Title: The Light in Everything Author: Katya Balen Genre: Literary Fiction Publisher: Bloomsbury Published: 5th July 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 336 Price: $14.99 Synopsis: This is the story of Tom and Zofia.Tom is quiet and careful and is only just starting to feel safe, even though his dad has been in jail for nearly two… Continue reading The Light in Everything by Katya Balen
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A Reluctant Witch’s Guide to Magic by Shivaun Plozza
Title: A Reluctant Witch’s Guide to Magic Author: Shivaun Plozza Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Puffin Published: 5th July 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 288 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: Kiki from Kiki's Delivery Service meets Cressida Cowell in this funny, quirky middle-grade fantasy about Willa, who must unravel a witchy mystery to save her city, her friends and herself. Willa is… Continue reading A Reluctant Witch’s Guide to Magic by Shivaun Plozza
Random Acts of Unkindness by Anna Mandoki
Title: Random Acts of Unkindness Author: Anna Mandoki Genre: Fiction Publisher: MidnightSun Publishing Published: 1st July 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 400 Price: $29.99 Synopsis: In an all-too-recognisable Melbourne of the near future, the lives of three very different women become intertwined. Emily is a researcher at the University, carrying out experiments on overcrowding in rats.… Continue reading Random Acts of Unkindness by Anna Mandoki
The Sun Sword Trilogy: The Voyage of the Owl by Belinda Murrell
Title: The Sun Sword Trilogy: The Voyage of the Owl Author: Belinda Murrell Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Puffin Published: 28th April 2020 Format: Paperback Pages: 352 Price: $15.99 Synopsis: Magical and exciting, full of wonderful creatures, mysterious codes, and puzzles, and with four courageous young heroes and heroines, the second book in the SUN SWORD TRILOGY… Continue reading The Sun Sword Trilogy: The Voyage of the Owl by Belinda Murrell
August and Jones by Pip Harry
Title: August and Jones Author: Pip Harry Genre: Contemporary Publisher: Hachette Australia Published: 29th June 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 290 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: From the CBCA Award-winning author of The Little Wave comes the story of two extraordinary kids who discover the life-changing power of friendship and teamwork. Eleven-year-old Jones Kirby has just moved to Sydney from her farm… Continue reading August and Jones by Pip Harry
The Little Wave by Pip Harry
Title: The Little Wave Author: Pip Harry Genre: Verse Fiction Publisher: University of Queensland Press Published: 7th May 2019 Format: Paperback Pages: 240 Price: $16.95 Synopsis: When a Manly school sets out to bring a country class to the city for a beach visit, three very different kids find each other and themselves. Noah is… Continue reading The Little Wave by Pip Harry
A Spoonful of Murder by J.M. Hall
Title: A Spoonful of Murder Author: J.M. Hall Genre: Mystery Publisher: Avon GB/HarperCollins Published: 15th June 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 336 Price: $29.99 Synopsis: Introducing the three unlikeliest sleuths you'll ever meet…Every Thursday, three retired school teachers have their ‘coffee o’clock’ sessions at the Thirsk Garden Centre café.But one fateful week, as they are catching… Continue reading A Spoonful of Murder by J.M. Hall
When Only One by Meg Gatland-Veness
Title: When Only One Author: Meg Gatland-Veness Genre: Fiction Publisher: Pantera Press Published: 31st May 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 288 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: ‘There’s someone in the school. Someone who’s not supposed to be there. This person is walking towards the classroom. They’re holding something in their hands. Something terrifying.’ Sam lives with his mum,… Continue reading When Only One by Meg Gatland-Veness
Remarkably Ruby by Terri Libenson
Title: Remarkably Ruby Author: Terri Libenson Genre: Fiction Publisher: HarperCollins Australia Published: 1st June 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 384 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: REMARKABLY RUBY is the sixth and latest book in the best-selling Emmie & Friends series. This time, the spotlight is on that fleeting background character we’ve all come to know and love as… Continue reading Remarkably Ruby by Terri Libenson
Zadie Ma and the Dog Who Chased the Moon by Gabrielle Wang
Title: Zadie Ma and the Dog Who Chased the Moon Author: Gabrielle Wang Genre: Historical Fiction Publisher: Penguin Random House/Puffin Published: 31st May 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 272 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: Meet Zadie Ma, a girl who writes magical stories that sometimes come true. Can Zadie bring to life her most important story of all… Continue reading Zadie Ma and the Dog Who Chased the Moon by Gabrielle Wang
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