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Hello Twigs, Time to Paint by Andrew McDonald and Ben Wood

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Title: Hello Twigs, Time to Paint Author: Andrew McDonald and Ben Wood Genre: Humour Publisher: Hardie Grant Published: 2nd August 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 48 Price: $10.99 Synopsis: The world is big when you’re a twig!  From the best-selling creators of Real Pigeons comes a joyous early graphic novel series that you can read aloud. Noodle isn’t… Continue reading Hello Twigs, Time to Paint by Andrew McDonald and Ben Wood

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Ghost Book by Remy Lai

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Title: Ghost Book Author: Remy Lai Genre: Fantasy/Magical Realism Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 1st August 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 320 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: A thrilling contemporary fantasy graphic novel about a girl who befriends a boy ghost stuck between the worlds of the living and the dead, from the bestselling creator of Pawcasso. Twelve years… Continue reading Ghost Book by Remy Lai

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Ember and the Island of Lost Creatures by Jason Pamment

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Title: Ember and the Island of Lost Creatures Author: Jason Pamment Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 27th June 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 288 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: From Treasure in the Lake's Jason Pamment comes a graphic novel of friendship and self-discovery in a gorgeously illustrated world, perfect for fans of Amulet and Lightfall. Fitting in can be… Continue reading Ember and the Island of Lost Creatures by Jason Pamment

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February 2023 Reading Round Up

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I read 20 books in February, mostly Australian books, with two English authors. One of these, The Secret Garden, was a buddy read with my Facebook blogging community, which was a lot of fun and we discussed the characters and themes of the book, which was written in 11911, and captures the attitudes of a… Continue reading February 2023 Reading Round Up

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Secret Agent Mole: Goldfishfinger by James Foley

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Title: Secret Agent Mole: Goldfishfinger Author: James Foley Genre: Humour Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st March 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 208 Price: $15.99 Synopsis: Max is a mole on a mission. With Helen Hippo and June Bug by his side, Max must stop the evil Goldfish-Finger from stealing a priceless, solid gold fish-finger. This dangerous,… Continue reading Secret Agent Mole: Goldfishfinger by James Foley

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Ratbags: Naughty for Good by Tim Harris, illustrated by Shiloh Gordon

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Title: Ratbags: Naughty for Good Author: Tim Harris, illustrated by Shiloh Gordon Genre: Humour Publisher: Puffin Published: 28th February 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 192 Price: $14.99 Synopsis: From award-winning bestselling author and funnyman, Tim Harris, comes this stupendously rat-tastic new series. These are the Ratbags. They have pizza, and they are NOT afraid to use… Continue reading Ratbags: Naughty for Good by Tim Harris, illustrated by Shiloh Gordon

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January 2023 Wrap Up Post

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2023 got off to a good start – I found a few reading challenges that won’t be too stressful, and I am almost finished the Dymocks Summer Reading Challenge, and am half way through the Book Bestie’s Bingo. The QBD challenge will take a little longer – partially due to finding some books and partially… Continue reading January 2023 Wrap Up Post

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Ollie and Bea: Otterly Ridiculous by Renee Treml

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Title: Ollie and Bea: Otterly Ridiculous Author: Renee Treml Genre: Graphic Novel Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 31st January 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 64 Price: $12.99 Synopsis: Best friends Ollie and Bea continue to delight young readers in this super cute series: full-colour graphic novels that celebrate fun and friendship and the differences that make… Continue reading Ollie and Bea: Otterly Ridiculous by Renee Treml

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Ollie and Bea: Bunny Ideas by Renee Treml

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Title: Ollie and Bea: Bunny Ideas Author: Renee Treml Genre: Graphic novel Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 31st January 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 64 Price: $12.99 Synopsis: Best friends Ollie and Bea continue to delight young readers in this super cute series: full-colour graphic novels that celebrate fun and friendship and the differences that make… Continue reading Ollie and Bea: Bunny Ideas by Renee Treml

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Women Author’s 2022 Wrap Up

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In 2022, I read 229 books by women authors, with 172 by Australian women. I read as diversely as I could, with the majority of my books being ones I was sent to review or chose to read. I usually stick to authors, series, or genres I know, with a focus on children’s authors to… Continue reading Women Author’s 2022 Wrap Up