Duma is at a cross roads in life. Living in an informal settlement in Soweto with his father and young sister, Duma is expected to make a contribution to the household since he does not work. The easy way has been to steal electricity cables. But when his friend gets caught, Duma decides to try a new way of life. The road to a new beginning does not come easy as he goes back to the canoe club at Power Park and he quickly learns that paddling a canoe is not as easy as he remembered. He finds himself drawn to the water and is inspired by Steve an experienced paddler who is determined and pushes himself but lately the gold has been out of reach. Duma goes out on a limb and asks Steve if they can train together for the Dusi. Will Duma and Steve's partnership in the water work out? This is an inspirational story of two men from different backgrounds, coming together to tell their story.

n Bosveld- en wildtuinvakansie hou vir die Uile onverwagte avonture in... Philip, Hennie, Berrie, Vaatjie en Jorsie, die vyf vriende bekend as die Uile, reken die grootste vakansieavonture wag vir hulle op 'n bosveldplaas. Toe Philip, die Groot Uil, 'n luiperd uit 'n boom plattrek, dink hulle die vakansie kan nou net rustiger raak. Maar toe besluit die vyf om Krugerwildtuin toe te gaan. En daar skuil groter uitdagings, want Josie kom per ongeluk op die spoor van drie uitgeslape skelms vir wie die sukses van hulle smokkelstreke belangriker lyk as die lewe van vyf jong seuns.

Weet jy wie almal in Droomland bly? ’n Reus wat nie soos ander reuse is nie, ’n verwaande kat wat te lui is om te spin, ’n haan wat nie wou kraai nie en Andries Olifant wat nie in ’n winkel kan werk nie … Ontmoet al hierdie karaktertjies en nog vele meer! Deel in hulle avonture en ontdek die wonderwereld van stories … Stories op die CD: Rooikam; Die reus wat nie ’n reus wou wees nie; Waarom die tongvis plat is; Pompom maak sy dierevriendjies gesond; Die ou vroutjie en Myro, die kat; Jakkals volg ’n spoor; Pikkie Pikkewyn; Die sandglas van Vader Tyd; Die pers drakie.

They're baa-ack! Make way for the bestselling children's series of all time! With a fresh new look, GOOSEBUMPS is set to scare a whole new generation of kids. So reader beware--you're in for a scare! Greg thinks there is something wrong with the old camera he found. The photos keep turning out ... different. When Greg takes a picture of his father's brand-new car, it's wrecked in the photo. And then his dad crashes the car. It's like the camera can tell the future - or worse. Maybe it makes the future...

Soon to be a major NETFLIX series!

‘Terrifyingly fun! Max Brallier’s The Last Kids on Earth delivers big thrills and even bigger laughs.’ Jeff Kinney, author of Diary of a Wimpy Kid.

The newest installment in this New York Times bestselling series introduces new monsters, new bad guys, and tons of new laughs – Diary of a Wimpy Kid meets The Waking Dead!

It's the first winter after the Monster Apocalypse. For Jack and his buddies, that means sled catapults, epic snowball battles, and one monstrous Christmas celebration. But their winter wonderland turns dark when a villainess begins hunting them. And this villainess is different - she's a human.

When the villainess steals Jack's prized monster-slaying tool, the Louisville Slicer, he vows to get it back. But it won't be easy. Jack and his friends soon discover that the Louisville Slicer is the key to a dark plan that threatens the entire world - and beyond . . .

‘Terrifyingly fun! Max Brallier’s The Last Kids on Earth delivers big thrills and even bigger laughs.’ Jeff Kinney, author of Diary of a Wimpy Kid

The third book in a hilarious monster adventure series. With fresh, funny illustrations on every page, this is perfect for fans of comics and graphic novels aged 8 and over.

The Last Kids on Earth series:

• The Last Kids on Earth
• The Last Kids on Earth and the Zombie Parade
• The Last Kids on Earth and the Nightmare King
• The Last Kids on Earth and the Cosmic Beyond

The second dragon adventure from the legendary Cornelia Funke - over 1 million English language copies of DRAGON RIDER sold worldwide! The last winged horses are on the brink of extinction. Three foals lie curled in their eggs in a sanctuary for threatened creatures, where a young dragon rider lives with his silver dragon. The foals are ill, and the pair volunteer to seek the only cure: a Griffin's feather. But Griffins, with the heads of eagles and the bodies of lions, are a dragon's fiercest enemy, and live far across the world in the sweltering jungle. A dangerous and exciting adventure begins ...

Anna het 'n lewendige verbeelding met drome wat vir haar werklik voel. Een oggend word sy wakker en besef dat sy haar droom nie kan onthou nie. Saam met haar hond reis sy deur haar drome op soek na die verlore droom. Hulle ontmoet reuse, vampiere, en 'n herhalende droom. Oplaas vind Anna die antwoord: haar droom was nader as wat sy gedink het. Sy klim weer in die snoesige bed en sien uit na nog interessante drome.

The junior novel adaptation of The LEGO(R) Batman(TM) Movie! In The LEGO Batman Movie, Will Arnett returns as the brooding voice of LEGO Batman and is joined by Michael Cera (Robin), Zach Galifianakis (The Joker), Rosario Dawson (Batgirl), Ralph Fiennes (Alfred Pennyworth), and more! Read the story in this great novel!

Does life seem strange?

Is the world feeling upside down?

Then you need to learn how to survive in a Stranger Things world. . .

Filled with photographs and simple truths from the hit Netflix series STRANGER THINGS, this guide will help you navigate school, relationships, and the occasional parallel dimension.

Perfect for any Stranger Things fan to cosy up with whilst munching on a plate of Eggos.

The nail-bitingly tense sequel to THE OUTLIERS by New York Times bestselling author Kimberly McCreight. "Wylie, trust your instincts." The line goes dead... Wylie may have escaped the isolated camp in the woods, but she is far from safe. The only way to protect herself is to understand her strange abilities as an Outlier, fast. But allowing herself to read other peoples' emotions isn't just difficult, it's dangerous. And Wylie isn't the only one at risk. Ever since they returned home, Jasper has been wracked with guilt. He can't let go of the blame he so desperately feels, especially when someone has been taunting him with reminders of it. Wylie and Jasper would do anything for each other, but is their bond is strong enough to overcome demons from the past? Amid this uncertainty and fear, Wylie is confronted with a choice. She was willing to do whatever it took to help Cassie, but is she prepared to go to the same extremes for complete strangers... even if they are just like her? New York Times bestselling author Kimberly McCreight raises the stakes in the second book of this heart-pounding series about secrets, betrayal and a group of people are blessed - or cursed - with an incredible power.

A stunning gift to treasure from the astonishingly talented illustrator of Animalphabet by Julia Donaldson. Starbird is an original fable about freedom and love. This unique book shimmers with shiny silver foil throughout its pages, and Sharon King-Chai's intricate illustrations of plants and animals are utterly beautiful. Starbird's songs weave the richest dreams and delight all who hear him, but when the Moon King traps him in a cage, the colour and life in his voice begin to drip away. What follows is a story with the feel of a timeless myth, with the message that that captivity dims even the brightest star. A heartfelt, lyrical story, and an exquisite gift for any child or adult.

Nobody visits Eerie-on-Sea in the winter. Especially not when darkness falls and the wind howls around Maw Rocks and the wreck of the battleship Leviathan, where even now some swear they have seen the unctuous Malamander creep...

Herbert Lemon, Lost-and-Founder at the Grand Nautilus Hotel, knows that returning lost things to their rightful owners is not easy – especially when the lost thing is not a thing at all, but a girl. No one knows what happened to Violet Parma’s parents twelve years ago, and when she engages Herbie to help her find them, the pair discover that their disappearance might have something to do with the legendary sea-monster, the Malamander. Eerie-on-Sea has always been a mysteriously chilling place, where strange stories seem to wash up. And it just got stranger...

The third book in this hilarious new series - with lovely illustrations throughout. Violet loves the milkshakes at Udderly Perfect, the coolest cafe around. But Udderly Perfect is threatened with closure, all because of a mistake Violet made. She must find a way to keep it open. Perhaps she can persuade her favourite celebrity stunt woman, Stella Lightfoot, to join the campaign when she comes to town on a book tour? But when Violet shrinks and ends up in Stella's luggage on location, she finds out that her idol is not who she thinks she is. Shrunken Violet might just be the only one who can save Stella's reputation ... and in turn, Stella might be willing to help save Udderly Perfect, too. The fantastically funny SHRINKING VIOLET series in a brand new package.

Byx might be the last dairne alive. Together with her companions - loyal Tobble, brave and resourceful Khara, wise but deadly Gambler, and Renzo the thief - she is following a perilous path out of Nedarra and into the snow-covered mountains of the northern country of Dreyland. The threat of war is growing, and with it, the possible extinction of all Byx's dreams. Just as the group make a hopeful discovery in their quest to find more dairnes, things grow dark. And a terrifying encounter with the terramants, another of the powerful governing species, uncovers a treacherous plan that could bring devastation to all the creatures of Nedarra. But Byx and her friends are determined to never give up, and find themselves the unlikely leaders in a simmering rebellion that threatens all they hold dear.

Lulu is 'n sagte hond wat onder harde omstandighede grootgeword het. Na haar geboorte in 'n klein buitekamertjie word sy van eienaar tot eienaar aangegee. In die proses ontmoet sy 'n klomp vreemde kreature en beleef die een avontuur na die ander. Eindelik vind Lulu 'n goeie huis by Ingie en Jack op die klein groenteplasie Pampoenkop. Hier kry sy liefde, genoeg kos en speel van ligdag tot saans laat saam met haar nuwe boeties en sussies. Maar dan gebeur daar iets wat als kan verander...Van avontuur tot avontuur vind Lulu Lerulu die dapperheid in haarself om te wys hoe 'n groot hart in een hond klop.

Respect the Legend. Idolize the Prodigy. Celebrate the Champion. But never underestimate the Rebel.

With unmatched suspense and her signature cinematic storytelling, #1 New York Times-bestselling author Marie Lu plunges readers back into the unforgettable world of Legend for a truly grand finale.

Eden Wing has been living in his brother's shadow for years. Even though he's a top student at his academy in Ross City, Antarctica, and a brilliant inventor, most people know him only as Daniel Wing's little brother.

A decade ago, Daniel was known as Day, the boy from the streets who led a revolution that saved the Republic of America. But Day is no longer the same young man who was once a national hero. These days he'd rather hide out from the world and leave his past behind. All that matters to him now is keeping Eden safe--even if that also means giving up June, the great love of Daniel's life.

As the two brothers struggle to accept who they've each become since their time in the Republic, a new danger creeps into the distance that's grown between them. Eden soon finds himself drawn so far into Ross City's dark side, even his legendary brother can't save him. At least not on his own . . .

Shaun is an unusually clever sheep living on a northern English farm, but his life is far from boring! Fascinated with what the humans are up to Shaun always finds himself in trouble. This is a must-read for fans of Shaun the Sheep and is the perfect tie-in for Shaun the Sheep Movie 2: Faramaggedon.

Stone Cold is a Carnegie Medal-winning thriller by Robert Swindells. It is one of The Originals from Penguin - iconic, outspoken, first. A tense thriller plot is combined with a perceptive and harrowing portrait of life on the streets as a serial killer preys on the young and vulnerable homeless. Link, aged 17, is distrustful of people until he pairs up with Deb, another homeless youngster. But what Deb doesn't tell him is that she's an ambitious young journalist on a self-imposed assignment to track down the killer and she's prepared to use herself as bait ... The Originals are the pioneers of fiction for young adults. From political awakening, war and unrequited love to addiction, teenage pregnancy and nuclear holocaust, The Originals confront big issues and articulate difficult truths. The collection includes: The Outsiders - S.E. Hinton, I Capture the Castle - Dodie Smith, Postcards from No Man's Land - Aidan Chambers, After the First Death - Robert Cormier, Dear Nobody - Berlie Doherty, The Endless Steppe - Esther Hautzig, Buddy - Nigel Hinton, Across the Barricades - Joan Lingard, The Twelfth Day of July - Joan Lingard, No Turning Back - Beverley Naidoo, Z for Zachariah - Richard C. O'Brien, The Wave - Morton Rhue, The Red Pony - John Steinbeck, The Pearl - John Steinbeck, Stone Cold - Robert Swindells.

Deep in the garden, one very tiny girl is about to go on a huge adventure. Step inside Min's magical miniature world, and discover that you're never too small to be mighty! Min dreams of being as brave and adventurous as her equally tiny aunts, but she's sure that will never happen. Then one night, an owl whisks her away on an extraordinary adventure, and Min discovers how brave and resourceful she really is. Melissa Castrillon's first picture book as author/illustrator is an exquisitely illustrated adventure with a bold, empowering message.

Gloriously silly comedy from Booker prize winner and bestseller Roddy Doyle. It's Christmas eve and Rudolph's got the flu! Jimmy and Robbie Mack are so desperate for Christmas that they've left twenty-seven sandwiches out for Santa. But Rudolf is off sick and Santa's grounded the sleigh - with all the presents. Will the big day be cancelled? Or can Rover the wonder-dog come to the rescue? Look out for more cheeky runaway comedies starring the Mack family and Rover the wonder-dog: THE GIGGLER TREATMENT (9781407139722) and THE MEANWHILE ADVENTURES (9781407139746).