Summer reads for kids - picked by Brisbane librarians

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Calling all young bookworms! Summer is here and it's the perfect time to dive into some new and exciting books.

Get ready to embark on thrilling adventures, solve mysterious puzzles, and experience magical worlds. You don't need to travel far with plenty of adventure available at your local Brisbane City Council library. Here are some recommendations for kids of all ages.

Solve a mystery 

If you love a good mystery, then David Walliams and R.A. Spratt are the authors you need to check out. David Walliams' books Super Sleuth: a murder mystery and Gangsta Granny are perfect for young readers wanting surprising secrets. Get ready for laughter, suspense, and clever plot twists.

R.A. Spratt's Friday Barnes series is another must-read for mystery enthusiasts. Follow young detective, Friday Barnes, as she solves baffling cases at her exclusive boarding school. With a touch of humor and plenty of brain-teasing puzzles, you won't be able to put these books down.

Take a magical journey

Step into worlds of enchantment and magic with the delightful books of Anna Feinberg and Matilda Rose. Anna Feinberg’s Tashi series will spark imaginations with stories about a gnome-like character and their adventures.

Matilda Rose’s fun books, Pugicorn, La-La-Llama, and Kitticorn, teach important lessons. They focus on sharing, kindness, doing your best, and being yourself.

Roll around laughing 

Anh Do's hilarious and heartwarming stories, such as Weirdo and Ninja Kid, will have you laughing out loud. Follow his lovable and relatable characters on their hilarious misadventures.

In Andrew McDonald and Ben Wood's Real Pigeons series, the pigeons are not your average pigeons - they are secret agents!

Travel to new dimensions 

If you love reading stories about thrilling adventures, Rick Riordan and Melanie La'Brooy have incredible books just for you.

Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson and the Olympians series is an action-packed and mythology-infused adventure. Follow Percy Jackson, a young demigod, as he battles monsters and discovers his true heritage.

Discover a story of fate, friendships and adventure with Melanie LaBrooy's The Winterish Girl.

Adventure seekers

If you're seeking laughter and adventure, Remy Lai and Andy Griffiths have books that will take you on wild journeys. Remy Lai's book Pie in the Sky is about a young boy who moves to a new country. The story includes lessons about family, friendship and resilience.

Andy Griffiths is back with a new laugh-out-loud series. Discover plenty of new characters, challenges and jokes in Adventures Unlimited: The Land of Lost Things.

Discover more at Brisbane Libraries

Find these fantastic books and more at your local library this summer.

Grab your library card, head to the kids' section, and let these amazing authors take you on exciting journeys. Get ready to expand your imagination and make this summer a reading adventure!

Your local library is more than books on the shelf. Take advantage of everything our libraries offer. Join workshops, attend author talks, and rent meeting rooms.

Sign up to join the library today for free and start borrowing!

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