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August 2022 Round up

In August I read 26 books, with four of those by non-Australian authors, and have kept on top of my review books again. Some I didn’t review, and some reviews are yet to go live, whilst at least two were books I had to read for quiz writing work. I’ve read a range of genres… Continue reading August 2022 Round up

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Willa and Woof: Mimi is Missing by Jacqueline Harvey

Title: Willa and Woof: Mimi is Missing Author: Jacqueline Harvey Genre: Fiction Publisher: Puffin Published: 5th July 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 128 Price: $12.99 Synopsis: Adventure, imagination and loads of fun. From the bestselling author of Alice-Miranda comes this humorous and heartfelt series about eight-year-old Willa and her best four-legged friend, Woof!Willa’s in trouble. Mimi… Continue reading Willa and Woof: Mimi is Missing by Jacqueline Harvey

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A Walk in the Dark by Jane Godwin

Title: A Walk in the Dark Author: Jane Godwin Genre: Contemporary Publisher: Lothian/Hachette Australia Published: 31st August 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 245 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: A gripping and suspenseful rite-of-passage novel about five teenagers and one night that will change them all, from award-winning author Jane Godwin. 'It's just a walk in the dark. What… Continue reading A Walk in the Dark by Jane Godwin

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Mia: Through My Eyes – Australian Disaster Zones by Dianne Wolfer, series editor Lyn White

Title: Mia: Through My Eyes – Australian Disaster Zones Author: Dianne Wolfer, edited by Lyn White Genre: Fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 30th August 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 256 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: A powerful story of one girl's experience of 2019's Cyclone Veronica in Western Australia. Mia is used to cyclone build-ups, but the… Continue reading Mia: Through My Eyes – Australian Disaster Zones by Dianne Wolfer, series editor Lyn White

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The Paris Mystery (The Charlie James series) by Kirsty Manning

Title: The Paris Mystery (The Charlie James series) Author: Kirsty Manning Genre: Crime/Historical Fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 30th August 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 320 Price: $32.99 Synopsis: In a city that flouts all the rules, journalist Charlie James has come to Paris to break news and, even more importantly, to break with her… Continue reading The Paris Mystery (The Charlie James series) by Kirsty Manning

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Sunny the Shark by Remy Lai

Title: Sunny the Shark Author: Remy Lai Genre: Fiction, Graphic novel Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 30th August 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 112 Price: $14.99 Synopsis: A heartfelt and hopeful early-reader, full-colour graphic novel series, featuring adorable animals surviving in the wilderness despite the perils of climate change. From the multi-award-winning creator of Pawcasso. Hi! I'm… Continue reading Sunny the Shark by Remy Lai

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The House on Pleasant Street by Sofie Laguna and Marc McBride

Title: The House on Pleasant Street Author: Sofie Laguna and Marc McBride Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 30th August 2022 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: A spooky, exuberantly funny and hugely entertaining book about a boy who is having trouble making friends in his new neighbourhood… From bestselling author Sofie Laguna.… Continue reading The House on Pleasant Street by Sofie Laguna and Marc McBride

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The Very Hard Book by Idan Ben-Barak and Philip Bunting

Title: The Very Hard Book Author: Idan Ben-Barak and Philip Bunting Genre: Non-Fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 30th August 2022 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: A very silly book that will seriously get kids thinking from the award-winning and internationally bestselling author of Do Not Lick This Book and the award-winning and bestselling creator… Continue reading The Very Hard Book by Idan Ben-Barak and Philip Bunting

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Honour Among Ghosts by Sean Williams

Title: Honour Among Ghosts Author: Sean Williams Genre: Historical Fiction, Fantasy Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 30th August 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 336 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: A suspenseful middle-grade fantasy full of mystery, twists and skulduggery from the author of the critically acclaimed Her Perilous Mansion. When Athelbert Fan is thrown in jail for thievery, his… Continue reading Honour Among Ghosts by Sean Williams

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Flipper and Finnegan: The True Story of How Jumpers Saved Little Penguins by Sophie Cunningham, Anil Tortop

Title: Flipper and Finnegan: The True Story of How Jumpers Saved Little Penguins Author: Sophie Cunningham, Anil Tortop Genre: Non-Fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin/Albert Street Books Published: 16th August 2022 Format: Hardcover Pages: 24 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: From the bestselling creators of Tippy & Jellybean - The True Story of the Brave Koala who Saved Her… Continue reading Flipper and Finnegan: The True Story of How Jumpers Saved Little Penguins by Sophie Cunningham, Anil Tortop