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Dugongs of the Sky by Emily Larkin

Title: Dugongs of the Sky Author: Emily Larkin Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Wombat Books Published: 1st April 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 208 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: The sky dugongs are in danger, but Captain Scree Barnacle is determined to save them. Her voyage to overturn an ancient hunting law means sailing the perilous Starstruck Straits—and dealing with… Continue reading Dugongs of the Sky by Emily Larkin

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October 2025 Reading Round Up

In October I read 18 books, covering picture books to young adult, with some poetry, mystery and time travel thrown in. It was an eclectic bunch of books this month, and most of them were Australian authors. I managed to review most, and have also been keeping on top of my review books as much… Continue reading October 2025 Reading Round Up

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How to Train Your Dragon School: Doom of the Darkwing by Cressida Cowell

Title: How to Train Your Dragon School: Doom of the Darkwing Author: Cressida Cowell Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Hodder Children’s Books Published: 13th May 2025 Format: Paperback Pages: 208 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: The start of a brand-new HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON spin-off series, starring Hiccup and his fellow Warriors-in-Training in accessible, hilarious standalone adventures. Welcome to… Continue reading How to Train Your Dragon School: Doom of the Darkwing by Cressida Cowell