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Silver Linings by Katrina Nannestad

Title: Silver Linings Author: Katrina Nannestad Genre: Historical Fiction Publisher: ABC Books/HarperCollins Australia Published: 1st November 2011 Format: Hardcover Pages: 304 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: A new heartwarming novel set in 1950s Australia from bestselling author Katrina Nannestad Nettie Sweeney has a dad, three big sisters, a farm full of cows and a cat called Mittens.… Continue reading Silver Linings by Katrina Nannestad

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October 2023 Reading Wrap Up

In October, I read eighteen books, and reviewed sixteen of them. Most were by Australian authors, and all were aimed at children or young adults. I had hoped to read more but travel and a few other things meant I didn’t get through everything I wanted. I also worked on some posts about my visit… Continue reading October 2023 Reading Wrap Up

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The Impossible Secret of Lillian Velvet (Kingdoms and Empires #5) by Jaclyn Moriarty

Title: The Impossible Secret of Lillian Velvet (Kingdoms and Empires #5) Author: Jaclyn Moriarty Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 31st October 2023 Pages: 544 Price: $22.99 Synopsis: A magical book in the rich and whimsical world of the Kingdoms and Empires about a girl, a threat and a pickle jar filled with gold… Continue reading The Impossible Secret of Lillian Velvet (Kingdoms and Empires #5) by Jaclyn Moriarty

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The Rebels of Mount Buffalo by Helen Edwards

Title: The Rebels of Mount Buffalo Author: Helen Edwards Genre: Historical Fiction Publisher: Riveted Press Published: 11th October 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 240 Price: $16.95 Synopsis: The Rebels of Mount Buffalo is a captivating time-slip tale in which a girl lost to grief meets a daring rebel on a misty mountain, who guides her to… Continue reading The Rebels of Mount Buffalo by Helen Edwards

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Blair Moon: How to be Cooler than the Moon by Ashleigh Mounser

Title: Blair Moon: How to be Cooler than the Moon Author: Ashleigh Mounser Genre: Contemporary Publisher: Ford Street Publishing Published: 1st October 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 225 Price: $18.95 Synopsis: Blair Moon’s blissful life in the nursing home is turned upside down when her mother enrols her at the local primary school. Blair isn’t too… Continue reading Blair Moon: How to be Cooler than the Moon by Ashleigh Mounser

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September 2023 Round Up

In September I read 20 books, mostly by Australian authors, and with several reviews to go live in the coming weeks. I have a lot of review books that will take me into November, and whilst this month I didn’t get as many read as possible, I am hoping to catch up during October and… Continue reading September 2023 Round Up

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

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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Ella Diaries: Winter Wonders (Super Special #1) by Meredith Costain, illustrated by Danielle MacDonald

Title: Ella Diaries: Winter Wonders(Super Special #1) Author: Meredith Costain, illustrated by Danielle MacDonald Genre: Fiction Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st September 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 192 Price: $17.99 Synopsis:Warning: You are about to read my utterly biggest secrets. Can I trust you? OK then. I’m Ella, and this is my diary. Ella and her… Continue reading Ella Diaries: Winter Wonders (Super Special #1) by Meredith Costain, illustrated by Danielle MacDonald

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Copycat by Kelli Anne Hawkins

Title: Copycat Author: Kelli Anne Hawkins Genre: Mystery Publisher: HarperCollins Australia Published: 6th September 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 304 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: A funny and thrilling mystery from the author of The School for Talking Pets and Birdbrain There are some things about Seagulls Nest that 11-year-old Skye Starling likes ... Egg sandwiches (tick) Admiral Mittens (her cat),… Continue reading Copycat by Kelli Anne Hawkins

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Blog Tour: The Lorekeepers Book One: Raine in the Underlands by E.M. Greville

Title: The Lorekeepers Book One: Raine in the Underlands Author: E.M. Greville Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Shawline Publishing Group Published: 25th July 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 202 Price: $19.95 Synopsis: FAMILIES CAN BE TRICKY... Especially when your dad is missing, your mum is hiding a BIG secret and a strangewoman – who looks oddly familiar –… Continue reading Blog Tour: The Lorekeepers Book One: Raine in the Underlands by E.M. Greville