Title: Two Sparrowhawks in a Lonely Sky Author: Rebecca Lim Genre: Historical Fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 29th August 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 320 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: After their family encounters terrible hardship in rural China, siblings Fu and Pei must draw on all their resilience and courage as they embark on a dangerous… Continue reading Two Sparrowhawks in a Lonely Sky by Rebecca Lim
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Last Place Lin by Wai Chim, illustrated by Freida Chiu
Title: Last Place Lin Author: Wai Chim, illustrated by Freida Chiu Genre: Fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 1st August 2023 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: Lin's excited about her first school sports day until she comes last. A relatable picture book about endurance and resilience from the award-winning author and Australian Survivor contestant, Wai… Continue reading Last Place Lin by Wai Chim, illustrated by Freida Chiu
Violet Kelly and the Jade Owl by Fiona Britton
Title: Violet Kelly and the Jade Owl Author: Fiona Britton Genre: Historical Crime Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 2nd August 2023 Format: Paperback Pages:296 Price: $32.99 Synopsis: Phryne Fisher meets Underbelly in an arch, out-of-the-box debut historical crime caper. A centuries-old curse, a house of secrets and a young woman determined to find out the truth. Sydney,… Continue reading Violet Kelly and the Jade Owl by Fiona Britton
Andy and Ghost Boy by Karen Tyrrell
Title: Andy and Ghost Boy Author: Karen Tyrrell Genre: Fiction Publisher: Digital Future Press Published: 22nd July 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 194 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: Disaster magnet, Anxious Andy dreams of finding one true friend and his forever school, but how can he when Ghost Boy, his rambunctious friend, sabotages everything? Andy and Ghost Boy trigger… Continue reading Andy and Ghost Boy by Karen Tyrrell
The Dog Squad: The Newshound by Clara Vulliamy
Title: The Dog Squad: The Newshound Author: Clara Vulliamy Genre: Mystery Publisher: HarperCollins Australia Published: 2nd August 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 128 Price: $15.99 Synopsis: Three budding journalist friends and their faithful hound uncover top local news stories in this delightful new series about family, friends and DOGS!Eva has always wanted to be a journalist,… Continue reading The Dog Squad: The Newshound by Clara Vulliamy
Ghost Book by Remy Lai
Title: Ghost Book Author: Remy Lai Genre: Fantasy/Magical Realism Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 1st August 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 320 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: A thrilling contemporary fantasy graphic novel about a girl who befriends a boy ghost stuck between the worlds of the living and the dead, from the bestselling creator of Pawcasso. Twelve years… Continue reading Ghost Book by Remy Lai
The January Stars by Kate Constable
Title: The January Stars Author: Kate Constable Genre: Contemporary Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 31st March 2020 Format: Paperback Pages: 288 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: This thoroughly enjoyable novel about two sisters determined to help their grandfather will delight middle fiction readers of all ages. From the author of the bestselling and much-loved novels Crow Country & Cicada Summer.… Continue reading The January Stars by Kate Constable
The Unlikely Heroes Club by Kate Foster
Title: The Unlikely Heroes Club Author: Kate Foster Genre: Fiction Publisher: Walker Books Published: 5th of July 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 208 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: A fun, frolicking adventure about five kids with a mystery to solve!Eleven-year-old Oli is spending his school holidays at Heroes Club, where kids can build friendships and learn about their… Continue reading The Unlikely Heroes Club by Kate Foster
The Girls Who Changed the World: Ming and Hilde Lead a Revolution by Jackie French
Title: The Girls Who Changed the World: Ming and Hilde Lead a Revolution Author: Jackie French Genre: Historical Fiction Publisher: HarperCollins Australia Published: 7th June 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 336 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: The third book in the best-selling Jackie French historical series that places girls centre stage. Ming Qong is convinced that girls have… Continue reading The Girls Who Changed the World: Ming and Hilde Lead a Revolution by Jackie French
The Sideways Orbit of Evie Hart by Samera Kamaleddine
Title: The Sideways Orbit of Evie Hart Author: Samera Kamaleddine Genre: Family stories Publisher: HarperCollins Australia Published: 3rd of May 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 288 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: Friendship, family and feelings collide in this sparkling middle-grade debut from Matilda Prize winner, Samera Kamaleddine. Evie Hart likes rules. A lot. But as she embarks on… Continue reading The Sideways Orbit of Evie Hart by Samera Kamaleddine
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