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WRECKING BALL: DIARY OF A WIMPY KID

By Je Jeff Kinney

Book 14 in this wildly popular series centres on an unexpected inheritance given to the Heffley family that enables them to finally ly tick off some home improvements. But construction isn’t all it’s cracked up to be!

TIC TAC TOY

“Unboxings” and watching other kids play with toys on YouTube is the craze of the moment. With over 2.5 million subscribers, Addy and Maya have one of the most popular of these channels. They also have a second channel called Tic Tac Toy Family, documenting daily life with their parents.

MINECRAFT

This iconic game celebrated its 10th anniversary this year! The blocky worlds are still a hit with kids today and it’s a popular app to download for both Android and Apple devices. It costs $8.99 to purchase, but if you fancy a free option, Roblox is the perfect alternative.