Title: It’s a Twin Thing: The Break Up Author: Kristin Darrell Genre: Contemporary Publisher: Penguin Australia Published: 3rd February 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 208 Price: $14.99 Synopsis: Being a twin is forever, but for Abigail and Brooklyn, starting grade five is about to test their bond in ways they never expected.Book one in a fun,… Continue reading It’s a Twin Thing: The Break Up by Kristin Darrell
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Neeka and the Great Search (Wilder Zoo #3) by Tina Strachan, illustrated by Max Hamilton
Title: Neeka and the Great Search (Wilder Zoo #3) Author: Tina Strachan, illustrated by Max Hamilton Genre: Contemporary Middle Grade Publisher: HarperCollins Australia Published: 28th January 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 272 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: When you live in a zoo - things can get wild! The final book in the Wilder Zoo series. Eleven-year-old Neeka… Continue reading Neeka and the Great Search (Wilder Zoo #3) by Tina Strachan, illustrated by Max Hamilton
18,000 Holes: Sand Trapped by Adam Wallace, Lisa Foley and James Hart
Title: 18,000 Holes: Sand Trapped Author: Adam Wallace, Lisa Foley and James Hart Genre: Fantasy Publisher: HarperCollins Australia Published: 28th January 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 192 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: Will the GOLF Squad save the day?! Don't miss out on the final book in this series, of which the first book was awarded the K-zone &… Continue reading 18,000 Holes: Sand Trapped by Adam Wallace, Lisa Foley and James Hart
Ludicrous Legends: Myths with a Twist by Jol Temple and illustrated by David Conley
Title: Ludicrous Legends: Myths with a Twist Author: Jol Temple and illustrated by David Conley. Genre: Fiction Publisher: HarperCollins Australia Published: 28th January 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 112 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: Ludicrous Legends is a hilarious new junior fiction series that reimagines myths in a fun way for early readers, 7 to 10 years old.… Continue reading Ludicrous Legends: Myths with a Twist by Jol Temple and illustrated by David Conley
Alice-Miranda Shows the Way by Jacqueline Harvey
Title: Alice-Miranda Shows the Way Author: Jacqueline Harvey Genre: Mystery/Fiction Publisher: Puffin Published: 16th July 2019/1st August 2012 Format: Paperback Pages: 368 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: It’s a race to the finish as Winchesterfield gets set for the annual show. Alice-Miranda has a birthday to celebrate, and a village show to look forward to! One of… Continue reading Alice-Miranda Shows the Way by Jacqueline Harvey
Best Idea Yet (Willa and Woof #8) by Jacqueline Harvey
Title: Best Idea Yet (Willa and Woof #8) Author: Jacqueline Harvey Genre: Contemporary Publisher: Puffin Published: 8th October 2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 128 Price: $12.99 Synopsis: Adventure, imagination and loads of fun! When Willa accidentally learns that Sunset Views Retirement Village, home of her best old-age friend, Frank, is about to be sold, she has… Continue reading Best Idea Yet (Willa and Woof #8) by Jacqueline Harvey
Australian Authors Read
Every year, I aim to focus by reading on Australian authors, because I see authors from the UK and the US get widely promoted, and I feel that a lot of Australian authors, unless they’re super popular, get overlooked. Particularly the kids and young adult authors. So in 2025 I read 239 Australian authors in… Continue reading Australian Authors Read
LGBTQIA Authors and Books Read
Another category I like to count is books written by LGBTQIA authors, or that feature those themes. There are many more than the 18 books in this category I have read, and when I create this list, I make sure that the themes are obviously there, that they are positive, and that an author has… Continue reading LGBTQIA Authors and Books Read
Alice-Miranda in New York by Jacqueline Harvey
Title: Alice-Miranda in New York Author: Jacqueline Harvey Genre: Fiction/Mystery Publisher: Puffin Australia Published: 16th July 2019/1st February 2012 Format: Paperback Pages: 384 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: Alice-Miranda takes a bite out of the Big Apple! Alice-Miranda is in bustling New York City. It's a blur of skyscrapers, hot dog carts, chats with zoo animals and… Continue reading Alice-Miranda in New York by Jacqueline Harvey
December 2025 Reading Round Up
In December 2025, I read 16 books. Some were for reviews that will appear later in 2026, whilst others were ones I read for my own interest. Some were review books or books I wanted to read and review. December was a slower review month, so I was able to catch up on some other… Continue reading December 2025 Reading Round Up
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