Title: Carly Mills, Pioneer Girl: Superstar Author: Jane Smith Genre: Historical Fiction, Time slip Publisher: Big Sky Publishing Published: 8th February 2021 Format: Paperback Pages: 140 Price: $12.50 Synopsis: When Carly Mills goes to Melbourne with the school choir, she gets more than she bargained for: a trip back in time and a chance meeting… Continue reading Carly Mills, Pioneer Girl: Superstar by Jane Smith
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School of Fish: Fintastic Four by Louis Shea
Title: School of Fish: Fintastic Four Author: Louis Shea Genre: Fiction, Graphic Novel Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st March 2021 Format: Paperback Pages: 128 Price: $15.99 Synopsis: Brand new GRAPHIC NOVEL by Louis Shea · Bright, funny, FULL COLOUR illustration · Graphic novel format for ages 6+ · Hilarious illustrations by the illustrator of There… Continue reading School of Fish: Fintastic Four by Louis Shea
Firewatcher #3: Vigil by Kelly Gardiner
Title: Firewatcher #3: Vigil Author: Kelly Gardiner Genre: Historical Fiction, Fantasy Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st January 2021 Format: Paperback Pages: 272 Price: $14.99 Synopsis: June 1944. The war is finally turning against Hitler, but he has one last secret weapon: flying bombs, sent to destroy the City of London. Among the bomb blasts, Christopher… Continue reading Firewatcher #3: Vigil by Kelly Gardiner
Fish Kid and the Turtle Torpedo by Kylie Howarth
Title: Fish Kid and the Turtle Torpedo Author: Kylie Howarth Genre: Fiction Publisher: Walker Books Published: 3rd March 2021 Format: Paperback Pages: 160 Price: $14.99 Synopsis: Two troubled turtles and one sinking friendship. Can Fish Kid save them all or will it end in turtle disaster? Fish Kid’s third epic ocean adventure is set on… Continue reading Fish Kid and the Turtle Torpedo by Kylie Howarth
February 2021 Round-up
February’s reading leaped considerably to thirty books read that month for blogging and blog tours, and a couple that I read for myself. I’m yet to start back working as a quiz writer, but I also review for Scholastic, so several of these books were for that. Most were by Australian authors, and about 27… Continue reading February 2021 Round-up
Bedtime is Boring by David Campbell and Daron Parton
Title: Bedtime is Boring Author: David Campbell and Daron Parton Genre: Fiction Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: March 2021 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: Second picture book, and hilarious sequel to Stupid Carrots, written by well-known TV presenter and performer, David Campbell! Billy Bunny REALLY doesn’t want to go to bed. He’s far too… Continue reading Bedtime is Boring by David Campbell and Daron Parton
Coco and the Butterfly by Laura Bunting and Nicky Johnston
Title: Coco and the Butterfly Author: Laura Bunting and Nicky Johnston Genre: Fiction Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: March 2021 Format: Hardback Pages: 48 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: Book #2 in delightful new series by Laura Bunting, in stunning large format hardback, embossed Irresistible and adorable illustrations by Nicky Johnson Destined to be every little girl’s new… Continue reading Coco and the Butterfly by Laura Bunting and Nicky Johnston
The Dragon and her Boy by Penny Chrimes
Title: The Dragon and her Boy Author: Penny Chrimes Genre: Fantasy, Historical, Time slip Publisher: Hachette Australia/Orion Published: 23rd February 2021 Format: Paperback Pages: 320 Price: $15.99 Synopsis: A story of the very last living dragon, stuck living in a tunnel under London, and the boy who unintentionally finds himself as her protector, perfect for… Continue reading The Dragon and her Boy by Penny Chrimes
Winterborne Home for Mayhem and Mystery by Ally Carter
Title: Winterborne Home for Mayhem and Mystery Author: Ally Carter Genre: Fiction Publisher: Lothian/Hachette Published: 23rd February 2021 Format: Paperback Pages: 350 Price: $14.99 Synopsis: April is one of five foster kids living at Winterborne Home, a sprawling mansion full of secrets. The biggest secret is that Gabriel Winterborne, their reclusive millionaire guardian, is actually The… Continue reading Winterborne Home for Mayhem and Mystery by Ally Carter
The World Between Blinks by Amie Kaufman and Ryan Graudin
Title: The World Between Blinks Author: Amie Kaufman and Ryan Graudin Genre: Fantasy Publisher: HarperCollins Australia Published: 10th February 2021 Format: Paperback Pages: 336 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: Discover a magical world where lost things are found ... Whenever cousins Jake and Marisol get together, adventure follows. They have their late Nana to thank for that.… Continue reading The World Between Blinks by Amie Kaufman and Ryan Graudin
