Title: The Wearing of the Green Author: Claire Saxby Genre: Historical Fiction Publisher: Walker Books Australia Published: 1st April 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 192 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: A powerful historical novel exploring themes of racism, classism and gender expectations present in a growing nation. When Biddy arrives in Melbourne from Ireland in 1850, she knows… Continue reading The Wearing of the Green by Claire Saxby
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March 2022 Reading Round-up
In March I read twenty-one books. Most of them were Australian books, and mostly Australian women. Some are not out yet (at date of posting this), and three were quiz books, so I haven’t reviewed those. I have almost finished my Dymocks and QBD reading challenges. Even though I am well past my level for… Continue reading March 2022 Reading Round-up
Pearly and Pig and the Great Hairy Beast by Sue Whiting
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
Interned by Pamela Rushby
Title: Interned Author: Pamela Rushby Genre: Historical Fiction Publisher: Walker Books Published: 2nd March 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 256 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: Based on true events, Interned is a moving, well-researched and evocative historical fiction novel that highlights an often forgotten moment in Australian history. It’s 1914. Gretta lives a privileged life in Singapore, the daughter of… Continue reading Interned by Pamela Rushby
Arabella’s Alphabet Adventure by Suzy Zail and Christopher Nielsen
Title: Arabella’s Alphabet Adventure Author: Suzy Zail and Christopher Nielsen Genre: Fiction Publisher: Walker Books Published: 2nd March 2022 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $25.99 Synopsis: A timeless story about an alphabet, a daring adventure and a book who learns she is perfect, just the way she is. “I’m an ABC book and that’s all… Continue reading Arabella’s Alphabet Adventure by Suzy Zail and Christopher Nielsen
Little Wombat’s Easter Surprise by Charles Fuge
Title: Little Wombat’s Easter Surprise Author: Charles Fuge Genre: Fiction Publisher: Walker Books Australia Published: 16th February 2022 Format: Hardcover Pages: 28 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: A Little Wombat story about sharing, new friends, and of course, Easter eggs. Little Wombat is busy collecting eggs on his Easter hunt when he sees Rabbit hop by wearing… Continue reading Little Wombat’s Easter Surprise by Charles Fuge
Our Country: Ancient Wonders by Mark Greenwood and Frané Lessac (Illustrator)
Title: Our Country: Ancient Wonders Author: Mark Greenwood and Frané Lessac (Illustrator) Genre: Non-fiction Publisher: Walker Books Published: 2nd February 2022 Format: Hardcover Pages: 40 Price: $26.99 Synopsis: This first book in the Our Country series takes readers on a journey across Australia to marvel at our unique geology and geography. Our home is an… Continue reading Our Country: Ancient Wonders by Mark Greenwood and Frané Lessac (Illustrator)
A Tale Dark and Grimm by Adam Gidwitz
Title: A Tale Dark and Grimm Author: Adam Gidwitz Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Walker Books/Andersen Press Published: 2nd February 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 208 Price: $18.99 Synopsis: A gruesome but funny retelling of Grimm's terrifying tales. Soon to be a Netflix animated series! Reader: beware. Warlocks with dark spells, hunters with deadly aim, and bakers with… Continue reading A Tale Dark and Grimm by Adam Gidwitz
The Tower at the End of Time by Amy Sparkes
Title: The Tower at the End of Time Author: Amy Sparkes Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Walker Books Published: 5th January 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 272 Price: $14.99 Synopsis: Adventurous, magical and brilliantly funny sequel to The House at the Edge of Magic. Nine and her friends have broken the curse on their marvellous, magical House, and are… Continue reading The Tower at the End of Time by Amy Sparkes
December 2021 Reading Wrap Up
In December, I read twenty-five books, some of those were books for quiz writing and others were 2022 releases that I decided to read, review and schedule the post for so I don’t fall behind. As a result, these reviews are not included but the books themselves are. I have also completed all my challenges,… Continue reading December 2021 Reading Wrap Up
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