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Title: A Message Through TimeAuthor: Anna CiddorPublished: April, 2023Publisher: Allen and UnwinReadership: Middle FictionRating: ★★★★RRP: $17.99 I received a copy of A Message Through Time from the publishers for review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. A pacey and action-packed time-slip adventure that carries step-siblings Felix and Zoe back to Ancient Roman times - …
Title: Bush BirdsAuthor & Illustrator: Helen MilroyPublished: April 2023Publisher: Fremantle PressReadership: Children (Picturebook)Rating: ★★★★★RRP: $19.99 I received a copy of Bush Birds from the publisher for review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Little birds, big birds, all different kinds. How many bush birds can you find? From curious blue wrens to booming emus, and from feasting …
Title: JJ and the Giant Panther (Smarty Pup 2)Author: Anh DohIllustrator: Anton EmdinPublished: April 2023Publisher: Allen and UnwinReadership: Junior FictionRating: ★★★★RRP: $15.99 I received a copy of JJ and the Giant Panther from the publishers for review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. The next PANTHER-ific adventure in this full-colour series from mega-bestselling author Anh Do! …
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Title: Wish You Were Here Author: Karly Lane Published: December 2022 Publisher: Allen and Unwin Readership: Adult Genre: Romance Rating: ★★★★.5 RRP: $29.99 Content warnings: Car accident (and injuries related to accident), death of sibling (cancer), mentions of suicide, firearms I received a copy of Wish You Were Here from the publisher in exchange for a fair and honest review. All thoughts …
Title: Welcome to Paradise (Wolf Girl 8)Author: Anh DohIllustrated: Lachlan CreaghPublished: December 2022Publisher: Allen and UnwinReadership: Middle GradeRating: ★★★★RRP: $15.99 I received a copy of Welcome to Paradise from the publishers for review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Wolf Girl and her trusty pack are in for a really WILD adventure! Wolf Girl and her pack have escaped …
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Title: Back On Country (Welcome to Our Country 3)Author: Adam Goodes & Ellie LaingIllustrator: David HardyPublished: November 1 2022Publisher: Allen and UnwinReadership: Children (Picturebook)Rating: ★★★★★RRP: $24.99 I received a copy of Back On Country from the publishers for review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. A joyful story about the power of reconnecting to family, culture and Country. …
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Title: Runt Author: Craig Silvey Illustrator: Sara Acton Published: October 5 2022 Publisher: Allen and Unwin Readership: Middle Grade Fiction Rating: ★★★★.5 RRP: $22.99 I received a copy of Runt from the publishers for review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. A heart-warming, funny, beautifully told story for readers of all ages from the bestselling author of …
Title: A Girl Called Corpse Author: Reece Carter Illustrator: Simon Howe Published: October 5 2022 Publisher: Allen and Unwin Readership: Middle Grade Fiction Rating: ★★★★.5 RRP: $16.99 I received a copy of A Girl Called Corpse from the publishers for review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. A dazzling debut about a lonely kid ghost who goes …
Title: You Are Loved Author: Liv Downing Illustrator: Mel Matthews Published: October 5 2022 Publisher: Allen and Unwin Readership: Children (Picturebook) Rating: ★★★★★ RRP: $24.99 I received a copy of You Are Loved from the publishers for review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. A warm and reassuring celebration of unconditional love. Cut outs on each page create a …
Title: The Raven's Song Author: Bren MacDibble & Zana Fraillon Published: October 5 2022 Publisher: Allen and Unwin Readership: Middle Grade Fiction Rating: ★★★★.5 RRP: $16.99 I received a copy of The Raven's Song from the publishers for review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. A wonderful children's novel by two stellar writers featuring Shelby and Phoenix, living …
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