Best eBooks That You Should Read to Your Children

In a world full of distractions, it is essential to expose your kid to reading adventure-based eBooks. These eBooks encourage expose your kids to different cultures and help them develop creativity. Check out some of the best adventure-themed eBooks for kids.

The Wishing Spell - Chris Colfer

Alex and Conner Bailey have just lost their father, but their life turns out to be magical when their globe-trotting grandma gives them the book The Land of the Stories. With an unquenchable curiosity, the twins sink themselves into this enchanting book’s pages. They discover a land that they have never seen before.

The Secret of Platform - Eva Ibbotson

Under a London train station, a corridor leads to an island where humans, mermaids, hags, and other mysterious creatures live together in harmony. Mrs. Trottle, an evil woman, kidnaps the island’s baby prince and decides to raise him as her own. This left the entire community in despair. With the help of a rescue team, the baby is found and taken to his parents. Get this eBook at Hubbfi.

Nim’s Island - Wendy Orr

A girl named Nim and her scientist father lives on a deserted island with the Swiss Family Robinson. They have no option but to use solar panels for power, email, and cellphones. Nim’s scientist father sails off for three days to study plankton and disappears. In despair, Nim uses all her skills to try and find him. She also gets help from an email pal, iguana, and a sea lion.

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Great thrillers: When the unexpected strikes

Great stories are often born out extraordinary things happening to ordinary people. A good thriller takes people out of their comfort zone and thrusts them into an often uncomfortable and exciting world. Here are three books which do just that.

Down the River unto the Sea by Walter Mosley

In the first of a series, centered around detective Joe King Oliver, Down the River unto the Sea starts with Oliver at a low ebb. He has just served time in prison after being framed for sexual assault but is given a new lease of life when his accuser admits to lying about the assault. Oliver begins working as a private investigator and comes up against more corruption and crime as he seeks to put things right.

Let Me Lie by Clare Mackintosh

Anna Johnson’s life is devastated when both her parents commit suicide within a short period of time. However, her suspicions are aroused when an anonymous tip off leads her to belief there was more to her parents’ deaths. Johnson’s investigations lead here to enlisting the help of a retired detective and what the uncover kicks off a compelling and gripping series of events.

The Switch by Jose

Michael Tanner doesn’t know how his life will start to spiral out of control after he accidentally picks up the wrong laptop at the airport. The one he has taken belongs to a US senator and his reasons for wanting it back so urgently begin to freak Tanner out. This fast-paced thriller will leave you breathless with excitement.

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Books to get your teens reading in 2019

Sometimes it can feel a lot like pulling teeth when it comes to getting your teens to read. Their attention seems to be diverted from books by computer games, television and socialising with their friends. But there are a few book series that could be just what you need to get your teens reading. Here is a rundown of just a few series that could get your teens reading in 2019.

The Wind on Fire Series by William Nicholson

The Wind on Fire series is a children’s fantasy series, but it could be just what you need to get younger teens reading. There are three books in the series that follow three children – Kestrel, Bowman and Mumpo who live in a world where personal freedom doesn’t exist. The whole series starts with Kestrel denouncing the rules of the world they live in, which sets the three children on their path to save their people from the unseen evil that controls their lives. The series is gripping and full of surprising twists, including the end, but it delivers a fantastic read for both children and adults alike.

Skulduggery Pleasant Series by Derek Landy

Skulduggery Pleasant is a series for all teens to read. It is a little dark for younger children and given that the main character is in her young teens, it’s a book aimed at the older reader. The series is really a starter series for the thriller and mystery genre as well as combining it with elements of fantasy. The magical world exists alongside the human world and after the murder of her uncle, Valkyrie finds herself sucked into a world where she has magical powers and danger is lurking everywhere.

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