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Books for ANZAC Day

ANZAC Day is coming up next Friday, and it marks two significant anniversaries: 110 years since the landing at Gallipoli of the first ANZACS, and 80 years since the end of World War Two, as well as commemorating all who have served Australia in war. The following list of books are about the ANZACS and… Continue reading Books for ANZAC Day

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Old Worlds, New Worlds, Other Worlds: Stories, Poetry, and Plays for Children by Various/CBCA NSW Eastern Beaches Sub-branch

Title: Old Worlds, New Worlds, Other Worlds: Stories, Poetry, and Plays for Children Author: Various/CBCA NSW Eastern Beaches Sub-branch Genre: Anthology Publisher: CBCA NSW Eastern Beaches Published: 1st June 2021 Format: Paperback Pages: 192 Price: $25.00 Synopsis: Wonder at the universe. Swim through oceans. Encounter lions. Venture into space. Delve into fairytales. Travel back in… Continue reading Old Worlds, New Worlds, Other Worlds: Stories, Poetry, and Plays for Children by Various/CBCA NSW Eastern Beaches Sub-branch

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July 2022 Round-Up

In July 2022, I read 23 books, attended one book launch at Gleebooks, and maintained my goals to read as many Australian authors as possible, and keep on top of my review books. It’s meant I’ve been able to read other things in between the review books, and have managed to finish everything I have… Continue reading July 2022 Round-Up

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The Silver Sea by Belinda Murrell

Title: The Silver Sea Author: Belinda Murrell Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Puffin Published: 2nd August 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 288 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: The second book in Belinda Murrell’s Tuscian series, set in an Italian Renaissance inspired world filled with magic, mystery, mischievous creatures, and danger at every turn! ‘You don’t understand how dangerous this is.… Continue reading The Silver Sea by Belinda Murrell

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The Sun Sword Trilogy: The Snowy Tower by Belinda Murrell

Title: The Sun Sword Trilogy: The Snowy Tower Author: Belinda Murrell Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Puffin Published: 28th April 2020 Format: Paperback Pages: 336 Price: $15.99 Synopsis: The adventure is far from over as Ethan, Lily, Saxon and Roana ride for the snowy mountains to rescue a prince - and save the kingdom. The adventure is… Continue reading The Sun Sword Trilogy: The Snowy Tower by Belinda Murrell

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The Sun Sword Trilogy: The Voyage of the Owl by Belinda Murrell

Title: The Sun Sword Trilogy: The Voyage of the Owl Author: Belinda Murrell Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Puffin Published: 28th April 2020 Format: Paperback Pages: 352 Price: $15.99 Synopsis: Magical and exciting, full of wonderful creatures, mysterious codes, and puzzles, and with four courageous young heroes and heroines, the second book in the SUN SWORD TRILOGY… Continue reading The Sun Sword Trilogy: The Voyage of the Owl by Belinda Murrell

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The Sunsword Trilogy: The Quest for the Sun Gem by Belinda Murrell

Title: The Sunsword Trilogy: The Quest for the Sun Gem Author: Belinda Murrell Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Puffin Published: 28th April 2020 Format: Paperback Pages: 336 Price: $15.99 Synopsis: Magical and exciting, full of wonderful creatures, mysterious codes and puzzles, and with four courageous young heroes and heroines, this series will delight all 8- to 12-year-olds.… Continue reading The Sunsword Trilogy: The Quest for the Sun Gem by Belinda Murrell

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Modern Mrs Darcy Reading Challenge Completed

Another challenge completed! I completed this one a few weeks ago, and my original post about it is here. This was the build your own challenge from lists of prompts from previous iterations of this challenge and I have to say, it was a really good one as there was a lot less pressure to… Continue reading Modern Mrs Darcy Reading Challenge Completed

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The Golden Tower by Belinda Murrell

Title: The Golden Tower Author: Belinda Murrell Genre: Fantasy/Historical Fiction/Time slip Publisher: Puffin Published: 2nd March 2021 Format: Paperback Pages: 288 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: In her wildest dreams, Sophie never thought she might be kidnapped by a cat and taken to a world of flying horses and wonder – but also magic, mystery and danger!… Continue reading The Golden Tower by Belinda Murrell

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Searching for Charlotte: The Fascinating Story of Australia’s First Children’s Author by Kate Forsyth and Belinda Murrell

Title: Searching for Charlotte: The Fascinating Story of Australia’s First Children’s Author Author: Kate Forsyth and Belinda Murrell Genre: Non-Fiction Publisher: NLA Press Published: 1st November 2020 Format: Paperback Pages: 304 Price: $34.95 Synopsis: For almost 140 years, the author of Australia’s first book for children was a mystery. Known only by the description ‘a… Continue reading Searching for Charlotte: The Fascinating Story of Australia’s First Children’s Author by Kate Forsyth and Belinda Murrell