Title: Coco and the Christmas Beetle Author: Laura Bunting, illustrated by Nicky Johnston Genre: Christmas Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st October 2023 Format: Hardcover Pages: 48 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: Coco loves Christmas. Everything about it. She is most looking forward to the celebrations in town, especially the lighting of the tree. But then she finds… Continue reading Coco and the Christmas Beetle by Laura Bunting, illustrated by Nicky Johnston
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Dharma the Christmas Llama by Matt Cosgrove
Title: Dharma the Christmas Llama Author: Matt Cosgrove Genre: Christmas Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st October 2023 Format: Hardcover Pages: 24 Price: $18.99 Synopsis: Dharma the Llama is hiding away from the hustle and bustle of the silly season so she can read her new book in peace. But when her friend, Macca the Alpaca,… Continue reading Dharma the Christmas Llama by Matt Cosgrove
300 Minutes of Mystery by Jack Heath
Title: 300 Minutes of Mystery Author: Jack Heath Genre: Mystery Publisher: Scholastic Published: 1st August 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 192 Price: $15.99 Synopsis: 10 stories. 10 mysterious situations. 10 brave kids. 30 minutes of clues. Mercer stole a secret message. What happens when the spies find out? Hamzi is trapped in a maze. Why is… Continue reading 300 Minutes of Mystery by Jack Heath
Ella Diaries: Winter Wonders (Super Special #1) by Meredith Costain, illustrated by Danielle MacDonald
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
Enola Holmes and the Mark of the Mongoose by Nancy Springer
Title: Enola Holmes and the Mark of the Mongoose Author: Nancy Springer Genre: Crime, Historical Fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 29th September 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 304 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: Enola Holmes, Sherlock's much younger and feistier sister, returns in this new and final adventure in the internationally bestselling series and breakout Netflix sensation.… Continue reading Enola Holmes and the Mark of the Mongoose by Nancy Springer
Dangerous Devotions by AD Penhall
Title: Dangerous Devotions Author: AD Penhall Genre: Crime Publisher: Clan Destine Press Published: 1st July 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 315 Price: $36.95 Synopsis: A beautiful city on a glittering harbour,where not everything is tourist brochure perfect. Sydney – where beauty is in the eye of the beholderand where even the strangest desires can be met.… Continue reading Dangerous Devotions by AD Penhall
August 2023 Reading Round Up
In August, I read twenty books, and wrote reviews for all of them, some to come later in September or later in the year. I had a big pile this month and only got through a fraction because some came after publication date, and some took a little longer than others to get through. I… Continue reading August 2023 Reading Round Up
Blog Tour: The Lorekeepers Book One: Raine in the Underlands by E.M. Greville
Title: The Lorekeepers Book One: Raine in the Underlands Author: E.M. Greville Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Shawline Publishing Group Published: 25th July 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 202 Price: $19.95 Synopsis: FAMILIES CAN BE TRICKY... Especially when your dad is missing, your mum is hiding a BIG secret and a strangewoman – who looks oddly familiar –… Continue reading Blog Tour: The Lorekeepers Book One: Raine in the Underlands by E.M. Greville
Alex: Through My Eyes – Australian Disaster Zones by Rosanne Hawke, series editor Lyn White
Title: Alex: Through My Eyes – Australian Disaster Zones Author: Rosanne Hawke, series editor Lyn White Genre: Fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 29th August 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 240 Price: $18.99 Synopsis: A captivating and heartfelt story of one boy's resilience in the face of devastating drought. Alex sighs at the dusty brown landscape.… Continue reading Alex: Through My Eyes – Australian Disaster Zones by Rosanne Hawke, series editor Lyn White
Lily Halfmoon: The Magic Gems by Xavier Bonet
Title: Lily Halfmoon: The Magic Gems Author: Xavier Bonet Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 29th August 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 80 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: A magical graphic novel about a secret school of witches, animal guardians and magical gemstones from an international comic artist! 'Witches and Wizards, Sorcerers and Enchanters, by the magic granted… Continue reading Lily Halfmoon: The Magic Gems by Xavier Bonet
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