The Wicked ship is about an adventure almost all around Aquinta with Cori and her friends. Cori finds one of the Champions’ artifices and her captain Scrimshaw is not happy about it. Now Cori is on the run from her captain and crewmates. This book made me feel more than one feeling. I would recommend …
Adventure
Keeper of the Lost Cities Graphic Novel by Shannon Messenger
This book is set in San Diego, where Sophie Foster lives. She is a telepath, and can hear the thoughts around her, whether she likes it or not. One day, on a field trip to a History Museum, a boy named Fitz goes up to her and asks her a couple of questions, before telling …
The Lost Ponies by Josephine Moon
The story “The Lost Ponies” is a suspenseful and engaging book that hooks readers from the very first page. The author, Josephine Moon, did an immaculate job capturing the bond between Millie and Stella’s ponies, making the disappearance of the ponies feel personal and urgent. The story combines elements of friendship, mystery, and humour, making …
My Pet Croc by Dani Vee
The story ‘My pet croc’ is an amazing book for young readers. It is set in a small country school and has a young boy called Felix and a crocodile who thinks he is a puppy, called Jupiter. My pet croc is written in the language of similes, which is mainly want makes it enjoyable. …
Wasteland Warriors by Adam Wallace
Wasteland Warriors is an awesome book — from Adam Wallace’s easy-to-read writing style to James Hart’s unique and impactful illustrations. The story is set in a dystopian future, the year 2046, where intergalactic monsters rule the Earth. A survivor known as “The Lone Wolf” possesses superpowers and plans to be a hero — always working …
Kev and Trev 2 : Snot scary jungle stories by Kylie Howarth
Kev and Trev 2 : Snot scary jungle stories ISBN: 978-1-923022-16-4 Author: Kylie Howarth Publisher: affirm press Pub. Date: 2025 ‘Kev and Trev’s Snot Scary Stories (2)’ is not the normal type of animal book. It is a book full of adventures, and funny little stories plus a little surprise at the end of the …
The Girl of Ink and Stars by Kiran Millwood Hargrave
The Girl of Ink and Stars by Kiran Millwood Hargrave ISBN: 9780553535310 Publication Date: April 10, 2018 Reviewer: Sophie S The Girl of Ink and Stars is a great book about friendship and adventures. Isabella lives on the once beautiful island of Joya, but as evil overcomes it and her best friend Lupe goes …
Jungle Escape by Nathan Luff
Title: Jungle Escape Author: Nathan Luff ISBN: 9781760659257 Publication date: 2025 Publisher: Walker Books The setting of the book is in an overgrown resort called Jungle Escape, which is run by Sal and Roy. The rest of the characters are Branson, Elton, Victoria, and finally Addison. The main plot of the text is to try …
The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart
The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart ISBN: 9780316057776 Publication Date: March 7, 2007 Reviewer: Stella G The Mysterious Benedict Society is a thrilling page-turner of a book, focusing on a group of gifted children as they sneak into a school on a mission to save humanity from the evil Mr Curtain. The book …
Alex : Through My Eyes – Australian Disaster Zones by Rosanne Hawke
Title: Alex Author: Rosanne Hawke Publisher: Allen & Unwin ISBN: 9781760877002 Pub Date: 2023 Rating: ★★★★ (4/5) Alex by Rosanne Hawke is a touching and powerful story about a young boy living on a farm during a long drought in South Australia. The main character, Alex, is 13 years old and lives with his mum, dad, and his dog …