Title: The Nosy Detectives Author: Louisa Bennet Genre: Crime Publisher: Clan Destine Press Published: 1st July 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 300 Price: $32.95 Synopsis: The Nosy Detectives Agency is like no other. For a start, one of the detectives is a dog called Monty, a rescued Golden Retriever with a heart of gold and a… Continue reading The Nosy Detectives by Louisa Bennet
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The Turtle and the Flood by Jackie French and Danny Snell
Title: The Turtle and the Flood Author: Jackie French and Danny Snell Genre: Fiction Publisher: HarperCollins Australia Published: Format: Hardcover Pages: 24 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: A companion title to the best-selling The Fire Wombat, this is the story of Myrtle, a small turtle who, by heading uphill, tells the other animals that a flood is coming. Myrtle the… Continue reading The Turtle and the Flood by Jackie French and Danny Snell
Copycat by Kelli Anne Hawkins
Title: Copycat Author: Kelli Anne Hawkins Genre: Mystery Publisher: HarperCollins Australia Published: 6th September 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 304 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: A funny and thrilling mystery from the author of The School for Talking Pets and Birdbrain There are some things about Seagulls Nest that 11-year-old Skye Starling likes ... Egg sandwiches (tick) Admiral Mittens (her cat),… Continue reading Copycat by Kelli Anne Hawkins
Who’s the Gang in our Street? by Susanne Gervay
Title: Who’s the Gang in our Street? Author: Susanne Gervay Genre: Narrative non-fiction Publisher: Big Sky Publishing Published: 4th September 2023 Format: Hardback Pages: 32 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: Who are smart, naughty, love playing tricks, flashy, very loud, but need lots of affection? What is an Australian icon, millions of years old, fast and loves… Continue reading Who’s the Gang in our Street? by Susanne Gervay
Where Will the Sleepy Sheep Sleep? by David Metzenthen, illustrated by Jonathon Bentley
Title: Where Will the Sleepy Sheep Sleep? Author: David Metzenthen, illustrated by Jonathon Bentley Genre: Fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 29th August 2023 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: A gorgeous, funny, tongue-twisting picture book by two incredibly talented creators. Perfect for bedtime reading. Do you think the sleepy sheep will sleep on… Continue reading Where Will the Sleepy Sheep Sleep? by David Metzenthen, illustrated by Jonathon Bentley
July 2023 Reading Round Up
I read 18 books in July and reviewed 16 of them. Many of them were aimed at younger readers, as I do get many from Scholastic as well, and this is my focus. Nearly all were Australian authors too, and there was a mix of genres and styles. I’ve also started another book bingo card… Continue reading July 2023 Reading Round Up
Honey and the Valley of Horses by Wendy Orr
Title: Honey and the Valley of Horses Author: Wendy Orr Genre: Fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 1st August 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 224 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: A warm and wonderful adventure with a touch of fantasy. Honey and her family seek the quiet comfort of a magical valley so they can escape the troubles… Continue reading Honey and the Valley of Horses by Wendy Orr
Jawsome by R.J. Timmis
Title: Jawsome Author: R.J. Timmis Genre: Humour Publisher: Allen and Unwin/Albert Street Press Published: 1st August 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 304 Price: $15.99 Synopsis: If you don't like this series you can BITE ME. Jawsome is awesome. "The best graphic novels need to be action-packed with an engaging interplay of text and illustrations. Ideally,… Continue reading Jawsome by R.J. Timmis
Edward the Emu 35th Anniversary by Sheena Knowles, illustrated by Rod Clement
Title: Edward the Emu 35th Anniversary Author: Sheena Knowles, illustrated by Rod Clement Genre: Fiction Publisher: HarperCollins Australia Published: 5th July 2023 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $22.99 Synopsis: One of Australia's best-loved classics that is now celebrating its 35th anniversary! Tired of his life as an emu, Edward decides to try being something else… Continue reading Edward the Emu 35th Anniversary by Sheena Knowles, illustrated by Rod Clement
Picasso and the Greatest Show on Earth by Anna Feinberg
Title: Picasso and the Greatest Show on Earth Author: Anna Feinberg Genre: Contemporary Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 4th July 2923 Format: Paperback Pages: 384 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: A sweetly moving story about friendship and finding happiness, for readers who loved Wonder and Lenny's Book of Everything. Frances is in a new house in a new neighbourhood… Continue reading Picasso and the Greatest Show on Earth by Anna Feinberg
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