08/08/2025
This week's Summer Reading Challenge book pick is one of our own and it's one of our favourite series! Why? Because Charlie and his family live on a nature reserve surrounded by a whole load of amazing animals! š¦ šµ š Charlie is so lucky.
š¤© Here's why Ant Attack is a top pick for Elise from the editorial team:
"There is no problem too bigāor in this case, no problem too smallāfor the bright-minded boys in Charlie's Park!
How about an epic clash of ant armies in the heart of an underground nest? For Charlie and his cheeky monkey of a brother, Archie, itās just another day in Charlieās Park. The pincers are pinching, the pheromones are flying, and the ants are definitely ant-ing.
It really is all about the animals in this book. These brothers have care and compassion for wildlife that would make any conservationist swell with pride, as well as creativity and courage enough to match any action hero you can name.
And letās not skim over genius gadget-inventor Uncle Monty, the kind of uncle that every kid should be so lucky to have. He doesnāt hold back with the inventions. Super strength exo-suits, hyper-binoculars, and a size-shrinking laser, whatās not to love?
In its own small way (very small, thanks to Uncle Montyās shrinking ray!) Charlieās Park sends a big message to kids. Nature is awesome, and very, very exciting."
