Title: Ethel the Penguin Author: Ursula Dubosarsky, illustrated by Christopher Nielsen Genre: Fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 1st October 2024 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: An irresistibly fun story about the joy of having a wild and reckless friend from the beloved and bestselling author of The Terrible Plop. Ethel the Penguin's in… Continue reading Ethel the Penguin by Ursula Dubosarsky, illustrated by Christopher Nielsen
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Bravepaw and the Heartstone of Alluria by L.M. Wilkinson
Title: Bravepaw and the Heartstone of Alluria Author: L.M. Wilkinson Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Allen and Unwin/Albert Street Books Published: 3rd September 2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 192 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: An epic Tail of Adventure! Can one gallant mouse find the Heartstone and save her homeland from destruction? A fully illustrated and brilliantly readable adventure full… Continue reading Bravepaw and the Heartstone of Alluria by L.M. Wilkinson
The Medusa Situation by Gabiann Marin
Title: The Medusa Situation Author: Gabiann Marin Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Clan Destine Press Published: 1st July 2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 250 Price: $36.95 Synopsis: The Medusa Situation joins the Greek goddess Hera and her Olympian family as they accept their forced divine retirement and live out their immortality in the Aussie suburbs. Their once exciting, all-powerful,… Continue reading The Medusa Situation by Gabiann Marin
When the Lights Went Out by Lian Tanner and Jonathon Bentley
Title: When the Lights Went Out Author: Lian Tanner and Jonathon Bentley Genre: Fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 2nd July 2024 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: A cosy picture book about finding warmth and connection in community from the award-winning creative team behind Ella and the Ocean. The night was frosty dark but… Continue reading When the Lights Went Out by Lian Tanner and Jonathon Bentley
Marion and the Forty Thieves by Sarah Luke
Title: Marion and the Forty Thieves Author: Sarah Luke Genre: Faction, Historical Fiction Publisher: NLA Publishing Published: 1st July 2024 Format: Hardcover Pages: 208 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: Marion’s life is anything but ordinary. The daughter of the principal, Captain Neitenstein, she is the only girl aboard a magnificent floating boys’ school, anchored permanently in Sydney… Continue reading Marion and the Forty Thieves by Sarah Luke
Queen of Dogs by Joe Weatherstone
Title: Queen of Dogs Author: Joe Weatherstone Genre: Fiction, Mystery Publisher: Walker Books Australia Published: 5th June 2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 288 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: Maddy’s family are talented and ambitious — sporting trophies, top grades, they collect them all. But Maddy would rather spend time with her best friend, her pug Gusto. When Gusto disappears… Continue reading Queen of Dogs by Joe Weatherstone
Roarsome: Phase One by Joel Slack-Smith, illustrated by Rebel Challenger
Title: Roarsome: Phase One Author: Joel Slack-Smith, illustrated by Rebel Challenger Genre: Humour Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st April 2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 176 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: Half lion. Half werewolf. All pillow. Totally roarsome! All Walter wanted for his birthday was a limited edition, nitro-powered drone. Instead, he gets a tattered old lion-shaped pillow… Continue reading Roarsome: Phase One by Joel Slack-Smith, illustrated by Rebel Challenger
Tuckshop Terrors by Leo Baker
Title: Tuckshop Terrors Author: Leo Baker Genre: Horror/Adventure/Thriller Publisher: Loaf Books Published: 1st May 2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 260 Price: $24.95 Synopsis: Kip is a 12-year-old country boy trying to fit in to a new town, new school, and find new friends. It’s not easy when he’s struggling with his diabetes, and all the other… Continue reading Tuckshop Terrors by Leo Baker
Princess of Thieves (Twisted Tales #17) by Mari Mancusi
Title: Princess of Thieves (Twisted Tales #17) Author: Mari Mancusi Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st April 2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 384 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: Returning from an extended trip abroad, Maid Marian finds that not much about her beloved England remains the same. Her best friend, Robin, has been banished; her beloved uncle,… Continue reading Princess of Thieves (Twisted Tales #17) by Mari Mancusi
Deep is the Fen by Lili Wilkinson
Title: Deep is the Fen Author: Lili Wilkinson Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 16th April 2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 416 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: A bewitching journey behind the closed doors of a secret society, featuring sinister toadmen, resistance witches and a steamy enemies-to-lovers romance, from the acclaimed author of A Hunger of Thorns. Merriwether… Continue reading Deep is the Fen by Lili Wilkinson
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