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July 2026 Reading Round Up

Ashleigh

What a month July was. I read 21 books this month and reviewed as many of them as possible, and others were read for fun. I also didn’t have time to review everything. And what I did read was chosen for various purposes to fit in with reviewing and challenges. Some books were longer or… Continue reading July 2026 Reading Round Up

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Myths Meet Mayhem (Ludicrous Legends #2) by Jol Temple, illustrated by David Conley

Ashleigh

Title: Myths Meet Mayhem (Ludicrous Legends #2) Author: Jol Temple, illustrated by David Conley Genre: Fantasy Publisher: HarperCollins Australia Published: 28th July 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 112 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: Ludicrous Legends is a hilarious junior-fiction series that reimagines myths in a fun way for early readers, 7 to 10 years old. When his three-headed… Continue reading Myths Meet Mayhem (Ludicrous Legends #2) by Jol Temple, illustrated by David Conley

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June 2026 Reading Round Up

Ashleigh

In June, I read 21 books, and reviewed most of them. All but one were by Australian authors, and one or two were re-reads. I also finished reading the Alice-Miranda books that I hadn’t read yet, and have been staying on top of my review books. It’s meant I have been able to squeeze some… Continue reading June 2026 Reading Round Up

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Hunt for the Nighthawks by Felice Arena

Ashleigh

Title: Hunt for the Nighthawks Author: Felice Arena Genre: Historical Fiction, Mystery Publisher: Penguin Australia Published: 30th June 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 192 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: It’s Jake and his friends versus the Nighthawks . . . and the Nighthawks will stop at nothing to get what they want.A thrilling middle-grade adventure of friendship and… Continue reading Hunt for the Nighthawks by Felice Arena

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Witless Protection (Mega Rich Guinea Pigs #2) by Kate Temple and Jol Temple

Ashleigh

Title: Witless Protection (Mega Rich Guinea Pigs #2) Author: Kate Temple and Jol Temple Genre: Humour Publisher: HarperCollins Australia Published: 30th June 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 256 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: A new wacky adventure delivers laugh-out-loud fun as this gaggle of cashed-up guinea pigs (and one silly capybara) become involved in a new ridiculous crime caper. The… Continue reading Witless Protection (Mega Rich Guinea Pigs #2) by Kate Temple and Jol Temple

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Nowhere House by Adrian Beck

Ashleigh

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

Ashleigh

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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Sword Echoes (Pirate Academy #3) by Justin Somper

Ashleigh

Title: Sword Echoes (Pirate Academy #3) Author: Justin Somper Genre: Adventure Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 2nd June 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 304 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: Neo, Jasmine and Jacoby uncover lies and secrets all across the oceans in the third book in this fast-paced and exciting fantasy adventure series, perfect for readers of How to… Continue reading Sword Echoes (Pirate Academy #3) by Justin Somper

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 Brave like Bunji by Jake Gablonski, illustrated by Samantha Campbell

Ashleigh

Title:  Brave like Bunji Author: Jake Gablonski, illustrated by Samantha Campbell Genre: Contemporary Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 2nd June 2026 Format: Hardcover Pages: 24 Price: $24.99 Synopsis:  A big-hearted story about identity, belonging and wearing your true colours with pride from debut author Jake Gablonski and acclaimed illustrator Samantha Campbell. 'Hello, Bunji,' said the… Continue reading  Brave like Bunji by Jake Gablonski, illustrated by Samantha Campbell

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1000 Minutes of Danger by Jack Heath

Ashleigh

Title: 1000 Minutes of Danger Author: Jack Heath Genre: Mystery Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st May 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 528 Price: $19.99May release Synopsis: 30 stories. 30 dangerous situations. 1000 minutes. 3 books in 1 volume. Liliana is trapped in a burning building with no way out. Zak is stuck in a shipping container… Continue reading 1000 Minutes of Danger by Jack Heath