Title: Willow Bright’s Secret Plot Author: A.L. Tait Genre: Contemporary Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st May 2025 Format: Paperback Pages: 192 Price: $15.99 Synopsis: 'I feel her in the breeze that makes the dahlias bob, and in the scent of the roses ...' After moving to the city from the country, Willow Bright feels like… Continue reading Willow Bright’s Secret Plot by A.L. Tait
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Dymocks Reading Challenge Volume 1: January to April Completed
I have completed the first stage of my Dymocks Reading Challenge for 2025. Volume one had nine prompts, and I managed to fill all of them, though I admit the Top 101 prompt is getting harder every year, mostly due to the proliferation of series, and overly popular books being on there. To tackle this,… Continue reading Dymocks Reading Challenge Volume 1: January to April Completed
The Edge of Everything by Miranda Luby
Title: The Edge of Everything Author: Miranda Luby Genre: Contemporary Publisher: Text Publishing Published: 29th April 2025 Format: Paperback Pages: 320 Price: $22.99 Synopsis: When a rare and highly endangered bird flies into Lucy’s bedroom window, she feels it’s a sign. Of what, she’s not exactly sure, but maybe it means she’ll get her life… Continue reading The Edge of Everything by Miranda Luby
Our Dance by Jacinta Daniher and Taylor Hampton, illustrated by Janelle Burger
Title: Our Dance Author: Jacinta Daniher and Taylor Hampton, illustrated by Janelle Burger Genre: Indigenous Culture Publisher: Hachette/Lothian Published: 30th April 2025 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: Under the moon, by the big gum tree,let's dance and sing in the corroboree.With ochre on our bodies, Our dance awaits,Our mob, Our culture, let's celebrate.Join… Continue reading Our Dance by Jacinta Daniher and Taylor Hampton, illustrated by Janelle Burger
The Only Branch on the Family Tree by Sherryl Clark
Title: The Only Branch on the Family Tree Author: Sherryl Clark Genre: Verse novel Publisher: UQP Published: 29th April 2025 Format: Paperback Pages: 112 Price: $14.99 Synopsis: It’s always been Gemma and her mum – just the two of them. As close as best friends. But while researching a class project about family, Gemma makes… Continue reading The Only Branch on the Family Tree by Sherryl Clark
The Surface Trials by HM Waugh
Title: The Surface Trials Author: HM Waugh Genre: Science Fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 29th April 2025 Format: Paperback Pages: 336 Price: $18.99 Synopsis: An epic page-turner full of twists you won't see coming, set on an alien planet where, under the watch of a galaxy-wide TV audience, Ammy Antares and her fellow competitors… Continue reading The Surface Trials by HM Waugh
Yildaan: Our Dreaming Track by Uncle Bud Marshall and Yandaarra, illustrated by Hannah Smith and Elaine Carmady
Title: Yildaan: Our Dreaming Track Author: Uncle Bud Marshall and Yandaarra, illustrated by Hannah Smith and Elaine Carmady Genre: Non-fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 29th April 2025 Format: Hardcover Pages: 48 Price: $29.99 Synopsis: Featuring art and photographs from Nambucca Heads in the beautiful Gumbaynggirr Country, this stunning picture book tells stories of Gumbaynggirr… Continue reading Yildaan: Our Dreaming Track by Uncle Bud Marshall and Yandaarra, illustrated by Hannah Smith and Elaine Carmady
The Potion Experiment by Elle McFadzean
Title: The Potion Experiment Author: Elle McFadzean Publisher: Elle McFadzean Publication Date: 18 February 2025 Price: $21.99 Page numbers: 276 Genre: MG Fantasy Synopsis/Blurb: When thirteen-year-old scientist Ange is whisked from her home to the middle of a forest, she thinks she’s cracked teleportation. Until she hears Eva’s voice in her head, talking about magic… Continue reading The Potion Experiment by Elle McFadzean
Books for ANZAC Day
ANZAC Day is coming up next Friday, and it marks two significant anniversaries: 110 years since the landing at Gallipoli of the first ANZACS, and 80 years since the end of World War Two, as well as commemorating all who have served Australia in war. The following list of books are about the ANZACS and… Continue reading Books for ANZAC Day
On Gallant Wings by Helen Edwards
Title: On Gallant Wings Author: Helen Edwards Genre: Historical Fiction Publisher: Riveted Press Published: 2nd April 2025 Format: Paperback Pages: 288 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: Thirteen-year-old Ava lives in Darwin with her family and their homing pigeons, of which Essie is Ava’s favourite. A Japanese family live next door and their son, Kazuo, is Ava’s best… Continue reading On Gallant Wings by Helen Edwards
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