Title: The One and Only Ruby Author: Katherine Applegate Genre: Climate Fiction Publisher: HarperCollins Australia Published: 7th June 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 240 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: From beloved powerhouse author Katherine Applegate comes The One and Only Ruby, starring the adorable baby elephant from the Newbery Medal-winning modern classic The One and Only Ivan and… Continue reading The One and Only Ruby by Katherine Applegate
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The Sideways Orbit of Evie Hart by Samera Kamaleddine
Title: The Sideways Orbit of Evie Hart Author: Samera Kamaleddine Genre: Family stories Publisher: HarperCollins Australia Published: 3rd of May 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 288 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: Friendship, family and feelings collide in this sparkling middle-grade debut from Matilda Prize winner, Samera Kamaleddine. Evie Hart likes rules. A lot. But as she embarks on… Continue reading The Sideways Orbit of Evie Hart by Samera Kamaleddine
Some Shall Break (Book #2 None Shall Sleep Sequence) by Ellie Marney
Title: Some Shall Break (Book #2 None Shall Sleep Sequence) Author: Ellie Marney Genre: Crime Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 6th June 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 400 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: From the author of The Killing Code comes the electrifying sequel to New York Times bestselling YA thriller None Shall Sleep. Junior FBI consultants Travis Bell and Emma Lewis are swept… Continue reading Some Shall Break (Book #2 None Shall Sleep Sequence) by Ellie Marney
Ella at Eden: Perfect Score by Laura Sieveking
Title: Ella at Eden: Perfect Score Author: Laura Sieveking Genre: Fiction Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st June 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 192 Price: $15.99 Synopsis: Ella is training hard for the upcoming Interschool Gymnastics Championships. She’s even trying to face her fear of doing a backward walkover on the balance beam. But once the competition… Continue reading Ella at Eden: Perfect Score by Laura Sieveking
May 2023 Reading Round Up
I read fifteen books in May and completed the Autumn part of the Dymocks Reading Challenge. Most books were by Australian authors across a range of genres and audiences, like always. However, I didn’t get through as many books as I hoped this past month due to circumstances beyond my control so I am hoping… Continue reading May 2023 Reading Round Up
Sunshine on Vinegar Street by Karen Comer
Title: Sunshine on Vinegar Street Author: Karen Comer Genre: Verse Novel Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 30th May 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 304 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: A sweet and emotional novel about friendship, family and accepting change from a fresh new voice. Freya's world is turned upside down when she and her mum move to… Continue reading Sunshine on Vinegar Street by Karen Comer
Etta and the Octopus by Zana Fraillon and Andrew Joyner
Title: Etta and the Octopus Author: Zana Fraillon, illustrated by Andrew Joyner Genre: Humour Publisher: Hachette Australia Published: 26th April 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 110 Price: $14.99 Synopsis: A hilarious, fully illustrated tale about an unlikely friendship between a girl and an octopus that is perfect for newly independent readers, from one of Australia's most… Continue reading Etta and the Octopus by Zana Fraillon and Andrew Joyner
Blog Tour: Tulips for Breakfast by Catherine Bauer
Title: Tulips for Breakfast Author: Catherine Bauer Genre: Historical Fiction Publisher: Ford Street Publishing Published: 1st October 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 200 Price: $19.95 Synopsis: As Hitler’s reign tightens on Amsterdam, Lena feels the door to her life closing. There are officers swarming every corner, and they’re out for blood. As the days drag on… Continue reading Blog Tour: Tulips for Breakfast by Catherine Bauer
Hedgewitch by Skye McKenna
Title: Hedgewitch Author: Skye McKenna Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Welbeck Publishing Published: 10th January 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 432 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: When Cassie runs away from her dreary boarding school, in search of her missing mother, she ends up in the magical village of Hedgely and discovers she comes from a family of witches -… Continue reading Hedgewitch by Skye McKenna
None Shall Sleep (Book #1 None Shall Sleep Sequence) by Ellie Marney
Title: None Shall Sleep (Book #1 None Shall Sleep Sequence) Author: Ellie Marney Genre: Historical Crime Fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 1st September 2020 Format: Paperback Pages: 400 Price: $34.99 Synopsis: A riveting New York Times bestselling YA thriller that will keep readers on the edge of their seats from start to finish. It's 1982, and… Continue reading None Shall Sleep (Book #1 None Shall Sleep Sequence) by Ellie Marney
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