Title: The Other Shadow Author: Tania Ingram Genre: Contemporary Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st July 2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 240 Price: $15.99 Synopsis: Life has not been easy for Thomas since his dad died. His mother is acting strangely, he needs to care for his younger sister and things at school aren’t great. And then… Continue reading The Other Shadow by Tania Ingram
Tag: Australian stories
Hooray, Hooray, it’s Library Day by Julie Anne Grasso, Heath McKenzie (illustrator)
Title: Hooray, Hooray, it’s Library Day Author: Julie Anne Grasso, Heath McKenzie (illustrator) Genre: Contemporary Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st July 2024 Format: Hardcover Pages: 24 Price: $18.99 Synopsis: The sun is up, today’s the day. The little ones come, with smiles so wide and silky bags as big as them ... A lonely library… Continue reading Hooray, Hooray, it’s Library Day by Julie Anne Grasso, Heath McKenzie (illustrator)
Gymnastics Diaries: Beam Queen by Georgia Godwin, Laura Sieveking and Amanda Erb (illustrator)
Title: Gymnasitcs Diaries: Beam Queen Author: Georgia Godwin, Laura Sieveking and Amanda Erb (illustrator) Genre: Fiction Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st July 2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 128 Price: $14.99 Synopsis: Georgia is 10 years old and loves gymnastics. She wants to be an international gymnastics star and this is her diary. Join Georgia as she… Continue reading Gymnastics Diaries: Beam Queen by Georgia Godwin, Laura Sieveking and Amanda Erb (illustrator)
Something Special: 40th Anniversary Edition by Emily Rodda
Title: Something Special: 40th Anniversary Edition Author: Emily Rodda Genre: Fantasy Publisher: HarperCollins Australia Published: 3rd July 2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 80 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: The award-winning classic by internationally renowned author Emily Rodda celebrates forty years. In the spare room, the second-hand clothes hang in rows, stirring in the sunlight. Sam walks through the… Continue reading Something Special: 40th Anniversary Edition by Emily Rodda
The Riding Gallery by Sally Murphy
Title: The Riding Gallery Author: Sally Murphy Genre: Historical Fiction Publisher: Walker Books Published: 3rd July 2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 176 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: Exploring the true story of the St Kilda merry go round during World War 1, by Australia's most revered verse novelistIn Melbourne's St Kilda, as World War 1 begins, Anton, a… Continue reading The Riding Gallery by Sally Murphy
When the Lights Went Out by Lian Tanner and Jonathon Bentley
Title: When the Lights Went Out Author: Lian Tanner and Jonathon Bentley Genre: Fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 2nd July 2024 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: A cosy picture book about finding warmth and connection in community from the award-winning creative team behind Ella and the Ocean. The night was frosty dark but… Continue reading When the Lights Went Out by Lian Tanner and Jonathon Bentley
Unreal: Can You Tell Fact from Fake? by Kate Simpson, illustrated by Leila Rudge
Title: Unreal: Can You Tell Fact from Fake? Author: Kate Simpson, illustrated by Leila Rudge Genre: Non-fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 2nd July 2024 Format: Hardcover Pages: 64 Price: $29.99 Synopsis: Guess which of the weird and wonderful exhibits are real and which are fake in this sumptuous collection of extraordinary animals and plants.… Continue reading Unreal: Can You Tell Fact from Fake? by Kate Simpson, illustrated by Leila Rudge
Marion and the Forty Thieves by Sarah Luke
Title: Marion and the Forty Thieves Author: Sarah Luke Genre: Faction, Historical Fiction Publisher: NLA Publishing Published: 1st July 2024 Format: Hardcover Pages: 208 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: Marion’s life is anything but ordinary. The daughter of the principal, Captain Neitenstein, she is the only girl aboard a magnificent floating boys’ school, anchored permanently in Sydney… Continue reading Marion and the Forty Thieves by Sarah Luke
A Way Home by Emily Brewin
Title: A Way Home Author: Emily Brewin Genre: Contemporary Publisher: Midnight Sun Publishing Published: 15th April 2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 224 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: Sixteen-year-old Grace lives under a bridge in Melbourne’s CBD. It’s cold and wet, but hidden. Safe, at least, until she can go home. When winter drives her to the City Library… Continue reading A Way Home by Emily Brewin
Blog Tour: The Postman’s My Mate by Kelly Louise Jarris, illustrated by Natalie Herington
Title: The Postman’s My Mate Author: Kelly Louise Jarris, illustrated by Natalie Herington Genre: Fiction Publisher: KLJ Books Published: June 2024 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $24.95 Synopsis: Join Charlie on an adventure as he unwraps a world full of surprises and imagination. When his very best mate, the postman arrives with a mysterious package,… Continue reading Blog Tour: The Postman’s My Mate by Kelly Louise Jarris, illustrated by Natalie Herington
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