Title: Deadly Waters (Australia’s Second World War) Author: Helen Chapman Genre: Historical, Non-Fiction Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st May 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 208 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: ‘You could see the pilot as he came past, immobile, seconds to eternity.’ As a teenager, Cliff dreams that one day he will play cricket for Australia, but… Continue reading Deadly Waters (Australia’s Second World War) by Helen Chapman
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NCACL Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Resource
Before I start this post, I would like to let Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people that the database and some parts of this post may contain names or mention deceased people in the text, and some of the books explored may contain views that were acceptable at the time the item was written or… Continue reading NCACL Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Resource
Possum Magic 40th Anniversary Edition by Mem Fox and Julie Vivas
Title: Possum Magic 40th Anniversary Edition Author: Mem Fox and Julie Vivas Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st May 2023 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: For 40 magical years Possum Magic has captivated and enchanted children and adults alike. Mem Fox's lovable characters, little Hush and Grandma Poss, together with Julie Vivas'… Continue reading Possum Magic 40th Anniversary Edition by Mem Fox and Julie Vivas
Harriet Hound by Kate Foster
Title: Harriet Hound Author: Kate Foster Genre: Fiction Publisher: Walker Books Published: 3rd May 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 176 Price: $15.99 Synopsis: The world's happiest and most dog-friendly superhero is here! A brand-new adventure for junior readers from Kate Foster.Meet Harriet Hound. She's eight years old and loves dogs!But Harriet has something else that makes… Continue reading Harriet Hound by Kate Foster
Hercules Quick’s Big Bag of Tricks by Ursula Dubosarsky
Title: Hercules Quick’s Big Bag of Tricks Author: Ursula Dubosarsky Genre: Fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 2nd May 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 224 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: A hilarious and charming story about a boy and his amphibious friend who do a series of odd jobs for their eccentric neighbours, from an Australian Children's Laureate… Continue reading Hercules Quick’s Big Bag of Tricks by Ursula Dubosarsky
Interview with Will Kostakis, We Could Be Something
1. To begin, what inspired you to start writing and when did you start? One of my earliest memories is of my grandfather waiting outside the newsagency before it opened to buy exercise books. He would sit at the table opposite my brothers and me, open the books and say, “Write.” He was a Greek… Continue reading Interview with Will Kostakis, We Could Be Something
We Could Be Something by Will Kostakis
Title: We Could Be Something Author: Will Kostakis Genre: Fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 2nd May 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 416 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: A wonderful emotional rollercoaster of a novel about two young men, each on a journey of discovery. It's part coming-out story, part falling-in-love story, part relationship breakdown story, part extended… Continue reading We Could Be Something by Will Kostakis
Shadow Catchers by Kirsty Murray and Karen Blair
Title: Shadow Catchers Author: Kirsty Murray and Karen Blair Genre: Fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 2nd May 2023 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: A delightful picture book that celebrates the joy of young children trying to catch their shadows - from the creators of CBCA Honour Book When Billy was a Dog and Puddle Hunters.… Continue reading Shadow Catchers by Kirsty Murray and Karen Blair
Ratbags 2: Midnight Mischief by Tim Harris, illustrated by Shiloh Gordon
Title: Ratbags 2: Midnight Mischief Author: Tim Harris, illustrated by Shiloh Gordon Genre: Humour Publisher: Puffin Published: 2nd May 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 192 Price: $14.99 Synopsis: The second book in the stupendously rat-tastic Ratbags series, from the award-winning, bestselling author and funny man, Tim Harris. When rule-loving, leaf-collecting, piano-playing Jigsaw was naughty for good,… Continue reading Ratbags 2: Midnight Mischief by Tim Harris, illustrated by Shiloh Gordon
Seven Wherewithal Way – Across the Ice and into the Jungle by Samatha-Ellen Bound
Title: Seven Wherewithal Way – Across the Ice and into the Jungle Author: Samatha-Ellen Bound Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Affirm Press Published: 25th October 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 400 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: One year ago, Celeste Barden went on the adventure of a lifetime. Now, the next one is about to begin. Rebellion is brewing in… Continue reading Seven Wherewithal Way – Across the Ice and into the Jungle by Samatha-Ellen Bound
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