Tag: Tim Harris

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Books Written by Australian Men

Ashleigh

This year, I read thirty-seven books by Australian men, mostly by authors I was familiar with or that I knew I had enjoyed in the past. I also looked at reading books and authors – as always – that don’t get featured everywhere to spread the love around. Many books were fun reads, but there… Continue reading Books Written by Australian Men

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Books by Men Read in 2023

Ashleigh

  Books by Men Read in 2023 One of the ways I like to explore my reading is seeing what ratio of male authors to female authors I have read. The past few years I have read more women authors than men, a goal that started when I participated in the Australian Women Writer’s challenge… Continue reading Books by Men Read in 2023

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Completion of QBD Reading Challenge 2023

Ashleigh

I have completed the 2023 QBD Challenge. My last prompt was a funny memoir, which in some ways was hard to find, but I settled on Paul Jennings’ memoir, Untwisted, which was funny in parts, and I enjoyed the way he told the stories – with humour and empathy throughout. I reviewed twenty books for… Continue reading Completion of QBD Reading Challenge 2023

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

Ashleigh

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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Ratbags 2: Midnight Mischief by Tim Harris, illustrated by Shiloh Gordon

Ashleigh

Title: Ratbags 2: Midnight Mischief Author: Tim Harris, illustrated by Shiloh Gordon Genre: Humour Publisher: Puffin Published: 2nd May 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 192 Price:  $14.99 Synopsis: The second book in the stupendously rat-tastic Ratbags series, from the award-winning, bestselling author and funny man, Tim Harris. When rule-loving, leaf-collecting, piano-playing Jigsaw was naughty for good,… Continue reading Ratbags 2: Midnight Mischief by Tim Harris, illustrated by Shiloh Gordon

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Ratbags: Naughty for Good by Tim Harris, illustrated by Shiloh Gordon

Ashleigh

Title: Ratbags: Naughty for Good Author: Tim Harris, illustrated by Shiloh Gordon Genre: Humour Publisher: Puffin Published: 28th February 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 192 Price: $14.99 Synopsis: From award-winning bestselling author and funnyman, Tim Harris, comes this stupendously rat-tastic new series. These are the Ratbags. They have pizza, and they are NOT afraid to use… Continue reading Ratbags: Naughty for Good by Tim Harris, illustrated by Shiloh Gordon

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Mr Bambuckle’s Remarkables Join Forces by Tim Harris and James Hart

Ashleigh

Title: Mr Bambuckle’s Remarkables Join Forces Author: Tim Harris and James Hart Genre: Humour Publisher: Puffin Published: 1st March 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 240 Price: $14.99 Synopsis: Everyone’s favourite teacher, Mr Bambuckle, is back with more hilarious stories, shenanigans, and silliness at Blue Valley School! Principal Sternblast is up to his old tricks.But what is… Continue reading Mr Bambuckle’s Remarkables Join Forces by Tim Harris and James Hart

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Toffle Towers: The Great River Race by Tim Harris, James Foley

Ashleigh

Title: Toffle Towers: The Great River Race Author: Tim Harris, James Foley Genre: Fiction Publisher: Puffin Published: 7th January 2020 Format: Paperback Pages: 272 Price: $14.99 Synopsis: The second book in Tim Harris's ridiculously entertaining Toffle Towers series that will make kids laugh out loud – and get their imaginations soaring. Chegwin's adventures at Toffle… Continue reading Toffle Towers: The Great River Race by Tim Harris, James Foley

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Toffle Towers: Fully Booked by Tim Harris and James Foley (illustrator)

Ashleigh

Title: Toffle Towers: Fully Booked Author: Tim Harris and James Foley (illustrator) Genre: Fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 6th August 2019 Format: Paperback Pages: 272 Price: $14.99 Synopsis: Fawlty Towers meets Treehouse in Tim Harris’s brand-new series to make kids laugh out loud – and get their imaginations soaring. Toffle Towers is about to… Continue reading Toffle Towers: Fully Booked by Tim Harris and James Foley (illustrator)