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Get Ready, Mama! by Sharon Giltrow and Arielle Li

Title: Get Ready, Mama! Author: Sharon Giltrow and Arielle Li Genre: Fiction Publisher: EK Books Published: 1st April 2022 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: Even the most reluctant risers will find the fun in the morning routine with this lively role-reversal story about a mama who just doesn’t want to get ready! Getting… Continue reading Get Ready, Mama! by Sharon Giltrow and Arielle Li

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Whisper on the Wind by Claire Saxby and Jess Racklyeft

Title: Whisper on the Wind Author: Claire Saxby and Jess Racklyeft Genre: Fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 1st April 2022 Format: Hardcover Pages: 24 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: A stunning picture book about separation, connection and reunion from the team behind the glorious Iceberg, renowned picture book creators Claire Saxby and Jess Racklyeft. This is the windthat… Continue reading Whisper on the Wind by Claire Saxby and Jess Racklyeft

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The Scarlet Cross by Lyn McFarlane

Title: The Scarlet Cross Author: Lyn McFarlane Genre: Crime Publisher: Pantera Press Published: 29th March 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 360 Price: $29.99 Synopsis: Meredith Griffin manages the emergency department at St Jude Hospital. A specialist inpsychiatric nursing, she’s also an expert at hiding her own problems – and solving everyoneelse’s. When women with the same… Continue reading The Scarlet Cross by Lyn McFarlane

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Mikki and Me and the Out-of-Tune Tree by Marion Roberts

Title: Mikki and Me and the Out-of-Tune Tree Author: Marion Roberts Genre: Fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 29th March 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 320 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: After becoming attuned to the songs of the forest and setting up a successful social media nature channel, Alberta Bracken and Mikki Watanabe are determined to pull… Continue reading Mikki and Me and the Out-of-Tune Tree by Marion Roberts

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Mary Ann and Captain Piper by Jessica North

Title: Mary Ann and Captain Piper Author: Jessica North Genre: History, Non-Fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 29th March 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 360 Price: $34.99 Synopsis: The fascinating story of the daughter of First Fleet convicts who managed to overcome her humble origins to become the mistress of the grandest home in colonial Sydney.… Continue reading Mary Ann and Captain Piper by Jessica North

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The Boy Who Hatched Monsters by T.C. Shelley

Title: The Boy Who Hatched Monsters Author: T.C. Shelley Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Bloomsbury Published: 29th March 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 336 Price: $14.99 Synopsis: Sam's life has always been strange. After all, his family have no idea that he's half monster, half fairy.But now he's keeping an even bigger secret. He alone has the power… Continue reading The Boy Who Hatched Monsters by T.C. Shelley

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Seven Wherewithal Way by Samantha-Ellen Bound

Title: Seven Wherewithal Way Author: Samantha-Ellen Bound Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Affirm Press Published: 28th September 2021 Format: Paperback Pages: 400 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: Ferdinand fell out of the sky on the hottest day of the year, while Celeste and Esmerelda Barden were on the front porch eating ice-cream. Celeste is having the worst summer ever. Her… Continue reading Seven Wherewithal Way by Samantha-Ellen Bound

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The Love that Grew by Sarah Ayoub

Title: The Love that Grew Author: Sarah Ayoub Genre: Family stories Publisher: HarperCollins Australia Published: 16th March 2022 Format: Hardcover Pages: 24 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: The perfect book for growing families everywhere ... I thought I could not love another,not a sister, nor a brother.But just like magic, my love then grewwhen I was blessed… Continue reading The Love that Grew by Sarah Ayoub

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Her Fierce Creatures by Maria Lewis

Title: Her Fierce Creatures Author: Maria Lewis Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Hachette Australia Published: 8th March 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 400 Price: $32.99 Synopsis: The new gripping female-led fantasy from author Maria Lewis with her trademark brand of feisty female heroines, world-building and a bit of romance, perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo, Sarah J Maas… Continue reading Her Fierce Creatures by Maria Lewis

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Wildflower by Monique Mulligan

Title: Wildflower Author: Monique Mulligan Genre: Literary Fiction Publisher: Pilyara Press Published: 8th March 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 295 Price: $26.99 Synopsis: 1979After being bullied at school, Jane Kelly dreads spending the summer holidays alone, friendless. So, when Acacia Miller moves in next door, Jane imagines carefree days of trading secrets and pinky promises with a new… Continue reading Wildflower by Monique Mulligan