Tag: Sue Whiting

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The Books I read that were Written by Women

Ashleigh

In 2023, I read 173 books written by women across a range of genres and audiences and age groups, and many of these were review books or books that I reviewed throughout the year. I made the effort to be as diverse as possible – whether this was the story, the author, or the characters… Continue reading The Books I read that were Written by Women

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Completed: Dymocks Reading Challenge 2023

Ashleigh

This year, I took on the Dymocks Reading Challenge again. This time, we got our prompts season by season, which made it more challenging to plan what to read, but in the end, I managed to do it. The prompts were fairly flexible as well – there were ones anything could fit into and ones… Continue reading Completed: Dymocks Reading Challenge 2023

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Portraits of Celina (10th anniversary edition) by Sue Whiting

Ashleigh

Title: Portraits of Celina (10th anniversary edition) Author: Sue Whiting Genre: Mystery, Ghost Stories Publisher: Walker Books Published: 1st September 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 352 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: A haunting and page-turning classic from an award-winning author.It’s as if the wooden chest is luring me, urging me to open it – daring me almost. Open… Continue reading Portraits of Celina (10th anniversary edition) by Sue Whiting

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Old Worlds, New Worlds, Other Worlds: Stories, Poetry, and Plays for Children by Various/CBCA NSW Eastern Beaches Sub-branch

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Title: Old Worlds, New Worlds, Other Worlds: Stories, Poetry, and Plays for Children Author: Various/CBCA NSW Eastern Beaches Sub-branch Genre: Anthology Publisher: CBCA NSW Eastern Beaches Published: 1st June 2021 Format: Paperback Pages: 192 Price: $25.00 Synopsis: Wonder at the universe. Swim through oceans. Encounter lions. Venture into space. Delve into fairytales. Travel back in… Continue reading Old Worlds, New Worlds, Other Worlds: Stories, Poetry, and Plays for Children by Various/CBCA NSW Eastern Beaches Sub-branch

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Pearly and Pig and the Lost City of Mu Savan by Sue Whiting

Ashleigh

Title: Pearly and Pig and the Lost City of Mu Savan Author: Sue Whiting Genre: Adventure Publisher: Walker Books Published: 8th March 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 224 Price: $15.99 Synopsis: A fast-paced adventure series perfect for readers 8+, from award-winning author Sue Whiting.Pearly Woe is a worrier.But there is no room for worries when you… Continue reading Pearly and Pig and the Lost City of Mu Savan by Sue Whiting

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Pearly and Pig and the Great Hairy Beast by Sue Whiting

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Title: Pearly and Pig and the Great Hairy Beast Author: Sue Whiting Genre: Adventure Publisher: Walker Books Published: 2nd March 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 224 Price: $15.99 Synopsis: A fast-paced junior fiction adventure starring a plucky new heroine that has to face her fears to save her parents, her friend and the day! Pearly Woe… Continue reading Pearly and Pig and the Great Hairy Beast by Sue Whiting