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Zucchini Street is a street just like any other street. Okay, maybe not
quite. After all, it's the street where Zack Berry lives.
An illustrated adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's classic Sherlock Holmes mystery - at an easy-to-read level for readers of all ages! Also includes a QR code for the free audiobook! Mr McPherson shook his head, squeezed his hands into tight fists and, using the last of strength, said: 'The lion's mane'. Retired now and living in Sussex, Holmes' life should be perfectly peaceful. But when a local teacher drops dead in front of him, Holmes is thrown back into the world of dangerous detective work. With multiple suspects, mysterious wounds and no Watson around to help him, Holmes is going to be pushed to his limits to solve this strange case.
Mario is die skool se rekenaarspeletjiekampioen. Maar wanneer hy deur 'n eienaardige nuwe speletjie weggevoer word na die kuberruim, moet hy veg vir sy lewe. 'n Geheimsinnige wese genaamd Gigabyte verduidelik dat hy na die sewe wonders van die antieke wêreld moet reis om ses goue muntstukke te vind, voordat hy kan terugkeer huis toe. Lewensgevaarlike uitdagings wag op hom . . . 'n Kiesjoueieavontuurstorie propvol avontuur en naelbytaksie!
Belle-on-Sea is getting ready for the Night of the Hungry Ghosts, the spookiest time of the year. Mr Vanderpuff's bake will be the centrepiece of the whole parade, but he needs a new creation and he’s totally stumped. To make matters worse, salty old seadog, Captain Lufty, and his Hat Rat, Barry, have warned that something is coming to Belle-on-Sea. Something terrible… When a ghost train is seen rattling into town, and people start to go missing – first the librarian, then the Mayor – Bridget and Tom begin tracking the train’s tracks, delighted to be in the thick of another mystery. Then the unthinkable happens: the ghost train takes Mr Vanderpuff! Someone – or something – is out to destroy Belle-on-Sea. But they’ve forgotten one important detail… This is Bridget’s town. Bridget must save the missing people from their perilous prisons, rescue the parade, and come up with an idea for Mr Vanderpuff’s Hungry Ghosts bake, before it’s too late.
Die avonture van Kuifie (Frans: Les Aventures de Tintin et Milou) is een van die gewildste strokiesverhale wat in die twintigste eeu verskyn en is vandag steeds populêr. Die boeke word in ongeveer 60 tale vertaal. Die hoofkarakter van die verhale is die jong Belgiese verslaggewer Kuifie. Saam met sy hond, Spokie, beleef hy verskeie avonture. In Die farao se sigare onderneem Kuifie en Spokie ’n bootreis na die Ooste. Tydens die vaart ontmoet hulle die Egiptoloog Filemoon Sikloon. Hy nooi hulle na Kaïro om saam met hom na die graf van die farao Kih-Oskh te gaan soek. Al die vorige geleerdes wat hierdie missie aangepak het, het geheimsinnig verdwyn. Wanneer Kuifie ’n sigaar met die farao se teken op die etiket vind, wonder hy of die sleutel tot die raaisel dalk daarin opgesluit lê …
Daniël-hulle kan dit amper nie glo nie: Hulle word genooi vir 'n naweek in Johannesburg deur Antonie se ma. Maar 'n cool video wat hulle neem van motorfietse wat agterin 'n meubelwa inry, veroorsaak dat hulle met die verkeerde mense deurmekaar raak. Die Rietrotte weet te veel en dinge raak vinnig gevaarlik vir hulle …
In hierdie omnibus, wat nog drie gewilde Trompie-stories bevat, word die sproetgesig Grootkaptein en die Boksombende se avonture voortgesit. Trompie wil 'n seun se krieketkolf leen, maar hy moet mooi met die suinige ryk seun onderhandel om sy kolf vir hom te leen sodat Kwaggaberg se seuns kan gaan krieket speel.
Discover Africa by bicycle in book one of a delightful children's adaptation of Alastair Humphrey's journey around the world In this charming caricature of Alastair Humphreys' infamous circumnavigation of the world on his bike, children are swept along with the character of Tom, an adventurous boy who feels there must be more to life than school. The first part of "The Boy Who Biked the World" follows Tom leaving England, cycling through Europe and all the way through Africa to the tip of South Africa. Along the way, young readers are introduced not only to the various fascinating landscapes he passes through, but also to the various people who so happily embrace him as he traveled on his journey. With engaging illustrations, postcards, and journal entries throughout, this book provides an immersive experience for any young adventurer.
Pulled by a thread through a fog, Mowzl arrives in the human world from a future time. In his home world Mowzl is a real mouse; here in the human world he is a toy - but alive, with a heart and feelings. He is found by Pip and LuLu, who are grown-ups, and LuLu makes him a woolen pouch in which he can fly. He talks with wild creatures and is upset to learn that the world is being badly damaged by what humans are doing. In his home world there are no humans to be seen and the world, or "wild web", is healthy. Mowzl needs Pip to write his story to help him remember where he came from and how to get back, and Pip writes everything that happens. When Mowzl meets two children called Billy and Larky, they find that they can understand the wild talk too, but only when they are with the mouse, because of his magic. They are excited to learn from creatures about the wild web, and they want to do something to help. Billy and Larky soon get their friends involved, and they all listen to the stories that Mowzl tells. Gradually, the mystery of what happened to Mowzl before the fog is revealed. The Adventures of Horatio Mowlz is an illustrated children's story that reflects on the impacts human activity is having on the environment, whilst taking readers on an adventure they will not forget.
Theres An Alien In A Ferrari. 5 4 3 2 1 ZOOM! In a dream, Dans toy alien comes alive. Together, they lift off in his super spacecraft and travel to a car show room. When Zoggy sees the fast cars, he wants to drive one too. But Zoggy has a few things to learn about life on earth. He soon learns that if you disobey earth rules, you will get into a lot of trouble. Nee Naw! Nee Naw! A fun story to read with children.
Theres An Alien At The Seaside. 5 4 3 2 1 ZOOM! In his dreams, Dans toy alien, Zoggy, comes alive. Together, they lift of in a super space craft and travel to the seaside. But, Zoggy has a few things to learn about life on Earth. When the tide comes in quickly, he learns that it is crucial to stay safe by the sea. A fun story to read with children.
Theres An Alien At The Fun Fair. 5 4 3 2 1. ZOOM! In his dream, Dans toy alien comes alive. Together, they lift off in his super space craft and travel to a fun fair. Zoggy runs round trying everything, but he has to learn a few lessons about life on earth. Sometimes, you just have to be patient and wait your turn. A fun story to read with children.
Die vyf vriende ontdek ’n geheimsinnige trommel op Kirrin-eiland en hulle vermoed onraad. Maar dan hoor hulle ’n kind in die middel van die nag skree! Wie is saam met hulle op die eiland, en hoekom? Pragtige nuwe omslagkuns deur Laura Ellen Anderson maak dié klassieke reeks vir moderne jong lesers toeganklik.
The simple stories of John Fish, the epitome ofchildhood adventures, are written to infuse themind of the young with healthy fantasy.And although the sea can be an alarming placeat times, especially when carelessness andneglect are present and responsible concern isfar away, it can also be a place where fun andlaughter may be enjoyed and remembered longafter the pleasurable times have taken place.
George en Harold het die grootste superheld in die geskiedenis van hulle laerskool geskep – en nou gaan hulle lewe aan hom gee! Ontmoet kaptein Onderbroek! Sy ware identiteit is só ’n groot geheim dat selfs hý nie weet wie hy is nie! Lees hierdie reeks deur dieselfde skrywer as Hondman. Skreeusnaaks en perfek vir eerste of trae lesers!
Alex’s grandpa has grey hair and false teeth and he loves watching travel shows on television. But then he suddenly develops an interest in … BRAIIINNNSSS! Grandpa is turning into a zombie and if Alex wants to rescue him before the Zombie Squad shows up, he’ll need to come up with a plan (and heaps of broccoli). Their travels to find a cure takes them across Africa – from Zambia to Egypt – and along the way they meet a range of interesting and wonderful characters. Top selling children’s books author Jacobs uses his characteristic combination of humour and the compassionate portrayal of relationships between family and friends to create yet another bestseller in the making.
Welcome to Head In The Clouds. It's Ella's favourite shop on earth. A place full of magic, where wonderful things can happen to you. A place where you can buy second-hand books smelling of mystery and adventure and daydreams (and a teeny, tiny bit of sweaty socks, to be completely honest). Between the shelves awaits an adventure that will change Ella's life forever ... if she's brave enough. Someone is trying to make sure that the bookshop closes for good, but Ella and her friends are not going to allow that, not even if their lives are in danger. And who knows, perhaps they will receive help from an unexpected source - all bookshops are magical and so are the books they keep ...
Everyone tells Sophie that she was orphaned in a shipwreck - found floating in a cello case on the English Channel on her first birthday. But Sophie is convinced her mother also survived. When the Welfare Agency threatens to separate her from her guardian and send her to an orphanage, Sophie takes matters into her own hands, starting with the only clue she has - the address of a cello-maker in Paris. On the run from the authorities, Sophie finds Matteo and his network of rooftoppers - urchins who walk tightropes and live in the sky. In a race across the rooftops of Paris, will they be able to find her mother before it's too late? Hopeful, inspiring and thrilling in equal measure, this is a classic adventure story about pursuing your dreams and never ignoring a possible.
Die Drietowenaarstoernooi vind by Hogwarts plaas. Slegs towenaars wat
ouer as sewentien is, mag inskryf – dit keer Harry egter nie om te
droom dat hy die kompetisie eendag sal wen nie. Maar toe die Beker Vol
Vuur op Allerheiligeaand die kampioene aanwys, is Harry verstom om te
ontdek sy naam is een van dié wat uitgesoek word. Hy moet
lewensgevaarlike take uitvoer en drake en Donker towenaars trotseer . .
. Maar met sy beste vriende Ron en Hermione aan sy kant, mag hy dit
dalk net oorleef . . . |
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