Title: Alice-Miranda in Scotland Author: Jacqueline Harvey Genre: Fiction/Mystery Publisher: Puffin Published: 17th September 2019/28th May 2018 Format: Paperback Pages: 384 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: Reunions and rivalries in the land of the brave! Alice-Miranda and her friends have been invited to attend the Queen's Colours inaugural leadership program in Scotland, and they just might be… Continue reading Alice-Miranda in Scotland by Jacqueline Harvey
Tag: middle grade
Tomorrow’s Ghost by Tanya Landman
Title: Tomorrow’s Ghost Author: Tanya Landman Genre: Historical Fiction Publisher: Walker Books Published: 1st February 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 224 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: A pacy historical time-slip adventure for middle grade readers, from the Carnegie Medal-winning author of Apache and Buffalo Soldier.Haunted by the past, can Anna rewrite the future?1976: Twelve-year-old Anna, bored and lonely away from her… Continue reading Tomorrow’s Ghost by Tanya Landman
Alice-Miranda in Hollywood by Jacqueline Harvey
Title: Alice-Miranda in Hollywood Author: Jacqueline Harvey Genre: Fiction/Mystery Publisher: Puffin Published: 17th September 2019/28th August 2017 Format: Paperback Pages: 368 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: Lights, camera, action! Yeehaw! Alice-Miranda and her friends are off to Hollywood to take part in Lawrence Ridley’s new movie. It’s a western with a twist, and they’ll be shooting some… Continue reading Alice-Miranda in Hollywood by Jacqueline Harvey
Alice-Miranda Holds the Key by Jacqueline Harvey
Title: Alice-Miranda Holds the Key Author: Jacqueline Harvey Genre: Fiction/Mystery Publisher: Puffin Published: 17th September 2019/30th January 2017 Format: Paperback Pages: 384 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: Alice-Miranda is home for the holidays! In a startling turn of events, Alice-Miranda unexpectedly finishes the school term earlier than planned. Holidays should be a time for fun and a… Continue reading Alice-Miranda Holds the Key by Jacqueline Harvey
Nanny Tobbins and the Midnight Plan by Lucie Stevens
Title: Nanny Tobbins and the Midnight Plan Author: Lucie Stevens Genre: Historical Mystery Publisher: HarperCollins Australia Published: 26th May 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 320 Price: $18.99 Synopsis: The sequel to R.I.P. Nanny Tobbins, the quirky and very funny MG fantasy title that is perfect for fans of A Girl Called Corpse and Nevermoor. 1851, LONDON Six months have passed… Continue reading Nanny Tobbins and the Midnight Plan by Lucie Stevens
Cleopatra: The Girl Who Would Be King (Heroes in the Ancient World, #1) by Jackie French
Title: Cleopatra: The Girl Who Would Be King (Heroes in the Ancient World, #1) Author: Jackie French Genre: Historical Fiction Publisher: HarperCollins Australia Published: 26th May 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 279 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: Renowned author and historian Jackie French takes us back in time to Greece and Rome and explores young heroes in ancient… Continue reading Cleopatra: The Girl Who Would Be King (Heroes in the Ancient World, #1) by Jackie French
Dymocks May Prompts Completed
Another month of reading for the Dymocks Reading Challenge done. So far, I’m doing pretty well getting the prompts filled in the same month, so it will be interesting to see how the rest of the year goes, and whether there could be any crossover based on prompts and how books fit in. I think… Continue reading Dymocks May Prompts Completed
The Clueless Guide to Solving a Mystery (Clueless, #1) by Samera Kamaleddine, illustrated by Hykie Breeze
Title: The Clueless Guide to Solving a Mystery (Clueless, #1) Author: Samera Kamaleddine, illustrated by Hykie Breeze Genre: Mystery Publisher: HarperCollins Australia Published: 28th April 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 256 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: Inspired by personal experience, this is a very fresh and funny MG series by CBCA shortlisted author Samera Kamaleddine. I didn't always… Continue reading The Clueless Guide to Solving a Mystery (Clueless, #1) by Samera Kamaleddine, illustrated by Hykie Breeze
Raised by Wolves by Tristan Bancks
Title: Raised by Wolves Author: Tristan Bancks Genre: Crime Publisher: Penguin Australia Published: 5th May 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 240 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: When your dad’s a fugitive, who do you trust – him, or yourself? Twelve-year-old Olive Silver knows how to check every room with a knife when she gets home from school, how… Continue reading Raised by Wolves by Tristan Bancks
Bring it Back by Deborah Kelly
Title: Bring it Back Author: Deborah Kelly Genre: Contemporary Publisher: Wombat Rhiza Published: 1st May 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 100 Price: $14.99 Synopsis: It's the last term of primary school and Liam is bored with the same faces, places and lunches even basketball. When a new student named Clint arrives, things become much more interesting.… Continue reading Bring it Back by Deborah Kelly
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