Die druk laai op teen Greg Heffley. Sy ma dink videospeletjies maak souskluitjies van sy brein, en sy wil hê hy moet die kontroles wegpak en sy “kreatiewe sy” verken.

En asof dít nie vreesaanjaend genoeg is nie, is Halloween om die draai.

Sy lewe is ’n riller!

Dan ontdek hy ’n pakkie suurwurms, en dit gee hom ’n plan. Kan Greg sy ma paai met sy eie fliek, en kan dit hom sommer ook ryk en beroemd maak? Of gaan sy wit leuentjies hom inhaal en sy sorge vererger?

At the end of the second century, the lands of ancient China are thrown into turmoil when the Han Dynasty collapses, a tyrant overthrows the weak emperor, and a group of regional warlords forms an army to restore the nation. But bravery and valour are soon stifled by ambition and cunning, and the coalition dissolves before the battle is even won. Now, a new group of heroes must emerge if China is to survive!

Die dapper Iberiers hou nog die fort teen Julias Caesar, net soos Asterix en sy vriende. Maar wanneer die Romeine Grootcoq y Dores se seun gevange neem, staan die Galliers reg om te help. Asterix en Obelix kry vir Pepe uit die kloue van die Romeine en moet hom Spanje toe neem. Langs die pad moet hulle egter teen ’n oeros baklei en die nukke van die astrante Pepe trotseer ... Asterix in Spanje is die 14de boek in die gewilde Asterix-reeks.

'The world has gone crazy for Jeff Kinney's Diary of a Wimpy Kid' - Sun

The only holidays I want to hear about are the ones where things went WRONG. That way, I don't feel bad about missing out.

Greg Heffley and his family are getting out of town in the twelfth instalment of Jeff Kinney's bestselling series.

With the cold weather setting in and the stress of the Christmas holiday approaching, the Heffleys decide to escape to a tropical island resort for some much-needed rest and relaxation.

A few days in paradise should do wonders for Greg and his frazzled family.

But they soon discover that paradise isn't everything it's cracked up to be. Sun-poisoning, stomach troubles and venomous creatures all threaten to ruin the family's vacation.

Can their trip be saved, or will this island getaway end in disaster?

Whether a loyal fan already or new to the Wimpy Kid books, THE GETAWAY is the perfect book for young readers!