Tag: Jacqueline Harvey

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Alice-Miranda and the Christmas Mystery by Jacqueline Harvey

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Title: Alice-Miranda and the Christmas Mystery Author: Jacqueline Harvey Genre:  Mystery Publisher: Puffin Published: 10th October 2023  Format:  Paperback Pages: 432 Price:  $16.99 Synopsis: THE MILLION-COPY BESTSELLING SERIES!Join Alice-Miranda in a delightful Christmas adventure.Christmas is almost here, and Alice-Miranda and her closest friends are celebrating early at Highton Hall. But it’s not all gingerbread, parties… Continue reading Alice-Miranda and the Christmas Mystery by Jacqueline Harvey

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Old Worlds, New Worlds, Other Worlds: Stories, Poetry, and Plays for Children by Various/CBCA NSW Eastern Beaches Sub-branch

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Title: Old Worlds, New Worlds, Other Worlds: Stories, Poetry, and Plays for Children Author: Various/CBCA NSW Eastern Beaches Sub-branch Genre: Anthology Publisher: CBCA NSW Eastern Beaches Published: 1st June 2021 Format: Paperback Pages: 192 Price: $25.00 Synopsis: Wonder at the universe. Swim through oceans. Encounter lions. Venture into space. Delve into fairytales. Travel back in… Continue reading Old Worlds, New Worlds, Other Worlds: Stories, Poetry, and Plays for Children by Various/CBCA NSW Eastern Beaches Sub-branch

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Kensy and Max: Time’s Up by Jacqueline Harvey

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Title: Kensy and Max: Time’s Up Author: Jacqueline Harvey Genre: Mystery, spies Publisher: Puffin Published: 2nd May 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 400 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: The tenth and final book in the bestselling spy series! When all of your family members are being kidnapped, how do you push aside your fear and discover what’s happening… Continue reading Kensy and Max: Time’s Up by Jacqueline Harvey

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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

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Willa and Woof: Mimi is Missing by Jacqueline Harvey

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Title: Willa and Woof: Mimi is Missing Author: Jacqueline Harvey Genre: Fiction Publisher: Puffin Published: 5th July 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 128 Price: $12.99 Synopsis: Adventure, imagination and loads of fun. From the bestselling author of Alice-Miranda comes this humorous and heartfelt series about eight-year-old Willa and her best four-legged friend, Woof!Willa’s in trouble. Mimi… Continue reading Willa and Woof: Mimi is Missing by Jacqueline Harvey

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May 2022 Reading Round-Up

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In May, I managed to read 26 books. All were review books, and most were Australian, and twenty-three were  by women. I have almost completed all my chosen challenges – with one category in the Dymocks Reading Challenge and one in the QBD Reading Challenge left. Some reviews are scheduled for June and July as… Continue reading May 2022 Reading Round-Up

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Kensy and Max: Chasing Danger by Jacqueline Harvey

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Title: Kensy and Max: Chasing Danger Author: Jacqueline Harvey Genre: Mystery Publisher: Puffin Published: 3rd May 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 384 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: What do you do when ghosts rise from the past? When they reveal long-buried secrets that could turn your world upside down? When an earthquake causes a breach at a super-secret… Continue reading Kensy and Max: Chasing Danger by Jacqueline Harvey

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That Cat by Jacqueline Harvey

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Title: That Cat Author: Jacqueline Harvey and Kate Isobel Scott Genre: Humour/Poetry Publisher: Puffin Published: 1st March 2022 Format: Hardcover Pages: 24 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: An utterly delightful rhyming book, purrfect for the whole family. Nothing is quite like a cat. There are brat cats and fat cats, rat cats and mat cats . .… Continue reading That Cat by Jacqueline Harvey

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November 2021 Round Up

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I only read eleven books in November – part of that time was spent writing and part of that time spent writing lots of reviews and working hard on a quiz, so my focus was very split last month, so I am hoping December allows me to catch up and get through those final books… Continue reading November 2021 Round Up

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Kensy and Max: High Voltage by Jacqueline Harvey

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Title: Kensy and Max: High Voltage Author: Jacqueline Harvey Genre: Mystery Publisher: Puffin Published: 28th September 2021 Format: Paperback Pages: 384 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: What happens when you know that family must come first but there are others in desperate need of help? When danger lurks around every corner? After a tumultuous school term, a… Continue reading Kensy and Max: High Voltage by Jacqueline Harvey