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Dymocks Autumn Reading Challenge

Ashleigh

I completed my Dymocks Autumn reading challenge at the end of April and enjoyed all the books I read. I read several books that I could have used for at least two of the prompts, as I have read a few debut novels and many Australian novels – more about that in my monthly round… Continue reading Dymocks Autumn Reading Challenge

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Miss Penny Dreadful and the Malicious Maze by Allison Rushby

Ashleigh

Title: Miss Penny Dreadful and the Malicious Maze Author: Allison Rushby Genre: Mystery/Historical Fiction Publisher: Walker Books Published: 5th April 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 144 Price: $15.99 Synopsis: The second book in a mystical and adventurous junior fiction series from acclaimed author Allison Rushby.‘Penny had only set one foot inside the drawing room when she… Continue reading Miss Penny Dreadful and the Malicious Maze by Allison Rushby

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March 2023 Round Up

Ashleigh

In March I read nineteen books, and all but two were Australian. I reviewed nearly all of them, and the reviews will all be up soon – at least one has to be written still, and I have started on my May reading. I have tried to read broadly across genres and authors, but my… Continue reading March 2023 Round Up

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A Message Through Time by Anna Ciddor

Ashleigh

Title: A Message Through Time Author: Anna Ciddor Genre: Historical Fiction/Time travel Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 4th April 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 336 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: A pacey and action-packed time-slip adventure that carries step-siblings Felix and Zoe back to Ancient Roman times - and also, accidentally, drags a Roman girl into the present.… Continue reading A Message Through Time by Anna Ciddor

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Huda was Here by H. Hayek

Ashleigh

Title: Huda was Here Author: H. Hayek Genre: Fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 4th April 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 288 Price: $15.99 Synopsis: Huda hatches a bold plan to help her dad get a job - which lands her and her brother in all kinds of trouble. A delightful and hilarious story from a… Continue reading Huda was Here by H. Hayek

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Spellhound: A Dragons of Hollow Book by Lian Tanner

Ashleigh

Title: Spellhound: A Dragons of Hollow Book Author: Lian Tanner Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 4th April 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 352 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: What do a minch-wiggin, a Queen, and a rather large magical pup have in common? They need to find the dragon that has turned their worlds upside-down .… Continue reading Spellhound: A Dragons of Hollow Book by Lian Tanner

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The Sinister Booksellers of Bath by Garth Nix

Ashleigh

Title: The Sinister Booksellers of Bath Author: Garth Nix Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 21st March 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 352 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: Return to the enchanting world of ABIA winner The Left-Handed Booksellers of London, as a team of booksellers must fight to keep dangerous magic under cover before the stuff of… Continue reading The Sinister Booksellers of Bath by Garth Nix

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Two more book bingo rows completed.

Ashleigh

Since last posting about my book bingo, I have completed two more down rows, and as a result, have almost filled the whole card, with two prompts left to check off, and I think I know which books I am going to read for those, but I just need to get them and read them.… Continue reading Two more book bingo rows completed.

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The Red Wind by Isobelle Carmody

Ashleigh

Title: The Red Wind Author: Isobelle Carmody Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Puffin Published: 11th October 2011 Format: Paperback Pages: 240 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: Winner of the 2011 CBC Book of the Year - Younger Readers. The first book in The Kingdom of the Lost series. When a devastating red wind sweeps across the land, brothers Bily… Continue reading The Red Wind by Isobelle Carmody

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February 2023 Reading Round Up

Ashleigh

I read 20 books in February, mostly Australian books, with two English authors. One of these, The Secret Garden, was a buddy read with my Facebook blogging community, which was a lot of fun and we discussed the characters and themes of the book, which was written in 11911, and captures the attitudes of a… Continue reading February 2023 Reading Round Up