Title: The Silent Stars Go By Author: Sally Nicholls Genre: Historical Fiction Publisher: Andersen Press Published: 3rd November 2021 Format: Paperback Pages: 240 Price: $18.99 Synopsis: Three years ago, Margot’s life was turned upside down when her fiancé, Harry, went missing in action on the Western Front. Worse, she was left with a devastating secret… Continue reading The Silent Stars Go By by Sally Nicholls
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Boy, Everywhere by A.M. Dassu
Title: Boy, Everywhere Author: A.M. Dassu Genre: Fiction Publisher: Old Barn Books Published: 6th January 2021 Format: Paperback Pages: 288 Price: $18.99 Synopsis: Sami and his family are forced to flee their comfortable life in Damascus, via a smuggler's den in Turkey, to an uncertain life beyond. A story of survival, of family, of bravery… Continue reading Boy, Everywhere by A.M. Dassu
A Teaspoon of Light by Peter O’Connor and Nisaluk Chantanakom
Title: A Teaspoon of Light Author: Peter O’Connor and Nisaluk Chantanakom Genre: Fiction Publisher: Dirt Lane Press Published: May 2024 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $26.95 Synopsis: A story about making and saving loving memories. Marley’s dream cloth reminds her of the people she loves, and of safe and happy times. When times get tough… Continue reading A Teaspoon of Light by Peter O’Connor and Nisaluk Chantanakom
Repacking for Greece: A Mediterranean Odyssey by Sally Jane Smith
Title: Repacking for Greece: A Mediterranean Odyssey Author: Sally Jane Smith Genre: Travel memoir Publisher: Journeys in Pages Published: 20th April 2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 240 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: When a long-forgotten, apartheid-era arrest record derails Sally’s plans for a Canadian family holiday, she packs her mum’s 1978 travel diary and sets out solo for… Continue reading Repacking for Greece: A Mediterranean Odyssey by Sally Jane Smith
Her Majesty’s League of Remarkable Young Ladies by Alison D Stegert
Title: Her Majesty’s League of Remarkable Young Ladies Author: Alison D Stegert Genre: Historical Fiction, Mystery Publisher: Chicken House Published: 1st May 2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 384 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: At her dull Victorian finishing school, fourteen-year-old Winnie dreams of becoming a top inventor like her father. Then, she’s recruited into a league of young… Continue reading Her Majesty’s League of Remarkable Young Ladies by Alison D Stegert
Spark: How Fanfiction and Fandom Can Set Your Creativity on Fire by Atlin Merrick (editor)
Title: Spark: How Fanfiction and Fandom Can Set Your Creativity on Fire Author: Atlin Merrick (editor) Genre: Non-fiction Publisher: Improbable Press Published: 1st April 2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 360 Price: $36.95 Synopsis: Spark is all about encouragement, permission, it's about firing you up. Spark: How Fanfiction and Fandom Can Set Your Creativity On Fire hopes to help you believe… Continue reading Spark: How Fanfiction and Fandom Can Set Your Creativity on Fire by Atlin Merrick (editor)
Pet Sitters: Billy Goat Boogie by Ella Shine
Title: Pet Sitters: Billy Goat Boogie Author: Ella Shine Genre: Fiction Publisher: Puddle Dog Press Published: 1st May 2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 60 Price: $12.99 Synopsis: Two pet sitters. One talking cat. What could possibly go wrong? Cassie and Lina can't wait to pet sit Winton the goat and film a TV commercial. But Winton… Continue reading Pet Sitters: Billy Goat Boogie by Ella Shine
The Last Bookwanderer (Pages and Co #6) by Anna James
Title: The Last Bookwanderer (Pages and Co #6) Author: Anna James Genre: Fantasy Publisher: HarperCollins Australia Published: 20th March 2024 Format: Hardcover Pages: 416 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: The final new thrilling adventure in the bestselling bookwandering series for readers aged eight to twelve The Pages and Co. series comes to a thrilling end in this… Continue reading The Last Bookwanderer (Pages and Co #6) by Anna James
Princess of Thieves (Twisted Tales #17) by Mari Mancusi
Title: Princess of Thieves (Twisted Tales #17) Author: Mari Mancusi Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st April 2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 384 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: Returning from an extended trip abroad, Maid Marian finds that not much about her beloved England remains the same. Her best friend, Robin, has been banished; her beloved uncle,… Continue reading Princess of Thieves (Twisted Tales #17) by Mari Mancusi
Urban Legend Hunters: The Dreaded Mr Snipe by Joel McKerrow
Title: Urban Legend Hunters: The Dreaded Mr Snipe Author: Joel McKerrow Genre: Horror Publisher: Larrikin House Published: 1st April 2024 Format: Paperback Graphic novel Pages: 200 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: There is something sinister stirring in the town of Shadow Grove. It’s a problem that requires the talent, training and dedication of professional urban legend (aka… Continue reading Urban Legend Hunters: The Dreaded Mr Snipe by Joel McKerrow
