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Poppy’s Monster by Shelly Higgs and Francesca Costa

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Title: Poppy’s Monster Author: Shelly Higgs, illustrated by Francesca Costa Genre: Fiction Publisher: Starfish Bay Published: 5th February 2025 Format: Hardcover Pages: 40 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: Poppy’s anxiety monster is making her miserable until one day she realises her monster might just be frightened too. Poppy’s very brave, but often she gets scared and needs… Continue reading Poppy’s Monster by Shelly Higgs and Francesca Costa

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On Gallant Wings by Helen Edwards

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Title: On Gallant Wings Author: Helen Edwards Genre: Historical Fiction Publisher: Riveted Press Published: 2nd April 2025 Format: Paperback Pages: 288 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: Thirteen-year-old Ava lives in Darwin with her family and their homing pigeons, of which Essie is Ava’s favourite. A Japanese family live next door and their son, Kazuo, is Ava’s best… Continue reading On Gallant Wings by Helen Edwards

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Splinters by Rachel Delahaye

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Title: Splinters Author: Rachel Delahaye Genre: Thriller Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st March 2025 Format: Paperback Pages: 320 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: Jean Sylvester's life is falling apart. Friendships, family, love-it's all drama and none of it good. On top of that, she's moving into a house she hates. But something Jean discovers there encourages her… Continue reading Splinters by Rachel Delahaye

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Blood Moon Bride by Demet Divaroren

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Title: Blood Moon Bride Author: Demet Divaroren Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 1st April 2025 Format: Paperback Pages: 384 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: Forced into marriage for her valley's survival, Rehya must decide: submit or rebel against a ruthless system? A brilliant, fierce and compelling YA fantasy perfect for fans of The Prison Healer and Children of… Continue reading Blood Moon Bride by Demet Divaroren

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Kip of the Karoo by Emma Gourlay

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Title: Kip of the Karoo Author: Emma Gourlay Genre: Historical Fiction Publisher: HarperCollins Published: 2nd April 2025 Format: Hardcover Pages: 272 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: The sequel to Kip of the Mountain, an action-packed fantasy adventure series full of heart and fun! Kip lives on a mountain in South Africa. She rides horses at Sunnybrook Ranch and… Continue reading Kip of the Karoo by Emma Gourlay

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The Paperback Tree Committee by Karys McEwan

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Title: The Paperback Tree Committee Author: Karys McEwan Genre: Contemporary Publisher: Text Publishing Published: 1st April 2025 Format: Paperback Pages:208 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: Twelve-year-old Art and his younger brother Hilary are great friends, best friends. When they move to Melbourne from a small town in Queensland things seem to be easy for Hilary, who is… Continue reading The Paperback Tree Committee by Karys McEwan

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The Lost Notes of the Soul Spinners (Elston-Fright #3) by Reece Carter

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Title: The Lost Notes of the Soul Spinners (Elston-Fright #3) Author: Reece Carter Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 1st April 2025 Format: Paperback Pages: 352 Price: $18.99 Synopsis: Wishes can come true in the spooky seaside town of Elston-Fright but only if the mysterious Soul Spinners' Notes can be found. A spine-tingling adventure that answers… Continue reading The Lost Notes of the Soul Spinners (Elston-Fright #3) by Reece Carter

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Seven Wherewithal Way: Into the Faerie Realm by Samantha-Ellen Bound

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Title: Seven Wherewithal Way: Into the Faerie Realm Author: Samantha-Ellen Bound Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Affirm Press Published: 25th March 2025 Format: Paperback Pages: 416 Price: $18.99 Synopsis: Wherewithal has fallenWhen their beloved home comes under siege, the Wherewithal crew flee through the portal to the Realm of Fae. Behind the walls of the Faerie Market,… Continue reading Seven Wherewithal Way: Into the Faerie Realm by Samantha-Ellen Bound

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How to Sail to Somewhere by Ashleigh Barton

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Title: How to Sail to Somewhere Author: Ashleigh Barton Genre: Contemporary Publisher: Lothian/Hachette Published: 26th March 2025 Format: Paperback Pages: 280 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: A beautiful and deeply moving story about friendship, family, hope and the power of the ocean, for middle-grade readers who love a mystery, from popular children's author Ashleigh Barton. Beatrice Glass… Continue reading How to Sail to Somewhere by Ashleigh Barton

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Ariana Treasure: The Secret Ingredient by Jacqueline de Rose-Ahern, illustrated by Karen Erasmus

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Title: Ariana Treasure: The Secret Ingredient Author: Jacqueline de Rose-Ahern, illustrated by Karen Erasmus Genre: Contemporary Publisher: Wombat Books Published: 5th March 2025 Format: Paperback Pages: 50 Price: $10.99 Synopsis: Join Ariana at the Treasure Chest – come and find the secret ingredient. Ariana is excited for the food truck competition.Her friends Hunter and Jake… Continue reading Ariana Treasure: The Secret Ingredient by Jacqueline de Rose-Ahern, illustrated by Karen Erasmus