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'A writer of comic genius - he has something of Roald Dahl's magic, but more heart' - Sunday Telegraph ‘Maybe you don’t believe me. Maybe you don’t believe in magic. I bet you will by the time you’ve heard what happened to us.’ Cousins Middy and Nathan love magic. The on-stage, cape-swirling, bunny-out-of-a-hat kind. For Middy, it’s all about patience and practice. She uses magic skills to help her out of tricky situations. Nathan is a show-off and a total danger magnet, he is drawn to the sensation, spectacle and audience. So when the famous Blackpool Tower dramatically vanishes the night of the Grand Lights Switch-On, showman Nathan announces live on TV that they will magic it back home. With a stick of rock, a spangly cape, and a bit of misdirection, they end up lost in Las Vegas, home to the grand master of illusion, Perplexion, ‘Legend of Magic’. Full of tricks, twists and deceptions, the delightful Nathan and Middy will keep you guessing until the very end. Praise for Noah's Gold: 'Sparkly, witty, enticing storytelling . . . It's perfect' Hilary McKay
Ista Flit and her friends Nat and Ruby have foiled a dastardly plot by the Hettle family to take control of the town of Shelwich, but Ista still needs to find her missing father. A magical key transports her to the mysterious Glass Island, where a sinister monster haunts the reed-beds, and the local inhabitants are falling under the seductive spell of the marsh spinners. Boldly venturing into the marsh spinner court, Ista and her friends will need all their wits and Tidemagic to resist its magical pull. Can they find Ista’s father, or will they be lost forever to the power of the spinners’ sinister music . . . ?
The electrifying sequel to Wilbur Smith's new series for the next generation - starring teen protagonists Ralph and Robyn Ballantyne. In the wild Lebombo Mountains of South Africa, Ralph and Robyn are on the run from the nefarious Josef Gerhard. His beastly man-made predasaurs have unleashed a deadly virus and only the Ballantynes have the evidence to prove it. They need to regroup and plan their next move if they want to stop him before it's too late and find a cure for the virus. But deep in the forest, dangers lurk; poachers are circling, and Gerhard has a brand-new creation he wants to show off, if he can lure the Ballantynes to its lair... Can they outrun him in time to expose his monstrous crimes? And more importantly will they make it out of the serpent's lair alive? Get ready for more predasaurs, more betrayals and more action in the thrilling sequel to PREY ZONE!
Kwaaikofski lê met 'n gebreekte been in die hospitaal. En boonop besteel 'n dief almal op die kindervloer. Kwaaikofski begin die saak ondersoek - al is sy been in gips. Hy maak Monty, die seun met wie hy 'n kamer deel, sy assistent. Monty kan oral rondloop, maar hy kan nie praat nie, want sy kakebeen is gebreek. Hierdie saak gaan 'n tameletjie wees, maar Kwaaikofski laat hom nie onderkry nie!
Over 140 million copies sold worldwide Good for reluctant readers due to illustrative typeset Educational edge as books contain facts about various places Activity packs available to accompany certain titles More fun and games online at www.geronimostilton.com/UK
When newcomer Hadley is assigned to cover the football team for the
school newspaper, she gets way more than she bargained for. After one
of the players is mysteriously poisoned, she starts to receive strange
emails from an anonymous source, warning her to stay away from the
team. Soon, a second player is killed, and the town’s well-kept secrets
start to unravel . . .
Hilarious, touching and thought-provoking, Hoot is a modern classic, now celebrating its fifteenth anniversary. Winner of the Newbery Honor award and a New York Times bestseller, Carl Hiaasen's first novel celebrates the natural world with his trademark wit and warmth. Roy Eberhardt never wanted to move to Florida. In his opinion, Disney World is an armpit. Roy’s family moves around a lot so he’s used to the new-kid drill – he's also used to bullies like Dana Matherson. And anyway, it’s because of Dana that Roy gets to see the mysterious running boy who runs away from the school bus and who has no books, no backpack and, most bizarrely, no shoes. Sensing a mystery, Roy starts to trail the mystery runner – a chase that will introduce him to many weird Floridian creatures: potty-trained alligators, cute burrowing owls, a fake-fart champion, a shoeless eco-warrior, a sinister pancake PR man, new friends and some snakes with sparkly tails. As the plot thickens, Roy and his friends realise it's up to them to save the endangered owls from the evil Mother Paula's pancake company who are planning to build a new restaurant on their home . . .
This magical story follows three children living in a tower block, as they embark on a fantastical adventure which helps them see their home in a new light. A deeply personal story written by multi-award winning poet and Waterstones Children's Laureate Joseph Coelho, drawn from his own experience growing up in a tower block and looking for adventure. This story is a celebration of, and a reclaiming of tower blocks as a place where magic and adventure can happen. It's a modern-day fable that shows the children of a tower block travelling to a strange, magical world inside a tree and meeting an old man with supernatural powers, only to realise that the magic they'd been looking for had been in their tower all along. Beautiful illustrations complement the poetic narrative, creating an enchanting story which children and adults alike will fall in love with. This powerful story is about how society separates 'urban' spaces from the countryside, but the reality is that nature is everywhere, and everyone should have access to it.
Squid Game meets They Both Die at the End in the first in a thrilling
new YA series.
Join Baby Bear as he makes friends with an owl and has a picnic on the moon in this board book edition of Whatever Next!, a beautiful story of innocence and imagination, full of the characteristic warmth and humour of Jill Murphy, author of Peace at Last and The Worst Witch. The moon and back before bath time? Whatever next! Baby Bear wants to go on one more adventure before bed - a quick trip to the moon. Mrs Bear isn't pleased, and anyway, she says, Baby Bear doesn't have a rocket. Luckily, there's one under the stairs . . .
The Thistle family arrive in Rio, Brazil, full of excitement about the dream holiday that awaits them. However, when a planned day out at the water park (or a museum for dad, Colin) gets interrupted by the Blood Knife Gang, things quickly take a turn for the worse. Encountering many nerve-wracking twists and turns along the way, the Thistles just hope that they can survive all the challenges that the jungle has in store for them.
Kwaaikofski verwag net een ding van skool: rus en vrede! Dit is tog die enigste plek waar ’n besige privaat speurder kan ontspan. Maar nou moet hy ondersoeke in sy eie klas doen! Die nuwe seun in die klas is in groot moeilikheid. Die oplossing is voor die hand liggend: Kwaaikofski lok die skuldiges in ’n onweerstaanbare soet lokval!
Geronimo's hardly a sportsmouse, so why would someone send him handlebars? Join Geronimo on a fur-raising ride across the United States! Along with his friend Bruce Hyena, Geronimo is about to cycle over 4,800 kilometres across deserts and mountains, in the famouse Race Across America. Cheese niblets! About the Geronimo Stilton series: Geronimo Stilton is a bestselling children's series with a dedicated international fan base. As seen on Netflix, the series follows the adventures of Geronimo Stilton the fa-mouse journalist, as he searches for the next hot scoop. With illustrations and fun fonts throughout, Geronimo Stilton is perfect for reluctant readers aged 5+ years.
A prequel to the original Hunger Games trilogy, that explores the origins of a young Coriolanus Snow and his mentor-tribute relationship with Lucy Gray Baird during the 10th Hunger Games. It is the morning of the reaping that will kick off the tenth annual Hunger Games. In the Capital, eighteen-year-old Coriolanus Snow is preparing for his one shot at glory as a mentor in the Games. The once-mighty house of Snow has fallen on hard times, its fate hanging on the slender chance that Coriolanus will be able to outcharm, outwit, and outmaneuver his fellow students to mentor the winning tribute. The odds are against him. He's been given the humiliating assignment of mentoring the female tribute from District 12, the lowest of the low. Their fates are now completely intertwined -- every choice Coriolanus makes could lead to favor or failure, triumph or ruin. Inside the arena, it will be a fight to the death. Outside the arena, Coriolanus starts to feel for his doomed tribute... and must weigh his need to follow the rules against his desire to survive no matter what it takes.
Graphic novel star Kazu Kibuishi creates a world of terrible, man-eating demons, a mechanical rabbit, a giant robot - and two ordinary children on a life-or-death mission in this first book in the NYT's bestselling series. After the tragic death of their father, Emily and Navin move with their mother to the home of her deceased great-grandfather, but the strange house proves to be dangerous. Before long, a sinister creature lures the kids' mom through a door in the basement. Em and Navin, desperate not to lose her, follow her into an underground world inhabited by demons, robots, and talking animals. Eventually, they enlist the help of a small mechanical rabbit named Miskit. Together with Miskit, they face the most terrifying monster of all, and Em finally has the chance to save someone she loves. Full-colour illustrated stories for readers at all ages and all abilities #1 New York Times bestselling series! Amulet #1 was an ALA Best Book and shortlisted for the CBC's Children's Choice Book Awards Kazu illustrated the 15th anniversary Harry Potter covers in the US
Mieke se lewe op Mtwana Wildlife Rescue, aan die oewer van die Limpopo, is alles behalwe saai. Tussen haar pa as die plaas se veearts, Fen se ouma Maggi wat die lodge bestuur en haar eksentrieke oupa Bosjan se natuur- en lewenswysheid kry sy skaars kans om haar ma te mis. Maar soms wel, veral noudat sy in Gr 7 is en haar tannie Sylvie ver weg is in Amsterdam. Gelukkig was Fen nog altyd daar: Haar boetie wat sy self kon kies, wat van dag een af saam met haar op 'n donkie skool toe ry.
This must-have companion invites readers to experience the vivid imagery of Sarah J. Maas's #1 bestselling Court of Thorns and Roses series. 46 pieces of stunning original artwork bring to life favorite characters, creatures, and moments, including the lush beauty of the Spring Court and the glimmering vibrancy of the Night Court. Join Feyre as she falls in love, wages war, and explores the haunting and deadly world of the Fae.
What if everything you thought you knew about your life was a lie? Girl, Missing is the blockbuster bestselling title from million-copy selling writer Sophie McKenzie. Lauren is adopted and eager to know more about her mysterious past. But when she discovers she may have been snatched from her family as a baby, her whole life suddenly feels like a sham. Could her adoptive parents really have been responsible for kidnapping her? Running away from her family to seek out the truth, Lauren's journey takes her deeper and deeper into danger as she realises that someone wants to stop her uncovering what really happened when she was a baby. Girl, Missing is the book that launched the queen of teen thrillers, Sophie McKenzie, and is a must-have for readers that are yet to discover this modern classic. *Boy, Missing, the page-turning World Book Day 2022 book set in the Missing world is out now!* Other books by Sophie McKenzie: Sister, Missing Missing Me Boy, Missing Hide and Secrets Truth or Dare Praise for Girl, Missing: 'Page-turning' The Independent 'Will have you gripped for hours' Sunday Express 'Please read this book: it is brilliant!' The Guardian 'Whenever I hear the phrase YA thriller I only ever think of one name - and that's Sophie McKenzie. Why? Because noboody does it better' Phil Earle, award-winning author 'Sophie's thrillers are brilliant... you can't stop reading' Robert Muchamore, bestselling author 'Brilliantly described, scary and touching' The Daily Mirror
I’m Rani Ramgoolam and I’m on holiday in my favourite place in the whole world – Mauritius! The tropical island is famous for its pirates and, following an amazing discovery right by Nani’s house, I’m on a mission to seek out their hidden treasure. Luckily Nani and my cousin Kish are on hand to help me decipher a series of cryptic clues. If we can uncover the long-buried booty, this will be my biggest story yet! But rumours about the pirate puzzle are spreading and ruthless rivals are closing in fast…
AHOOI DAAR, SKARMINKELS!
'n Paar jaar gelede het 'n sending van die beroemde Willem skeefgeloop en het hy in Kaapstad by die DBV beland. Dis waar Adriaan en sy ouers die oulike swartenwit spanjoelhondjie raakgeloop het. En nou is Adriaan en Willem onafskeidbaar. Hierdie tweede omnibus bevat nog drie lekkerleesavonture: Hulle reis na die Internasionale Ruimtestasie (ja, honde in die ruimte is nie so ongewoon nie!), NewYork en Namibië, en oral wag daar speurwerk. |
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