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February 2026 Reading Round Up

Ashleigh

This February I read 27 books. Most were review books, and most were by women. I reviewed 23 of the books I read, and there are some other reviews coming in the next few months. I’m also getting through my reading challenges for the year, and ticking off thing as I go or as I… Continue reading February 2026 Reading Round Up

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Alice-Miranda in Japan by Jacqueline Harvey

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Title: Alice-Miranda in Japan Author: Jacqueline Harvey Genre: Fiction/Mystery Publisher: Puffin Australia Published: 17th September 2019/3rd February 2014 Format: Paperback Pages: 352 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: Travel, treasure and trickery in bustling Tokyo. When Alice-Miranda, Millie and Jacinta travel to Japan during the school holidays, they are in for a fascinating treat. Dolly Oliver, the family… Continue reading Alice-Miranda in Japan by Jacqueline Harvey

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Alice-Miranda Shines Bright by Jacqueline Harvey

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Title: Alice-Miranda Shines Bright Author: Jacqueline Harvey Genre: Mystery/Fiction Publisher: Puffin Published: 16th July 2019/1st September 2013 Format: Paperback Pages: 336 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: Mysteries abound and Alice-Miranda is on the case. Alice-Miranda and Millie have made a dazzling discovery in the woodlands near their school. They vow to keep the secret to themselves, but… Continue reading Alice-Miranda Shines Bright by Jacqueline Harvey

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January 2026 Reading Round-Up

Ashleigh

This year, I am working on balancing my review books with my other reading, so I can get through some of the books I have been wanting to read for a while. In January, I managed to read all my review books for the beginning of 2026, and some reviews are still coming, and there… Continue reading January 2026 Reading Round-Up

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Alice-Miranda in Paris by Jacqueline Harvey

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Title: Alice-Miranda in Paris Author: Jacqueline Harvey Genre: Fiction/Mystery Publisher: Puffin Published: 16th July 2019/1st March 2013 Format: Paperback Pages: 336 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: Très chic sightseeing, singing and fashion in Paris! Alice-Miranda and her friends are in Paris with a group of teachers from Winchesterfield-Downsfordvale and the Fayle School for Boys. The students have… Continue reading Alice-Miranda in Paris by Jacqueline Harvey

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Alice-Miranda Shows the Way by Jacqueline Harvey

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Title: Alice-Miranda Shows the Way Author: Jacqueline Harvey Genre: Mystery/Fiction Publisher: Puffin Published: 16th July 2019/1st August 2012 Format: Paperback Pages: 368 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: It’s a race to the finish as Winchesterfield gets set for the annual show. Alice-Miranda has a birthday to celebrate, and a village show to look forward to! One of… Continue reading Alice-Miranda Shows the Way by Jacqueline Harvey

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Alice-Miranda in New York by Jacqueline Harvey

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Title: Alice-Miranda in New York Author: Jacqueline Harvey Genre: Fiction/Mystery Publisher: Puffin Australia Published: 16th July 2019/1st February 2012 Format: Paperback Pages: 384 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: Alice-Miranda takes a bite out of the Big Apple! Alice-Miranda is in bustling New York City. It's a blur of skyscrapers, hot dog carts, chats with zoo animals and… Continue reading Alice-Miranda in New York by Jacqueline Harvey

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December 2025 Reading Round Up

Ashleigh

In December 2025, I read 16 books. Some were for reviews that will appear later in 2026, whilst others were ones I read for my own interest. Some were review books or books I wanted to read and review. December was a slower review month, so I was able to catch up on some other… Continue reading December 2025 Reading Round Up

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Alice-Miranda Takes the Lead by Jacqueline Harvey

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Title: Alice-Miranda Takes the Lead Author: Jacqueline Harvey Genre: Fiction Publisher: Puffin Published: 7th May 2019, first published 2011 Format: Paperback Pages: 304 Price: $1699 Synopsis: The tiny girl has TWO schools to save in this awfully lovely adventure. The tiny girl has TWO schools to save in this awfully lovely adventure. Alice-Miranda is thrilled… Continue reading Alice-Miranda Takes the Lead by Jacqueline Harvey

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Alice-Miranda on Holiday by Jacqueline Harvey

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Title: Alice-Miranda on Holiday Author: Jacqueline Harvey Genre: Fiction Publisher: Puffin Australia Published: 1st September 2010 Format: Paperback Pages: 304 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: The ever so exciting sequel to Alice-Miranda at School Alice-Miranda Highton-Smith-Kennington-Jones has survived her first term at Winchesterfield-Downsfordvale. And now Jacinta Headlington-Bear, the school’s second-best tantrum thrower, is joining Alice-Miranda’s family for term… Continue reading Alice-Miranda on Holiday by Jacqueline Harvey