It's almost time for us all to switch off and relax after a year of hard work, and what is more relaxing than reading a good book? Here is a list of some of the latest releases that you should definitely try to read over your summer holiday.
For Younger Readers
Gangsta Granny by David Walliams
Ben is bored beyond belief when he is forced to stay at his grandma's house. She is the boringest grandma ever. All she wants to do is play Scrabble and eat cabbage soup. But there are two things Ben doesn't know about his grandma. 1) She was once an international jewel thief. 2) All her life, she has been plotting to steal the crown jewels, and now she needs Ben's help!
A Witch in a Fix by Marian Broderick
This is a book of mischief and magic. Anna's science teacher really gets on her nerves - but is that good enough reason to turn her into a giant rat? With a big, angry rat on the loose, Anna soon realises she's made a bad mistake. How will she turn it back into her teacher? And can she do it quickly before anyone finds out that she's an apprentice witch? Anna can't admit what she's done so no one can help her with her big, fury problem - or can they? Sometimes even witches need a little help from their friends.
Princess Poppy: Island Quest by Janey Louise Jones
Poppy is very excited as she is going on her first ever over night school trip. There is to be a boat trip, a team quest and a party around the camp fire before they all settle down for a night under the stars. But when Poppy's competitive spirit takes over her team gets into trouble which puts their dream of beating the boys into jeopardy ...Find out what happens in this brilliant new Princess Poppy adventure.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Cabin Fever by Jeff Kinney
Greg Heffley is in big trouble. School property has been damaged and Greg is the prime suspect. But the crazy thing is, he's innocent! Or at least sort of. The authorities are closing in, but then a surprise blizzard hits and the Heffley family is trapped indoors. Greg knows that when the snow melts he's going to have to face the music but could any punishment be worse than being stuck inside with your family for the holidays?
Hereos of Olympus: The Son of Neptune by Rick Riordan
Percy Jackson, son of Poseidon, God of the Sea, has woken up from a very deep sleep and come face to face with two snake-haired ladies who refuse to die. But they're the least of his problems. Because Percy finds himself at a camp for half-bloods, which doesn't ring any bells for him. There's just one name he remembers from his pst: Annabeth. Only one thing is certain - Percy's questing days aren't over. He and fellow demigods Frank and Hazel must face the most important quest of all: the Prophecy of Seven. If they fail, it's not just their camp at risk. Percy's old life, the gods, and the entire world might be destroyed...
Chocolate Box Girls: Marshmellow Sky by Cathy Cassidy
Skye and Summer Tanberry are identical twins, and Skye loves her sister Summer more than anyone else in the world. They do everything together, but lately Skye's been feeling like second-best - it's the story of her life. And when her friend Alfie confesses he's fallen not for her, but for Summer, it hurts. Skye wants to be her own person, but with an effortlessly cool twin, how can she? And will Skye ever step out of Summer's shadow and find her own chance to shine?
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