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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

Ashleigh

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

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Bush Turkey by Kate and Jol Temple, illustrated by Ronojoy Ghosh

Ashleigh

Title: Bush Turkey Author: Kate and Jol Temple, illustrated by Ronojoy Ghosh Genre: Fiction Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st July 2023 Format: Hardcover Pages: 24 Price: $18.99 Synopsis: He’s an unusual fellow, really quite quirky. He has many names, but let’s call him ... Bush Turkey! His bald head is red, he’s impeccably dressed. And… Continue reading Bush Turkey by Kate and Jol Temple, illustrated by Ronojoy Ghosh

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Dymocks Summer Reading Challenge Completed

Ashleigh

It’s taken me a while, but I finally completed my summer prompts. I was going to finish this in December, but I read a book that worked for this and other challenge prompts, so I decided to use it as the Summer and Autumn prompts are available to start now. My final prompt was BookTok… Continue reading Dymocks Summer Reading Challenge Completed

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Deadly Waters (Australia’s Second World War) by Helen Chapman

Ashleigh

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

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Possum Magic 40th Anniversary Edition by Mem Fox and Julie Vivas

Ashleigh

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

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March 2023 Round Up

Ashleigh

In March I read nineteen books, and all but two were Australian. I reviewed nearly all of them, and the reviews will all be up soon – at least one has to be written still, and I have started on my May reading. I have tried to read broadly across genres and authors, but my… Continue reading March 2023 Round Up

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Secret Agent Mole: Goldfishfinger by James Foley

Ashleigh

Title: Secret Agent Mole: Goldfishfinger Author: James Foley Genre: Humour Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st March 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 208 Price: $15.99 Synopsis: Max is a mole on a mission. With Helen Hippo and June Bug by his side, Max must stop the evil Goldfish-Finger from stealing a priceless, solid gold fish-finger. This dangerous,… Continue reading Secret Agent Mole: Goldfishfinger by James Foley

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Women Author’s 2022 Wrap Up

Ashleigh

In 2022, I read 229 books by women authors, with 172 by Australian women. I read as diversely as I could, with the majority of my books being ones I was sent to review or chose to read. I usually stick to authors, series, or genres I know, with a focus on children’s authors to… Continue reading Women Author’s 2022 Wrap Up

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Emu Australian Author Wrap Up 2022

Ashleigh

Emu Australian Author Wrap Up 2022 For this challenge, I started out at Kangaroo, but by February, had to increase it to Emu, and I have gone beyond that. In read a total of 206 books for this challenge, and the majority of them – 172 were by women, with 34 by men, and the… Continue reading Emu Australian Author Wrap Up 2022