Title: Friday Barnes: Collision Course Author: R.A. Spratt Genre: Mystery Publisher: Puffin Published: 27th February 2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 288 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: Friday Barnes is Europe’s most wanted in this latest installment of the bestselling detective series. Friday’s Mum, the Nobel Prize winning physicist, has been accused of espionage. The police think she’s been… Continue reading Friday Barnes: Collision Course by R.A. Spratt
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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
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
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
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
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
Cora, Seen and Heard by Zanni Louise
Title: Cora, Seen and Heard Author: Zanni Louise Genre: Contemporary Publisher: Walker Books Published: 1st May 2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 304 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: Cora Lane gets tongue-tied, is often ignored and would rather hide in the library than step onto a stage. However, when her parents decide to renovate an old theatre in small-town… Continue reading Cora, Seen and Heard by Zanni Louise
A Better Best Friend by Olivier Tallec
Title: A Better Best Friend Author: Olivier Tallec Genre: Fiction Publisher: Gecko Press Published: 1st May 2024 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $7.99 Synopsis: A feel-good picture book about best friendship told with dry comedy and an open ending—squirrel and mushroom are best friends until another best friend (a fly) comes to play.“This morning when… Continue reading A Better Best Friend by Olivier Tallec
Brave Kāhu and the Pōrangi Magpie by Shelley Burne-Field
Title: Brave Kāhu and the Pōrangi Magpie Author: Shelley Burne-Field Genre: Fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 30th April 2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 208 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: An exciting and action-packed animal story featuring two kāhu sisters who must save their injured baby brother - before a coming flood destroys their home. Poto is the… Continue reading Brave Kāhu and the Pōrangi Magpie by Shelley Burne-Field
Fledgewitch: A Dragons of Hallow Book by Lian Tanner
Title: Fledgewitch: A Dragons of Hallow Book Author: Lian Tanner Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 3rd April 2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 352 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: There are no witches, no dragons and no secrets in Quill, so how can Brim be trapped in the School for Prevention of Witches with Rose, a royal… Continue reading Fledgewitch: A Dragons of Hallow Book by Lian Tanner
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