Title: Nanny Piggins and the Origin Story Author: R.A. Spratt Genre: Humour Publisher: Penguin Published: 15th October 2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 288 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: Charming, funny and absurdly good - find out where it all began in the prequel to The Adventures of Nanny Piggins. PREPARE YOURSELF FOR THE GREATEST STORY ABOUT A FARMYARD ANIMAL… Continue reading Nanny Piggins and the Origin Story by R.A. Spratt
Tag: middle grade
The Lost Library by Wendy Mass and Rebecca Stead
Title: The Lost Library Author: Wendy Mass and Rebecca Stead Genre: Mystery Publisher: Text Australia Published: 3rd October 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 224 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: The New York Times bestselling authors of Bob, Rebecca Stead and Wendy Mass, introduce readers to a little free library guarded by a cat and a boy who takes on the mystery… Continue reading The Lost Library by Wendy Mass and Rebecca Stead
We Do Not Welcome Our Ten-Year-Old Overlord
Title: We Do Not Welcome Our Ten-Year-Old Overlord Author: Garth Nix Genre: Science Fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 29th October 2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 256 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: From master storyteller Garth Nix comes the thrilling tale of a strange object with the potential to destroy the world, and what happens when it falls… Continue reading We Do Not Welcome Our Ten-Year-Old Overlord
Dymocks – August to October: Dessert
With two weeks to go, I have completed the Dymocks Reading Challenge for 2024! Another fantastic challenge to check off, and I’m now working on finishing the other challenges I have going, but I have a few books left there and mostly have the books chosen apart from one or two. Thankfully, I have these… Continue reading Dymocks – August to October: Dessert
The Lost Book of Magic by Amelia Mellor
Title: The Lost Book of Magic Author: Amelia Mellor Genre: Historical Fantasy Publisher: Affirm Press Published: 24th September 2024 Format: Hardcover Pages: 352 Price: $22.99 Synopsis: It's 1895, Melbourne is in crisis, and Pearl and Vally Cole's father has suggested the unthinkable: it might be time to close the grandest bookshop in the world.When a… Continue reading The Lost Book of Magic by Amelia Mellor
The Colour of Revenge (Inkheart #4) by Cornelia Funke
Title: The Colour of Revenge (Inkheart #4) Author: Cornelia Funke Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Chicken House Published: 1st October 2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 352 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: After five happy years, Meggie, her father Mo, and the fire-eater Dustfinger, along with a host of new friends feel safe and settled. But arch-villain Orpheus has found an… Continue reading The Colour of Revenge (Inkheart #4) by Cornelia Funke
When We Flew Away: A Novel of Anne Frank Before the Diary by Alice Hoffman
Title: When We Flew Away: A Novel of Anne Frank Before the Diary Author: Alice Hoffman Genre: Historical Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st October 2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 304 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: There is a day you never forget, the day the whole world changes. When you close your eyes, light becomes dark, night never… Continue reading When We Flew Away: A Novel of Anne Frank Before the Diary by Alice Hoffman
The Chronicles of Whetherwhy: The Age of Enchantment by Anna James
Title: The Chronicles of Whetherwhy: The Age of Enchantment Author: Anna James Genre: Fantasy Publisher: HarperCollins Australia Published: 4th September 2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 384 Price: $29.99 Synopsis: First in a brand-new fantasy series from acclaimed author Anna James, filled with seasonal magic and irresistible adventure‘A magical world full of wonder!’ Katie Tsang‘A triumph of… Continue reading The Chronicles of Whetherwhy: The Age of Enchantment by Anna James
It’s time for Riley to enter the World!
A few months ago, I was approached by Dani Vee to write and post an early review of her very first junior fiction novel, Riley's Failproof Guide to...Breaking a School Record. In celebration of its release and upcoming book launch on the fourteenth of September, I am reposting this review for release day! So go… Continue reading It’s time for Riley to enter the World!
The Best Witch in Paris by Lauren Crozier
Title: The Best Witch in Paris Author: Lauren Crozier Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Text Publishing Published: 3rd September 2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 304 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: Winner, Text Prize for Young adult and Children’s Writing, 2023 Luna rides a battered old broom that keeps crashing itself into the school pond. She has a witch’s hat and… Continue reading The Best Witch in Paris by Lauren Crozier
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