And with that, another challenge is completed! I wasn’t sure whether I would get there with this one, as some of the ones for May and November I had either read already, or didn’t have an interest in. I never want to read a book for a challenge just to tick off a box, and… Continue reading Readings 2026 Challenge Completed!
Tag: children’s fiction
mulaka makalina: Hunting Stingray by Dave mangenner Gough, illustrated by Samantha Campbell
Title: mulaka makalina: Hunting Stingray Author: Dave mangenner Gough, illustrated by Samantha Campbell Genre: Fiction Publisher: AITSIS publishing/Aboriginal Studies Press Published: 5th November 2026 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $17.95 Synopsis: The story of nupiri and riyawina and their epic encounter with a rogue stingray. From the creators of luwa tara luwa waypa. riyawina’s grandmother… Continue reading mulaka makalina: Hunting Stingray by Dave mangenner Gough, illustrated by Samantha Campbell
October 2026 Reading Round Up
Even with a few ups and downs this month, I managed to read 24 books. Not all were reviewed, but most were and I had a lot of Australian books read this month. I review a few, whilst some were ones I chose to read and not review. One was a review book but I… Continue reading October 2026 Reading Round Up
N is for Noni by Alison Lester
Title: N is for Noni Author: Alison Lester Genre: Education Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 3rd November 2026 Format: Hardcover Pages: 24 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: A delightful rhyming story featuring the instantly loveable character, Noni the Pony – the nicest pony any child could ever hope to meet! – from the phenomenal and much-loved author… Continue reading N is for Noni by Alison Lester
The Mysterious Forest (The Warriors of Nyx #1) by Yvette Poshoglian and Chad Mitchell
Title: The Mysterious Forest (The Warriors of Nyx #1) Author: Yvette Poshoglian and Chad Mitchell Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st November 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 192 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: The Realms of Nyx have been peaceful ... until now. Short-eared elf Dru is a warrior in training. Long-ear Bren is an apprentice mage.… Continue reading The Mysterious Forest (The Warriors of Nyx #1) by Yvette Poshoglian and Chad Mitchell
How Our Garden Grows by Saurav Kiran Shrestha, illustrated by Estee Sarsfield
Title: How Our Garden Grows Author: Saurav Kiran Shrestha, illustrated by Estee Sarsfield Genre: Contemporary Publisher: WestWords Children’s Books Published: 1st September 2026 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $28.95 Synopsis: ‘One day, Lia noticed a seedling poking out from a hedge and drooping onto the footpath. She found a twig to prop it up.’ From… Continue reading How Our Garden Grows by Saurav Kiran Shrestha, illustrated by Estee Sarsfield
September 2026 Reading Round Up
Well, that’s a wrap for September. I read 20 books again this month, and had a few stragglers for September releases that arrived close to or after release day, so with any luck, they will be done within the next week or so. I didn’t review every book, and there are some reviews for later… Continue reading September 2026 Reading Round Up
Dark Forest School (Death by Adventure #1) by Bradley Trevor Greive
Title: Dark Forest School (Death by Adventure #1) Author: Bradley Trevor Greive Genre: Adventure Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st October 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 256 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: Enter the dark forest at your own risk.When legendary wildlife adventurer Lord Greive advertises for a junior field trainee, thousands of children apply. After all, who wouldn't… Continue reading Dark Forest School (Death by Adventure #1) by Bradley Trevor Greive
Dymocks September Completed
And that wraps up September! That’s twenty-seven out of thirty-six prompts finished, and I will be getting into the October prompts soon. I had to play around a bit to make Spring Blooms work, but made it there with a story about a family finding out the truth about something that happened thirty-years ago. For… Continue reading Dymocks September Completed
The Witches of Winderry Spires by Karen Foxlee
Title: The Witches of Winderry Spires Author: Karen Foxlee Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 29th September 2026 Format: Hardcover Pages: 352 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: An unforgettable and heartwarming quest fantasy from the award-winning and bestselling author of Dragon Skin and Lenny's Book of Everything. No one ever knows what happens to the Clock Tower Girls ...The… Continue reading The Witches of Winderry Spires by Karen Foxlee
