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School of Oz (Emerald Academy #1) by Laura Sieveking

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Title: School of Oz (Emerald Academy #1) Author: Laura Sieveking Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st July 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 288 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: Welcome to Emerald Academy: School of Oz. Emily Gale, the daughter of Dorothy, is beyond excited to begin at Emerald Academy-the school for the future leaders of Oz. She… Continue reading School of Oz (Emerald Academy #1) by Laura Sieveking

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Nowhere House by Adrian Beck

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Title: Nowhere House Author: Adrian Beck Genre: Thriller Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st July 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 208 Price: $15.99 Synopsis: A cursed house. A decades-old mystery. A brother and sister on the edge. Nate is furious that he's had to leave his school, break up his band and move to the middle of… Continue reading Nowhere House by Adrian Beck

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Grow by Jess McGeachin

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Title: Grow Author: Jess McGeachin Genre: Nature Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 30th June 2026 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: A fascinating exploration of the plant life wonders of the natural world, and what it means to grow, from one of Australia's most talented picture book creators and the award-winning author of Kind. In… Continue reading Grow by Jess McGeachin

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Tiki and Jill and the Great Australian Camel Race by Kate Simpson and Dr Jill Colwell, illustrated by Craig Smith

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Title: Tiki and Jill and the Great Australian Camel Race Author: Kate Simpson and Dr Jill Colwell, illustrated by Craig Smith Genre: Non-fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 30th June 2026 Format: Hardcover Pages: 40 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: The amazing true story about a remarkable camel called Tiki from two CBCA award-winning creators, the author… Continue reading Tiki and Jill and the Great Australian Camel Race by Kate Simpson and Dr Jill Colwell, illustrated by Craig Smith

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Alice-Miranda Keeps the Beat by Jacqueline Harvey

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Title: Alice-Miranda Keeps the Beat Author: Jacqueline Harvey Genre: Fiction/Mystery Publisher: Puffin Published: 4th June 2019 Format: Paperback Pages: 384 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: And a one, two, three, hit it! After a disastrous fire in the village leaves a family without a home, Alice-Miranda and her friends pitch in to help. They decide to hold… Continue reading Alice-Miranda Keeps the Beat by Jacqueline Harvey

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Alice-Miranda in Scotland by Jacqueline Harvey

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Title: Alice-Miranda in Scotland Author: Jacqueline Harvey Genre: Fiction/Mystery Publisher: Puffin Published: 17th September 2019/28th May 2018 Format: Paperback Pages: 384 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: Reunions and rivalries in the land of the brave! Alice-Miranda and her friends have been invited to attend the Queen's Colours inaugural leadership program in Scotland, and they just might be… Continue reading Alice-Miranda in Scotland by Jacqueline Harvey

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

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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

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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 2026 Sassy Sidekicks Completed

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And another round of Disney Reading Challenge prompts completed! Only four left now. Once those are done, I can get a post about finishing the entire challenge up! I’ve been having fun filling these in, and now I’m getting to the last few, I may have to use what I can for some, as there… Continue reading Disney Reading Challenge 2026 Sassy Sidekicks Completed

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

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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