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Our History: Hill End Gold by Sue Whiting

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Title: Our History: Hill End Gold Author: Sue Whiting Genre: Historical Fiction Publisher: Walker Books Published: 1st June 2026 Format: Paperback Pages:n240 Price: $18.99 Synopsis: When Pa buys a stake in a gold mine at Hill End, Alfie knows his life is about to change. A golden future is just within reach, and fortune favours… Continue reading Our History: Hill End Gold by Sue Whiting

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June 2026 Reading Round Up

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In June, I read 21 books, and reviewed most of them. All but one were by Australian authors, and one or two were re-reads. I also finished reading the Alice-Miranda books that I hadn’t read yet, and have been staying on top of my review books. It’s meant I have been able to squeeze some… Continue reading June 2026 Reading Round Up

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Disney Reading Challenge Furry Friends Prompts Completed

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I have completed my penultimate card for this challenge. Just one prompt to go, and then all will be done! I’m on track to get there, and should get there by the end of the year. In this set, I have reviewed all the books through the past six months, and have enjoyed all of… Continue reading Disney Reading Challenge Furry Friends Prompts Completed

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Shakespeare in the Orchard by Danielle Binks

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Title: Shakespeare in the Orchard Author: Danielle Binks Genre: Historical Fiction Publisher: Lothian/Hachette Australia Published: 7th July 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 320 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: A coming-of-age story inspired by true events in Australia in World War I that explores the things that separate us and those that bring us together, from an award-winning author.… Continue reading Shakespeare in the Orchard by Danielle Binks

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Hunt for the Nighthawks by Felice Arena

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Title: Hunt for the Nighthawks Author: Felice Arena Genre: Historical Fiction, Mystery Publisher: Penguin Australia Published: 30th June 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 192 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: It’s Jake and his friends versus the Nighthawks . . . and the Nighthawks will stop at nothing to get what they want.A thrilling middle-grade adventure of friendship and… Continue reading Hunt for the Nighthawks by Felice Arena

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Bear Rescue by Hannah Gold

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Title: Bear Rescue Author: Hannah Gold Genre: Contemporary Publisher: HarperCollins Australia Published: 24th February 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 96 Price: $12.99 Synopsis: Join April Wood on a thrilling Arctic adventure set in the world of the THE LAST BEAR, FINDING BEAR and THE LONE HUSKY. August Wood lives in the far north of the Arctic.… Continue reading Bear Rescue by Hannah Gold

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Oh Brother: A Graphic Memoir by Georgina Chadderton

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Title: Oh Brother: A Graphic Memoir Author: Georgina Chadderton Genre: Memoir Publisher: Penguin Published: 10th February 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 288 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: In this bright and thoughtful middle-grade graphic memoir, debut cartoonist Georgina Chadderton examines the fun and difficult parts of growing up alongside her autistic brother, Rob. 'Nuanced, empathetic, and beautifully unique.… Continue reading Oh Brother: A Graphic Memoir by Georgina Chadderton

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Dymocks Reading Challenge July 2026

Ashleigh

And the next three prompts for the 2026 Dymocks Reading Challenge! I have at least two books that I know I am probably going to use for two prompts. The other I need to check what I have, as I don’t read too many translated books and I just read one for a prompt last… Continue reading Dymocks Reading Challenge July 2026

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Eleanor Jones is Not Drowning by Amy Doak

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Title: Eleanor Jones is Not Drowning Author: Amy Doak Genre: Crime Publisher: Penguin Australia Published: 30th June 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 336 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: A new installment in the award-winning and bestselling series about teen detective Eleanor Jones is here . . . Eleanor Jones is over the rain. The drought has finally broken,… Continue reading Eleanor Jones is Not Drowning by Amy Doak

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Witless Protection (Mega Rich Guinea Pigs #2) by Kate Temple and Jol Temple

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Title: Witless Protection (Mega Rich Guinea Pigs #2) Author: Kate Temple and Jol Temple Genre: Humour Publisher: HarperCollins Australia Published: 30th June 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 256 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: A new wacky adventure delivers laugh-out-loud fun as this gaggle of cashed-up guinea pigs (and one silly capybara) become involved in a new ridiculous crime caper. The… Continue reading Witless Protection (Mega Rich Guinea Pigs #2) by Kate Temple and Jol Temple