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Books > Children's & Educational > Fiction > Adventure stories
The next action-packed FIREBORN adventure ‘The best kind of
children’s fantasy story: thrilling and imaginative’ B. B.
Alston, author of Amari and the Night Brothers ‘The perfect
balance of high adventure, breathless action and eerie wonder’
Jonathan Stroud, author of the Bartimaeus trilogy HOPE GROWS FROM
THE ASHES . . . Twelve has chosen a Hunter name to reflect her new
elemental powers: Phoenix. When she and her friends learn that the
witch-palace of Icegaard is in grave danger, they must battle
frightening new monsters and find a way to defeat the evil force.
But as Phoenix learns to control her new powers, the faceless Croke
begins to haunt her dreams and she will have to fight with
everything she’s got to save Icegaard and all of Ember.
You’ve never seen the Wimpy Kid World like this before—an entirely new,
awesome, friendly, truly fantastic fantasy quest from #1 international
bestselling author Jeff Kinney!
From the imagination of Rowley Jefferson comes an adventure of epic
proportions. Join Roland and his best friend, Garg the Barbarian, as
they leave the safety of their village and embark on a quest to save
Roland’s mom from the White Warlock. Will our heroes survive? Find out
in Rowley Jefferson’s Awesome Friendly Adventure!
And don’t miss Rowley Jefferson’s first book, the instant #1
bestseller, Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid: Rowley Jefferson’s
Journal!
See the Grishaverse come to life on screen with Shadow and Bone,
now a Netflix original series. The wolves are circling and a young
king will face his greatest challenge in the explosive finale of
the instant No.1 New York Times-bestselling King of Scars Duology.
The Demon King. As Fjerda's massive army prepares to invade,
Nikolai Lantsov will summon every bit of his ingenuity and charm -
and even the monster within - to win this fight. But a dark threat
looms that cannot be defeated by a young king's gift for the
impossible. The Stormwitch. Zoya Nazyalensky has lost too much to
war. She saw her mentor die and her worst enemy resurrected, and
she refuses to bury another friend. Now duty demands she embrace
her powers to become the weapon her country needs. No matter the
cost. The Queen of Mourning. Deep undercover, Nina Zenik risks
discovery and death as she wages war on Fjerda from inside its
capital. But her desire for revenge may cost her country its chance
at freedom and Nina the chance to heal her grieving heart. King.
General. Spy. Together they must find a way to forge a future in
the darkness. Or watch a nation fall. Read all the books in the
Grishaverse! The Shadow and Bone Trilogy (previously published as
The Grisha Trilogy) Shadow and Bone Siege and Storm Ruin and Rising
The Six of Crows Duology Six of Crows Crooked Kingdom The King of
Scars Duology King of Scars Rule of Wolves The Language of Thorns:
Midnight Tales and Dangerous Magic The Severed Moon: A Year-Long
Journal of Magic The Lives of Saints Praise for the Grishaverse "A
master of fantasy." -The Huffington Post "Utterly, extremely
bewitching." -The Guardian "The best magic universe since Harry
Potter." -Bustle "This is what fantasy is for." -The New York Times
Book Review "[A] world that feels real enough to have its own
passport stamp." -NPR "The darker it gets for the good guys, the
better." -Entertainment Weekly "Sultry, sweeping and picturesque. .
. . Impossible to put down." -USA Today "There's a level of
emotional and historical sophistication within Bardugo's original
epic fantasy that sets it apart." -Vanity Fair "Unlike anything
I've ever read." -Veronica Roth, bestselling author of Divergent
"Bardugo crafts a first-rate adventure, a poignant romance, and an
intriguing mystery!" -Rick Riordan, bestselling author of the Percy
Jackson series
When Daphne Green discovers that her father has hired a bodyguard to
protect her, her privileged life is upended. Although Milosh Petrov is
anything but what she expected from a bodyguard – he’s 18, incredibly
handsome, and determined he is going to protect her whether she likes
it or not.
But bodyguards aren’t exactly a coveted accessory, and the pair agree
that in social settings Milosh will pose as her boyfriend to save
questions. Turns out Milosh is just as good at being a fake boyfriend
as he is at being a bodyguard.
And when Daphne realises that the threat to her life is very real, her
initial reluctance is replaced with a desire to survive… And who better
to closely protect her.
Hoofkommissaris Servin het 'n ou kasteel naby Edinburgh gekoop, maar 'n doedelsakspelende spook veroorsaak dat gaste hulle vinnig uit die voete maak! Willem en Adriaan moet kom help. Maar daar's ook 'n bende bankrowers doenig in Skotland en soos dit maar gaan, bevind Willem en Adriaan hulle kort voor lank in nog 'n speurtog, op die spoor van die Bandy-broers.
When Great-Uncle Horace brings back lost and homeless animals from
his travels around the globe, it falls to Zoe, and her mum, the zoo
vet, to settle them into their new home. She's good at this,
because she can understand what they say and talk to them, too. But
that's a secret! In this first book, a tiny lion cub comes to stay
at the zoo and Zoe must ask Leonard, the grumpy old lion, for his
help.
Zucchini Street is a street just like any other street. Okay, maybe not
quite. After all, it’s the street where Zack Berry lives.
And whether he’s doing marvelous magic tricks, starting his own
newspaper or making desperate plans to get out of the school play –
wherever Zack is, there’s always loads of fun, adventure and mischief!
Three fantastic, funny stories in one book!
This book includes the following stories:
- The Magnificent Magic Trick
- The (Almost) Incredibly Awesome Idea
- The Dreadfully Disgusting Kiss
Prepare to enter the world of the Unfairies! A bestselling, hilarious new full-color graphic novel series from breakout talent Huw Aaron, where the epic adventure of Amulet meets the super silly humor of Bunny VS Monkey and Dog Man . . . all on the scale of The Borrowers. Some stories will tell you fairies are sweet, kind, magical creatures. Well, those stories are WRONG. It’s time everyone knew the truth: fairies are sneaky, violent and about as magical as slugs. Join our RECKLESS, FEARLESS and, well, CLUELESS, hero Pip on a breakneck adventure among the warring unfairy tribes of The Garden. Expect sinister plots, dubious ancient prophecies, thrilling centipede chases, a bit of bug-bum honey . . . and a hero who doesn’t give two hoots about anything.
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Marine Morgan
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Marie Chandler; Illustrated by Qbn Studios
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Toe die vyf vriende ’n antieke kaart ontdek wat hulle na ’n geheime paadjie lei, kan hulle skaars wag om verdere ondersoek in te stel. Dan verdwyn oom Quentin se belangrike dokumente, en die soektog ontaard in ’n ware skattejag. George en Timmy het hond se gedagtes oor wie nou eintlik die skurk is ... maar kan die vyf vriende saamwerk om die raaisel op te los?
Unlock the secrets of the unsinkable ship... Bertha Watt,
tree-climber and would-be polar explorer, is excited to be on RMS
Titanic's maiden voyage, as she leaves Aberdeen behind for the
glamour of a new life in America. But Bertha quickly realises that
some passengers are behaving strangely, and she determines to
unravel their secrets. With new friend, Madge, Bertha sets up her
own detective agency to try and solve the mysteries onboard, but
they have no idea that disaster is looming for Titanic. Can they
help Johan find the hidden treasure and unmask the identity of the
enigmatic Mr Hoffman before time runs out on the 'unsinkable' ship?
Take a trip to New Maze City to help Maze Detective Pierre and
friend Carmen stop Mr X the Phantom Thief and his latest evil plan!
Mr X the Phantom Thief is back, and he plans to steal the shining
light from the top of the Empire Maze Tower, New Maze City's
greatest treasure. Join some of the world's best Maze Detectives,
along with our heroes Pierre, Carmen and Mazey the dog, to help
solve puzzles, find the hidden objects and ultimately stop Mr X
from succeeding. This beautifully illustrated book contains 15
intricate, magical mazes, exploring an ocean liner, a library, a
grand ballroom and more. Hours of puzzle fun, for all maze
detectives aged 8+.
Daniël en sy vriende is al weer in die moeilikheid – hierdie keer by Peet én juffrou Faure. Hoe het hulle dit reggekry om die ergste matriekou en die ergste juffrou al twee gelyk teen hulle te hê?
Gelukkig nooi Antonie se pa hulle vir die naweek Kaap toe, sommer al van die Donderdagaand af. Hulle almal sien uit na ’n sorgelose naweek by die see, weg van hulle aartsvyande.
Maar daar gaan iets vreemds aan by die rotsgrot in die baai langsaan, en hulle gaan stel ondersoek in op ’n mistige middag …
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