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Lexie Moon and the Remote-Control Catastrophe by Melissa Garside, illustrated by Lauren Mullinder

Title: Lexie Moon and the Remote-Control Catastrophe Author: Melissa Garside, illustrated by Lauren Mullinder Genre: Contemporary, Mystery Publisher: Riveted Press Published: 16th June 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 106 Price: $12.99 Synopsis: Kid inventor Lexie Moon has built a scrap-box remote-control car she hopes will win second prize in the local competition—a Mega-Boost signal amplifier she… Continue reading Lexie Moon and the Remote-Control Catastrophe by Melissa Garside, illustrated by Lauren Mullinder

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Alice-Miranda in Hollywood by Jacqueline Harvey

Title: Alice-Miranda in Hollywood Author: Jacqueline Harvey Genre: Fiction/Mystery Publisher: Puffin Published: 17th September 2019/28th August 2017 Format: Paperback Pages: 368 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: Lights, camera, action! Yeehaw! Alice-Miranda and her friends are off to Hollywood to take part in Lawrence Ridley’s new movie. It’s a western with a twist, and they’ll be shooting some… Continue reading Alice-Miranda in Hollywood by Jacqueline Harvey

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Disney Reading Challenge Pixar Pals Completed

And that makes another prompt card for the 2026 Disney Reading Challenge completed! Not many to go now, and I had lots to choose from for a few of these prompts. I managed to read all Australian books and authors in this card, and have been able to do that for many prompts, because so… Continue reading Disney Reading Challenge Pixar Pals Completed

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Grand Opening (The Girl and the Ghost #3) by Jacqueline Harvey

Title: Grand Opening (The Girl and the Ghost #3) Author: Jacqueline Harvey Genre: Mystery Publisher: Penguin Australia Published: 19th May 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 368 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: A hotel opening, a budding romance, a missing locket and . . . a ghost. Josephine Eloise Thomas and her family are getting ready for the grand… Continue reading Grand Opening (The Girl and the Ghost #3) by Jacqueline Harvey

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Sword Echoes (Pirate Academy #3) by Justin Somper

Title: Sword Echoes (Pirate Academy #3) Author: Justin Somper Genre: Adventure Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 2nd June 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 304 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: Neo, Jasmine and Jacoby uncover lies and secrets all across the oceans in the third book in this fast-paced and exciting fantasy adventure series, perfect for readers of How to… Continue reading Sword Echoes (Pirate Academy #3) by Justin Somper

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Detective Beans and the Map of Mystery by Li Chen

Title: Detective Beans and the Map of Mystery Author: Li Chen Genre: Mystery Publisher: Penguin Australia Published: 2nd June 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 208 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: Enjoy this new DETECTIVE BEANS adventure in the bestselling and award-winning graphic novel series by Li Chen! Your favourite kitten detective is back with a new mystery to… Continue reading Detective Beans and the Map of Mystery by Li Chen

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One Knight Stand (Lady’s Knight #2) by Amie Kaufman and Meagan Spooner

Title: One Knight Stand (Lady’s Knight #2) Author: Amie Kaufman and Meagan Spooner Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 2nd June 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 480 Price: $26.99 Synopsis: Saddle up your dragons, we're going on a road trip in this outrageously funny cosy fantasy YA sequel to medieval romp Lady's Knight, from NYT bestselling duo… Continue reading One Knight Stand (Lady’s Knight #2) by Amie Kaufman and Meagan Spooner

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The Journey Home (The Callers #3) by Kiah Thomas

Title: The Journey Home (The Callers #3) Author: Kiah Thomas Genre: Science Fiction Publisher: HarperCollins Australia Published: 26th May 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 304 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: The final exciting chapter in the Callers saga delivers higher stakes and danger, as well as a powerful message of hope. Perfect for fans of Rick Riordan. The… Continue reading The Journey Home (The Callers #3) by Kiah Thomas

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Devil Mountain by Inessa Jackson

Title: Devil Mountain Author: Inessa Jackson Genre: Crime Publisher: Simon and Schuster Published: 26th May 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 336 Price: $34.99 Synopsis: A wickedly dark police procedural with a hint of the supernatural, this crime novel is Dinuka McKenzie meets The Bluffs.When Detective Sergeant Anastasia Brown is sent to investigate a grisly murder in a… Continue reading Devil Mountain by Inessa Jackson

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Alice-Miranda Holds the Key by Jacqueline Harvey

Title: Alice-Miranda Holds the Key Author: Jacqueline Harvey Genre: Fiction/Mystery Publisher: Puffin Published: 17th September 2019/30th January 2017 Format: Paperback Pages: 384 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: Alice-Miranda is home for the holidays! In a startling turn of events, Alice-Miranda unexpectedly finishes the school term earlier than planned. Holidays should be a time for fun and a… Continue reading Alice-Miranda Holds the Key by Jacqueline Harvey