Tag: Australian middle grade

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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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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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Dymocks August Prompts completed

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Another month, and another set of prompts from Dymocks complete. I didn’t think I would get through as quickly as I did, but I managed. The Shift your perspective prompt threw me at first, but then I realised it was really open to interpretation. The poetry one I decided to use a verse novel, because… Continue reading Dymocks August Prompts completed

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The Ghost Horse of Snowy River by Stef Gemmill

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Title: The Ghost Horse of Snowy River Author: Stef Gemmill Genre: Contemporary Middle Grade/YA Publisher: Wombat Books Published: 3rd June 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 216 Price: $18.99 Synopsis: A year has passed since 12-year-old Georgie Stone had a serious horse-riding accident. Now that she’s back at the cattle station, she tries to overcome her fear… Continue reading The Ghost Horse of Snowy River by Stef Gemmill

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July 2026 Reading Round Up

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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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Aidan versus the Ocean by Dannika Patterson, illustrated by Heidi Cooper Smith

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Title: Aidan versus the Ocean Author: Dannika Patterson, illustrated by Heidi Cooper Smith Genre: Contemporary Publisher: Wombat Books Published: 1st August 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 130 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: All Aidan thought he'd have to survive during the summer school holidays was yet another game of Fortnite with his mates. But his plans are suddenly… Continue reading Aidan versus the Ocean by Dannika Patterson, illustrated by Heidi Cooper Smith

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The Lost Island by Samantha Wheeler, illustrated by Anke Noack

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Title: The Lost Island Author: Samantha Wheeler, illustrated by Anke Noack Genre: Fantasy Publisher: UQP Published: 4th August 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 224 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: Bestselling and award-winning Australian author Samantha Wheeler returns with this thrilling desert island survival story full of action, mystery and adventure.Theo thinks there’s nothing worse than being stuck on… Continue reading The Lost Island by Samantha Wheeler, illustrated by Anke Noack