The Summer holidays can be an exciting time, but sometimes, you just want to cool down and relax. So, when you want to chill out, here are my top 5 books to read during the holidays.


1. Percy Jackson and the Lightning thief

By Rick Riordan

About the book

Percy Jackson and the lightning thief is the first book in the Percy Jackson series for 9 to 10+. The books are about Greek demigods, who go to Camp Half - Blood, a camp only for sons and daughters of Greek gods or goddesses. The first book includes battles, monsters, quests, angry gods, tricks, plots, and friends turning into enemies. This book is my favourite one in the series, and if you want to start it, you must read them in order.

About the author

Rick Riordan, is one of the most famous bestselling authors in America. He has written more than twenty books, and 38 book series. He has written 4 mythology series for kids, including Percy Jackson, and Heroes of Olympus.

Star rating: Four and a half

2. The Puffin Keeper

By Michael Morpurgo

About the book

This is one of my favorite books of all time, and hopefully will be yours. More of a chilled out book, The Puffin Keeper has stunning pictures by Benji Davies. The book is a story of friendship but sadness at the same time. The description is fantastic, and I love the storyline. The book includes puffins, lighthouses, art, wars and kindness. The book really makes you think.

About the author

Michael Morpurgo, is an author everybody knows. His books are filled with adventure, and nature, books to remember. His new book, My Heart Was a Tree, once again, is a book about nature. Some of his books are gentle and calm, while others have danger.

Star rating: Five

3. Trixie Pickle Art Avenger

By Olaf Falafel

About the book

Trixie Pickle art avenger, may be a book for 8 to 10 year olds, as it may be for young tweens. The book is filled with cartoons, and jokes, which you may or may not like. Once Trixie discovers street art, and Banksy, she wants to stand up for the kids at school who are being bullyed by Rory Mcoy, by becoming an undercover street artist. The book includes annoying brothers, art, artist fact files, and comics.

About the author

Olaf Falafel, is one of Week Junior Magazine artists, and during lockdown, did online cartoon art sessions for kids. Olaf's other talent is comedy, and he is also a comedian.

Star rating: Four

4. Kasper, Prince of Cats

By Michael Morpurgo

About the book

Kasper, prince of cats, is a book that features the Titanic, one of my favourite interests. Though the name might not appeal to you, the book is set 150 years ago and like The Puffin Keeper, this book has drawings. When Johnny Trott, a worker for a hotel, falls in love with the countess, a new women staying at the hotel, things do not go to plan. The countess gets...well read the book to find out. But, the book is not just about love, it includes death, sinking ships, music, and danger.

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Star rating - Four and a half

5. The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe

By C.S. Lewis

About the book

The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe, is a classic novel, by the one and only C.S. Lewis. The book is the second in the Chronicals of Narnia Series, and my favorite. The book includes King Lions, turning people into stone, cracking stone tables, talking animals, and magic Turkish Delight.

About the author

C.S. Lewis, an Irish author and had a tragic life. Known as Jack, Lewis's mother died when he was just nine, from cancer. Lewis lived in both World Wars, and later on, both his wives died. Though, Lewis had a great imagination and created a world with his brother when he was young.

Star rating - Five