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Edward the Emu 35th Anniversary by Sheena Knowles, illustrated by Rod Clement

Ashleigh

Title: Edward the Emu 35th Anniversary Author: Sheena Knowles, illustrated by Rod Clement Genre: Fiction Publisher: HarperCollins Australia Published: 5th July 2023 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $22.99 Synopsis: One of Australia's best-loved classics that is now celebrating its 35th anniversary! Tired of his life as an emu, Edward decides to try being something else… Continue reading Edward the Emu 35th Anniversary by Sheena Knowles, illustrated by Rod Clement

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Hamlet Is Not Okay by R.A. Spratt

Ashleigh

Title: Hamlet Is Not Okay Author: R.A. Spratt Genre: Fiction, Time Travel Publisher: Penguin Published: 4th July 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 224 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: Funny, shocking and brilliant: from bestselling author R. A. Spratt, a whip-smart take on Shakespearean moral dilemmas Selby hates homework. She would rather watch TV – anything to escape the… Continue reading Hamlet Is Not Okay by R.A. Spratt

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Picasso and the Greatest Show on Earth by Anna Feinberg

Ashleigh

Title: Picasso and the Greatest Show on Earth Author: Anna Feinberg Genre: Contemporary Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 4th July 2923 Format: Paperback Pages: 384 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: A sweetly moving story about friendship and finding happiness, for readers who loved Wonder and Lenny's Book of Everything. Frances is in a new house in a new neighbourhood… Continue reading Picasso and the Greatest Show on Earth by Anna Feinberg

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We Didn’t Think It Through by Gary Lonesborough

Ashleigh

Title: We Didn’t Think It Through Author: Gary Lonesborough Genre: Contemporary Publisher: Allen and Unwin   Published: 4th July 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 304 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: From the author of the award-winning The Boy from the Mish, comes a compelling coming-of-age YA novel about sixteen-year-old Jamie Langton finding his future and navigating the challenges of racism,… Continue reading We Didn’t Think It Through by Gary Lonesborough

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Being Jimmy Baxter by Fiona Lloyd

Ashleigh

Title: Being Jimmy Baxter Author: Fiona Lloyd Genre: Fiction Publisher: Penguin/Puffin Published: 4th July 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 240 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: A gently funny yet powerful coming-of-age middle grade novel about surviving the odds, unlikely friendships, and the magical music of Elvis. It’s not eggsactly easy being Jimmy Baxter 'cause:· The real Jimmy's hiding… Continue reading Being Jimmy Baxter by Fiona Lloyd

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Ratbags – Best of Pests by Tim Harris, illustrated by Shiloh Gordon

Ashleigh

Title: Ratbags – Best of Pests Author: Tim Harris, illustrated by Shiloh Gordon Genre: Humour Publisher: Puffin Published: 4th July 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 192 Price: $14.99 Synopsis: Book number 3 is here, in the stupendously rat-tastic Ratbags series from the award-winning, bestselling author and funny man, Tim Harris. Humans have had enough of rats… Continue reading Ratbags – Best of Pests by Tim Harris, illustrated by Shiloh Gordon

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Saving Charli by Di Walker

Ashleigh

Title: Saving Charli Author: Di Walker Genre: Contemporary Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st July 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 288 Price: 16.99 Synopsis: Who are you when your other half is gone? Twelve-year-old Charli knows no other way of being than as a twin. But when her twin sister, Freya, succumbs to a lifelong battle with… Continue reading Saving Charli by Di Walker

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When You Wish Upon a Star (Twisted Tales #14) by Elizabeth Lim

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Title: When You Wish Upon a Star (Twisted Tales #14) Author: Elizabeth Lim Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st June 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 480 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: What if the Blue Fairy wasn’t supposed to help Pinocchio? ‘Star light, star bright, first star I see tonight ...’ So begins the wish that changes… Continue reading When You Wish Upon a Star (Twisted Tales #14) by Elizabeth Lim

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Completed Challenge: Bestie’s Book Bingo

Ashleigh

Well, it only took me six months to complete this challenge! The one category I had to dig around for was the Celebrity Book Club Pick, partly because I don’t usually follow celebrity book clubs, and partly because there were quite a few other that didn’t appeal to me, so I was glad that I… Continue reading Completed Challenge: Bestie’s Book Bingo

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Bush Turkey by Kate and Jol Temple, illustrated by Ronojoy Ghosh

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Title: Bush Turkey Author: Kate and Jol Temple, illustrated by Ronojoy Ghosh Genre: Fiction Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st July 2023 Format: Hardcover Pages: 24 Price: $18.99 Synopsis: He’s an unusual fellow, really quite quirky. He has many names, but let’s call him ... Bush Turkey! His bald head is red, he’s impeccably dressed. And… Continue reading Bush Turkey by Kate and Jol Temple, illustrated by Ronojoy Ghosh