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The Sea Captain’s Wife by Jackie French

Ashleigh

Title: The Sea Captain’s Wife Author: Jackie French Genre: Mystery, Historical Fiction Publisher: HarperCollins Australia Published: 6th March 2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 480 Price: $32.99 Synopsis: From bestselling author Jackie French comes a compelling story of murder, mystery, and mutiny on the high seas - and a love so intense it can overcome two different… Continue reading The Sea Captain’s Wife by Jackie French

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February 2024 Reading Round Up

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Stats: Reading Goal: 53/150   Dymocks: 8/8             Entrée: 8/8             Main:              Dessert: Stella Prize Summer Reading Challenge:  13/16 The Nerd Daily: 32/52 KT Book Bingo: 17/25 QBD: 16/24 #AussieYAChallenge: 2/15                                                                                                                                                                     Book Fair Australia: 3/6 Australian: 50 Australian Men: 16 Australian Women: 33 Indigenous: 2 LGTBQIA: 2 Non-Australian: 3 Men: Women: 3 Total Men:… Continue reading February 2024 Reading Round Up

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Outlaw Girls by Emily Gale and Nova Weetman

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Title: Outlaw Girls Author: Emily Gale and Nova Weetman Genre: Historical Fiction Publisher: Text Publishing Published: 27th February 2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 320 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: Kate and Ruby live in the High Country in Victoria. They’re both daring, quick-thinking and prepared to break the rules, and they’re both brilliant horse riders—they’d probably be great… Continue reading Outlaw Girls by Emily Gale and Nova Weetman

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History in Australian’s Children’s Literature

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During my time as a reader and a reviewer, I have been noticing trends and characteristics of children’s literature, particularly in Australian children’s literature, which is where I have shifted my focus recently in my reading, and through my involvement with the Children’s Book Council of Australia and the National Centre of Australian Children’s Literature… Continue reading History in Australian’s Children’s Literature

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Our Australian Heart by Just Write for Kids and Friends

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Title: Our Australian Heart Author: Just Write for Kids and Friends Genre: Fiction Publisher: Daisy Lane Publishing Published: January 2024 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $32.99 Synopsis: Our Australian HeART” by Just Write For Kids Australia and Friends is a special edition hard cover anthology celebrating the diversity, life and colours of Australia, as showcased by… Continue reading Our Australian Heart by Just Write for Kids and Friends

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January 2024 Reading Round Up

Ashleigh

Well, one month of the year down, and I spent a lot of time reading – for reviewing, to catch up on my backlog of review books, as well as working on the Stella Prize Summer Challenge, and a few other things. Whilst the Stella Prize Summer Challenge is officially over – it only ran… Continue reading January 2024 Reading Round Up

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Andromache Between Worlds by Gabriel Bergmoser

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Title: Andromache Between Worlds Author: Gabriel Bergmoser Genre: Fantasy Publisher: HarperCollins Australia Published: 31st January 2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 272 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: A page-turning, action-packed adventure that is perfect for fans of the Jane Doe series. All fourteen-year-old Andromache Peters wants is a normal life. But normal is pretty near impossible when your parents… Continue reading Andromache Between Worlds by Gabriel Bergmoser

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The Wonder of Little Things by Vince Copley with Leah McInerny

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Title: The Wonder of Little Things Author: Vince Copley with Leah McInerney Genre: Biography Publisher: ABC Books Published: 31st January 2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 288 Price: $22.99 Synopsis: A First Nations Elder shares his extraordinary story of finding kindness in the midst of prejudice, and joy in living life to the full. Welcome to my… Continue reading The Wonder of Little Things by Vince Copley with Leah McInerny

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Call of the Titanic by Lindsay Galvin

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Title: Call of the Titanic Author: Lindsay Galvin Genre: Historical Fiction Publisher: Chicken House Published: 8th June 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 320 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: From the bestselling author of Darwin’s Dragons and My Friend the Octopus comes an exciting historical adventure – with a touch of magic – set aboard the Titanic …Young cabin steward, Sid, is proud… Continue reading Call of the Titanic by Lindsay Galvin

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My Reading Summary 2023

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Now that I have gone in-depth with my reading from 2023, here are my reading statistics at a glance, worked out throughout the year as I read a range of things. Some books may have fitted into multiple categories, and I hope I have reflected this in my posts and these numbers. I am not… Continue reading My Reading Summary 2023