Title: Landovel Author: Emily Rodda Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 1st October 2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 944 Price: $39.99 Synopsis: An epic 'three parts in one' fantasy quest, in a unique, irresistible package. Compulsive reading from the author of one of the most successful children's fantasy series ever published, Deltora Quest. A hero… Continue reading Landovel by Emily Rodda
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When We Flew Away: A Novel of Anne Frank Before the Diary by Alice Hoffman
Title: When We Flew Away: A Novel of Anne Frank Before the Diary Author: Alice Hoffman Genre: Historical Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st October 2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 304 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: There is a day you never forget, the day the whole world changes. When you close your eyes, light becomes dark, night never… Continue reading When We Flew Away: A Novel of Anne Frank Before the Diary by Alice Hoffman
Flora Most Curious by Tania McCartney
Title: Flora Most Curious Author: Tania McCartney Genre: Non-Fiction Publisher: NLA Publishing Published: 1st October 2024 Format: Hardcover Pages: 48 Price: $29.99 Synopsis: When it comes to flora, Australia is a land of diversity. From rainforests to deserts, mountains to the seashore, 90 per cent of our plant life is unique to this ancient land.… Continue reading Flora Most Curious by Tania McCartney
How to Draw a Dragon by Kate Talbot
Title: How to Draw a Dragon Author: Kate Talbot Genre: Educational/Activity Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 1st October 2024 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: A very funny and inventive celebration of the art of compromise! Everybody knows what a dragon looks like.Don't they?Dragons have wings.Dragons breathe fire.Maybe dragons wear roller-skates? And shoot marshmallows… Continue reading How to Draw a Dragon by Kate Talbot
Ethel the Penguin by Ursula Dubosarsky, illustrated by Christopher Nielsen
Title: Ethel the Penguin Author: Ursula Dubosarsky, illustrated by Christopher Nielsen Genre: Fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 1st October 2024 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: An irresistibly fun story about the joy of having a wild and reckless friend from the beloved and bestselling author of The Terrible Plop. Ethel the Penguin's in… Continue reading Ethel the Penguin by Ursula Dubosarsky, illustrated by Christopher Nielsen
High Wire by Candice Fox
Title: High Wire Author: Candice Fox Genre: Crime Thriller Publisher: Penguin Australia Published: 24th September 2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 480 Price: $34.99 Synopsis: You only take the High Wire if you’re desperate – or up to no good. A notorious unmarked track through outback Australia, the ‘Wire’ crosses slabs of lawless land, body-dumping grounds and… Continue reading High Wire by Candice Fox
Blog Tour: Happy Millionth Birthday by R.W.R McDonald, illustrated by Alexandra Colombo
Title: Happy Millionth Birthday Author: R.W.R McDonald, illustrated by Alexandra Colombo Genre: Humour Publisher: Larrikin House Published: 1st September 2024 Format: Hardcover Pages: 24 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: Jack Wolf wants what EVERY child wants! More birthdays and even MORE presents! Find out what happens when Jack's wish comes true, and he celebrates a birthday every… Continue reading Blog Tour: Happy Millionth Birthday by R.W.R McDonald, illustrated by Alexandra Colombo
Blood and Stone: A Radazan Mystery by Tamara M Bailey
Title: Blood and Stone: A Radazan Mystery Author: Tamara M Bailey Genre: Fantasy/Crime Publisher: Clan Destine Press Published: 1st July 2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 254 Price: $34.95 Synopsis: In Blood & Stone Tomi Cardozo, the top Justice Official in the thriving metropolis of Radaza, has been called to investigate a gruesome murder of a professor who has… Continue reading Blood and Stone: A Radazan Mystery by Tamara M Bailey
Maisy and Daisy Move House by Michelle de Robillard, illustrated by Amanda Letcher
Title: Maisy and Daisy Move House Author: Michelle de Robillard, illustrated by Amanda Letcher Genre: Fiction Publisher: Berry Bee Publishing Published: 17th April 2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 36 Price: $25.95 Synopsis: Maisy and Daisy Move House is a delightful picture book that explores the universal experience of moving house for a young girl, Maisy, who… Continue reading Maisy and Daisy Move House by Michelle de Robillard, illustrated by Amanda Letcher
Davitt Award Winners 2024
Sisters in Crime has announced the winners of the 2024 Davitt Awards for the best crime books by Australian women. The winning titles in each category were chosen from shortlists announced in July, and a full report can be read at the Sisters in Crime website. This report was written by Carmel Shute. The books entered… Continue reading Davitt Award Winners 2024
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