The latest in the bestselling Diary Of A Wimpy Kid series: Greg Heffley discovers that when you mix heaps of family, a tiny beach house, and sweltering heat, it’s a recipe for disaster. Speaking of recipes – the secret ingredients behind Gramma’s famous meatballs have been closely guarded for years. Can Greg unpack all of his family’s mysteries before their vacation is over? Or will he just stir the pot?
Series
The Book Tree Podcast – Episode 3
Author Lori-Ann Preston talks about her writing process, entering competitions, rejection letters and the power of self-publishing.
Cook-Off at Gogo’s Spaza
Tumi and her twin cousins try to help Gogo win a cooking competition in this hilarious book by local author Salamina Mosese for age 6-9 year olds. The second book in the Gogo’s Spaza series.
Here’s Hank and Hank Zipzer Series
Here’s Hank and Hank Zipzer are a series of books about a young boy with dyslexia, featuring easy-to-read font, simple funny stories, and memorable characters. Hank finds school a challenge but he always tries his hardest, whether he’s helping out his younger sister, standing up to the class bully, or getting into—and out of!—trouble with his two best friends.
Pinch Perkins and the Midsummer Curse
Meet Pinch Perkins – a 12 year old witch waiting for her magic to declare itself – and on a detective mission to find the cure to her mum’s enchanted sleep spell. Whirlwind adventure, magic spells and humour abound.
Thabo The Space Dude Series
Thabo the Space Dude is a fun South African series about an 11 year-old boy whose life is upturned when his parents announce the family is moving to the moon! And you thought you had problems.
One Love
One Love brings Bob Marley’s most beloved song to life for a new generation with a joyful reggae beat. Perfect for age 3-6 year olds.
Gifts
The first book of Ursula Le Guin’s Annals of the Western Shore trilogy. A beautifully crafted sci-fi story of using, and understanding, great power. Perfect for ages 12+.
Artemis Fowl Series
Artemis Fowl is a riveting and exciting adventure fantasy series for age 9 +. Artemis Fowl is a twelve-year-old child prodigy with a criminal mastermind, dedicating his life to leading the Fowl criminal empire, which has existed in his family for generations.
Tree House Tales
By Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton Look what's just come out! Fans of the Tree House series will be thrilled to know there's a new book out filled with silly stories. The stories revolve around Andy, Terry and Jill, all characters from the Tree House series. They...
The Haunted Library: An Anansi Mystery
The new Anansi Mystery series is a well written afro-centric adventure and fantasy series for pre-teens. When twins, Karabo and Siphe, overhear some workers complaining about strange goings on at the construction site for the new library, Karabo is determined to discover what is going on. Together with their friend Bandile and his dog Zuko, they get pulled into a ghostly adventure.
What’s Up, Thoko!
This series by South African author Niki Daly is a collection of wonderful, every day events that occur in the life of Thoko, who lives with her Mama and beloved Gogo.

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