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Ella’s World: Sit Bob, Sit by Yvette Poshoglian and Camilla Frescura

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Title: Ella’s World: Sit Bob, Sit Author: Yvette Poshoglian and Camilla Frescura Genre: Fiction, Reader Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st December 2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 48 Price: $9.99 Synopsis: Ella and Olivia have a dog. His name is Bob. But Bob can be trouble! What will he get up to next? ~*~ The world of… Continue reading Ella’s World: Sit Bob, Sit by Yvette Poshoglian and Camilla Frescura

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Bowerbird Brood by Aura Parker

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Title: Bowerbird Brood Author: Aura Parker Genre: Fiction Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st November 2024 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: I am a protector. Always watching, guarding ... and shielding. Bowerbird’s nest is full. These fine eggs, whole and smooth ... the perfect three! But will they hatch? From the creator of the… Continue reading Bowerbird Brood by Aura Parker

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The Colour of Revenge (Inkheart #4) by Cornelia Funke

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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

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Sally’s Lament (Twisted Tales #19) by Mari Mancusi

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Title: Sally’s Lament (Twisted Tales #19) Author: Mari Mancusi Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st September 2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 352 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: Sally has mostly loved her creepy hometown of Halloween Town. But lately, she can't help but want something more. In a place full of the frightening, you'd think living in… Continue reading Sally’s Lament (Twisted Tales #19) by Mari Mancusi

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When We Flew Away: A Novel of Anne Frank Before the Diary by Alice Hoffman

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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

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August 2024 Reading Round Up

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We’re over halfway through the year now, and I have met my overall reading goal, but still have a few challenge prompts to tick off across the board. I have books planned for these prompts and will hopefully get to them all by the end of the year. My reading has gone down a bit… Continue reading August 2024 Reading Round Up

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24th Davitt Awards Longlist

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There are many awards for literature in Australia across a wide range of genres and audiences. Some of these I follow more eagerly than others, usually the ones that might not always get as much media attention as some of the major ones. My favourite awards lists to check out each year are the CBCA… Continue reading 24th Davitt Awards Longlist

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The Other Shadow by Tania Ingram

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Title: The Other Shadow Author: Tania Ingram Genre: Contemporary Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st July 2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 240 Price: $15.99 Synopsis: Life has not been easy for Thomas since his dad died. His mother is acting strangely, he needs to care for his younger sister and things at school aren’t great. And then… Continue reading The Other Shadow by Tania Ingram

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Hooray, Hooray, it’s Library Day by Julie Anne Grasso, Heath McKenzie (illustrator)

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Title: Hooray, Hooray, it’s Library Day Author: Julie Anne Grasso, Heath McKenzie (illustrator) Genre: Contemporary Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st July 2024 Format: Hardcover Pages: 24 Price: $18.99 Synopsis: The sun is up, today’s the day. The little ones come, with smiles so wide and silky bags as big as them ... A lonely library… Continue reading Hooray, Hooray, it’s Library Day by Julie Anne Grasso, Heath McKenzie (illustrator)

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Gymnastics Diaries: Beam Queen by Georgia Godwin, Laura Sieveking and Amanda Erb (illustrator)

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Title: Gymnasitcs Diaries: Beam Queen Author: Georgia Godwin, Laura Sieveking and Amanda Erb (illustrator) Genre: Fiction Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st July 2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 128 Price: $14.99 Synopsis: Georgia is 10 years old and loves gymnastics. She wants to be an international gymnastics star and this is her diary. Join Georgia as she… Continue reading Gymnastics Diaries: Beam Queen by Georgia Godwin, Laura Sieveking and Amanda Erb (illustrator)