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Poppy and the Pipsqueak: The Mighty Pipsqueak by Deborah Kelly, illustrated by Amie Sabadin

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Title: Poppy and the Pipsqueak: The Mighty Pipsqueak Author: Deborah Kelly, illustrated by Amie Sabadin Genre: Fiction Publisher: Wombat Books Published: 1st March 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 66 Price: $11.99 Synopsis: When Poppy was born, it was ɑ long time before she could come home from the hospital, so when Jessie-Dog has ɑ puppy that's… Continue reading Poppy and the Pipsqueak: The Mighty Pipsqueak by Deborah Kelly, illustrated by Amie Sabadin

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Ella and the Mystery of the Missing Frogs by Cassy Polimeni, illustrated by Hykie Breeze

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Title: Ella and the Mystery of the Missing Frogs Author: Cassy Polimeni, illustrated by Hykie Breeze Genre: Contemporary Publisher: UWAP Published: 1st March 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 90 Price: $15.99 Synopsis: If frogs make a home somewhere it means things are in balance. But if something changes, they are the first to know. They can… Continue reading Ella and the Mystery of the Missing Frogs by Cassy Polimeni, illustrated by Hykie Breeze

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Mikka’s Magical Surprise (Princess and Unicorn #1) by Zanni Louise, illustrated by Kyla May

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Title: Mikka’s Magical Surprise (Princess and Unicorn #1) Author: Zanni Louise, illustrated by Kyla May Genre: Fantasy Publisher: HarperCollins Australia Published: 24th February 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 144 Price: $15.99 Synopsis: A series about friendship, having fun and making mischief. Plus a sprinkle of adorable magic! A sparkling new illustrated series for fans of PRINCESS IN… Continue reading Mikka’s Magical Surprise (Princess and Unicorn #1) by Zanni Louise, illustrated by Kyla May

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The King’s Conservatorium by Emma Cameron

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Title: The King’s Conservatorium Author: Emma Cameron Genre: Fantasy/Junior Fiction Publisher: Wombat Books Australia Published: 3rd September 2025 Format: Paperback Pages: 184 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: In the Kingdom of Elatha, where music and song are outlawed, orphaned brothers Garlan and Cadell flee abusive foster parents. Like many people in their world, they make their way… Continue reading The King’s Conservatorium by Emma Cameron

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Spud and Snowball and the Fancy Fish by Judith Rossell

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Title: Spud and Snowball and the Fancy Fish Author: Judith Rossell Genre: Humour Publisher: HarperCollins Australia Published: 30th September 2025 Format: Paperback Pages: 128 Price: $15.99 Synopsis: Meet two cheeky cats in this brand-new illustrated fiction for emerging readers from the bestselling, award-winning creator Judith Rossell. Every day, Spud and Snowball lie on the couch… Continue reading Spud and Snowball and the Fancy Fish by Judith Rossell

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Evie P and Me by Petra James, illustrated by Andrew Joyner

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Title: Evie P and Me Author: Petra James, illustrated by Andrew Joyner Genre: Adventure Publisher: Walker Books Australia Published: 1st September 2025 Format: Paperback Pages: 144 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: An unforgettable character at the heart of a story filled with imagination and adventureEvie P, the air-explorer has arrived for her first day at school, her… Continue reading Evie P and Me by Petra James, illustrated by Andrew Joyner

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Bravepaw and the Clawstone of Rotwood Mire by L.M. Wilkinson, illustrated by Lavanya Naidu

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Title: Bravepaw and the Clawstone of Rotwood Mire Author: L.M. Wilkinson, illustrated by Lavanya Naidu Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 25th February 2025 Format: Paperback Pages: 192 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: An epic Tail of Adventure! Can one gallant mouse find the Gems of Harmony and save her homeland from destruction? A fully illustrated… Continue reading Bravepaw and the Clawstone of Rotwood Mire by L.M. Wilkinson, illustrated by Lavanya Naidu

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2024 Reading Summary

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In 2024, I read 245 books and completed 7 reading challenges. Below are my stats, broken down into categories and months, with everything linked back into this post so it’s easy to find a specific challenge or month, and most, if not all reviews should be linked in as many of these as possible. I’m… Continue reading 2024 Reading Summary

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Frog Squad 2: Bungle in the Jungle by Kate and Jol Temple

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Title: Frog Squad 2: Bungle in the Jungle Author: Kate and Jol Temple Genre: Humour Publisher: HarperCollins Australia Published: 4/12/2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 144 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: Step into a top-secret world where frogs don't just eat flies, they eat danger! This is FROG SQUAD! Alert! When a distress signal comes in from Croakomo Island,… Continue reading Frog Squad 2: Bungle in the Jungle by Kate and Jol Temple

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18,000 Holes in the Universe: Snack Attack by Adam Wallace, Lisa Foley, and illustrated by James Hart

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Title: 18,000 Holes in the Universe: Snack Attack Author: Adam Wallace, Lisa Foley, and illustrated by James Hart Genre: Fantasy Publisher: HarperCollins Australia Published: 30th October 2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 192 Price: $15.99 Synopsis: A brand-new and hilarious illustrated series for children aged 7+ from the creators of the bestselling Fartboy series! Noah, Jordie and… Continue reading 18,000 Holes in the Universe: Snack Attack by Adam Wallace, Lisa Foley, and illustrated by James Hart