Well, as I work through my reading challenges, I have an update for my #AussieYAChallenge. As of May, I have completed my chosen Nix level – 12, and some of these books cross over into middle grade as well. There are some books that can be read by anyone aged ten and older, which is… Continue reading #AussieYAChallenge Update One
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Willow Bright’s Secret Plot by A.L. Tait
Title: Willow Bright’s Secret Plot Author: A.L. Tait Genre: Contemporary Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st May 2025 Format: Paperback Pages: 192 Price: $15.99 Synopsis: 'I feel her in the breeze that makes the dahlias bob, and in the scent of the roses ...' After moving to the city from the country, Willow Bright feels like… Continue reading Willow Bright’s Secret Plot by A.L. Tait
Dymocks Reading Challenge Volume 1: January to April Completed
I have completed the first stage of my Dymocks Reading Challenge for 2025. Volume one had nine prompts, and I managed to fill all of them, though I admit the Top 101 prompt is getting harder every year, mostly due to the proliferation of series, and overly popular books being on there. To tackle this,… Continue reading Dymocks Reading Challenge Volume 1: January to April Completed
The Edge of Everything by Miranda Luby
Title: The Edge of Everything Author: Miranda Luby Genre: Contemporary Publisher: Text Publishing Published: 29th April 2025 Format: Paperback Pages: 320 Price: $22.99 Synopsis: When a rare and highly endangered bird flies into Lucy’s bedroom window, she feels it’s a sign. Of what, she’s not exactly sure, but maybe it means she’ll get her life… Continue reading The Edge of Everything by Miranda Luby
The Potion Experiment by Elle McFadzean
Title: The Potion Experiment Author: Elle McFadzean Publisher: Elle McFadzean Publication Date: 18 February 2025 Price: $21.99 Page numbers: 276 Genre: MG Fantasy Synopsis/Blurb: When thirteen-year-old scientist Ange is whisked from her home to the middle of a forest, she thinks she’s cracked teleportation. Until she hears Eva’s voice in her head, talking about magic… Continue reading The Potion Experiment by Elle McFadzean
Poppy’s Monster by Shelly Higgs and Francesca Costa
Title: Poppy’s Monster Author: Shelly Higgs, illustrated by Francesca Costa Genre: Fiction Publisher: Starfish Bay Published: 5th February 2025 Format: Hardcover Pages: 40 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: Poppy’s anxiety monster is making her miserable until one day she realises her monster might just be frightened too. Poppy’s very brave, but often she gets scared and needs… Continue reading Poppy’s Monster by Shelly Higgs and Francesca Costa
On Gallant Wings by Helen Edwards
Title: On Gallant Wings Author: Helen Edwards Genre: Historical Fiction Publisher: Riveted Press Published: 2nd April 2025 Format: Paperback Pages: 288 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: Thirteen-year-old Ava lives in Darwin with her family and their homing pigeons, of which Essie is Ava’s favourite. A Japanese family live next door and their son, Kazuo, is Ava’s best… Continue reading On Gallant Wings by Helen Edwards
Bitroux High Country by Jordan Harcourt-Hughes
Title: Bitroux High CountryAuthor: Jordan Harcourt-HughesPublisher: Digital Jazz CommunicationsPublication Date: January 2025 Genre: Fiction - science fiction, speculative fiction, metaphysical fiction. Format:Price (in Australian Dollars): Simple Print edition: $26.13, Illustrated version $42.37Page numbers: 234Synopsis:If Merouac ever thought his life’s work would culminate in leading the metal workshops of the Transcontinental Railroad Project, he was sorely… Continue reading Bitroux High Country by Jordan Harcourt-Hughes
Splinters by Rachel Delahaye
Title: Splinters Author: Rachel Delahaye Genre: Thriller Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st March 2025 Format: Paperback Pages: 320 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: Jean Sylvester's life is falling apart. Friendships, family, love-it's all drama and none of it good. On top of that, she's moving into a house she hates. But something Jean discovers there encourages her… Continue reading Splinters by Rachel Delahaye
Me and You by Ellie Royce
Title: Me and You Author: Ellie Royce Genre: Fiction Publisher: Ford Street Publishing Published: 1st March 2025 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $27.95 Synopsis: Come and join in on a day of joyful discovery, where treasured memories are made, connection is celebrated, and sharing love is as simple as holding hands. A gently humorous book… Continue reading Me and You by Ellie Royce
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