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Lola Online: The Secret Upstairs Fan Club Party by Shannan and Taylor Stedman

Title: Lola Online: The Secret Upstairs Fan Club Party Author: Shannan and Taylor Stedman Genre: Fiction Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: February 2021 Format: Paperback Pages: 208 Price: $15.99 Synopsis: A brand new exciting series for the Youtube generation ·  Funny, fresh fiction with characters that leap off the page ·  Perfect for reluctant readers ·… Continue reading Lola Online: The Secret Upstairs Fan Club Party by Shannan and Taylor Stedman

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My Bird Bertie by Amelia McInerny and Shane McGowan

Title: My Bird Bertie Author: Amelia McInerny and Shane McGowan Genre: Fiction Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: February 2021 Format: Hardback Pages: 24 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: 3+ ·  From exciting author Amelia McInerney ·  Gorgeous retro illustrations from Shane McGowan ·  A delight to read aloud ·  Themes include companionship, friendship, silliness  and adapting Riding in… Continue reading My Bird Bertie by Amelia McInerny and Shane McGowan

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Vernon the Penguin by Natashia Curtin

Title: Vernon the Penguin Author: Natashia Curtin Genre: Fiction Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: February 2021 Format: Hardback Pages: 32 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: 3+ ·  Funny, engaging, and adorable, with a twist ·  Excellent for encouraging visual literacy ·  From exciting new author/illustrator Natashia Curtin ·  Themes include perseverance, chasing dreams, learning to love limits and… Continue reading Vernon the Penguin by Natashia Curtin

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The Nerd Herd #1 by Nathan Luff and Chris Kennett (Illustrator)

Title: The Nerd Herd #1 Author: Nathan Luff and Chris Kennett (Illustrator) Genre: Humour Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: February 2021 Format: Paperback Pages: 144 Price: $14.99 Synopsis: Brand new series for readers 7+ ·  Hilarious story about 3 misfits on a farm who want to move up the pecking order ·  Filled with lots of… Continue reading The Nerd Herd #1 by Nathan Luff and Chris Kennett (Illustrator)

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Joe and the Stars by Phil Cummings and Connah Brecon

Title: Joe and the Stars Author: Phil Cummings and Connah Brecon Genre: Fiction Picture Book Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: February 2021 Format: Hardback Pages: 32 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: Ages 3+ New from award-winning author Phil Cummings and dynamic illustrator Connah Brecon A tender tale of a country boy’s love of the stars, and how they… Continue reading Joe and the Stars by Phil Cummings and Connah Brecon

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October Wrap Up 2020

As we head into the pointy end of the year, I’ve had to make the decision to change the way I tackle challenges, doubling up where I can, and even thinking about reducing the challenges I take on next year, due to the overly prescriptive nature of the reading challenges that are available, and at… Continue reading October Wrap Up 2020

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Pandemic by Jackie French and Bruce Whateley

Title: Pandemic Author: Jackie French and Bruce Whateley Genre: Historical Fiction Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st November 2020 Format: Hardback Pages: 24 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: Ages 4+ Incredible story based on true events – showing how kindness and quarantine can prevail in a pandemic Perfect, positive resource for discussions about the 2020 pandemic Exquisite illustrations… Continue reading Pandemic by Jackie French and Bruce Whateley

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Whitney and Britney: Chicken Detectives by Lucinda Gifford

Title: Whitney and Britney: Chicken Detectives Author: Lucinda Gifford Genre: Mystery Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st November 2020 Format: Hardback Pages: 32 Price:  $17.99 Synopsis: Sequel to bestselling Whitney and Britney: Chicken Divas featured in ALIA National Simultaneous Storytime 2020 The Chicken Divas are back! And this time, they have a mystery to solve .… Continue reading Whitney and Britney: Chicken Detectives by Lucinda Gifford

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We Are All Kind by P. Crumble, and Jonathon Bentley

Title: We Are All Kind Author: P. Crumble, and Jonathon Bentley Genre: Fiction Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published:  1st November 2020 Format: Hardback Pages: 24 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: A follow up title to the best-selling We Are All Equal.  Stunning illustrations by award-winning illustrator Jonathan Bentley Explores many simple, easy and rewarding ways of showing kindness,… Continue reading We Are All Kind by P. Crumble, and Jonathon Bentley

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Macca and Al, Super Pals by Matt Cosgrove

Title: Macca and Al, Super Pals Author: Matt Cosgrove Genre: Fiction Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st November 2020 Format: Hardcover Pages: 24 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: Macca and Al are here to save the day! When these best-pal alpacas decide to dress up as superheroes and do good deeds, things don’t go quite as planned.But with… Continue reading Macca and Al, Super Pals by Matt Cosgrove