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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Cleopatra: The Girl Who Would Be King (Heroes in the Ancient World, #1) by Jackie French
Title: Cleopatra: The Girl Who Would Be King (Heroes in the Ancient World, #1) Author: Jackie French Genre: Historical Fiction Publisher: HarperCollins Australia Published: 26th May 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 279 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: Renowned author and historian Jackie French takes us back in time to Greece and Rome and explores young heroes in ancient… Continue reading Cleopatra: The Girl Who Would Be King (Heroes in the Ancient World, #1) by Jackie French
Brave like Bunji by Jake Gablonski, illustrated by Samantha Campbell
Title: Brave like Bunji Author: Jake Gablonski, illustrated by Samantha Campbell Genre: Contemporary Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 2nd June 2026 Format: Hardcover Pages: 24 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: A big-hearted story about identity, belonging and wearing your true colours with pride from debut author Jake Gablonski and acclaimed illustrator Samantha Campbell. 'Hello, Bunji,' said the… Continue reading Brave like Bunji by Jake Gablonski, illustrated by Samantha Campbell
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