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Woodwitch (Hedgewitch #2) by Skye McKenna

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Title: Woodwitch (Hedgewitch #2) Author: Skye McKenna Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Hachette/Welbeck Publishing Published: 30th May 2023 Format: Hardcover Pages: $26.99 Price: 416 Synopsis: Cassie, Rue and Tabitha's magical training will be put to the test as they venture deeper into the Hedge and race to find the faery treasure before it falls into the hands… Continue reading Woodwitch (Hedgewitch #2) by Skye McKenna

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How to Sail to Somewhere by Ashleigh Barton

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Title: How to Sail to Somewhere Author: Ashleigh Barton Genre: Contemporary Publisher: Lothian/Hachette Published: 26th March 2025 Format: Paperback Pages: 280 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: A beautiful and deeply moving story about friendship, family, hope and the power of the ocean, for middle-grade readers who love a mystery, from popular children's author Ashleigh Barton. Beatrice Glass… Continue reading How to Sail to Somewhere by Ashleigh Barton

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Parrot Palace by Susanne Gervay and Pooja Mathur

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Title: Parrot Palace Author: Susanne Gervay and Pooja Mathur Genre: Contemporary Publisher: Big Sky Publishing Published: 10th March 2025 Format: Paperback Pages: 176 Price: $12.99 Synopsis: Three inventive and daring kids, along with their families, live in a three-story apartment block called’ Parrot Palace’. Hari, Lily-Rosa, and Mikey come from different cultures, but their differences… Continue reading Parrot Palace by Susanne Gervay and Pooja Mathur

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February 2025 Reading Round up

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I managed to read 26 books in February across reviewing, blog tours and other reading – and I am hoping to get through just as much in March, as I have a lot of books to get through over the next few weeks, and there are always more coming. I have been mixing genres and… Continue reading February 2025 Reading Round up

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Bold Ben Hall by Sophie Masson

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Title: Bold Ben Hall Author: Sophie Masson Genre: Historical Fiction Publisher: Walker Books Published: 5th March 2025 Format: Paperback Pages: 240 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: A compelling historical fiction adventure, set during the Australian gold rush when daring, dangerous and bold bushrangers were both feared, and legendary. Award-winning author, Sophie Masson asks what makes a hero,… Continue reading Bold Ben Hall by Sophie Masson

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Moonboy by Anna Ciddor

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Title: Moonboy Author: Anna Ciddor Genre: Historical Fiction/Timeslip Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 4th March 2025 Format: Paperbacks Pages: 288 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: An exciting timeslip novel from the bestselling author of The Boy Who Stepped Through Time, featuring a present-day girl hurtling back to the time of the 1969 moon landing. When a boy called… Continue reading Moonboy by Anna Ciddor

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Little Bones by Sandy Bigna

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Title: Little Bones Author: Sandy Bigna Genre: Verse novel Publisher: UQP Published: 4th March 2025 Format: Paperback Pages: 288 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: Did you knowthat if you wish aloud for somethingin the stealthy shadows of your bedroom,if you whisper the wordssoft as the brush of a moth’s wing,if you feel the words rush through your… Continue reading Little Bones by Sandy Bigna

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Neeka and the Missing Key (Wilder Zoo #1) by Tina Strachan, illustrated by Max Hamilton

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Title: Neeka and the Missing Key (Wilder Zoo #1) Author: Tina Strachan, illustrated by Max Hamilton Genre: Contemporary Publisher: HarperCollins Australia         Published: 29th January 2025 Format: Paperback Pages: 272 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: When you live in a zoo - things can get wild! Eleven-year-old Neeka Wilder has always loved animals. She wants to be a… Continue reading Neeka and the Missing Key (Wilder Zoo #1) by Tina Strachan, illustrated by Max Hamilton

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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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January 2025 Round Up

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In January, I read 24 books for review, and a few other things thar I have going on at the moment.  It’s going to be quite a mix throughout the year, and some months may have more reviews than other months. One of my challenge prompts was an audiobook, and I chose the ‘First Chapters’… Continue reading January 2025 Round Up