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October 2022 Round Up

In October, I read about nineteen books, and some I didn’t review, others I did. I have been busy with a few other things so didn’t read as many as I had hoped, but I am getting through my review books, however, as I’ve been busy with a few other things. Any reviews for review… Continue reading October 2022 Round Up

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The Courage of Magnolia Moon by Edwina Wyatt

Title: The Courage of Magnolia Moon Author: Edwina Wyatt Genre: Fiction Publisher: Walker Books Published: 3rd November 2022 Format: Hardcover Pages: 160 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: Magnolia Moon is very good at finding courage. And when you’ve fought with your best friend and your grandma is sick, it will take great courage to find a way… Continue reading The Courage of Magnolia Moon by Edwina Wyatt

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Ella at Eden #8: The Shadow Pony by Laura Sieveking

Title: Ella at Eden #8: The Shadow Pony Author: Laura Sieveking Genre: Fiction Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st October 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 192 Price: $15.99 Synopsis: When the Eden College equestrian team need an extra member, Ella volunteers. She hasn’t ridden much, but she loves horses and wants to support her best friend, Zoe.… Continue reading Ella at Eden #8: The Shadow Pony by Laura Sieveking

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Bin Chicken and the Christmas Turkey by Kate and Jol Temple, illustrated by Ronojoy Ghosh

Title: Bin Chicken and the Christmas Turkey Author: Kate and Jol Temple, illustrated by Ronojoy Ghosh Genre: Fiction. Christmas Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st October 2022 Format: Hardcover Pages: 24 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: Bah humbug! The city is buzzing, shoppers run this way and that, there’s carols and lights and a Santa Claus hat! But… Continue reading Bin Chicken and the Christmas Turkey by Kate and Jol Temple, illustrated by Ronojoy Ghosh

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Worst Week Ever: Wednesday by Eva Amores and Matt Cosgrove

Title: Worst Week Ever: Wednesday Author: Eva Amores and Matt Cosgrove Genre: Humour Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st October 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 192 Price: $15.99 Synopsis: Have you ever had a bad week? Justin Chase sure has, and this is it! Monday really socked, Tuesday blew up, but now it's ... Wednesday! His cat… Continue reading Worst Week Ever: Wednesday by Eva Amores and Matt Cosgrove

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The Wild Life: A Line in the Sand by Laura and Philip Bunting

Title: The Wild Life: A Line in the Sand Author: Laura and Philip Bunting Genre: Fiction Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st October 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 144 Price: $15.99 Synopsis: In the paw-sizzling heat of summer, Wombat and Roo need to cool their toasted toes. They find themselves on a beautiful beach with more than… Continue reading The Wild Life: A Line in the Sand by Laura and Philip Bunting

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September 2022 Reading Round-up

In September, I read 22 books, with sixteen by Australian authors and six by non-Australian authors, so I have been reading more Australian authors this year, which has been my focus and goal to promote Australian voices – as many as I can and as diversely as I can. I’ve again read across a range… Continue reading September 2022 Reading Round-up

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The Dangerous Business of Being Trilby Moffat by Kate Temple

Title: The Dangerous Business of Being Trilby Moffat Author: Kate Temple Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Lothian/Hachette Australia Published: 28th September 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 220 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: This is the dangerous story of Trilby Moffat, who took on one of the most treacherous jobs of all time. Well . . . outside of time, to… Continue reading The Dangerous Business of Being Trilby Moffat by Kate Temple

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The School for Good and Evil by Soman Chainani

Title: The School for Good and Evil Author: Soman Chainani Genre: Fantasy Publisher: HarperCollins Published: 21st September 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 528 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: Soon to be a major Netflix film starring Charlize Theron, Kerry Washington, Laurence Fishburne, Michelle Yeoh, Sofia Wylie, Sophie Anne Caruso, Jamie Flatters, Earl Cave, Kit Young, and many more!The… Continue reading The School for Good and Evil by Soman Chainani

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Notorious Sorcerer by Davinia Evans

Title: Notorious Sorcerer Author: Davinia Evans Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Hachette Australia/Orbit Published: 13th September 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 430 Price: $22.99 Synopsis: A delightful debut secondary world fantasy set in a city that's bursting with imaginative alchemical magic, sharp banter, and a compelling queer romance perfect for fans of The Tethered Mage and Strange the Dreamer. 'Notorious Sorcerer is… Continue reading Notorious Sorcerer by Davinia Evans