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Books and Bites Book Bingo – makes you blush: The Girl, the Dog and the Writer in Rome by Katrina Nannestad

Welcome to another round of Books and Bites bingo. I’m starting to get to the squares that are trickier – whether that’s because it’s a specific author or title I must track down, or wait for, or the square hints at a genre I may not always read. A book that makes you blush is… Continue reading Books and Bites Book Bingo – makes you blush: The Girl, the Dog and the Writer in Rome by Katrina Nannestad

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Kitty is Not a Cat: Teddy’s Bear by Jess Black

Title: Kitty is Not a Cat: Teddy’s Bear Author: Jess Black Genre: Fiction Publisher: Lothian/Hachette Australia Published: 28th June 2020 Format: Paperback Pages: 60 Price: $9.99 Synopsis: What could be better than a cuddly teddy bear? How about a real-life grizzly bear! A warmly funny junior-fiction series about Kitty, a little girl who believes she… Continue reading Kitty is Not a Cat: Teddy’s Bear by Jess Black

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Ella at Eden: The Secret Journal by Laura Sieveking

Title: Ella at Eden: The Secret Journal Author: Laura Sieveking Genre: Fiction Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st May 2020 Format: Paperback Pages: 192 Price: $15.99 Synopsis: Ella has settled in to life at Eden College. She loves her friends and exploring her new school. When she accidentally uncovers a hidden diary, Ella’s curiosity is sparked.… Continue reading Ella at Eden: The Secret Journal by Laura Sieveking

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Isolation Publicity with Kate and Jol Temple

  Due to recent events, many Australian authors have had to cancel book launches and festival appearances. For some, this means new novels, series continuations and debut novels are heading into this scary, strange world without much publicity or attention. The good news is, you can still buy books – online or get your local… Continue reading Isolation Publicity with Kate and Jol Temple

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Book bingo Seven 2020 Set in a place you dream of visiting (Ireland)

Welcome to my July post for Book Bingo with Theresa  and Amanda. This month, I am checking off a book set in a place that I dream of visiting. For this one, I chose The Good Turn by Dervla McTiernan (released in February this year) which is set in Ireland. I have already been to… Continue reading Book bingo Seven 2020 Set in a place you dream of visiting (Ireland)

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Edie’s Experiments #2: How to Be the Best by Charlotte Barkla

Title: Edie’s Experiments #2: How to Be the Best Author: Charlotte Barkla Genre: Fiction Publisher: Puffin Published: 2nd July 2020 Format: Paperback Pages: 240 Price: $14.99 Synopsis: Edie's experiments in how to win at life continue . . . but how will she cope with a new rival? I'm Edie and I'm obsessed with science.… Continue reading Edie’s Experiments #2: How to Be the Best by Charlotte Barkla

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League of Llamas #4: Rogue Llama by Aleesah Darlison

Title: League of Llamas: Rogue Llama Author: Aleesah Darlison Genre: Humour Publisher: Puffin Books Australia Published: 2nd July 2020 Format: Paperback Pages: 144 Price: $9.99 Synopsis: High-action, high-adventure and high-humour – the League of Llamas series is perfect for fans of Diary of a Minecraft Zombie and The Bad Guys. League of Llamas secret agent… Continue reading League of Llamas #4: Rogue Llama by Aleesah Darlison

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League of Llamas #3: Undercover Llamas by Aleesah Darlison

Title: League of Llamas #3: Undercover Llamas Author: Aleesah Darlison Genre: Humour Publisher: Puffin Books Australia Published: 2nd July 2020 Format: Paperback Pages: 144 Price: $9.99 Synopsis: High-action, high-adventure and high-humour – the League of Llamas series is perfect for fans of Diary of a Minecraft Zombie and The Bad Guys. After failing to apprehend… Continue reading League of Llamas #3: Undercover Llamas by Aleesah Darlison

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Aussie Kids: Meet Sam at the Mangrove Creek by Paul Seden and Brenton McKenna

Title: Meet Sam at the Mangrove Creek Author: Paul Seden and Brenton McKenna Genre: Fiction Publisher: Puffin Published: 2nd July 2020 Format: Paperback Pages: 64 Price: $12.99 Synopsis: Aussie Kids is an exciting new series for emerging readers 6-8 years. From a NSW Zoo to a Victorian lighthouse, or an outback sheep farm in WA… Continue reading Aussie Kids: Meet Sam at the Mangrove Creek by Paul Seden and Brenton McKenna

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Kensy and Max: Freefall by Jacqueline Harvey

Title: Kensy and Max: FreefallAuthor: Jacqueline HarveyGenre: AdventurePublisher: PuffinPublished: 3rd March 2020Format: PaperbackPages: 400Price: $16.99Synopsis: Where do you draw the line when your family and friends are in grave danger? Do you take action even though it means ignoring the rules?Back at Alexandria, with their friend Curtis Pepper visiting, Kensy and Max are enjoying the… Continue reading Kensy and Max: Freefall by Jacqueline Harvey