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Disney Heroes Reading Challenge 2026 Completed

Ashleigh

And with that, I have completed the Heroes card for this challenge. I always knew that the digital prompt was going to be a challenge because I don’t read ebooks, as it’s a format that doesn’t work for me, and I’m more likely to forget about it if I am reading on a device rather… Continue reading Disney Heroes Reading Challenge 2026 Completed

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Joey Gets His Wings by Catherine Bauer, illustrated by Jennifer Horn

Ashleigh

Title: Joey Gets His Wings Author: Catherine Bauer, illustrated by Jennifer Horn Genre: History Publisher: Big Sky Publishing Published: 7th September 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 32 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: Inspired by the real stories of Australian soldiers who carried small mascots from home to bring comfort during the First World War. Beneath the vast blue… Continue reading Joey Gets His Wings by Catherine Bauer, illustrated by Jennifer Horn

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How to Make the World Cup and Survive Grade Five by Carla Fitzgerald

Ashleigh

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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Spud and Snowball and Chattercat (Spud and Snowball #2) by Judith Rossell

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Title: Spud and Snowball and Chattercat (Spud and Snowball #2) Author: Judith Rossell Genre: Contemporary Publisher: HarperCollins Australia Published: 1st September 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 128 Price: $15.99 Synopsis: Two cheeky cats get up to all sorts of mischief in this wonderful illustrated series for emerging readers from a beloved Australian creator. Every day, Spud… Continue reading Spud and Snowball and Chattercat (Spud and Snowball #2) by Judith Rossell

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The Platypus of Christmas Creek – The True Story of a Miracle Rescue by Sophie Cunningham, illustrated by Anil Tortop

Ashleigh

Title: The Platypus of Christmas Creek - The True Story of a Miracle Rescue Author: Sophie Cunningham, illustrated by Anil Tortop Genre: Non-fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 1st September 2026 Format: Hardcover Pages: 24 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: The heartwarming true story of a lost-and-found baby platypus, from the bestselling creators of Tippy and Jellybean. Little… Continue reading The Platypus of Christmas Creek – The True Story of a Miracle Rescue by Sophie Cunningham, illustrated by Anil Tortop

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Five Voices by Tamara Moss

Ashleigh

Title: Five Voices Author: Tamara Moss Genre: Crime Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 1st September 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 480 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: Five characters. Four suspects. All of them are hiding secrets. None of them can be trusted. A thrilling and addictive YA murder mystery from a New York Times bestselling Australian author, and perfect for… Continue reading Five Voices by Tamara Moss

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Dymocks August Prompts completed

Ashleigh

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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We Did it Anyway by Carla Salmon

Ashleigh

Title: We Did it Anyway Author: Carla Salmon Genre: Crime Publisher: Pan Macmillan Australia Published: 30th June 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 312 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: Treasure. Smugglers with guns. No way off the island.Luna would do anything for her best friend, Milly, but why did she agree to spend a week roughing it on an… Continue reading We Did it Anyway by Carla Salmon

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The Ghost Horse of Snowy River by Stef Gemmill

Ashleigh

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

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