Title: The Nardi Puzzle Author: Gabriella Page Genre: Science Fiction Publisher: Wombat Books Published: 1st August 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 242 Price: $18.99 Synopsis: Thirteen players. Thirteen hours. One extraordinary prize. When 12-year-old Sebastian Walker is invited to legendary game-maker Elisabetta Nardi’s mansion in Sardinia, he thinks he can finally leave his troubles behind. Instead,… Continue reading The Nardi Puzzle by Gabriella Page
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Josie Mack and the Mega Division by Bethany Loveridge, illustrated by Jade Goodwin
Title: Josie Mack and the Mega Division Author: Bethany Loveridge, illustrated by Jade Goodwin Genre: Contemporary Publisher: Wombat Books Published: 3rd June 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 106 Price: $14.99 Synopsis: One night, a wombat knocks at Josie's window. She thinks her lifelong wish for a pet has come true! But Ursula the wombat is on… Continue reading Josie Mack and the Mega Division by Bethany Loveridge, illustrated by Jade Goodwin
May 2025 Reading Round Up
During May, I almost got caught up on my review reading, mostly completed all my reading for something else, and overall, I read 28 books. All these books were by Australian authors, which is a huge focus on my blog at the moment. That’s not to say there aren’t great books by authors not from… Continue reading May 2025 Reading Round Up
Wombat Dreaming by Caz Goodwin, illustrated by Zoë Bennett
Title: Wombat Dreaming Author: Caz Goodwin, illustrated by Zoë Bennett Genre: Fiction Publisher: Affirm Press Published: 27th May 2025 Format: Hardcover Pages: 24 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: Lil desperately wantedto join in the class.But each time she tried,she'd land PLONK on the grass.Lil loves doing yoga with her friends, but some poses aren't easy when you're… Continue reading Wombat Dreaming by Caz Goodwin, illustrated by Zoë Bennett
February 2025 Reading Round up
I managed to read 26 books in February across reviewing, blog tours and other reading – and I am hoping to get through just as much in March, as I have a lot of books to get through over the next few weeks, and there are always more coming. I have been mixing genres and… Continue reading February 2025 Reading Round up
Hazel’s Treehouse by Zanni Louise, illustrated by Judy Watson
Title: Hazel’s Treehouse Author: Zanni Louise, illustrated by Judy Watson Genre: Fiction Publisher: Walker Books Australia Published: 1st November 2024 Format: Hardcover Pages: 160 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: Acclaimed author, Zanni Louise and illustrator Judy Watson have created "an Australian Winnie-the-Pooh" with a collection of warm and whimsical stories in a beautifully produced hardback edition.Hazel is nine years… Continue reading Hazel’s Treehouse by Zanni Louise, illustrated by Judy Watson
When Santa Got Stuck in a Gum Tree by Jackie Hoskings, illustrated by Nathaniel Eckstrom
Title: When Santa Got Stuck in a Gum Tree Author: Jackie Hoskings, illustrated by Nathaniel Eckstrom Genre: Christmas Publisher: Walker Books Published: 4th September 2024 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: From the creators of An Aussie Christmas Gum Tree, Jackie Hosking’s lyrical rhymes and Nathaniel Eckstrom’s charming illustrations are the perfect match to get… Continue reading When Santa Got Stuck in a Gum Tree by Jackie Hoskings, illustrated by Nathaniel Eckstrom
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
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