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Bravepaw and the Clawstone of Rotwood Mire by L.M. Wilkinson, illustrated by Lavanya Naidu

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Title: Bravepaw and the Clawstone of Rotwood Mire Author: L.M. Wilkinson, illustrated by Lavanya Naidu Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 25th February 2025 Format: Paperback Pages: 192 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: An epic Tail of Adventure! Can one gallant mouse find the Gems of Harmony and save her homeland from destruction? A fully illustrated… Continue reading Bravepaw and the Clawstone of Rotwood Mire by L.M. Wilkinson, illustrated by Lavanya Naidu

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Unhallowed Halls by Lili Wilkinson

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Title: Unhallowed Halls Author: Lili Wilkinson Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 18th February 2025 Format: Paperback Pages: 464 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: DARK ACADEMIA…WITH DEMONS. After a deadly incident at her old school, Page enrols in Agathion College, an exclusive boarding school, only to find that it's built over centuries of secrets - including… Continue reading Unhallowed Halls by Lili Wilkinson

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A Good Kind of Trouble by Brooke Blurton and Melanie Saward

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Title: A Good Kind of Trouble Author: Brooke Blurton and Melanie Saward Genre: Contemporary Young Adult Publisher: HarperCollins Australia Published: 29th January 2025 Format: Paperback Pages: 256 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: A brilliantly warm-hearted NEW series from Brooke Blurton and Melanie Saward, full of high school longing, friendship, footy matches, and dreams to change the world!… Continue reading A Good Kind of Trouble by Brooke Blurton and Melanie Saward

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Searching for Treasure by Johanna Bell and Emma Long

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Title: Searching for Treasure Author: Johanna Bell and Emma Long Genre: Fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 4th February 2024 Format: Hardcover Pages: 26 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: A lush, joyful picture book celebrating the wonders of a walk on the beach and the treasures to be found on the high tide line, with a gloriously… Continue reading Searching for Treasure by Johanna Bell and Emma Long

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Chickenpox by Remy Lai

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Title: Chickenpox Author: Remy Lai Genre: Graphic novel Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 4th February 2025 Format: Paperback Pages: 240 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: A contagiously funny graphic novel from bestselling creator Remy Lai. Abby and her four younger siblings are itching to escape their house - literally. Perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier. Abby Lai… Continue reading Chickenpox by Remy Lai

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January 2025 Round Up

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In January, I read 24 books for review, and a few other things thar I have going on at the moment.  It’s going to be quite a mix throughout the year, and some months may have more reviews than other months. One of my challenge prompts was an audiobook, and I chose the ‘First Chapters’… Continue reading January 2025 Round Up

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Jungle Escape by Nathan Luff

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Title: Jungle Escape Author: Nathan Luff          Genre: Adventure Publisher: Walker Books  Published: 1st February 2025 Format: Paperback Pages: 256 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: From acclaimed author Nathan Luff - new middle grade adventure full of action, danger, creepy crawlies and lots of laughs!Dear Evolution,If the bird you have made is too big to fly, it is… Continue reading Jungle Escape by Nathan Luff

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The 113th Assistant Librarian by Stuart Wilson

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Title: The 113th Assistant Librarian Author: Stuart Wilson Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Penguin Published: 29th October 2024 Format: Hardcover Pages: 304 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: If you liked The Grandest Bookshop in the World or The Book of Wondrous Possibilities, you’ll love this fantasy adventure story where books have power, cats are more than they seem, and the library is… Continue reading The 113th Assistant Librarian by Stuart Wilson

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Hello Butterfly by Leanne Frost and Ingrid Valls

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Title: Hello Butterfly Author: Leanne Frost, Ingrid Valls Genre: Fiction Publisher: Frostie Creative Published: 10th June 2024 Format: Hardcover Pages: 30 Price: $25 Synopsis: "Hello Butterfly" is a children's picture book about an inquisitive girl named Anna Grace who befriends a butterfly. The book is not only beautiful and engaging, but also educational, featuring discussion… Continue reading Hello Butterfly by Leanne Frost and Ingrid Valls

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Legend of the Lighthouse Moon by Helen Edwards

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Title: Legend of the Lighthouse Moon Author: Helen Edwards   Genre: Historical Fiction, Fantasy Publisher: Riveted Press Published: 2nd October 2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 224 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: It’s the 1970s and on Kangaroo Island, Mona McKenna and her brother Albert live with their grandparents at Cape Willoughby Lighthouse. For five long years they have… Continue reading Legend of the Lighthouse Moon by Helen Edwards