This year I have read so many Junior series but have been unable to share them all. Here are four series that are funny, silly and sometimes a little gross.
2018 Notable Junior Series
Ho! Ho! Ho! There’s a Hippopotamus on Our Roof Eating Christmas Cake
Ho! Ho! Ho! There is a Hippopotamus on Our Roof Eating Christmas Cake, dancing, sitting on a Christmas tree and making a list for Santa. Hazel Edwards delights us with the imagination of a child and the celebration of Christmas.
Elbow Grease
Elbow Grease begins to wonder whether his brothers are right and he begins to cry. With a Crack-A-Lack-A and a Book-Shock-A-Lock-A, Elbow Grease’s eye pop wide and…
Diary of a Wimpy Kid – The Meltdown
Jeff Kinney you have done it again, The Meltdown is bound to be a Wimpy Kid fan favourite and had me engrossed from beginning to end. Greg Heffley kept me entertained and had me hooked from the beginning, when his imagination runs wild - thinking about his own talking toilet, unfrozen cavemen and cyborg legs so he can sleep on his way to school.
Find Spot at the Zoo
The book can be more than just reading the words but creating possibilities through conversation and discovery. This can be achieved by learning about the animals, identifying them, learning what noises they make and where they might live.
Limelight
13 year old Solli Raphael is wise beyond his years – “The future needs you and me to create equality across all levels of humanity – his messages true, inspirational and proof that no matter how old you are you can achieve anything.
Lego Animal Atlas
If you or your young one love creating with Lego and love books with new ideas then this is perfect for you. This Lego book by DK is full of colour, Lego, ideas, creations and inspiration for all your Lego blocks.
The All New Must Have Orange 430
Follow Harvey on his journey with his Oragne 430 and how his experience will inspire children think about what they own, and encourage them to consider needs as opposed to getting every whatsydo or thingamajig for no apparent reason.
5, 4, 3, 2, 1…BLAST OFF!
Do you want to count backwards - 5, 4, 3, 2, 1...BLAST OFF! Zooming around the Solar System in a rocket ship?
Sleep Tight Very Hungry Caterpillar
'Shhh...everyone is fast asleep on the farm.' 'Who can you see cuddled up in the barn?' The language is simple and tells a beautiful story about the hungry caterpillar heading to his bed upon some leaves, while saying goodnight to his friends along the way.
Little Big Reads 