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Aussie Kids: Meet Mia at the Jetty by Janeen Brian and Danny Snell

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Title: Meet Mia at the Jetty Author: Janeen Brian and Danny Snell Genre: Fiction Publisher: Puffin Published: 2nd July 2020 Format: Paperback Pages: 64 Price: $12.99 Synopsis: Aussie Kids is an exciting new series for emerging readers 6-8 years. From a NSW Zoo to a Victorian lighthouse, or an outback sheep farm in WA to… Continue reading Aussie Kids: Meet Mia at the Jetty by Janeen Brian and Danny Snell

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Aussie Kids: Meet Sam at the Mangrove Creek by Paul Seden and Brenton McKenna

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Title: Meet Sam at the Mangrove Creek Author: Paul Seden and Brenton McKenna Genre: Fiction Publisher: Puffin Published: 2nd July 2020 Format: Paperback Pages: 64 Price: $12.99 Synopsis: Aussie Kids is an exciting new series for emerging readers 6-8 years. From a NSW Zoo to a Victorian lighthouse, or an outback sheep farm in WA… Continue reading Aussie Kids: Meet Sam at the Mangrove Creek by Paul Seden and Brenton McKenna

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When Rain Turns to Snow by Jane Godwin

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Title: When Rain Turns to Snow Author: Jane Godwin Genre: Fiction Publisher: Hachette Australia Published: 30th June 2020 Format: Paperback Pages: 280 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: A beautiful and timely coming-of-age story about finding out who you are in the face of crisis and change. Perfect for fans of Kate DiCamillo, Fiona Wood and Emily Rodda.… Continue reading When Rain Turns to Snow by Jane Godwin

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Isolation Publicity with Christine Bell

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Due to recent events, many Australian authors have had to cancel book launches and festival appearances. For some, this means new novels, series continuations and debut novels are heading into this scary, strange world without much publicity or attention. The good news is, you can still buy books – online or get your local bookstore… Continue reading Isolation Publicity with Christine Bell

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Isolation Publicity with Wendy Orr

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Due to recent events, many Australian authors have had to cancel book launches and festival appearances. For some, this means new novels, series continuations and debut novels are heading into this scary, strange world without much publicity or attention. The good news is, you can still buy books – online or get your local bookstore… Continue reading Isolation Publicity with Wendy Orr

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Alexandra-Rose and Her Icy Cold Toes by Monique Mulligan

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Title: Alexandra-Rose and Her Icy Cold Toes Author: Monique Mulligan Genre: Fiction Publisher: Serenity Press Published: May 2020 Format: Paperback Pages: 34 Price: $14.99 Synopsis: Alexandra Rose has ice-cold toes and she knows the best way to warm them up. But will her family like her foot-warming, wake-up-fast idea as much as she does? Fergus… Continue reading Alexandra-Rose and Her Icy Cold Toes by Monique Mulligan

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Isolation Publicity with Sherryl Clark

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Due to recent events, many Australian authors have had to cancel book launches and festival appearances. For some, this means new novels, series continuations and debut novels are heading into this scary, strange world without much publicity or attention. The good news is, you can still buy books – online or get your local bookstore… Continue reading Isolation Publicity with Sherryl Clark

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Kensy and Max: Freefall by Jacqueline Harvey

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Title: Kensy and Max: FreefallAuthor: Jacqueline HarveyGenre: AdventurePublisher: PuffinPublished: 3rd March 2020Format: PaperbackPages: 400Price: $16.99Synopsis: Where do you draw the line when your family and friends are in grave danger? Do you take action even though it means ignoring the rules?Back at Alexandria, with their friend Curtis Pepper visiting, Kensy and Max are enjoying the… Continue reading Kensy and Max: Freefall by Jacqueline Harvey

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Isolation Publicity with Dee White

Ashleigh

Due to recent events, many Australian authors have had to cancel book launches and festival appearances. For some, this means new novels, series continuations and debut novels are heading into this scary, strange world without much publicity or attention. The good news is, you can still buy books – online or get your local bookstore… Continue reading Isolation Publicity with Dee White

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Book Bingo Six 2020 Themes of Crime and Justice

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Welcome to the June edition of Book Bingo with Theresa Smith Writes and Mrs B’S Book Reviews. This time around, I am checking off Themes of Crime and Justice with the tenth book in the Rowland Sinclair series by Sulari Gentill, A Testament of Character. Rowly and his friends take a detour on their way… Continue reading Book Bingo Six 2020 Themes of Crime and Justice