Title: Tulips for Breakfast Author: Catherine Bauer Genre: Historical Fiction Publisher: Ford Street Publishing Published: 1st October 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 200 Price: $19.95 Synopsis: As Hitler’s reign tightens on Amsterdam, Lena feels the door to her life closing. There are officers swarming every corner, and they’re out for blood. As the days drag on… Continue reading Blog Tour: Tulips for Breakfast by Catherine Bauer
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Hedgewitch by Skye McKenna
Title: Hedgewitch Author: Skye McKenna Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Welbeck Publishing Published: 10th January 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 432 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: When Cassie runs away from her dreary boarding school, in search of her missing mother, she ends up in the magical village of Hedgely and discovers she comes from a family of witches -… Continue reading Hedgewitch by Skye McKenna
Deadly Waters (Australia’s Second World War) by Helen Chapman
Title: Deadly Waters (Australia’s Second World War) Author: Helen Chapman Genre: Historical, Non-Fiction Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st May 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 208 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: ‘You could see the pilot as he came past, immobile, seconds to eternity.’ As a teenager, Cliff dreams that one day he will play cricket for Australia, but… Continue reading Deadly Waters (Australia’s Second World War) by Helen Chapman
The Fire and the Rose by Robyn Cadwallader
Title: The Fire and the Rose Author: Robyn Cadwallader Genre: Historical Fiction Publisher: 4th Estate/HarperCollins Australia Published: 3rd May 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 384 Price: $32.99 Synopsis: rom Robyn Cadwallader, the award-winning and critically acclaimed author of The Anchoress and Book of Colours, comes a vibrant, richly imagined and deeply moving novel set in the turbulent world of… Continue reading The Fire and the Rose by Robyn Cadwallader
Possum Magic 40th Anniversary Edition by Mem Fox and Julie Vivas
Title: Possum Magic 40th Anniversary Edition Author: Mem Fox and Julie Vivas Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st May 2023 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: For 40 magical years Possum Magic has captivated and enchanted children and adults alike. Mem Fox's lovable characters, little Hush and Grandma Poss, together with Julie Vivas'… Continue reading Possum Magic 40th Anniversary Edition by Mem Fox and Julie Vivas
Hercules Quick’s Big Bag of Tricks by Ursula Dubosarsky
Title: Hercules Quick’s Big Bag of Tricks Author: Ursula Dubosarsky Genre: Fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 2nd May 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 224 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: A hilarious and charming story about a boy and his amphibious friend who do a series of odd jobs for their eccentric neighbours, from an Australian Children's Laureate… Continue reading Hercules Quick’s Big Bag of Tricks by Ursula Dubosarsky
Shadow Catchers by Kirsty Murray and Karen Blair
Title: Shadow Catchers Author: Kirsty Murray and Karen Blair Genre: Fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 2nd May 2023 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: A delightful picture book that celebrates the joy of young children trying to catch their shadows - from the creators of CBCA Honour Book When Billy was a Dog and Puddle Hunters.… Continue reading Shadow Catchers by Kirsty Murray and Karen Blair
Ratbags 2: Midnight Mischief by Tim Harris, illustrated by Shiloh Gordon
Title: Ratbags 2: Midnight Mischief Author: Tim Harris, illustrated by Shiloh Gordon Genre: Humour Publisher: Puffin Published: 2nd May 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 192 Price: $14.99 Synopsis: The second book in the stupendously rat-tastic Ratbags series, from the award-winning, bestselling author and funny man, Tim Harris. When rule-loving, leaf-collecting, piano-playing Jigsaw was naughty for good,… Continue reading Ratbags 2: Midnight Mischief by Tim Harris, illustrated by Shiloh Gordon
Dymocks Autumn Reading Challenge
I completed my Dymocks Autumn reading challenge at the end of April and enjoyed all the books I read. I read several books that I could have used for at least two of the prompts, as I have read a few debut novels and many Australian novels – more about that in my monthly round… Continue reading Dymocks Autumn Reading Challenge
Seven Wherewithal Way – Across the Ice and into the Jungle by Samatha-Ellen Bound
Title: Seven Wherewithal Way – Across the Ice and into the Jungle Author: Samatha-Ellen Bound Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Affirm Press Published: 25th October 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 400 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: One year ago, Celeste Barden went on the adventure of a lifetime. Now, the next one is about to begin. Rebellion is brewing in… Continue reading Seven Wherewithal Way – Across the Ice and into the Jungle by Samatha-Ellen Bound
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