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How to Sail to Somewhere by Ashleigh Barton

Title: How to Sail to Somewhere Author: Ashleigh Barton Genre: Contemporary Publisher: Lothian/Hachette Published: 26th March 2025 Format: Paperback Pages: 280 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: A beautiful and deeply moving story about friendship, family, hope and the power of the ocean, for middle-grade readers who love a mystery, from popular children's author Ashleigh Barton. Beatrice Glass… Continue reading How to Sail to Somewhere by Ashleigh Barton

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First Mate Lenny by Elayna Carausu, illustrated by Sandra Eide

Title: First Mate Lenny Author: Elayna Carausu, illustrated by Sandra Eide Genre: Fiction Publisher: Puffin Australia Published: 5th December 2023 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: Ahoy! Come on board as little Lenny learns the ropes of life at sea. In the cabin of a home on the sea, Mama leans over Lenny. 'Welcome,'… Continue reading First Mate Lenny by Elayna Carausu, illustrated by Sandra Eide

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The Strangeworlds Travel Agency: The Edge of the Ocean by L.D. Lapinski

Title: The Strangeworlds Travel Agency: The Edge of the Ocean Author: L.D. Lapinski Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Hachette/Orion Published: 13th April 2021 Format: Paperback Pages: 350 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: Pack your suitcase for a magical adventure! Perfect for fans of The Train to Impossible Places and Pages & Co. At the Strangeworlds Travel Agency, each suitcase transports you to… Continue reading The Strangeworlds Travel Agency: The Edge of the Ocean by L.D. Lapinski