Title: First Mate Lenny Author: Elayna Carausu, illustrated by Sandra Eide Genre: Fiction Publisher: Puffin Australia Published: 5th December 2023 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: Ahoy! Come on board as little Lenny learns the ropes of life at sea. In the cabin of a home on the sea, Mama leans over Lenny. 'Welcome,'… Continue reading First Mate Lenny by Elayna Carausu, illustrated by Sandra Eide
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Kill Your Husbands by Jack Heath
Title: Kill Your Husbands Author: Jack Heath Genre: Crime Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 28th November 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 384 Price: $32.99 Synopsis: A witty, page-turning, twisty whodunit from the bestselling author of the Hangman series, perfect for fans of Benjamin Stevenson. Three couples, friends since high school, rent a luxurious house in the… Continue reading Kill Your Husbands by Jack Heath
November 2023 Reading Round Up
I read 15 books in November, all review books, and a mix of Australian and non-Australian books. I did this in between writing a few other things and have been trying to catch up on the review books I have – I hope to get everything done before Christmas and get it out the way… Continue reading November 2023 Reading Round Up
Murder You Wrote: An Interactive Mystery by L.J.M Owen (editor)
Title: Murder You Wrote: An Interactive Mystery Author: L.J.M Owen (editor) Genre: Crime Publisher: Clan Destine Press Published: 1st November 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 246 Price: $34.95 Synopsis: Murder You Wrote: An Interactive Mystery is a choose-your-own-investigation murder mystery set in remote Tasmania, a world of stunning beauty, dark history, and deadly creatures. You are a… Continue reading Murder You Wrote: An Interactive Mystery by L.J.M Owen (editor)
Secret Sparrow by Jackie French
Title: Secret Sparrow Author: Jackie French Genre: Historical Fiction Publisher: HarperCollins Australia Published: 29th November 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 256 Price:$17.99 Synopsis: This is the story of women who fought during WWI, but not as nurses or ambulance drivers. In 1917 sixteen-year-old Jean McLain is working as a post-office assistant in England. But when she… Continue reading Secret Sparrow by Jackie French
Our Family Dragon: A Lunar New Year Story by Rebecca Lim, illustrated by Cai Tse
Title: Our Family Dragon: A Lunar New Year Story Author: Rebecca Lim, illustrated by Cai Tse Genre: Fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 28th November 2023 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: A glorious celebration of love, family, and the Lunar New Year. I can't wait till the dragon gets here! It's New Year's… Continue reading Our Family Dragon: A Lunar New Year Story by Rebecca Lim, illustrated by Cai Tse
Silver Linings by Katrina Nannestad
Title: Silver Linings Author: Katrina Nannestad Genre: Historical Fiction Publisher: ABC Books/HarperCollins Australia Published: 1st November 2011 Format: Hardcover Pages: 304 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: A new heartwarming novel set in 1950s Australia from bestselling author Katrina Nannestad Nettie Sweeney has a dad, three big sisters, a farm full of cows and a cat called Mittens.… Continue reading Silver Linings by Katrina Nannestad
Kip of the Mountain by Emma Gourlay
Title: Kip of the Mountain Author: Emma Gourlay Genre: Fantasy, Historical Fiction Publisher: HarperCollins Australia Published: 4th October 2023 Format: Hardcover Pages: 256 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: The astonishing and magical debut novel from Melbourne writer Emma Gourlay Kip Boowitt is desperate for a best friend. So when she rescues a tiny creature that looks like… Continue reading Kip of the Mountain by Emma Gourlay
Courageous Kids and their Amazing Adventures by Stephanie Owen Reeder and Liz Duthie (illustrator)
Title: Courageous Kids and their Amazing Adventures Author: Stephanie Owen Reeder and Liz Duthie (illustrator) Genre: History, Non-fiction Publisher: NLA Publishing Published: 1st November 2023 Format: Hardcover Pages: 352 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: Stephanie Owen Reeder’s Heritage Heroes series celebrates stories of incredible survival, persistance and resilience by young people. This book binds together the five original, beloved stories with… Continue reading Courageous Kids and their Amazing Adventures by Stephanie Owen Reeder and Liz Duthie (illustrator)
Hunter on Holiday: A Big Trip Around Europe by Jessica and Stephen Parry-Valentine, illustrated by Ashlee Spink
Title: Hunter on Holiday: A Big Trip Around Europe Author: Jessica and Stephen Parry-Valentine, illustrated by Ashlee Spink Genre: Fiction Publisher: Puffin Published: 14th November 2023 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: Adventure awaits! Join Hunter on her first overseas holiday: the perfect companion book for a child preparing for their first big trip… Continue reading Hunter on Holiday: A Big Trip Around Europe by Jessica and Stephen Parry-Valentine, illustrated by Ashlee Spink
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