Title: Sword Echoes (Pirate Academy #3) Author: Justin Somper Genre: Adventure Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 2nd June 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 304 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: Neo, Jasmine and Jacoby uncover lies and secrets all across the oceans in the third book in this fast-paced and exciting fantasy adventure series, perfect for readers of How to… Continue reading Sword Echoes (Pirate Academy #3) by Justin Somper
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One Knight Stand (Lady’s Knight #2) by Amie Kaufman and Meagan Spooner
Title: One Knight Stand (Lady’s Knight #2) Author: Amie Kaufman and Meagan Spooner Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 2nd June 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 480 Price: $26.99 Synopsis: Saddle up your dragons, we're going on a road trip in this outrageously funny cosy fantasy YA sequel to medieval romp Lady's Knight, from NYT bestselling duo… Continue reading One Knight Stand (Lady’s Knight #2) by Amie Kaufman and Meagan Spooner
Brave like Bunji by Jake Gablonski, illustrated by Samantha Campbell
Title: Brave like Bunji Author: Jake Gablonski, illustrated by Samantha Campbell Genre: Contemporary Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 2nd June 2026 Format: Hardcover Pages: 24 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: A big-hearted story about identity, belonging and wearing your true colours with pride from debut author Jake Gablonski and acclaimed illustrator Samantha Campbell. 'Hello, Bunji,' said the… Continue reading Brave like Bunji by Jake Gablonski, illustrated by Samantha Campbell
My Body is My Home by Jasper Peach, illustrated by Beci Orpin
Title: My Body is My Home Author: Jasper Peach, illustrated by Beci Orpin Genre: Contemporary, Non-Fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 28th April 2026 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $26.99 Synopsis: A joyful celebration of bodies of all shapes and kinds, with a gently inclusive message about being at home in your own skin. This… Continue reading My Body is My Home by Jasper Peach, illustrated by Beci Orpin
Tearing Myself Together by Anna Whateley
Title: Tearing Myself Together Author: Anna Whateley Genre: Contemporary Young Adult Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 28th April 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 272 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: Hilzy's life is forever coming undone - and so is her body. Friendship is just one more thing she can't count on…until she has to. A wonderful YA novel… Continue reading Tearing Myself Together by Anna Whateley
Disney Reading Challenge Villains Completed
And that’s another round completed! This time, I am marking off the Villains card. Much like my other cards and challenges, the majority of the authors I have been using have been Australian, or women and crossover with other categories. I have also been filling things in as I go, a lot of the time… Continue reading Disney Reading Challenge Villains Completed
Who Might You Be? by Robert Henderson
Title: Who Might You Be? Author: Robert Henderson Genre: Fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 1st July 2025 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: Inspired by the popular puzzle tangram, this playful exploration of shapes and identity is also a pleasing rollicking rhyme perfect to read aloud. Today, I am this and tomorrow I'm… Continue reading Who Might You Be? by Robert Henderson
March 2026 Reading Round Up
During March, I read 24 books, and reviewed most of them. Two reviews are coming from Sisters in Crime soon. One review is for much later in the month, so all up, I reviewed 23 of the books I read in March. All but three of the books I read were by Australian authors, and… Continue reading March 2026 Reading Round Up
Come Home, Bigibila: A story of an echidna finding its way back to Country by Corey Tutt and Irma Gold, illustrated by Jessica Tedim
Title: Come Home, Bigibila: A story of an echidna finding its way back to Country A story of an echidna finding its way back to Country Author: Corey Tutt and Irma Gold, illustrated by Jessica Tedim Genre: Fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 31st March 2026 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: From bestselling… Continue reading Come Home, Bigibila: A story of an echidna finding its way back to Country by Corey Tutt and Irma Gold, illustrated by Jessica Tedim
The Friendship Paradox by Aśka
Title: The Friendship Paradox Author: Aśka Genre: Contemporary Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 31st March 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 256 Price: $22.99 Synopsis: Road trips, physics and friendship collide in this gorgeous graphic novel about the highs and lows of a gap year that is perfect for fans of Heartstopper and The Greatest Thing. Note to self: no… Continue reading The Friendship Paradox by Aśka
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