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Solomon Macaroni and the Cousin Catastrophe by Ashleigh Barton

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Title: Solomon Macaroni and the Cousin Catastrophe Author: Ashleigh Barton Genre: Fantasy Publisher: University of Queensland Press Published: 5th July 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 288 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: Solomon Macaroni is the sweetest vampire you’ve ever met. Can he survive one hundred years staying with his naughty prankster cousins? You’ve never met a vampire like… Continue reading Solomon Macaroni and the Cousin Catastrophe by Ashleigh Barton

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Frog’s Mystery Twin (Bored #2) by Matt Stanton

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Title: Frog’s Mystery Twin (Bored #2) Author: Matt Stanton Genre: Humour Publisher: ABC Books/HarperCollins Australia Published: 7th September 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 224 Price: $14.99 Synopsis: Sometimes feeling bored is just the beginning ... My name is Frog and this may have been a very bad idea. I've started at this new school and when you're trying… Continue reading Frog’s Mystery Twin (Bored #2) by Matt Stanton

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August 2022 Round up

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In August I read 26 books, with four of those by non-Australian authors, and have kept on top of my review books again. Some I didn’t review, and some reviews are yet to go live, whilst at least two were books I had to read for quiz writing work. I’ve read a range of genres… Continue reading August 2022 Round up

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Willa and Woof: Mimi is Missing by Jacqueline Harvey

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Title: Willa and Woof: Mimi is Missing Author: Jacqueline Harvey Genre: Fiction Publisher: Puffin Published: 5th July 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 128 Price: $12.99 Synopsis: Adventure, imagination and loads of fun. From the bestselling author of Alice-Miranda comes this humorous and heartfelt series about eight-year-old Willa and her best four-legged friend, Woof!Willa’s in trouble. Mimi… Continue reading Willa and Woof: Mimi is Missing by Jacqueline Harvey

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Sunny the Shark by Remy Lai

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Title: Sunny the Shark Author: Remy Lai Genre: Fiction, Graphic novel Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 30th August 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 112 Price: $14.99 Synopsis: A heartfelt and hopeful early-reader, full-colour graphic novel series, featuring adorable animals surviving in the wilderness despite the perils of climate change. From the multi-award-winning creator of Pawcasso. Hi! I'm… Continue reading Sunny the Shark by Remy Lai

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July 2022 Round-Up

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In July 2022, I read 23 books, attended one book launch at Gleebooks, and maintained my goals to read as many Australian authors as possible, and keep on top of my review books. It’s meant I’ve been able to read other things in between the review books, and have managed to finish everything I have… Continue reading July 2022 Round-Up

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The Girls Who Changed the World: Ming and Marie Spy for Freedom by Jackie French

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Title: The Girls Who Changed the World: Ming and Marie Spy for Freedom Author: Jackie French Genre: Historical Fiction, Time Slip Publisher: HarperCollins Australia Published: 3rd August 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 304 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: An empowering and exhilarating look at the girls who went before us, and the way they shaped the world. Ming… Continue reading The Girls Who Changed the World: Ming and Marie Spy for Freedom by Jackie French

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Dead Good Detectives by Jenny McLachlan

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Title: Dead Good Detectives Author: Jenny McLachlan Genre: Magical Realism, Mystery Publisher: HarperCollins/Farshore Fiction Published: 3rd August 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 288 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: Meet the ghosts in this hilariously heart-racing and spooky adventure and young souls of 8+ by the author of the bestselling Land of Roar series. Perfect for fans of BBC’s Ghosts!Sid Jones loves hanging… Continue reading Dead Good Detectives by Jenny McLachlan

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Miss Penny Dreadful and the Midnight Kittens by Allison Rushby

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Title: Miss Penny Dreadful and the Midnight Kittens Author: Allison Rushby Genre: Mystery, Historical Fiction, School Stories, Paranormal Publisher: Walker Books Published: 3rd August 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 144 Price: $15.99 Synopsis: "Now, Miss Pickering." Miss Strickland turned to her pupil. "If you would be so kind as to close the door behind you, we… Continue reading Miss Penny Dreadful and the Midnight Kittens by Allison Rushby

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An Alice England Mystery: The Deadly Daylight by Ash Harrier

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Title: An Alice England Mystery: The Deadly Daylight Author: Ash Harrier Genre: Mystery Publisher: Pantera Press Published: 2nd August 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 296 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: Twelve-year-old Alice England is curious, truthful and smart, but when you work in your father’s funeral home and you get messages from the dead, it can be difficult… Continue reading An Alice England Mystery: The Deadly Daylight by Ash Harrier