New PB for Vikki Marmaras

Congratulations to author Vikki Marmaras on the publication of

I Spy Treasure

illustrated by Binny Talib

a paperback picture book for 3-6 year olds published by New Frontier

01 August 2023

Captain Snarkle Tooth is a grouchy pirate who likes to spy and steal treasure. But is the villainous pirate as greedy as people think? Or is he taking the sparkles from the sea for a different reason?

What a fun way to demonstrate a serious issue.

Award Shortlist for Deborah Abela

Congratulations to author Deborah Abela.

Her novel,

The Book of Wondrous Possibilities

has been shortlisted in

Sisters In Crime Davitt Awards 2023

A Junior Fiction paperback for 8-12 year olds published by Penguin Random House 2022

Arlo lives with his mouse and uncle above their bookshop. When a girl called Lisette begs him to hide her from a murderer, he’s swept into a world of kidnappings, dragons and an enemy determined to destroy everything he loves.

This is the fourth award shortlisting for the novel, along with a CBCA Notable, YABBA, KOALA and Kroc Award and The Speech Pathology Awards.

Fantastic achievement. Fabulous book! Congratulations Deborah!

New YA for Richard Yaxley

Congratulations to author Richard Yaxley on the publication of

Leonardo Forever

a young adult paperback published by Scholastic Australia. Check local booksellers for sales.

August 2023

In 1465, fourteen-year-old Annalisa de Torriano travels with her family to her father’s new estate near the village of Vinci. She misses her life in Florence but is soon entranced by a brilliant and charming young villager, Leonardo da Vinci.

Looking forward to reading this!