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City of Clouds by Kiah Thomas

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Title: City of Clouds Author: Kiah Thomas Genre: Fantasy Publisher: HarperCollins Australia Published: 29th September 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 240 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: An exciting new magical adventure set in an original fantasy world, this new book from a mega-popular Australian author will be certain to delight existing fans and new readers alike! Ever since… Continue reading City of Clouds by Kiah Thomas

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September 2026 Reading Round Up

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Well, that’s a wrap for September. I read 20 books again this month, and had a few stragglers for September releases that arrived close to or after release day, so with any luck, they will be done within the next week or so. I didn’t review every book, and there are some reviews for later… Continue reading September 2026 Reading Round Up

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Dymocks September Completed

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And that wraps up September! That’s twenty-seven out of thirty-six prompts finished, and I will be getting into the October prompts soon. I had to play around a bit to make Spring Blooms work, but made it there with a story about a family finding out the truth about something that happened thirty-years ago. For… Continue reading Dymocks September Completed

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Copy Rats! (Guinea Wigs #2) by Rebecca McRitchie, illustrated by Shiloh Gordon

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Title: Copy Rats! (Guinea Wigs #2) Author: Rebecca McRitchie, illustrated by Shiloh Gordon Genre: Humour Publisher: HarperCollins Australia Published: 29th September 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 144 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: The silliest superheroes in town are back for an even wackier new adventure, using the power of their magical wigs to save the day! Once again,… Continue reading Copy Rats! (Guinea Wigs #2) by Rebecca McRitchie, illustrated by Shiloh Gordon

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Fight for the Franklin by Jane Jolly, illustrated by Lois Bury

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Title: Fight for the Franklin Author: Jane Jolly, illustrated by Lois Bury Genre: Fiction Publisher: NLA Publishing Published: 1st September 2026 Format: Hardcover Pages: 40 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: ‘So what did you do, Grandpa?’ asked Fern.  ‘We set up a protest camp right in the middle of these towering giants. We hung rainbow flags, and… Continue reading Fight for the Franklin by Jane Jolly, illustrated by Lois Bury

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Friday Barnes: Nothing to Lose by R.A. Spratt

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Title: Friday Barnes: Nothing to Lose Author: R.A. Spratt Genre: Mystery Publisher: Penguin Random House Published: 22nd September 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 272 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: Friday Barnes is back in Manhattan in this latest instalment of the bestselling detective series. Despite being a great detective, Friday can’t work out if Ian has broken up… Continue reading Friday Barnes: Nothing to Lose by R.A. Spratt

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Freddie Jones: The Mystery of the Cryptic Creatures by Kate Foster

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Title: Freddie Jones: The Mystery of the Cryptic Creatures Author: Kate Foster Genre: Mystery Publisher: Walker Books Australia Published: 1st September 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 256 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: Join Freddie Jones on an adventure to Spain in the third book in the new mystery series by award-winning author Kate FosterFreddie’s third adventure is unlike… Continue reading Freddie Jones: The Mystery of the Cryptic Creatures by Kate Foster

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Disney Heroes Reading Challenge 2026 Completed

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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

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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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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