Title: The Sugarcane Kids and the Empty Cage Author: Charlie Archbold Genre: Adventure Publisher: Text Publishing Published: 30th July 2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 240 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: When you least expect it something surprising will spring out and shock you. Like when you study your dead bug shelf and there’s a live huntsman spider sitting… Continue reading The Sugarcane Kids and the Empty Cage by Charlie Archbold
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Ella and the Amazing Frog Orchestra by Cassy Polimeni, illustrated by Hykie Breeze
Title: Ella and the Amazing Frog Orchestra Author: Cassy Polimeni, illustrated by Hykie Breeze Genre: Contemporary Publisher: UWA Publishing Published: 1st July 2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 92 Price: $15.99 Synopsis: “Did you know frogs can find their way home? It’s called a ‘homing instinct’ ... no matter where they are, they know where they belong.… Continue reading Ella and the Amazing Frog Orchestra by Cassy Polimeni, illustrated by Hykie Breeze
Blog Tour: Tracks in the Mist (Adamson Adventures #4) by Sandra Bennett
Title: Tracks in the Mist (Adamson Adventures #4) Author: Sandra Bennett Genre: Mystery/Adventure Publisher: Rosella Ridge Books Published: 1st June 2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 200 Price: $18.00 Synopsis: Deep in the wilderness there's much more to discover than ever anticipated. When there are strange bird sightings in Southern Tasmania, it's no coincidence that Luke, Clare,… Continue reading Blog Tour: Tracks in the Mist (Adamson Adventures #4) by Sandra Bennett
Gymnastics Diaries: Beam Queen by Georgia Godwin, Laura Sieveking and Amanda Erb (illustrator)
Title: Gymnasitcs Diaries: Beam Queen Author: Georgia Godwin, Laura Sieveking and Amanda Erb (illustrator) Genre: Fiction Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st July 2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 128 Price: $14.99 Synopsis: Georgia is 10 years old and loves gymnastics. She wants to be an international gymnastics star and this is her diary. Join Georgia as she… Continue reading Gymnastics Diaries: Beam Queen by Georgia Godwin, Laura Sieveking and Amanda Erb (illustrator)
Puppy Rescue (Ella at Eden #10) by Laura Sieveking
Title: Puppy Rescue (Ella at Eden #10) Author: Laura Sieveking Genre: Contemporary Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st November 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 192 Price: $15.99 Synopsis: Ella’s class are given a new opportunity to help the community through their Service-Learning project, and Ella is excited to be assisting at the Morningside Animal Shelter. She immediately… Continue reading Puppy Rescue (Ella at Eden #10) by Laura Sieveking
June 2024 Reading Round Up
During June I read 17 books and made headway on all of my challenges – with only one or two prompts for each to go. I also completed Mains challenge prompts for the Dymocks Mains Prompts and prepared for a few blog tours. Most books were Australian, and I reviewed most of them as well… Continue reading June 2024 Reading Round Up
Riley’s Failproof Guide to…Breaking a School Record by Dani Vee, illustrated by Jules Faber
Title: Riley’s Failproof Guide to…Breaking a School Record Author: Dani Vee, illustrated by Jules Faber Genre: Humour Publisher: Larrikin House Published: 4th September 2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 208 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: Riley Noodle has been trying to break a school record for seven years. There is only one problem: Riley doesn't think she's very at… Continue reading Riley’s Failproof Guide to…Breaking a School Record by Dani Vee, illustrated by Jules Faber
Dymocks Reading Challenge Mains Completed
As of the middle of June, I have completed the ten mains prompts. I enjoyed nine out of ten, and only reviewed a couple, as during the completion of this section of the challenge, I had a lot of review books to stay on top of so that was my focus when it came to… Continue reading Dymocks Reading Challenge Mains Completed
Friday Barnes: Collision Course by R.A. Spratt
Title: Friday Barnes: Collision Course Author: R.A. Spratt Genre: Mystery Publisher: Puffin Published: 27th February 2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 288 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: Friday Barnes is Europe’s most wanted in this latest installment of the bestselling detective series. Friday’s Mum, the Nobel Prize winning physicist, has been accused of espionage. The police think she’s been… Continue reading Friday Barnes: Collision Course by R.A. Spratt
Ming and Ada Spark the Digital Age (The Girls Who Changed the World, #4) by Author: Jackie French
Title: Ming and Ada Spark the Digital Age (The Girls Who Changed the World, #4) Author: Jackie French Genre: Historical Fiction Publisher: HarperCollins Australia Published: 5th June 2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 336 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: The fourth book in the best-selling Jackie French historical series that places girls centre stage. Ming Qong is convinced that… Continue reading Ming and Ada Spark the Digital Age (The Girls Who Changed the World, #4) by Author: Jackie French
