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The Helios Book by Slade Carter

Title: The Helios Book Author: Slade Carter Genre: Science Fiction Publisher: MidnightSun Publishing Published: 23rd May 2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 224 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: Twelve-year-old twins Hugo and Kitty have an ultra-rare condition called heterochromia, which bestows them with different coloured eyes: one hazel, the other blue. On holiday in rural Australia, the twins befriend… Continue reading The Helios Book by Slade Carter

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Dymocks Reading Challenge Mains Completed

 As of the middle of June, I have completed the ten mains prompts. I enjoyed nine out of ten, and only reviewed a couple, as during the completion of this section of the challenge, I had a lot of review books to stay on top of so that was my focus when it came to… Continue reading Dymocks Reading Challenge Mains Completed

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Red Day by Sandy Fussell

Title: Red Day Author: Sandy Fussell Genre: Historical, Contemporary Publisher: Walker Books Published: 1st March 2020 Format: Paperback Pages: 240 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: Heartfelt contemporary storytelling at its best, with vivid historical flashbacksSet in a modern-day small town among the remnants of a Japanese POW camp, this is the story of Charlie. Charlie has synaesthesia… Continue reading Red Day by Sandy Fussell

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May 2024 Reading Round Up

During May, I read 22 books, and reviewed about half of them, with some reviews in the way. I spent a lot of time trying to get on top of review books, and made some good progress – to date, the only review books I have left are back catalogue ones, giving a bit of… Continue reading May 2024 Reading Round Up

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Finding Bear by Hannah Gold

Title: Finding Bear Author: Hannah Gold Genre: Fiction Publisher: HarperCollins Australia Published: 31st January 2024 Format: Hardcover Pages: 352 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: The unmissable follow-up to the phenomenal bestselling and award-winning The Last Bear. Beautifully illustrated by Levi Pinfold and perfect for readers 8+A TOP 5 BESTSELLER IN CHILDREN’S HARDBACK FICTIONApril Wood has returned home… Continue reading Finding Bear by Hannah Gold

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The Silent Stars Go By by Sally Nicholls

Title: The Silent Stars Go By Author: Sally Nicholls Genre: Historical Fiction Publisher: Andersen Press Published: 3rd November 2021 Format: Paperback Pages: 240 Price: $18.99 Synopsis: Three years ago, Margot’s life was turned upside down when her fiancé, Harry, went missing in action on the Western Front. Worse, she was left with a devastating secret… Continue reading The Silent Stars Go By by Sally Nicholls

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A Teaspoon of Light by Peter O’Connor and Nisaluk Chantanakom

Title:  A Teaspoon of Light Author: Peter O’Connor and Nisaluk Chantanakom Genre: Fiction Publisher: Dirt Lane Press Published: May 2024 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $26.95 Synopsis: A story about making and saving loving memories. Marley’s dream cloth reminds her of the people she loves, and of safe and happy times. When times get tough… Continue reading A Teaspoon of Light by Peter O’Connor and Nisaluk Chantanakom

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Her Majesty’s League of Remarkable Young Ladies by Alison D Stegert

Title: Her Majesty’s League of Remarkable Young Ladies Author: Alison D Stegert Genre: Historical Fiction, Mystery Publisher: Chicken House Published: 1st May 2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 384 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: At her dull Victorian finishing school, fourteen-year-old Winnie dreams of becoming a top inventor like her father. Then, she’s recruited into a league of young… Continue reading Her Majesty’s League of Remarkable Young Ladies by Alison D Stegert

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Pet Sitters: Billy Goat Boogie by Ella Shine

Title: Pet Sitters: Billy Goat Boogie Author: Ella Shine Genre: Fiction Publisher: Puddle Dog Press Published: 1st May 2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 60 Price: $12.99 Synopsis: Two pet sitters. One talking cat. What could possibly go wrong? Cassie and Lina can't wait to pet sit Winton the goat and film a TV commercial. But Winton… Continue reading Pet Sitters: Billy Goat Boogie by Ella Shine

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A Small Collection of Happinesses: A tale of loneliness, grumpiness and one extraordinary friendship by Zana Fraillon

Title: A Small Collection of Happinesses: A tale of loneliness, grumpiness and one extraordinary friendship Author: Zana Fraillon Genre: Fiction Publisher: Lothian Published: 1st May 2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 182 Price: $14.99 Synopsis: An unforgettable story of friendship, hope and happiness from renowned Australian writer Zana Fraillon. Are you ready? Are you listening? Something is about to… Continue reading A Small Collection of Happinesses: A tale of loneliness, grumpiness and one extraordinary friendship by Zana Fraillon