And with that, another challenge is completed! I wasn’t sure whether I would get there with this one, as some of the ones for May and November I had either read already, or didn’t have an interest in. I never want to read a book for a challenge just to tick off a box, and… Continue reading Readings 2026 Challenge Completed!
Tag: Australian books
A Girl, a Boy, a Horse and a Zorse byRebecca Green
Title: A Girl, a Boy, a Horse and a Zorse Author: Rebecca Green Genre: Contemporary Publisher: UWAP Published: 13th October 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 320 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: Orphaned, angry, and refusing to go to school, 12-year-old Roo wishes on a shooting star for a horse. The next day she wakes to find not only… Continue reading A Girl, a Boy, a Horse and a Zorse byRebecca Green
October 2026 Reading Round Up
Even with a few ups and downs this month, I managed to read 24 books. Not all were reviewed, but most were and I had a lot of Australian books read this month. I review a few, whilst some were ones I chose to read and not review. One was a review book but I… Continue reading October 2026 Reading Round Up
N is for Noni by Alison Lester
Title: N is for Noni Author: Alison Lester Genre: Education Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 3rd November 2026 Format: Hardcover Pages: 24 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: A delightful rhyming story featuring the instantly loveable character, Noni the Pony – the nicest pony any child could ever hope to meet! – from the phenomenal and much-loved author… Continue reading N is for Noni by Alison Lester
Paddle Steamer Pearl by Neridah McMullin, illustrated by Jessica Corkran
Title: Paddle Steamer Pearl Author: Neridah McMullin, illustrated by Jessica Corkran Genre: Historical Fiction Publisher: NLA Publishing Published: 1st November 2026 Format: Hardcover Pages: 36 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: All aboard the PS Alpha! Travel by paddle steamer along the Darling River with Pearl Collins, who would go on to become the first female river boat… Continue reading Paddle Steamer Pearl by Neridah McMullin, illustrated by Jessica Corkran
Bird Park by Julie Murphy, illustrated by Annie White
Title: Bird Park Author: Julie Murphy, illustrated by Annie White Genre: Non-fiction animals Publisher: NLA Publishing Published: 1st November 2026 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: Birds paddle and skedaddle. They hop and drop and coo and woo. See them walking! Hear them squawking! Come and explore our magical Australian bird park! Can you… Continue reading Bird Park by Julie Murphy, illustrated by Annie White
Swimming with Aunty Isobel by Cassy Polimeni, illustrated by Evie Barrow
Title: Swimming with Aunty Isobel Author: Cassy Polimeni, illustrated by Evie Barrow Genre: Contemporary Publisher: NLA Publishing Published: 1st November 2026 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: When I grow up I want to be a marine biologist, just like my Aunty Isobel. The ocean can be a place of wonder, with coral rainbows… Continue reading Swimming with Aunty Isobel by Cassy Polimeni, illustrated by Evie Barrow
The Mysterious Forest (The Warriors of Nyx #1) by Yvette Poshoglian and Chad Mitchell
Title: The Mysterious Forest (The Warriors of Nyx #1) Author: Yvette Poshoglian and Chad Mitchell Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st November 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 192 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: The Realms of Nyx have been peaceful ... until now. Short-eared elf Dru is a warrior in training. Long-ear Bren is an apprentice mage.… Continue reading The Mysterious Forest (The Warriors of Nyx #1) by Yvette Poshoglian and Chad Mitchell
Astrid and the Accidental Slip Between Worlds by Jaclyn Moriarty
Title: Astrid and the Accidental Slip Between Worlds Author: Jaclyn Moriarty Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 3rd November 2026 Format: Hardcover Pages: 432 Price: $26.99 Synopsis: From the award-winning author Jaclyn Moriarty comes a brilliant, funny, fast-paced fantasy suitable for readers who love Jessica Townsend, Diana Wynne Jones and Karen Foxlee. Astrid Mettlestone-Staranise… Continue reading Astrid and the Accidental Slip Between Worlds by Jaclyn Moriarty
Lavender and Hemlock by Lili Wilkinson
Title: Lavender and Hemlock Author: Lili Wilkinson Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 3rd November 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 384 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: A housemaid's quiet life is disrupted when the arrival of a mysterious stranger makes her question everything about her peaceful existence and her charming seaside home in this enticing fantasy YA… Continue reading Lavender and Hemlock by Lili Wilkinson
