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Timefire by Nean McKenzie

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Title: Timefire Author: Nean McKenzie Genre: Dystopian Publisher: MidnightSun Publishing Published: 1st July 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 199 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: In the scorching summer of 2033, Gilbert Black is accused of being a firebug, just like his mother was thirteen years previously. That night a fire starts on his family's farm. A fire with… Continue reading Timefire by Nean McKenzie

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Dymocks Summer Reading Challenge Completed

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It’s taken me a while, but I finally completed my summer prompts. I was going to finish this in December, but I read a book that worked for this and other challenge prompts, so I decided to use it as the Summer and Autumn prompts are available to start now. My final prompt was BookTok… Continue reading Dymocks Summer Reading Challenge Completed

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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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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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NCACL Australian Verse Novels

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One of the resources I have been exploring is the verse novel resource. The resource covers verse novels aimed at younger readers and young adult readers. This resource can help people who are new to verse novels find the right one to start with or give readers like me a broader idea of what Australian… Continue reading NCACL Australian Verse Novels

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The Girls Who Changed the World: Ming and Hilde Lead a Revolution by Jackie French

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Title: The Girls Who Changed the World: Ming and Hilde Lead a Revolution Author: Jackie French Genre: Historical Fiction Publisher: HarperCollins Australia Published: 7th June 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 336 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: The third book in the best-selling Jackie French historical series that places girls centre stage. Ming Qong is convinced that girls have… Continue reading The Girls Who Changed the World: Ming and Hilde Lead a Revolution by Jackie French

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The Sideways Orbit of Evie Hart by Samera Kamaleddine

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Title: The Sideways Orbit of Evie Hart Author: Samera Kamaleddine Genre: Family stories Publisher: HarperCollins Australia Published: 3rd of May 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 288 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: Friendship, family and feelings collide in this sparkling middle-grade debut from Matilda Prize winner, Samera Kamaleddine. Evie Hart likes rules. A lot. But as she embarks on… Continue reading The Sideways Orbit of Evie Hart by Samera Kamaleddine

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Ella at Eden: Perfect Score by Laura Sieveking

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Title: Ella at Eden: Perfect Score Author: Laura Sieveking Genre: Fiction Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st June 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 192 Price: $15.99 Synopsis: Ella is training hard for the upcoming Interschool Gymnastics Championships. She’s even trying to face her fear of doing a backward walkover on the balance beam. But once the competition… Continue reading Ella at Eden: Perfect Score by Laura Sieveking

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May 2023 Reading Round Up

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I read fifteen books in May and completed the Autumn part of the Dymocks Reading Challenge. Most books were by Australian authors across a range of genres and audiences, like always. However, I didn’t get through as many books as I hoped this past month due to circumstances beyond my control so I am hoping… Continue reading May 2023 Reading Round Up

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Sunshine on Vinegar Street by Karen Comer

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Title: Sunshine on Vinegar Street Author: Karen Comer Genre: Verse Novel Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 30th May 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 304 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: A sweet and emotional novel about friendship, family and accepting change from a fresh new voice. Freya's world is turned upside down when she and her mum move to… Continue reading Sunshine on Vinegar Street by Karen Comer