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Speurhond Willem In Skotland (Afrikaans, Paperback): Elizabeth Wasserman Speurhond Willem In Skotland (Afrikaans, Paperback)
Elizabeth Wasserman
R185 R159 Discovery Miles 1 590 Save R26 (14%) Ships in 4 - 8 working days

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. 

Tintin: The Broken Ear (Paperback): Hergé Tintin: The Broken Ear (Paperback)
Hergé
R170 R136 Discovery Miles 1 360 Save R34 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

One of the most iconic characters in children’s literature Hergé’s classic comic book creation Tintin is one of the most recognisable characters in children’s books. These highly collectible editions of the original 24 adventures will delight Tintin fans old and new. Perfect for lovers of graphic novels, mysteries and historical adventures. The world’s most famous travelling reporter must call on a feathered friend to track down a famous artifact … and solve a murder in the process. The Arumbaya fetish has been stolen! But with the help of a talking parrot, Tintin is soon on the hunt for the famous artefact, which can be distinguished by its broken ear. He must solve a murder and discover the true value of the fetish, and quick – because he is not the only one on the trail! Join the most iconic character in comics as he embarks on an extraordinary adventure spanning historical and political events, and thrilling mysteries. Still selling over 100,000 copies every year in the UK and having been adapted for the silver screen by Steven Spielberg and Peter Jackson in 2011. The Adventures of Tintin continue to charm more than 90 years after they first found their way into publication. Since then more than 230 million copies have been sold, proving that comic books have the same power to entertain children and adults in the 21st century as they did in the early 20th. Hergé (Georges Remi) was born in Brussels in 1907. Over the course of 54 years he completed over 20 titles in The Adventures of Tintin series, which is now considered to be one of the greatest, if not the greatest, comics series of all time. Have you collected all the graphic novel adventures? Tintin in the Land of the Soviets Tintin in America Tintin: Cigars of the Pharaoh Tintin: The Blue Lotus Tintin: The Broken Ear Tintin: The Black Island Tintin: King Ottakar’s Sceptre Tintin: The Crab with the Golden Claws Tintin: The Shooting Star Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn Tintin: Red Rackham’s Treasure Tintin: The Seven Crystal Balls Tintin: Prisoners of the Sun Tintin: Land of Black Gold Tintin: Destination Moon Tintin: Explorers of the Moon Tintin: The Calculus Affair Tintin: The Red Sea Sharks Tintin in Tibet Tintin: The Castafiore Emerald Tintin: Flight 714 to Sydney The Adventures of Tintin and the Picaros Tintin and Alph-Art

Speurder Kwaaikofski: Omnibus 3 (3-In-1) (Afrikaans, Paperback): Jurgen Banscherus Speurder Kwaaikofski: Omnibus 3 (3-In-1) (Afrikaans, Paperback)
Jurgen Banscherus
R190 R164 Discovery Miles 1 640 Save R26 (14%) Ships in 4 - 8 working days

Kwaaikofski is ’n privaatspeurder. Hy het nou eenmaal ’n talent daarvoor. Gee hom ’n glas melk, Carpenters kougom en sy spesiale kep en hy is gereed vir enigiets! Hierdie omnibus bevat drie van Speurder Kwaaikofski se gewildste avonture vir beginnerlesers. Hierdie keer krap ’n ander speurder krap in sy slaai, hy moet uitvind wie Olga se luukse motor beskadig het en hy beland boonop in die kollig op die verhoog . . .

Playing with Fire (Paperback): April Henry Playing with Fire (Paperback)
April Henry
R319 R266 Discovery Miles 2 660 Save R53 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Bad Guys: Episode 9&10 (Paperback): Aaron Blabey The Bad Guys: Episode 9&10 (Paperback)
Aaron Blabey
R170 Discovery Miles 1 700 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Two Books in one! Episodes 9 & 10 in the hit Bad Guys series - soon to be a feature film animation. "I wish I'd had these books as a kid. Hilarious!" - Dav Pilkey, creator of Captain Underpants and Dog Man They sound like the Bad Guys, they look like the Bad Guys ... and they even smell like the Bad Guys. But Mr Wolf, Mr Piranha, Mr Snake and Mr Shark are about to change all of that - whether you want them to or not! EPISODE NINE: THE BIG BAD WOLF When Mr. Wolf is blown up to Godzilla proportions, the Bad Guys find themselves in monster-sized trouble. They must figure out how to stop an alien invasion and get Wolfie back to his old self before the world is totally destroyed. Good thing they have the International League of Heroes on their side, and some newly honed superpowers ready to put to the test...Everyone's favorite hero has become a menace to society! Can the Bad Guys save the day? You know it! EPISODE EIGHT: THE BADDEST DAY EVER All hail Crown Prince Marmalade! Surrender to his evil magnificence! Kneel before his butt-handed glory! Or...like...DON'T! The Bad Guys and even Badder Girls might have been knocked down, but does that mean they'll stay down? No way, chicos! Pull on your party pants-it's the ultimate battle between Bad and BAAAAAAD! ABOUT THE SERIES Full of hilarious line illustrations throughout Fans of Dog Man, Cat Kid and Captain Underpants will love this series Perfect for children who a struggling with reading - or who just want to laugh their socks off The Bad Guys feature length animation will release in UK cinemas on 1 April 2022 Praise for The Bad Guys: "[T]his book instantly joins the classic ranks of Captain Underpants... We challenge anyone to read this and keep a straight face." - Kirkus Reviews BOOKS INCLUDED IN THIS TWO BOOK BIND-UP EDITION Episode 9: The Big Bad Wolf Episode 10: The Baddest Day Ever

Dagboek van 'n Wimpy Kid 7: Drie is Een te Veel (Afrikaans, Paperback, New Edition): Jeff Kinney Dagboek van 'n Wimpy Kid 7: Drie is Een te Veel (Afrikaans, Paperback, New Edition)
Jeff Kinney
R180 R144 Discovery Miles 1 440 Save R36 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Daar is liefde in die lug – maar wat beteken dit vir Greg Heffley?

’n Beplande Valentynsdagdans by die skool gooi sy lewe omver. Terwyl Greg swoeg om ’n dansmaat te vind, begin hy wonder of hy droëbek gaan bly op die groot aand. Sy beste vriend, Rowley, sit met dieselfde problem, maar dis ’n skrale troos.

Dan kry Greg ’n dansmaat danksy ’n onverwagte kinkel en Rowley bly alleen agter. Maar op een aand kan daar baie dinge gebeur, en ’n mens weet nooit watter koers die liefde gaan kies nie…

Spyder (NE) (Paperback, 2nd edition): Matt Carr Spyder (NE) (Paperback, 2nd edition)
Matt Carr; Illustrated by Matt Carr
R183 Discovery Miles 1 830 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Rediscover Matt Carr's hilarious and adventurous super-spy spider... SPYDER - code name 0008 (legs)! It's not easy being a super special secret agent when you're only as big as a pin badge. But when a birthday cake is under threat, SPYDER is called upon. It's time to pack the spy-kit with binoculars, a top-secret laser pen and... a banana. Will Spyder save the day, AND the party? From the author-illustrator behind the multi-award winning Superbat, Matt Carr Readers both big and little will be chuckling with laughter on every page - mission accomplished! The same brilliantly funny story with a new bright orange cover look!

Island of Spies (Hardcover): Sheila Turnage Island of Spies (Hardcover)
Sheila Turnage
R537 R456 Discovery Miles 4 560 Save R81 (15%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Aftershocks (Paperback): Anne Fine Aftershocks (Paperback)
Anne Fine
R200 Discovery Miles 2 000 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

A family mix-up means Louie has to tag along with his engineer father and his team as they head for a routine job in the farthest flung and most neglected province of the Federation. A massive earthquake, with ensuing tsunami, devastates the entire isolated coastal region, laying bare the other-worldly manner in which the silent and strange Endlanders deal with life, death and the hinterlands of memory and loss. Their curious and unsettling ways raise ghosts for Louie, who has recently lost his own brother. This modern fable - part ghost-story, part coming-of-age novel and part astute social and family observation - explores the ways in which grief can affect not only individuals, but communities at large.

The Song Walker (Paperback): Zillah Bethell The Song Walker (Paperback)
Zillah Bethell
R192 Discovery Miles 1 920 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The Song Walker is an extraordinary new story of friendship, discovery and courage from Zillah Bethell, author of The Shark Caller which won the Wales Book of the Year and the Edward Stanford Children's Travel Book of the Year 2022. "There are three questions that I need to find the answers to: Where am I? What am I doing here? And... Who am I?" When a young girl wakes up in the middle of the desert, she has no idea who she is. She's wearing one shoe, a silky black dress, and she's carrying a strange, heavy case. She meets Tarni, who is on a mysterious quest of her own. Together, the two girls trek across the vast and ever-changing Australian Outback in search of answers. Except both are also hiding secrets...

Young Precious: The Collected Adventures (Hardcover): Alexander McCall Smith Young Precious: The Collected Adventures (Hardcover)
Alexander McCall Smith; Illustrated by Iain McIntosh
R412 R376 Discovery Miles 3 760 Save R36 (9%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Once upon a time in Botswana there was a little girl called Precious, who grew up to become a famous detective. But even as a young girl she had an extraordinary ability to solve mysteries. This volume contains all her first adventures, from the mystery of some missing snacks to the clues that lead to a family reunion. This is a special collection which includes all four of the Young Precious adventures so far Precious and the Monkeys Precious and the Missing Lion Precious and the Mystery of Meerkat Hill Precious and the Zebra Necklace

As the Shadow Rises (Paperback): Katy Rose Pool As the Shadow Rises (Paperback)
Katy Rose Pool
R364 R316 Discovery Miles 3 160 Save R48 (13%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Six of Crows meets Graceling with a dash of Winter is Coming in Katy Rose Pool's second installment of the action-packed and swoon-worthy Age of Darkness series--As the Shadow Rises. As the Shadow Rises solidifies Katy Rose Pool's status as one of the best fantasy writers of the 21st century. --Popsugar The Last Prophet has been found, yet he sees destruction ahead. In this sequel to the critically-acclaimed There Will Come a Darkness, kingdoms have begun to fall to a doomsday cult, the magical Graced are being persecuted, and an ancient power threatens to break free. But with the world hurtling toward its prophesized end, Anton's haunting vision reveals the dangerous beginnings of a plan to stop the Age of Darkness. As Jude, Keeper of the Order of the Last Light, returns home in disgrace, his quest to aid the Prophet is complicated by his growing feelings for Anton. Meanwhile, the assassin known as the Pale Hand will stop at nothing to find her undead sister before she dies for good, even if it means letting the world burn. And in Nazirah, Hassan, the kingdom-less Prince, forms a risky pact to try to regain his throne. When the forces of light and darkness collide in the City of Mercy, old wounds are reopened, new alliances are tested, and the end of the world begins. The Age of Darkness trilogy is perfect for fans of Throne of Glass, Children of Blood and Bone, and An Ember in the Ashes. * Adventurous relic-hunting, mind-blowing twists, budding love, and terrible betrayals feature in this multiple-narrator, character-driven study of power, agency, and identity. --Kirkus Reviews, starred review Praise for There Will Come a Darkness Reading this intricate YA fantasy, you get the feeling Katy Rose Pool's plot is always seven steps ahead of you. You'll want to catch up as quickly as possible. --Refinery 29

Finding Wonder (Paperback, Main): Lauren St.John Finding Wonder (Paperback, Main)
Lauren St.John
R215 Discovery Miles 2 150 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

A WINNING TICKET A STOLEN HORSE THE ADVENTURE OF A LIFETIME Orphaned Roo Thorn feels like the unluckiest girl in the world. Until she discovers a letter. A letter which urges her to 'Grab life by the wings and fly.' With the help of her aunt, Joni, Roo sets out to buy her dream horse - a fiery showjumper named Wonder Boy. Then Wonder vanishes without a trace. Determined to save him, Roo and Joni investigate his disappearance. But as the mystery deepens and more prize horses are stolen, the pair find themselves drawn into a thrilling - but dangerous - adventure . . . How far will they go, and what will they risk, to find Wonder? 'Exquisite!' Abi Elphinstone, author of Sky Song 'Superb storytelling.' Phil Earle, author of When the Sky Falls 'Full of heart and hope.' Judith Eagle author of The Accidental Stowaway 'Completely enthralling.' Piers Torday author of The Wild Before

The Monkey Who Fell From The Future (Paperback): Ross Welford The Monkey Who Fell From The Future (Paperback)
Ross Welford
R200 R160 Discovery Miles 1 600 Save R40 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

The hilarious, moving and adventure-packed new novel for readers of 9 and up from Ross Welford, the bestselling and Costa-shortlisted author of Time Travelling with a Hamster The year is 2425. Centuries after a catastrophic meteor collision, nature has retaken the earth. In a small town in what was once England, young Ocean Mooney and the monkey-owning Duke Smiff have just dug up a 400 year-old tablet computer. Meanwhile, in the present day, Thomas Reeve and his genius cousin Kylie create the Time Tablet - a device which they hope will allow them to communicate with the future. But when the Time Tablet malfunctions live on television, Thomas and Kylie are sucked into the year 2425 - and have only 24 hours to return home, and save the future of humanity...

The Good Thieves (Paperback): Katherine Rundell The Good Thieves (Paperback)
Katherine Rundell 1
R256 R212 Discovery Miles 2 120 Save R44 (17%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Fresh off the boat from England, Vita Marlowe has a job to do. Her beloved grandfather Jack has been cheated out of his home and possessions by a notorious conman with Mafia connections. Seeing Jack's spirit is broken, Vita is desperate to make him happy again, so she devises a plan to outwit his enemies and recover his home.

She finds a young pickpocket, working the streets of the city. And, nearby, two boys with highly unusual skills and secrets of their own are about to be pulled into her lawless, death-defying plan.

Katherine Rundell's fifth novel is a heist as never seen before - the story of a group of children who will do anything to right a wrong.

Dragon City (Paperback): Katie Tsang, Kevin Tsang Dragon City (Paperback)
Katie Tsang, Kevin Tsang
R167 Discovery Miles 1 670 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The third adventure in the ROARsome DRAGON REALM series for 9+ readers! Perfect for fans of magical fantasy, heartfelt friendships and time travel! Dragon Destiny, the fifth and final instalment, is now available. 'A soaring, sizzling, fire-breathing gem of an adventure story' - Abi Elphinstone, bestselling author of SKY SONG In an alternate reality, 5,000 years in the future, the evil Dragon of Death has become ruler of Dragon City. Humans now live to serve the dragon population and it's no different for Billy Chan and his friends. After losing contact with their own dragons, they're determined to track them down in this new city, even if it means putting their own lives at risk. But one dragon has turned to the dark side and has no plans to return. With the help of a new clan of dragon friends, can Billy, Dylan, Charlotte and Ling-Fei undo the Dragon of Death's villainous work or will she triumph eternally? Praise for DRAGON MOUNTAIN: 'Splendidly addictive' - Guardian 'Rollicking, escapist storytelling with a dragon-sized heart' - Kiran Millwood Hargrave, author of THE GIRL OF INK AND STARS 'A wonderful warm-hearted and action-packed adventure' - Katherine Woodfine, author of THE SINCLAIR'S MYSTERIES 'DRAGON MOUNTAIN is a joy of a thing: funny, sardonic, generous, with jokes so large-hearted you could swim in them. It's for every child who has ever longed to bond with a dragon' - Katherine Rundell, author of THE ROOFTOPPERS 'Packed full of fun, heart and imagination, it will make you wish you had your own dragon bond' - Anna James, author of the PAGES & CO. series 'Brimming with warmth and originality, DRAGON MOUNTAIN combines edge-of-your-seat adventure, laugh-out-loud humour and hugely exciting dragons to create a sweeping fantasy that will captivate readers of all ages.' - Catherine Doyle, author of THE STORM KEEPER'S ISLAND 'DRAGON MOUNTAIN has all of my favourite things! A rich mythology and a tale of friendship, snarky dragons and daring deeds...this is the kind of breathless tale that leaves you hungry for the next instalment' - Roshani Chokshi, author of the ARU SHAH series 'DRAGON MOUNTAIN is a joy to read - adventurous and enchanting, with a heart of gold. It will make you re-live the moment you first looked at the sky and longed to see a dragon looking back' - Samantha Shannon, author of THE PRIORY OF THE ORANGE TREE and THE BONE SEASON series

The Song that Sings Us (Hardcover): Nicola Davies The Song that Sings Us (Hardcover)
Nicola Davies
R370 Discovery Miles 3 700 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

When animals talk, it's time humans listened: Harlon has been raised to protect her younger siblings, twins Ash and Xeno, and their outlawed power of communicating with animals. But when the sinister Automators attack their mountain home they must flee for their lives. Xeno is kidnapped and Harlon and Ash are separated. In a thrilling and dangerous adventure they must all journey alone through the ice fields, forests and oceans of Rumyc to try to rescue each other and fulfil a mysterious promise about a lost island made to their mother. A stunning environmental epic with cover and chapter illustrations by award-winning illustrator, Jackie Morris.

What We Buried (Paperback): Kate A. Boorman What We Buried (Paperback)
Kate A. Boorman
R310 R263 Discovery Miles 2 630 Save R47 (15%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Eyes of the Forest (Paperback): April Henry The Eyes of the Forest (Paperback)
April Henry
R327 R274 Discovery Miles 2 740 Save R53 (16%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Princess Party (Hardcover): Igloo Books Princess Party (Hardcover)
Igloo Books
R195 Discovery Miles 1 950 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Princess themes continue to be popular all year round, so we expect this Princess Party title to be a big seller

The Hunger Games (Paperback): Suzanne Collins The Hunger Games (Paperback)
Suzanne Collins 2
R294 R215 Discovery Miles 2 150 Save R79 (27%) In Stock

The first book in the ground-breaking Hunger Games trilogy.

Set in a dark vision of the near future, a terrifying reality TV show is taking place. Twelve boys and twelve girls are forced to appear in a live event called The Hunger Games. There is only one rule: kill or be killed.

When sixteen-year-old Katniss Everdeen steps forward to take her younger sister’s place in the games, she sees it as a death sentence.

But Katniss has been close to death before. For her, survival is second nature.

Win Lose Kill Die (Paperback): Cynthia Murphy Win Lose Kill Die (Paperback)
Cynthia Murphy
R207 Discovery Miles 2 070 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The explosive YA thriller, with over a million TikTok views and counting... From the author of Last One To Die. The students at Morton Academy are high-achievers, selected based on academic excellence. So when a series of murders target the school's brightest and best, the pressure is on. Someone is determined to stop at nothing to clear their path to the top. But who is it? And can they be stopped? A high-school slasher with a lethal twist, perfect for fans of Karen McManus, Holly Jackson and Gossip Girl. Have you read Cynthia Murphy's thrilling debut Last One to Die? The Midnight Game coming Jan 2023.

Project Helix 1: 21% Monster (Paperback): P.J. Canning Project Helix 1: 21% Monster (Paperback)
P.J. Canning
R205 R160 Discovery Miles 1 600 Save R45 (22%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

When 12-year-old Darren Dudlow tears down his school with his bare hands it’s not just the police who want to talk to him. Enter Marek Masters, 14 yearsold, 19% alien and the most intelligent, Most Wanted ‘Almost Human’ alive.

Woodsword Chronicles 3: Deep Dive! (Paperback): Nick Eliopulos Woodsword Chronicles 3: Deep Dive! (Paperback)
Nick Eliopulos 1
R160 Discovery Miles 1 600 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The gang from Woodsword Middle School have re-entered the world of Minecraft, and this time they’re taking the plunge to discover the secrets of the ocean biome. When the friends follow a treasure map, they find their underwater quest ties in perfectly with their new school science project. But trouble quickly threatens to sink them in both worlds!

For fans of the Minecraft game, Jumanji and Wreck it Ralph.

Afi en die Towertrom (Afrikaans, Staple bound): Thecla Midiohouan, Hector Sonon Afi en die Towertrom (Afrikaans, Staple bound)
Thecla Midiohouan, Hector Sonon
R89 R77 Discovery Miles 770 Save R12 (13%) Ships in 15 - 25 working days

When war forces people to leave their homes, children often get lost. When this happens to Afi, she meets an old man with a big heart and a magic drum.

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