Title: The Lonely Lighthouse of Elston-Fright Author: Reece Carter Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 3rd October 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 352 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: Danger, darkness and a mysterious legacy unveiled in this magical seaside adventure by the bestselling author of A Girl Called Corpse. Being a Lightkeeper is Very Serious Business. Nobody in… Continue reading The Lonely Lighthouse of Elston-Fright by Reece Carter
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Always, Never, Always by Meg McKinlay and Leila Rudge
Title: Always, Never, Always Author: Meg McKinlay and Leila Rudge Genre: Poetry Publisher: Walker Books Australia Published: 4th October 2023 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $25.99 Synopsis: A poetic and quirky one-of-a kind classic-in-the-making, that encourages readers to explore their world, from two award winning creators.Always follow secret tracks –the paths that wind and wend… Continue reading Always, Never, Always by Meg McKinlay and Leila Rudge
If You Tell Anyone, You’re Next by Jack Heath
Title: If You Tell Anyone, You’re Next Author: Jack Heath Genre: Crime/Mystery/Thriller Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st October 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 320 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: An exclusive group chat. A deadly challenge. How far would you go to join? Jayden Jones is missing. Everyone thinks he ran away. His best friend, Zoe Gale, knows… Continue reading If You Tell Anyone, You’re Next by Jack Heath
Coco and the Christmas Beetle by Laura Bunting, illustrated by Nicky Johnston
Title: Coco and the Christmas Beetle Author: Laura Bunting, illustrated by Nicky Johnston Genre: Christmas Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st October 2023 Format: Hardcover Pages: 48 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: Coco loves Christmas. Everything about it. She is most looking forward to the celebrations in town, especially the lighting of the tree. But then she finds… Continue reading Coco and the Christmas Beetle by Laura Bunting, illustrated by Nicky Johnston
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
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
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
300 Minutes of Mystery by Jack Heath
Title: 300 Minutes of Mystery Author: Jack Heath Genre: Mystery Publisher: Scholastic Published: 1st August 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 192 Price: $15.99 Synopsis: 10 stories. 10 mysterious situations. 10 brave kids. 30 minutes of clues. Mercer stole a secret message. What happens when the spies find out? Hamzi is trapped in a maze. Why is… Continue reading 300 Minutes of Mystery by Jack Heath
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
Dangerous Devotions by AD Penhall
Title: Dangerous Devotions Author: AD Penhall Genre: Crime Publisher: Clan Destine Press Published: 1st July 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 315 Price: $36.95 Synopsis: A beautiful city on a glittering harbour,where not everything is tourist brochure perfect. Sydney – where beauty is in the eye of the beholderand where even the strangest desires can be met.… Continue reading Dangerous Devotions by AD Penhall
