During March, I read 24 books, and reviewed most of them. Two reviews are coming from Sisters in Crime soon. One review is for much later in the month, so all up, I reviewed 23 of the books I read in March. All but three of the books I read were by Australian authors, and… Continue reading March 2026 Reading Round Up
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Millie Mak Makes Her Mark (Millie Mak, #3) by Alice Pung, Sher Rill Ng
Title: Millie Mak Makes Her Mark (Millie Mak, #3) Author: Alice Pung, Sher Rill Ng Genre: Contemporary Publisher: HarperCollins Australia Published: 26th August 2025 Format: Hardcover Pages: 240 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: The final title in the series about Millie Mak - the clever maker and problem-solver. Millie Mak and her friends are trying to start… Continue reading Millie Mak Makes Her Mark (Millie Mak, #3) by Alice Pung, Sher Rill Ng
Fur Power (Guinea Wigs #1) by Rebecca McRitchie, illustrated by Shiloh Gordon
Title: Fur Power (Guinea Wigs #1) Author: Rebecca McRitchie, illustrated by Shiloh Gordon Genre: Humour Publisher: HarperCollins Australia Published: 31st March 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 144 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: A gaggle of guinea pigs discover their silly new wigs have transformed them into the newest superheroes on the block ... and now it is the… Continue reading Fur Power (Guinea Wigs #1) by Rebecca McRitchie, illustrated by Shiloh Gordon
I Know What You’re Hiding by Jack Heath
Title: I Know What You’re Hiding Author: Jack Heath Genre: Mystery Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st April 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 320 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: A deadly blaze. A desperate girl. Three days to crack the case.Everyone knows the story. Jamie George was the golden child. Her sister, Morgan, was nothing but trouble. When their… Continue reading I Know What You’re Hiding by Jack Heath
Worst Hero Ever: Feet First by Eva Amores and Matt Cosgrove
Title: Worst Hero Ever: Feet First Author: Eva Amores and Matt Cosgrove Genre: Humour Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st April 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 160 Price: $15.99 Synopsis:If you could have any superpower, what would you choose?Super strength? Invisibility? The ability to fly? Super speed? So many superpowers to choose from. Unfortunately, for Licky Ricky,… Continue reading Worst Hero Ever: Feet First by Eva Amores and Matt Cosgrove
Nora Nightsky by Rebecca Lewis-Oakes
Title: Nora Nightsky Author: Rebecca Lewis-Oakes Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st April 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 208 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: Nora Nightsky is a star-literally. Her glamorous mum is the North Star, and their dazzling family works hard, bringing to life the Little Bear constellation and sprinkling magic down to earth to grant… Continue reading Nora Nightsky by Rebecca Lewis-Oakes
The Sugarcane Kids and the Mystery at Angel Bay by Charlie Archbold
Title: The Sugarcane Kids and the Mystery at Angel Bay Author: Charlie Archbold Genre: Mystery/Crime Publisher: Text Publishing Published: 31st March 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: Price: $16.99 Synopsis: Dad pulls the chewed-up shark egg out of Washington’s mouth. It is drippy with drool. He puts it on the table. ‘That’s a Port Jackson shark egg.… Continue reading The Sugarcane Kids and the Mystery at Angel Bay by Charlie Archbold
Disney Reading Challenge Disney Princesses Completed
This year I have been doing the Disney Reading Challenge, and have completed the first lot of prompts. The first card I completed was the Disney Princess card. Each card has four prompts, and I am getting there with the others. Some will be a bit harder to fill in, or will at least take… Continue reading Disney Reading Challenge Disney Princesses Completed
Dymocks Reading Challenge March Completed
And March is done! I have completed the three March prompts, so now I have 27 to go, and I am keen to see what else Dymocks have in store for us this year. I’m hoping whatever comes my way or is already on my shelves will work, as it will make it easier finding… Continue reading Dymocks Reading Challenge March Completed
Elsewhere by Shelby Matheson
Title: Elsewhere Author: Shelby Matheson Genre: Fantasy/Historical Fiction Publisher: Wombat Rhiza Published: 4th June 2025 Format: Paperback Pages: 400 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: At the outbreak of World War I, eleven-year-old Elsie Clarke is sent to a mysterious school in the woods for only the most talented children. But fewer still, the Gifted, are invited to… Continue reading Elsewhere by Shelby Matheson
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