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The Peak (Spy Academy #1) by Jack Heath

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Title: The Peak (Spy Academy #1) Author: Jack Heath Genre: Spy Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st February 2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 288 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: After thwarting a robbery, Nolan Hawker is invited to the world’s most dangerous school. At The Peak, he learns to crack codes, fly planes and deceive enemies so he can… Continue reading The Peak (Spy Academy #1) by Jack Heath

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January 2024 Reading Round Up

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Well, one month of the year down, and I spent a lot of time reading – for reviewing, to catch up on my backlog of review books, as well as working on the Stella Prize Summer Challenge, and a few other things. Whilst the Stella Prize Summer Challenge is officially over – it only ran… Continue reading January 2024 Reading Round Up

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Books Written by Australian Men

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This year, I read thirty-seven books by Australian men, mostly by authors I was familiar with or that I knew I had enjoyed in the past. I also looked at reading books and authors – as always – that don’t get featured everywhere to spread the love around. Many books were fun reads, but there… Continue reading Books Written by Australian Men

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Books by Non-Australian Women 2023

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2023 was my year of aiming to read as many women as possible – and overall, to read as many unsung books as possible, because often these books are the ones that are the gems. I managed to read twenty-nine books by women who aren’t Australian, which went towards my goal of reading more women… Continue reading Books by Non-Australian Women 2023

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Books Read by Non-Australian Men

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There were a few categories that didn’t quite have as many books read as others, and one of these was Non-Australian Men. Often this came down to what I received for review or what appealed to me, as sometimes there were things that didn’t stand out over other things. Other reasons included time – I… Continue reading Books Read by Non-Australian Men

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Non-Australian Reading Wrap Up 2023

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During 2023, I tried to tally up different categories of reading where there were multiple authors – for some, there were a few and for others, just a handful. One way I split up my reading was splitting it into Australian and Non-Australian authors – as I have always tried to read more Australian authors,… Continue reading Non-Australian Reading Wrap Up 2023

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Ella Diaries: Winter Wonders (Super Special #1) by Meredith Costain, illustrated by Danielle MacDonald

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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

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Dragon Games: The Frozen Sea by Maddy Mara

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Title: Dragon Games: The Frozen Sea Author: Maddy Mara Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st August 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 144 Price: $14.99 Synopsis: Team Dragon is back! This time Luca, Yazmine and Zane have landed in the icy region of North Gelida. Here they must navigate giant frozen waves and outrun a hungry… Continue reading Dragon Games: The Frozen Sea by Maddy Mara

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July 2023 Reading Round Up

Ashleigh

I read 18 books in July and reviewed 16 of them. Many of them were aimed at younger readers, as I do get many from Scholastic as well, and this is my focus. Nearly all were Australian authors too, and there was a mix of genres and styles. I’ve also started another book bingo card… Continue reading July 2023 Reading Round Up

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When You Wish Upon a Star (Twisted Tales #14) by Elizabeth Lim

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Title: When You Wish Upon a Star (Twisted Tales #14) Author: Elizabeth Lim Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st June 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 480 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: What if the Blue Fairy wasn’t supposed to help Pinocchio? ‘Star light, star bright, first star I see tonight ...’ So begins the wish that changes… Continue reading When You Wish Upon a Star (Twisted Tales #14) by Elizabeth Lim