Title: October, October Author: Katya Balen Genre: Fiction Publisher: Bloomsbury Published: 29th September 2020 Format: Paperback Pages: 304 Price: $14.99 Synopsis: Katya Balen's October, October is a very special new addition to the shelf and deserves classic status - Times Children's Book of the WeekA classic in the making for anyone who ever longed to be WILD.October and her… Continue reading October, October by Katya Balen
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What Zola did on Wednesday by Melina Marchetta, illustrated by Deb Hudson
Title: What Zola did on Wednesday Author: Melina Marchetta, illustrated by Deb Hudson Genre: Fiction Publisher: Puffin Published: 29th September 2020 Format: Paperback Pages: 96 Price: $12.99 Synopsis: From the author of Looking for Alibrandi comes this gorgeous series to engage and entertain newly independent young readers. Zola loves living on Boomerang Street with her mum and… Continue reading What Zola did on Wednesday by Melina Marchetta, illustrated by Deb Hudson
The Left-Handed Booksellers of London by Garth Nix
Title: The Left-Handed Booksellers of London Author: Garth Nix Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 29th September 2020 Format: Paperback Pages: 384 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: From the bestselling author of Angel Mage, this new fantasy adventure set in 1980s London follows one girl's quest to find her father, leading her to a secret society of… Continue reading The Left-Handed Booksellers of London by Garth Nix
John Williamson’s Old Man Emu
Author: John Williamson, illustrated by Simon McLean Genre: Poetry Publisher: Puffin Published: 29th September 2020 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: A new picture book adaptation of John Williamson's first and now legendary hit song, 'Old Man Emu’, to celebrate John’s 50th year of performing and the song’s 50th anniversary in 2020. This iconic… Continue reading John Williamson’s Old Man Emu
Kensy and Max: Full Speed by Jacqueline Harvey
Title: Kensy and Max: Full Speed Author: Jacqueline Harvey Genre: Spy fiction, mystery Publisher: Puffin Published: 29th September 2020 Format: Paperback Pages: 384 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: What do you do when your instincts and obligations pull you in opposite directions? When there are multiple leads, which one do you follow? After a school excursion goes… Continue reading Kensy and Max: Full Speed by Jacqueline Harvey
The Stolen Prince of Cloudburst (A Kingdoms and Empires Book #3) by Jaclyn Moriarty
Title: The Stolen Prince of Cloudburst (A Kingdoms and Empires Book #3) Author: Jaclyn Moriarty Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 29th September 2020 Format: Hardcover Pages: 544 Price: $22.99 Synopsis: A magical tale of mystery and adventure that proves that sometimes even ordinary middle children can be heroes, from the bestselling author of The… Continue reading The Stolen Prince of Cloudburst (A Kingdoms and Empires Book #3) by Jaclyn Moriarty
Santa and the Sugar Glider by Alexa Moses and Anil Tortop (Illustrator)
Title: Santa and the Sugar Glider Author: Alexa Moses and Anil Tortop (Illustrator) Genre: Fiction Publisher: Lothian/Hachette Published: 29th September 2020 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: A sweet Australian Christmas story with a positive message about following your dreams, helping others, and the magic of Christmas, from the author and illustrator of the… Continue reading Santa and the Sugar Glider by Alexa Moses and Anil Tortop (Illustrator)
Hollowpox: The Hunt for Morrigan Crow (Nevermoor #3) by Jessica Townsend
Title: Hollowpox: The Hunt for Morrigan Crow (Nevermoor #3) Author: Jessica Townsend Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Lothian/Hachette Australia Published: 29th September 2020 Format: Paperback Pages: 522 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: Strange things are happening in Nevermoor... Morrigan Crow faces her most dangerous challenge yet in her latest Wundrous adventure. The highly anticipated third book in the award-winning… Continue reading Hollowpox: The Hunt for Morrigan Crow (Nevermoor #3) by Jessica Townsend
Feathers by Karen Hendriks, illustrated by Kim Fleming
Title: Feathers Author: Karen Hendriks, illustrated by Kim Fleming Genre: Fiction Publisher: Empowering Resources Published: September 2020 Format: Paperback Pages: 32 Price: $17.00 Synopsis: ‘Dad, it’s my wish feather.’ I gently place my dream treasure under my pillow. Mum promised to always be with me... Feathers is a gentle book that supports any children who… Continue reading Feathers by Karen Hendriks, illustrated by Kim Fleming
Wizards of Once: Never and Forever by Cressida Cowell
Title: Wizards of Once: Never and Forever Author: Cressida Cowell Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Hodder Children’s/Hachette Published: 22nd September 2020 Format: Paperback Pages: 385 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: The final book in the Wizards of Once quartet. Warriors and Wizards combine forces against the dreadful power of the Kingwitch, whose searing evil threatens not only the Wildwoods,… Continue reading Wizards of Once: Never and Forever by Cressida Cowell
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