Title: A Perfect Pig Author: Katrin Dreiling Genre: Fiction Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st July 2021 Format: Hardback Pages: 32 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: Anton is a lovable new character who’s a bit of a perfectionist. But he soon learns that sometimes you have to let go of plans and just enjoy your time with your… Continue reading A Perfect Pig by Katrin Dreiling
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The Lion Who Came to Stay by Victoria McKinlay
Title: The Lion Who Came to Stay Author: Victoria McKinlay Genre: History Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st July 2021 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: Based on a true story The remarkable, heart-warming tale of Singh, a lion cub who came to live in a London home Famous in the 1930s and 1940s, Singh’s… Continue reading The Lion Who Came to Stay by Victoria McKinlay
Pig the Monster by Aaron Blabey
Title: Pig the Monster Author: Aaron Blabey Genre: Fiction Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st July 2021 Format: Hardcover Pages: 24 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: Over EIGHT MILLION Pig books in print! Trick or treat! Pig, the world’s greediest Pug, is back in time for Halloween, and he wants TREATS! TREATS! TREATS! TREATS! Hilarious new story, filled… Continue reading Pig the Monster by Aaron Blabey
May 2021 Round Up
Current stats: Modern Mrs Darcy – 13/14 Australian Authors Challenge – 24/24 (47) AWW2021 – 75/50 Dymocks Reading Challenge – 24/26 QBD Reading Challenge – 24/26 Overall goal – 122/170 In May, I managed to read 36 books, with a vast majority by Australian authors, and have almost finished my reading challenges – with a… Continue reading May 2021 Round Up
The Nerd Herd: Raging Wool by Nathan Luff, illustrated by Chris Kennett
Title: The Nerd Herd: Raging Wool The Nerd Herd: Raging Wool by Nathan Luff and Chris Kennett Author: Nathan Luff, illustrated by Chris Kennett Genre: Fiction Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st June 2021 Format: Paperback Pages: 160 Price: $14.99 Synopsis: Individually they’re meek, mild and soft. But together, with their combined talents, they’re a herd.… Continue reading The Nerd Herd: Raging Wool by Nathan Luff, illustrated by Chris Kennett
Macca the Backpacker by Matt Cosgrove
Title: Macca the Backpacker Macca the Backpacker by Matt Cosgrove Author: Matt Cosgrove Genre: Fiction Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st June 2021 Format: Hardcover Pages: 24 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: Macca the Alpaca dreams of exploring, so he packs his backpack and sets off on a mountain adventure. But when the going gets tough, how will… Continue reading Macca the Backpacker by Matt Cosgrove
Paris Takes Over the World by Kyla May
Title: Paris Takes Over the World Paris Takes Over the World by Kyla May Author: Kyla May Genre: Fiction Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st June 2021 Format: Paperback Pages: 130 Price: $14.99 Synopsis: Hi! I'm Paris. I write in my travel journal as I explore the world! Paris is 10 years old and is off… Continue reading Paris Takes Over the World by Kyla May
The Underdogs by Tracey West
Title: The Underdogs Author: Tracey West Genre: Humour Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st May 2021 Format: Paperback Pages: 160 Price: $14.99 Synopsis: Welcome to the town of Barksdale, where the canine residents strive for perfection. Every shopkeeper claims to be the ‘best groomer’ or sell the ‘best biscuits.’ And at Barksdale Academy, the pressure is… Continue reading The Underdogs by Tracey West
April 2021 Round Up
In April, I read 17 books, mostly Australian, across various genres and issues and styles, aimed at different age groups. I read a lot for kids, from picture books to middle grade books, young adult and adult. I also chipped away at more of my challenges, and have extended my Aussie Author Challenge beyond the… Continue reading April 2021 Round Up
I Really Want a Pet by Jackie Hosking
Title: I Really Want a Pet Author: Jackie Hosking Genre: Fiction Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st May 2021 Format: Hardback Pages: 24 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: A sweet and funny picture book about how to get the pet you want. · Playful rhyming verses with fun illustrations by Shane McGowan. · This little girl wants a… Continue reading I Really Want a Pet by Jackie Hosking
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