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The Enchantment of Gold Eagle by Margaret Wild, illustrated by Stephen Michael King

Title: The Enchantment of Gold Eagle Author: Margaret Wild, illustrated by Stephen Michael King Genre: Fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 1st July 2025 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: A powerful tale about a child, a golden eagle and a forgotten promise from the author of the children's classic Fox, illustrated by the beloved creator… Continue reading The Enchantment of Gold Eagle by Margaret Wild, illustrated by Stephen Michael King

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Caution! This Book Contains Deadly Reptiles by Corey Tutt, illustrated by Ben Williams

Title: Caution! This Book Contains Deadly Reptiles Author: Corey Tutt, illustrated by Ben Williams Genre: Science Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 4th February 2025 Format: Hardcover Pages: 140 Price: $32.99 Synopsis: This is the ultimate reptile book for kids by DeadlyScience founder Corey Tutt, bestselling author of The First Scientists. Bursting with vibrant illustrations and cool… Continue reading Caution! This Book Contains Deadly Reptiles by Corey Tutt, illustrated by Ben Williams

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May 2025 Reading Round Up

During May, I almost got caught up on my review reading, mostly completed all my reading for something else, and overall, I read 28 books. All these books were by Australian authors, which is a huge focus on my blog at the moment. That’s not to say there aren’t great books by authors not from… Continue reading May 2025 Reading Round Up

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The Last Egg by Sofie Laguna, Jess Racklyeft

Title: The Last Egg Author: Sofie Laguna, Jess Racklyeft Genre: Fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 3rd June 2025 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: When Mother Bird and Father Bird discover a large blue egg in their nest, they treat it as their own. A beautiful story about love and kindness and loyalty… Continue reading The Last Egg by Sofie Laguna, Jess Racklyeft

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A Loo of One’s Own by Eleri Harris

Title: A Loo of One’s Own Author: Eleri Harris Genre: Non-Fiction, Humour Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 3rd June 2025 Format: Hardcover Pages: 40 Price: $26.99 Synopsis: The fascinating (and sometimes hilarious) story of the first women elected to federal parliament and the rather pressing issue they discovered on their first day on the job:… Continue reading A Loo of One’s Own by Eleri Harris

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#AussieYAChallenge Update One

Well, as I work through my reading challenges, I have an update for my #AussieYAChallenge. As of May, I have completed my chosen Nix level – 12, and some of these books cross over into middle grade as well. There are some books that can be read by anyone aged ten and older, which is… Continue reading #AussieYAChallenge Update One

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My Cousins, My World by Sharara Attai and Michelle Pereira

Title: My Cousins, My World Author: Sharara Attai and Michelle Pereira Genre: Fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 29th April 2025 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: A lyrical, vibrant picture book celebrating the rich and unbreakable bonds we share with our cousins. I have more cousins than I can count on my fingers and toes.Quiet… Continue reading My Cousins, My World by Sharara Attai and Michelle Pereira

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The Surface Trials by HM Waugh

Title: The Surface Trials Author: HM Waugh Genre: Science Fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 29th April 2025 Format: Paperback Pages: 336 Price: $18.99 Synopsis: An epic page-turner full of twists you won't see coming, set on an alien planet where, under the watch of a galaxy-wide TV audience, Ammy Antares and her fellow competitors… Continue reading The Surface Trials by HM Waugh

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Yildaan: Our Dreaming Track by Uncle Bud Marshall and Yandaarra, illustrated by Hannah Smith and Elaine Carmady

Title: Yildaan: Our Dreaming Track Author: Uncle Bud Marshall and Yandaarra, illustrated by Hannah Smith and Elaine Carmady Genre: Non-fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 29th April 2025 Format: Hardcover Pages: 48 Price: $29.99 Synopsis: Featuring art and photographs from Nambucca Heads in the beautiful Gumbaynggirr Country, this stunning picture book tells stories of Gumbaynggirr… Continue reading Yildaan: Our Dreaming Track by Uncle Bud Marshall and Yandaarra, illustrated by Hannah Smith and Elaine Carmady

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March 2025 Reading Round Up

In March I read thirty-two books between reviewing and other reading, to keep on top of things as much as I could. I have been trying not to fall behind on anything, and I managed to review for my blog and a few other places. I still have some books to read and review, but… Continue reading March 2025 Reading Round Up