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Disney Heroes Reading Challenge 2026 Completed

Ashleigh

And with that, I have completed the Heroes card for this challenge. I always knew that the digital prompt was going to be a challenge because I don’t read ebooks, as it’s a format that doesn’t work for me, and I’m more likely to forget about it if I am reading on a device rather… Continue reading Disney Heroes Reading Challenge 2026 Completed

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Joey Gets His Wings by Catherine Bauer, illustrated by Jennifer Horn

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Title: Joey Gets His Wings Author: Catherine Bauer, illustrated by Jennifer Horn Genre: History Publisher: Big Sky Publishing Published: 7th September 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 32 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: Inspired by the real stories of Australian soldiers who carried small mascots from home to bring comfort during the First World War. Beneath the vast blue… Continue reading Joey Gets His Wings by Catherine Bauer, illustrated by Jennifer Horn

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The Epically Awesome Odyssey by R.A. Spratt

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Title: The Epically Awesome Odyssey Author: R.A. Spratt Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Penguin Australia Published: 16th June 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 192 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: 'An imaginative retelling that will spark the interest of the child in a most engaging way. Hilarious, very clever and educational.' – Wendy Jeffrey, ReadPlus Finally, Nanny Piggins sets the record straight and… Continue reading The Epically Awesome Odyssey by R.A. Spratt

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How to Make the World Cup and Survive Grade Five by Carla Fitzgerald

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Title: How to Make the World Cup and Survive Grade Five Author: Carla Fitzgerald Genre: Contemporary Publisher: UQP Published: 1st September 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 240 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: Could you coach the Australian women’s soccer team to victory? In her funniest book yet, Carla Fitzgerald serves up a winning middle-grade story about sport, friendship… Continue reading How to Make the World Cup and Survive Grade Five by Carla Fitzgerald

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Bravepaw and the Songstone of the Deep by L.M. Wilkinson, illustrated by Lavanya Naidu

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Title: Bravepaw and the Songstone of the Deep Author: L.M. Wilkinson, illustrated by Lavanya Naidu Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 1st September 2-26 Format: Paperback Pages: 224 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: The final battle is upon us - can one small mouse stand against what rises from the deep? The epic conclusion to the… Continue reading Bravepaw and the Songstone of the Deep by L.M. Wilkinson, illustrated by Lavanya Naidu

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Spud and Snowball and Chattercat (Spud and Snowball #2) by Judith Rossell

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Title: Spud and Snowball and Chattercat (Spud and Snowball #2) Author: Judith Rossell Genre: Contemporary Publisher: HarperCollins Australia Published: 1st September 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 128 Price: $15.99 Synopsis: Two cheeky cats get up to all sorts of mischief in this wonderful illustrated series for emerging readers from a beloved Australian creator. Every day, Spud… Continue reading Spud and Snowball and Chattercat (Spud and Snowball #2) by Judith Rossell

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Otis Ottley and the School in the Sky by Will Kostakis

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Title: Otis Ottley and the School in the Sky Author: Will Kostakis Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 1st September 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 160 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: Otis Ottley is an ordinary boy who yearns to go to the magic school in the sky. And he will stop at nothing to make it… Continue reading Otis Ottley and the School in the Sky by Will Kostakis

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Star of Deltora by Emily Rodda

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Title: Star of Deltora Author: Emily Rodda Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 1st September 2026 Format: Hardcover Pages: 680 Price: $39.99 Synopsis: Adventure to the world of Deltora Quest in this epic fantasy from legendary author Emily Rodda. Britta's dream is to be a sea trader, like her father. But the shameful end… Continue reading Star of Deltora by Emily Rodda

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The Platypus of Christmas Creek – The True Story of a Miracle Rescue by Sophie Cunningham, illustrated by Anil Tortop

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Title: The Platypus of Christmas Creek - The True Story of a Miracle Rescue Author: Sophie Cunningham, illustrated by Anil Tortop Genre: Non-fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 1st September 2026 Format: Hardcover Pages: 24 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: The heartwarming true story of a lost-and-found baby platypus, from the bestselling creators of Tippy and Jellybean. Little… Continue reading The Platypus of Christmas Creek – The True Story of a Miracle Rescue by Sophie Cunningham, illustrated by Anil Tortop

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Five Voices by Tamara Moss

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Title: Five Voices Author: Tamara Moss Genre: Crime Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 1st September 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 480 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: Five characters. Four suspects. All of them are hiding secrets. None of them can be trusted. A thrilling and addictive YA murder mystery from a New York Times bestselling Australian author, and perfect for… Continue reading Five Voices by Tamara Moss