Author: Sarah Suk Genre: Contemporary Publisher: Quill Tree Books Published: 1st November 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 320 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: Perfect for fans of They Both Die at the End and You’ve Reached Sam, this gripping, atmospheric YA novel follows a teen with a mysterious condition that transports her to the past… Continue reading Space Between Here and Now by Sarah Suk
5 Eye Care Tips to Practice During Your Next Beach Reading Experience
This post is written by Beverly J Doss, about eye-care and reading on the beach. Image supplied by https://cdn.pixabay.com/. Reading on the beach is an experience cherished by many individuals. The allure of beachside reading stems from a variety of reasons, such as escapism, connecting with nature, sensory delight, and unplugging from technology. This tranquil… Continue reading 5 Eye Care Tips to Practice During Your Next Beach Reading Experience
Kaldoras: The Medoran Chronicles Epilogue by Lynette Noni
Title: Kaldoras: The Medoran Chronicles Epilogue Author: Lynette Noni Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Pantera Press Published: 31st October 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 220 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: She didn’t hesitate to open the door and step through it, just as she had thousands of times before. Only, this time, something unexpected happened. Something different. Something very strange.… Continue reading Kaldoras: The Medoran Chronicles Epilogue by Lynette Noni
Every Word a Lie by Sue Wallman
Title: Every Word a Lie Author: Sue Wallman Genre: Crime Publisher: Scholastic UK Published: 1st November 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 320 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: Someone is catfishing ... to kill. Award-winning author Sue Wallman tells a nail-biting story of a catfishing prank that gets out of control ... and gets deadly. Two friends, Amy and… Continue reading Every Word a Lie by Sue Wallman
Yours From the Tower by Sally Nicholl
Title: Yours From the Tower Author: Sally Nicholl Genre: Historical Fiction Publisher: Walker Books Published: 1st November 2023 Format: Hardcover Pages: 368 Price: $29.99 Synopsis: Three very different young women make their way through late Victorian England - can they each find true happiness?Tirzah, Sophia and Polly are best friends who’ve left boarding school and… Continue reading Yours From the Tower by Sally Nicholl
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