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A Message Through Time by Anna Ciddor

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Title: A Message Through Time Author: Anna Ciddor Genre: Historical Fiction/Time travel Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 4th April 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 336 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: A pacey and action-packed time-slip adventure that carries step-siblings Felix and Zoe back to Ancient Roman times - and also, accidentally, drags a Roman girl into the present.… Continue reading A Message Through Time by Anna Ciddor

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Huda was Here by H. Hayek

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Title: Huda was Here Author: H. Hayek Genre: Fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 4th April 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 288 Price: $15.99 Synopsis: Huda hatches a bold plan to help her dad get a job - which lands her and her brother in all kinds of trouble. A delightful and hilarious story from a… Continue reading Huda was Here by H. Hayek

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The Month that Makes the Year by Inda Ahmad Zahri

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Title: The Month that Makes the Year Author: Inda Ahmad Zahri Genre: Fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 28th February 2023 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: Exploring Ramadan through the eyes of a Muslim child, this graceful and authentic story illuminates the sense of belonging to both the community and the universe that… Continue reading The Month that Makes the Year by Inda Ahmad Zahri

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Duckling Runs Away by Margaret Wild, illustrated by Vivienne To

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Title: Duckling Runs Away Author: Margaret Wild, illustrated by Vivienne To Genre: Fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 28th February 2023 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: A warm, comforting story about a cross little duckling and her mother's unconditional love, from the award-winning and bestselling team behind The Sloth Who Came To Stay. Duckling… Continue reading Duckling Runs Away by Margaret Wild, illustrated by Vivienne To

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The Glow by Sofie Laguna and Marc McBride (illustrator)

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Title: The Glow Author: Sofie Laguna and Marc McBride (illustrator) Genre: Supernatural Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 28th February 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 192 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: Megan and her best friend Li must team up and draw on all their creativity and courage to defeat a strange monster that threatens their town. Megan is… Continue reading The Glow by Sofie Laguna and Marc McBride (illustrator)

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Nightbirds by Kate J Armstrong

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Title: Nightbirds Author: Kate J Armstrong Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 28th February 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 480 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: In a dazzling new fantasy world full of whispered secrets and political intrigue, the magic of women is outlawed but three girls with unusual gifts have the chance to change it all.… Continue reading Nightbirds by Kate J Armstrong

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January 2023 Wrap Up Post

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2023 got off to a good start – I found a few reading challenges that won’t be too stressful, and I am almost finished the Dymocks Summer Reading Challenge, and am half way through the Book Bestie’s Bingo. The QBD challenge will take a little longer – partially due to finding some books and partially… Continue reading January 2023 Wrap Up Post

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The Lorikeet Tree by Paul Jennings

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Title: The Lorikeet Tree Author: Paul Jennings Genre: Contemporary Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 31st January 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 192 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: A sister and brother face the hardest year of their lives and discover the healing power of nature in this compelling tale from master storyteller Paul Jennings. Emily loves the bush… Continue reading The Lorikeet Tree by Paul Jennings

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Tumbleglass by Kate Constable

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Title: Tumbleglass Author: Kate Constable Genre: Historical Fiction/Time slip/Magic Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 31st January 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 288 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: A wonderful time-slip novel full of secrets, family relationships and quiet magic, from the award-winning author of the bestselling and much-loved novels Crow Country, Cicada Summer and The January Stars. 'Captivating and mysterious. I was… Continue reading Tumbleglass by Kate Constable

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Ollie and Bea: Otterly Ridiculous by Renee Treml

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Title: Ollie and Bea: Otterly Ridiculous Author: Renee Treml Genre: Graphic Novel Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 31st January 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 64 Price: $12.99 Synopsis: Best friends Ollie and Bea continue to delight young readers in this super cute series: full-colour graphic novels that celebrate fun and friendship and the differences that make… Continue reading Ollie and Bea: Otterly Ridiculous by Renee Treml