Title: Pearly and Pig and the Island of Secrets Author: Sue Whiting Genre: Adventure Publisher: Walker Books Published: 6th March 2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 208 Price: $15.99 Synopsis: Third instalment of the fast-paced middle-grade adventure series, following Adventurologist Pearly Woe!Pearly Woe is a worrier.On remote Mammút Island off the coast of Iceland, Pearly’s worrying is… Continue reading Pearly and Pig and the Island of Secrets by Sue Whiting
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What They Told Me by Hayley Lawrence
Title: What They Told Me Author: Hayley Lawrence Genre: Fiction Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st February 2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 360 Price: $18.99 Synopsis: We are the luckiest, Elliot’s dad told her. And Elliot, of course, believed him. Elliott and her family have lived in the house of a thousand storms by Crooked River all… Continue reading What They Told Me by Hayley Lawrence
The Unexpected Heiress A family saga from concentration camp by George Mallory
Title: The Unexpected Heiress: A family saga from concentration camp to a gold mining empire to a gold mining empire Author: George Mallory Genre: Fiction Publisher: The Erudite Pen Published: March 2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 350 Price: $29.95 Synopsis: The human spirit's resilience in the face of adversity takes centre stage in The Unexpected Heiress. This… Continue reading The Unexpected Heiress A family saga from concentration camp by George Mallory
Leo and Ralph by Peter Carnavas
Title: Leo and Ralph Author: Peter Carnavas Genre: Fiction Publisher: UQP Published: 29th February 2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 276 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: Ralph sat up. His voice was croaky. ‘If a shooting star zoomed past right now, what would you wish for?’ ‘To find another friend like you.’ Leo and Ralph have been best friends… Continue reading Leo and Ralph by Peter Carnavas
Outlaw Girls by Emily Gale and Nova Weetman
Title: Outlaw Girls Author: Emily Gale and Nova Weetman Genre: Historical Fiction Publisher: Text Publishing Published: 27th February 2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 320 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: Kate and Ruby live in the High Country in Victoria. They’re both daring, quick-thinking and prepared to break the rules, and they’re both brilliant horse riders—they’d probably be great… Continue reading Outlaw Girls by Emily Gale and Nova Weetman
The Grimmelings by Rachael King
Title: The Grimmelings Author: Rachael King Genre: Fantasy, magical realism Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 20th February 2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 320 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: Spellbinding middle-grade fantasy adventure of loyalty, courage, and being careful what you wish for . . . The same evening Josh Underhill went missing, the black horse appeared on the… Continue reading The Grimmelings by Rachael King
Has Dad Joined the Circus? (Kip’s Guide to Bedtime: Camping Out) by Robert Boddington and Jack Robertson, illustrated by Yoon Park and Matt Hughes
Title: Has Dad Joined the Circus? (Kip’s Guide to Bedtime: Camping Out) Author: Robert Boddington and Jack Robertson, illustrated by Yoon Park and Matt Hughes Genre: Fiction Publisher: Murdoch Children’s Research Institute Published: 1st August 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 48 Price: $14.99 Synopsis: Help your child fall asleep without mum or dad Viet’s dad doesn’t… Continue reading Has Dad Joined the Circus? (Kip’s Guide to Bedtime: Camping Out) by Robert Boddington and Jack Robertson, illustrated by Yoon Park and Matt Hughes
Pick Your Nose (Kip’s Guide to Bedtime: Limit setting disorder/sleep onset association) by Robert Boddington and Jack Robertson, illustrated by Yoon Park and Matt Hughes
Title: Pick Your Nose (Kip’s Guide to Bedtime: Limit setting disorder/sleep onset association) Author: Robert Boddington and Jack Robertson, illustrated by Yoon Park and Matt Hughes Genre: Fiction Publisher: Murdoch Children’s Research Institute Published: August 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 56 Price: $14.99 Synopsis: Help your child fall asleep by themselves Does Luca really need Mum… Continue reading Pick Your Nose (Kip’s Guide to Bedtime: Limit setting disorder/sleep onset association) by Robert Boddington and Jack Robertson, illustrated by Yoon Park and Matt Hughes
Slug Dad and Monster Mum (Kip’s Guide to Bedtime: Early Morning Waking) by Robert Boddington and Jack Robertson, illustrated by Yoon Park and Matt Hughes
Title: Slug Dad and Monster Mum (Kip’s Guide to Bedtime: Early Morning Waking) Author: Robert Boddington and Jack Robertson, illustrated by Yoon Park and Matt Huges Genre: Fiction Publisher: Murdoch Children’s Research Institute Published: August 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 63 Price: $14.99 Synopsis: Blake wants to wake Mum and Dad up early in the morning,… Continue reading Slug Dad and Monster Mum (Kip’s Guide to Bedtime: Early Morning Waking) by Robert Boddington and Jack Robertson, illustrated by Yoon Park and Matt Hughes
Castle Rock Mystery Crew: The Jase Files by Vicky McClure and Kim Curran
Title: Castle Rock Mystery Crew: The Jase Files Author: Vicky McClure and Kim Curran Genre: Mystery Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st December 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 400 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: Meet Jase, Tyrone, Kinga, Harri and Sherlock the Dog. 10-year-old Jase is spending the summer holidays at the Castle Rock Caravan Park with his auntie… Continue reading Castle Rock Mystery Crew: The Jase Files by Vicky McClure and Kim Curran
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