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The Lost Notes of the Soul Spinners (Elston-Fright #3) by Reece Carter

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Title: The Lost Notes of the Soul Spinners (Elston-Fright #3) Author: Reece Carter Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 1st April 2025 Format: Paperback Pages: 352 Price: $18.99 Synopsis: Wishes can come true in the spooky seaside town of Elston-Fright but only if the mysterious Soul Spinners' Notes can be found. A spine-tingling adventure that answers… Continue reading The Lost Notes of the Soul Spinners (Elston-Fright #3) by Reece Carter

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CBCA Book of the Year Shortlist 2025

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On the 25th of March, the shortlist for the 80th CBCA Awards were announced. Whilst many of the ones I hoped would get through didn’t, there were some good ones that did get through, and that appear to be around certain themes. Some of the shortlisted books that I haven’t read look good, and the… Continue reading CBCA Book of the Year Shortlist 2025

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Seven Wherewithal Way: Into the Faerie Realm by Samantha-Ellen Bound

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Title: Seven Wherewithal Way: Into the Faerie Realm Author: Samantha-Ellen Bound Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Affirm Press Published: 25th March 2025 Format: Paperback Pages: 416 Price: $18.99 Synopsis: Wherewithal has fallenWhen their beloved home comes under siege, the Wherewithal crew flee through the portal to the Realm of Fae. Behind the walls of the Faerie Market,… Continue reading Seven Wherewithal Way: Into the Faerie Realm by Samantha-Ellen Bound

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Woodwitch (Hedgewitch #2) by Skye McKenna

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Title: Woodwitch (Hedgewitch #2) Author: Skye McKenna Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Hachette/Welbeck Publishing Published: 30th May 2023 Format: Hardcover Pages: $26.99 Price: 416 Synopsis: Cassie, Rue and Tabitha's magical training will be put to the test as they venture deeper into the Hedge and race to find the faery treasure before it falls into the hands… Continue reading Woodwitch (Hedgewitch #2) by Skye McKenna

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How to Sail to Somewhere by Ashleigh Barton

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Title: How to Sail to Somewhere Author: Ashleigh Barton Genre: Contemporary Publisher: Lothian/Hachette Published: 26th March 2025 Format: Paperback Pages: 280 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: A beautiful and deeply moving story about friendship, family, hope and the power of the ocean, for middle-grade readers who love a mystery, from popular children's author Ashleigh Barton. Beatrice Glass… Continue reading How to Sail to Somewhere by Ashleigh Barton

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Tubowgule: A Sydney Opera House History

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Title: Tubowgule: A Sydney Opera House History Author: Melissa-Jane Fogarty, illustrated by Dylan Finney Genre: History Publisher: Lothian Published: 26th March 2025 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: A fascinating and inclusive history of one of Australia's greatest landmarks, the Sydney Opera House, and the land on which it is built.This is the story… Continue reading Tubowgule: A Sydney Opera House History

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Ariana Treasure: The Secret Ingredient by Jacqueline de Rose-Ahern, illustrated by Karen Erasmus

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Title: Ariana Treasure: The Secret Ingredient Author: Jacqueline de Rose-Ahern, illustrated by Karen Erasmus Genre: Contemporary Publisher: Wombat Books Published: 5th March 2025 Format: Paperback Pages: 50 Price: $10.99 Synopsis: Join Ariana at the Treasure Chest – come and find the secret ingredient. Ariana is excited for the food truck competition.Her friends Hunter and Jake… Continue reading Ariana Treasure: The Secret Ingredient by Jacqueline de Rose-Ahern, illustrated by Karen Erasmus

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Ariana Treasure: The Missing Book by Jacqueline de Rose-Ahern

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Title: Ariana Treasure: The Missing Book Author: Jacqueline de Rose-Ahern Genre: Contemporary Publisher: Wombat-Rhiza Published: 5th March 2025 Format: Paperback Pages: 50 Price: $10.99 Synopsis: Join Ariana at the Treasure Chest – the best thrift shop in town! Ariana is excited to hear there is a new kid in town.She can’t wait to show him… Continue reading Ariana Treasure: The Missing Book by Jacqueline de Rose-Ahern

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Myrren’s Gift (The Quickening #1) by Fiona McIntosh

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Title: Myrren’s Gift (The Quickening #1) Author: Fiona McIntosh Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Penguin Australia Published: 4th March 2025 Format: Paperback Pages: 464 Price: $22.99 Synopsis: A gripping and original epic fantasy from the million-copy bestselling author. Wyl Thirsk is very young when he inherits the role as commander of the Morgravian army for a new… Continue reading Myrren’s Gift (The Quickening #1) by Fiona McIntosh

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Parrot Palace by Susanne Gervay and Pooja Mathur

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Title: Parrot Palace Author: Susanne Gervay and Pooja Mathur Genre: Contemporary Publisher: Big Sky Publishing Published: 10th March 2025 Format: Paperback Pages: 176 Price: $12.99 Synopsis: Three inventive and daring kids, along with their families, live in a three-story apartment block called’ Parrot Palace’. Hari, Lily-Rosa, and Mikey come from different cultures, but their differences… Continue reading Parrot Palace by Susanne Gervay and Pooja Mathur