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Mason Mooney: Supernatural Sleuth by Seaerra Miller

Title: Mason Mooney: Supernatural Sleuth Author: Seaerra Miller Genre: Horror Publisher: Walker Books Published: 4th October 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 80 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: Find out if Mason Mooney can save Grimbrook in the thrilling final instalment.Your favourite paranormal investigator is back, with yet another adventure that is sure to have you glued to your… Continue reading Mason Mooney: Supernatural Sleuth by Seaerra Miller

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Montgomery Bonbon: Death at the Lighthouse by Alasdair Beckett-King

Title: Montgomery Bonbon: Death at the Lighthouse Author: Alasdair Beckett-King Genre: Mystery Publisher: Walker Books Australia Published: 4th October 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 304 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: The second instalment in a brilliantly clever, funny and highly illustrated murder mystery seriesThe most troublesome thing about being a detective is that it is almost impossible to go on… Continue reading Montgomery Bonbon: Death at the Lighthouse by Alasdair Beckett-King

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Always, Never, Always by Meg McKinlay and Leila Rudge

Title: Always, Never, Always Author: Meg McKinlay and Leila Rudge Genre: Poetry Publisher: Walker Books Australia Published: 4th October 2023 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $25.99 Synopsis: A poetic and quirky one-of-a kind classic-in-the-making, that encourages readers to explore their world, from two award winning creators.Always follow secret tracks –the paths that wind and wend… Continue reading Always, Never, Always by Meg McKinlay and Leila Rudge

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Mini and Milo: The Big Flappy Ears by Venita DiMos and Natashia Curtin

Title: Mini and Milo: The Big Flappy Ears Author: Venita DiMos and Natashia Curtin Genre: Fiction Publisher: Walker Books Published: 1st September 2023 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $25.99 Synopsis: Story-led, with humour and heart, with “Big Skills for Mini People” the “hidden veggies”, Mini and Milo help children gain much-needed skills such as conflict… Continue reading Mini and Milo: The Big Flappy Ears by Venita DiMos and Natashia Curtin

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The Unlikely Heroes Club by Kate Foster

Title: The Unlikely Heroes Club Author: Kate Foster Genre: Fiction Publisher: Walker Books Published: 5th of July 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 208 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: A fun, frolicking adventure about five kids with a mystery to solve!Eleven-year-old Oli is spending his school holidays at Heroes Club, where kids can build friendships and learn about their… Continue reading The Unlikely Heroes Club by Kate Foster

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Harriet Hound by Kate Foster

Title: Harriet Hound Author: Kate Foster Genre: Fiction Publisher: Walker Books Published: 3rd May 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 176 Price: $15.99 Synopsis: The world's happiest and most dog-friendly superhero is here! A brand-new adventure for junior readers from Kate Foster.Meet Harriet Hound. She's eight years old and loves dogs!But Harriet has something else that makes… Continue reading Harriet Hound by Kate Foster

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The MudPuddlers by Pamela Rushby

Title: The MudPuddlers Author: Pamela Rushby Genre: Historical Fiction Publisher: Walker Books Published: 5th April 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 224 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: What lies hidden in the mud? What might happen if you look at it too long? And what will happen if you let it go?Twelve-year-old Nina is not happy. Her scientist parents… Continue reading The MudPuddlers by Pamela Rushby

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March 2023 Round Up

In March I read nineteen books, and all but two were Australian. I reviewed nearly all of them, and the reviews will all be up soon – at least one has to be written still, and I have started on my May reading. I have tried to read broadly across genres and authors, but my… Continue reading March 2023 Round Up

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

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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Mini and Milo: The Teeny-Tiny Voice by Venita DiMos and Natashia Curtin

Title: Mini and Milo: The Teeny-Tiny Voice Author: Venita DiMos Genre: Fiction Publisher: Walker Books Published: 8th March 2023 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $25.99 Synopsis: First title in a new series, with endearing and charming characters, Mini and Milo model emotional intelligence in stories filled with humour and heart.This series follows the adventures of… Continue reading Mini and Milo: The Teeny-Tiny Voice by Venita DiMos and Natashia Curtin