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THE LATEST IN FICTION/NON-FICTION
Here are some books you could lay your hands on, this summer
PAPER TOWNS by John Green

From the author of The Fault in our Stars, PAPER TOWNS centres around Quentin and
his enigmatic neighbour Margo, who loved mysteries so much she became one. After taking him on an all-night adventure through their hometown, Margo suddenly disappears-leaving behind puzzling clues for Quentin to decipher. The search leads Quentin and his
quick-witted friends on an exhilarating adventure that is equal parts hilarious and moving. Ultimately, to track down Margo, Quentin must find a deeper understanding of true
friendship--and true love.
PASHU : ANIMAL TALES FROM HINDU MYTHOLOGY by Devdutt Pattanaik
Hindu mythology is full of tales in which animals play the most important roles. The entire book is divided into stories from the six different kinds of creatures – ones that swim,
ones that fly, ones that creep and crawl, ones with hooves, ones with paws and ones who
are different.
DIARY OF A WIMPY KID : THE LONG HAUL by Jeff Kinney
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul is the ninth title in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series.
The Heffleys have planned a road trip, intending to have a lot of fun. It begins as it was
planned to be, but soon things start going wrong. Gas station bathrooms, crazed seagulls, a fender bender, and a runaway pig turn the idea of a road trip upside down for
Greg Heffley. Just when he is about to give up on the idea of having fun, the journey
turns into an adventure that the Heffleys will never be able to forget.

CHILDREN'S YEARBOOK AND INFOPEDIA 2015
It's a fact-finder, it's an almanac, it's a G.K. book, it's a notable notes diary. Yes. It's indispensable for every student who wants to know what in the world is going on.
AWFUL AUNTIE by David Walliams
Stella Saxby is the sole heir to Saxby Hall. But awful Aunt Alberta and her giant owl will
stop at nothing to get it from her. Luckily Stella has a secret - and slightly spooky weapon up her sleeve..!