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Elephant Me by Giles Andreae and Guy Parker-Rees

Title: Elephant Me Author: Giles Andreae and Guy Parker-Rees Genre: Fiction Publisher: Hachette/Orchard Books Published: 26th May 2020 Format: Hardcover Pages: $24.99 Price: 32 Synopsis: The empowering story of little elephant Num-Num, who discovers the importance of simply being YOU! From the creators of international bestseller and much-loved classic Giraffes Can't Dance. It's time for… Continue reading Elephant Me by Giles Andreae and Guy Parker-Rees

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Alice-Miranda at School (10th anniversary edition) by Jacqueline Harvey

Title: Alice-Miranda at School (10th anniversary edition) Author: Jacqueline Harvey Genre: Fiction, School Stories Publisher: Puffin Published: 4th February 2020 Format: Hardcover Pages: 288 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: A gorgeous hardback edition of Alice-Miranda at School to celebrate ten years since the pint-sized heroine bounced into our lives. From bestselling author Jacqueline Harvey comes this new edition of Alice-Miranda… Continue reading Alice-Miranda at School (10th anniversary edition) by Jacqueline Harvey

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Edie’s Experiments: How to Make Friends by Charlotte Barkla

Title: Edie’s Experiments: How to Make Friends Author: Charlotte Barkla Genre: Fiction Publisher: Puffin Australia Published: 4th February 2020 Format: Paperback Pages: 240 Price: $14.99 Synopsis: A new school, a classroom full of potential new friends and a science kit. What could possibly go wrong? I’m Edie and I love science. So when I started… Continue reading Edie’s Experiments: How to Make Friends by Charlotte Barkla

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Peta Lyre’s Rating Normal by Anna Whateley

Title: Peta Lyre’s Rating Normal Author: Anna Whateley Genre: Fiction, Young Adult Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 28th April 2020 Format: Paperback Pages: 248 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: At sixteen, neurodivergent Peta Lyre is the success story of social training. That is, until she finds herself on a school ski trip - and falling in love… Continue reading Peta Lyre’s Rating Normal by Anna Whateley

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Ribbit Rabbit Robot by Victoria MacKinlay and Sofya Karmazina (illustrator)

Title: Ribbit Rabbit Robot Author: Victoria MacKinlay and Sofya Karmazina (illustrator) Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st April 2020 Format: Hardcover Picture Book Pages: 32 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: This lamp is enchanted and I am the genie. I will grant all your wishes, but don’t be a meanie... When a friendly frog, a greedy… Continue reading Ribbit Rabbit Robot by Victoria MacKinlay and Sofya Karmazina (illustrator)

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The Girl She Was by Rebecca Freeborn

Title: The Girl She Was Author: Rebecca Freeborn Genre: Fiction Publisher: Pantera Press Published:  31st March 2020 Format: Paperback Pages: 392 Price: $29.99 Synopsis: ‘She’d long ago stopped wondering whether anyone would find out what she’d done. It was in the past, and Layla didn’t dwell on the past.’ At the cafe in the small… Continue reading The Girl She Was by Rebecca Freeborn

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Pippa’s Island: Puppy Pandemonium by Belinda Murrell

Title: Pippa’s Island: Puppy Pandemonium Author: Belinda Murrell Genre: Fiction Publisher: Penguin Random House Published: 3rd December 2018 Format: Paperback Pages: 240 Price: $14.99 Synopsis: The fifth book in the Pippa's Island series is the most adorable story yet! Life can be hard when you’re crammed into a tiny caravan with your noisy family. Pippa’s… Continue reading Pippa’s Island: Puppy Pandemonium by Belinda Murrell

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Pippa’s Island: Kira Dreaming by Belinda Murrell

Title: Pippa’s Island: Kira Dreaming Author: Belinda Murrell Genre: Fiction Publisher: Penguin Random House Published: 2nd January 2018 Format: Paperback Pages: 240 Price: $14.99 Synopsis: The third book in the gorgeously happy and fun Pippa's Island series sees Pippa and her friends competing in the school talent quest! Kira Cove Public School is hosting a… Continue reading Pippa’s Island: Kira Dreaming by Belinda Murrell

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Mermaid Holidays #3: The Bake Off by Delphine Davis and Adele K Thomas (Illustrator)

Title: Mermaid Holidays #3: The Bake Off Author: Delphine Davis Genre: Children's Fiction/Fantasy Publisher: Penguin/Puffin Published: 2nd September 2019 Format: Paperback Pages: 128 Price: $9.99 Synopsis: Grab your favourite booth at the Turtleville Tearooms and join Chloe Coral, Sophia Seashell, Willow Wave and Olivia Ocean for another splashing adventure in MERMAID HOLIDAYS . . .… Continue reading Mermaid Holidays #3: The Bake Off by Delphine Davis and Adele K Thomas (Illustrator)

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Matters of the Heart by Fiona Palmer

Title: Matters of the Heart Author: Fiona Palmer Genre: Fiction/Jane Austen retelling Publisher: Hachette Australia Published: 27th August 2019 Format: Paperback Pages: 330 Price: $29.99 Synopsis: A classic love story about manners, men and modern romance retold by bestselling Australian author, Fiona Palmer Western Australia, 2019: The Bennets are a farming family struggling to make ends meet. Lizzy,… Continue reading Matters of the Heart by Fiona Palmer