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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

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How to Make the World Cup and Survive the Fifth Grade by Carla Fitzgerald

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Title: How to Make the World Cup and Survive the Fifth Grade Author: Carla Fitzgerald Genre: Contemporary Publisher: UQP Published: 1st September 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 240 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: Could you coach the Australian women’s soccer team to victory? In her funniest book yet, Carla Fitzgerald serves up a winning middle-grade story about sport,… Continue reading How to Make the World Cup and Survive the Fifth Grade by Carla Fitzgerald

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Bravepaw and the Songstone of the Deep by L.M. Wilkinson, illustrated by Lavanya Naidu

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Title: Bravepaw and the Songstone of the Deep Author: L.M. Wilkinson, illustrated by Lavanya Naidu Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 1st September 2-26 Format: Paperback Pages: 224 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: The final battle is upon us - can one small mouse stand against what rises from the deep? The epic conclusion to the… Continue reading Bravepaw and the Songstone of the Deep by L.M. Wilkinson, illustrated by Lavanya Naidu

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Spud and Snowball and Chattercat (Spud and Snowball #2) by Judith Rossell

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Title: Spud and Snowball and Chattercat (Spud and Snowball #2) Author: Judith Rossell Genre: Contemporary Publisher: HarperCollins Australia Published: 1st September 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 128 Price: $15.99 Synopsis: Two cheeky cats get up to all sorts of mischief in this wonderful illustrated series for emerging readers from a beloved Australian creator. Every day, Spud… Continue reading Spud and Snowball and Chattercat (Spud and Snowball #2) by Judith Rossell

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The Changeling by Kate Forsyth

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Title: The Changeling Author: Kate Forsyth Genre: Historical Fantasy Publisher: Penguin Australia Published: 7th July 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 416 Price: $34.99 Synopsis: Set against Scotland’s first witch-hunt, a young woman with faery blood must defy two queens to survive love, magic and treachery. On her fourteenth birthday, Caiti NicNeven discovers her true mother is… Continue reading The Changeling by Kate Forsyth

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Aussie YA Challenge Completed!

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Well, I pledged to read 40 YA books this year, and I did! Some crossed over from middle grade into YA, or would be suitable for lower YA, and the rest seemed to cover as much of the spectrum as possible. Most were fiction and I reviewed nearly all of them, and I did have… Continue reading Aussie YA Challenge Completed!

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July 2026 Reading Round Up

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What a month July was. I read 21 books this month and reviewed as many of them as possible, and others were read for fun. I also didn’t have time to review everything. And what I did read was chosen for various purposes to fit in with reviewing and challenges. Some books were longer or… Continue reading July 2026 Reading Round Up

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The Lost Island by Samantha Wheeler, illustrated by Anke Noack

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Title: The Lost Island Author: Samantha Wheeler, illustrated by Anke Noack Genre: Fantasy Publisher: UQP Published: 4th August 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 224 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: Bestselling and award-winning Australian author Samantha Wheeler returns with this thrilling desert island survival story full of action, mystery and adventure.Theo thinks there’s nothing worse than being stuck on… Continue reading The Lost Island by Samantha Wheeler, illustrated by Anke Noack

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The Nardi Puzzle by Gabriella Page

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Title: The Nardi Puzzle Author: Gabriella Page Genre: Science Fiction Publisher: Wombat Books Published: 1st August 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 242 Price: $18.99 Synopsis: Thirteen players. Thirteen hours. One extraordinary prize. When 12-year-old Sebastian Walker is invited to legendary game-maker Elisabetta Nardi’s mansion in Sardinia, he thinks he can finally leave his troubles behind. Instead,… Continue reading The Nardi Puzzle by Gabriella Page

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Fair Day Fun (Amira Swift #2) by Sarah Ayoub, illustrated by Niña Nill

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Title: Fair Day Fun (Amira Swift #2) Author: Sarah Ayoub, illustrated by Niña Nill Genre: Contemporary Publisher: HarperCollins Australia Published: 28th July 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 128 Price:  $15.99 Synopsis: Amira Swift is a chatty, energetic 7-year-old who loves to dance. A series celebrating friendship, family and Lebanese-Australian culture with highly appealing stories for all… Continue reading Fair Day Fun (Amira Swift #2) by Sarah Ayoub, illustrated by Niña Nill