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The Troublemakers
(Hardcover)
Tamzin Merchant; Illustrated by Paola Escobar
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R432
R362
Discovery Miles 3 620
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Return to the spellbinding magical world of the Hatmakers in this
sweeping, epic and exciting new adventure on the high seas -
perfect for fans of Nevermoor, A Pinch of Magic and Harry Potter.
Cordelia Hatmaker has finally united the Maker families and
restored the kingdom's trust in Maker magic. But mysterious
outbreaks of chaotic magic are beginning to happen across London...
And then the unthinkable happens. Cordelia is accused of treason.
As the guards close in, she must flee London at once. With her
father Prospero, and friends Sam and Goose, Cordelia sets sail on
her family's ship, the Little Bear, for the adventure of a
lifetime. They're determined to solve the mystery of a missing
girl, and to clear Cordelia's name once and for all. But soon they
are in the dangerous territory of a band of legendary pirates: the
Troublemakers, captained by a fierce and unstoppable pirate
queen... A breathtaking new adventure from bestselling author of
The Hatmakers and The Mapmakers, Tamzin Merchant, featuring
beautiful illustrations by Paola Escobar. Praise for The Hatmakers
'Wildly inventive . . . full of laugh-out-loud humour, enchanting
magic and rebellious hope. I loved it' Catherine Doyle
'Imaginative' The Times 'An utterly charming adventure full of
wildness, wit, magic and heart' Anna James 'Absolutely wonderful'
Emma Carroll 'A swashbuckling romp for lovers of history and magic
. . . Will appeal to Philip Pullman and Harry Potter fans' Kirkus
'Walliams balances high comedy with an emotional message' Daily
Mail 'Walliams does comedy with profound, genuine heart' Guardian
The new children's book from No. 1 bestselling author David
Walliams - an extraordinarily brilliant and rollicking mystery
adventure illustrated by artistic genius, Tony Ross, and the sequel
to the much-loved and bestselling Gangsta Granny. Ben is getting
used to life without his beloved granny. She was a cabbage
enthusiast, a Scrabble partner... and an international jewel thief
known as The Black Cat. Now, only the memory of their extraordinary
adventure to steal the Crown Jewels lives on. Then something
inexplicable happens. World-famous treasures are stolen in the dead
of night and the clues point to none other than The Black Cat? But
that's impossible...? Expect the unexpected in this wonderfully
entertaining and laugh-out-loud adventure, which will have readers
on the edge of their seats as they join Ben on his quest to unravel
the mystery of the return of The Black Cat. This first ever sequel
from David Walliams will delight new fans, as well as the millions
of readers that have loved Gangsta Granny.
Daniel weier om te glo wat almal s: dat hy ’n skelm is, nes sy pa . . .
Wanneer hy egter ’n meisie in ’n rolstoel op Simonstad se kaai
raaksien en besluit om haar prelhangertjie te steel, beland hy
onverwags op ’n skip wat hom wegvoer na Skulpiesbaai en die
rykman Robert Stanford se plaas. Hy maak kennis met Malgas, ’n
visser wat in die kliphuis bokant die melkhoutbos woon, en Gertjie,
die diensmeisie wat die venynige juffrou Caitlin in haar rolstoel
versorg. Maar wie is die vreemde ou vrou wat saam met die
strandjutwolf langs die see verskyn? En waarom tree Caitlin so
boosaardig op, terwyl sy vrees dat die Seevrou haar gaan kom haal?
Hou dit dalk verband met die wrak van die slaweskip wat daar op die
rotse geloop het? ’n Spannende historiese jeugroman wat
tegelykertyd fantasie, avontuur en spookverhaal is.
Die Bitterbosbende besluit om in die skoolkoor te sing. Maar meneer
Louw is nie die vriendelikste nie en boonop is daar nuwe koorlede
wat Kurt nog nooit in die skool opgemerk het nie en wat blykbaar vir
die res van die bende onsigbaar is. Dan ontdek Nieke 'n stuk papier
met snaakse simbole, amper soos bladmusiek, in haar
geskiedenisboek. Nieke en Kurt besef hulle droom albei oor onaardse
aaklige musiek, en 'n koor van kinders geklee in swart, met aardige
groot koppe . . .
Lotta Liebenberg is tien jaar oud. Haar beste vriendin se naam is
Chantelle, sy hou van pannekoek en sy is MAL oor diere. Maar eintlik
is sy net doodgewoon. Baie meer doodgewoon as haar ouers en haar
tweelingraasbekboeties. Die dagboekstyl en skeeusnaakse
illustrasies sal sorg dat lesers van 8 tot 12 jaar die sjarmante Lotta se
eskapades onweerstaanbaar vind.
In die elfde boek van die Lotta se lewereeks moet Lotta se klas
'n VERSKEIDENHEIDSKONSERT hou! Juffrou Knacker het besluit
wie saam met wie moet werk – en Lotta se spanmaat is Benni! ’n
Rocker! Chantelle doen saam met die Skaapkop LeighAnne
(verraaier!) ’n klomp cool hondetoertjies en Rmi ry op ’n eenwielfiets,
maar Lotta moet HANSWORSSTREKE uithaal. Dis onregverdig!
Dankie tog sy het haar blokfluit om te probeer keer dat haar naam
voor die hele skool met ’n plank geslaan word!
Dit is die een katastrofe n die ander in Lotta se lawwe lewe! Haar
avonture is egter altyd vol pret, humor en verrassings.
Josh is ingehuldig as die nuwe koning van Kalimbula. Hy sukkel
sonder sy ma en met die idee van koning wees, maar met die
ondersteuning van Njeri en Ngandu begin hy moed kry. Silvia, sy ma,
is egter nie dood nie. Sy word deur haar eie suster op die plaas
aangehou. Sy slaag daarin om te ontsnap en probeer Kalimbula
bereik. Intussen maak 'n misterieuse kryger haar verskyning in
Kalimbula. Sy dra 'n donker verlede met haar saam en saai
verwoesting so ver soos sy gaan. Josh se koningskap word tot die
uiterste beproef. Hy vra die hulp van die geheimsinnige sifashama
met hul rooi mantels en diep stemme, maar nie een plan werk nie. Op
Ngandu se aandrang, besluit Josh om sy aartsvyand – Masjeba, die
bose heks – in die tronk te besoek. Masjeba gee hom antwoorde oor
die kryger en hoe om haar te verslaan, maar teen 'n prys. Intussen
versterk die professor sy magte. Maar waar in Silvia? Sal sy
Kalimbula bereik voor dit te laat is en alles om Josh in duie stort?
‘Enchanting’ Independent ‘Joyously imaginative’ Cressida
Cowell, author of How to Train Your Dragon Fourth in the
modern-classic and bestselling bookwandering series for readers
aged eight to twelve that celebrates all that is best in life:
books, adventure, friendship – and cake. Milo lives on board the
Sesquipedalian, or “Quip” – a magical train that uses the
power of imagination to travel through both Story and the real
world. The train is owned by Milo’s uncle, Horatio, and Milo has
witnessed many of his uncle’s dodgy dealings as a book smuggler
trading in rare books. When Horatio takes on a dangerous new job,
he needs the help of Tilly Pages. And Tilly owes Horatio a favour.
But when poisoned copies of The Wizard of Oz are sent to Horatio
and Tilly's grandfather, sending them both into deep sleeps, Milo
and Tilly find themselves racing against time to save them – and
to figure out what is going on. Their journey takes them to the
Emerald City with Dorothy, rocketing on the unruly Quip, and
eventually to Venice in Italy, in pursuit of the mysterious
Alchemist. The very essence of imagination, story itself, may be in
danger . . .
Join Billy and Fatcat on their quest to escape Captain Howl in
their third thrilling adventure, filled with singing mermaids and
sticky toffee eating sharks. Ahoy there! It's time to sail the
ocean blue with Billy and her trusty feline friend, as they embark
on a noble seafaring adventure. Billy and Fatcat find a mysterious
message in a bottle at sea. When suddenly something terrible
happens: they bump into a pesky pirate and his smelly crew. Oh no!
Fortunately for our courageous twosome, they're no strangers to
peril: they always have a trick (or treat) up their sleeves. Nadia
Shireen is back with her third instalment from our favourite
heroine and hangry cat. Explore the other titles from Billy and
Fatcat: Billy and the Beast Billy and the Dragon
From the internationally bestselling author of Vespertine comes a
heart-stopping new sequel novella to the breathtaking fantasy
Sorcery of Thorns. This is the perfect read for fans of Cassandra
Clare, Sarah J. Maas's A COURT OF THORNS AND ROSES series, and
Holly Black! Elisabeth Scrivener is finally settling into her new
life with sorcerer Nathaniel Thorn. Now that their demon companion
Silas has returned, so has scrutiny from nosy reporters hungry for
gossip about the city's most powerful sorcerer and the librarian
who stole his heart. But something strange is afoot at Thorn Manor:
the estate's wards, which are meant to keep their home safe, are
acting up and forcibly trapping the Manor's occupants inside.
Surely it must be a coincidence that this happened just as
Nathaniel and Elisabeth started getting closer to one another . . .
? With no access to the outside world, Elisabeth and Nathaniel have
to work together to discover the source of the magic before they're
due to host the city's Midwinter Ball. Faced with a house filled
with unexpected secrets, the couple will have to lean on their
connection like never before to set things right before it's too
late . . . Praise for New York Times bestselling Sorcery of Thorns:
'A bewitching gem . . . I absolutely loved every moment of this
story' - Stephanie Garber, #1 New York Times bestselling author of
the Caraval series 'If you loved the Hogwarts Library . . . you'll
be right at home at Summershall' - Katherine Arden, New York Times
bestselling author of The Bear and the Nightingale 'An enthralling
adventure replete with spellbinding characters, a slow-burning love
story, and a world worth staying lost in' - Kirkus Reviews, starred
review
From the creator of the horror video game sensation Five Nights at
Freddy's comes this pulse-pounding graphic novel adaptation of the
bestselling trilogy's thrilling conclusion! What really happened to
Charlie? It's the question that John can't seem to shake, along
with the nightmares of Charlie's seeming death and miraculous
reappearance. John just wants to forget the whole terrifying saga
of Freddy Fazbear's Pizza, but the past isn't so easily buried.
Meanwhile, there's a new animatronic pizzeria opening in Hurricane,
along with a new rash of kidnappings that feel all too familiar.
Bound together by their childhood loss, John reluctantly teams up
with Jessica, Marla and Carlton to solve the case and find the
missing children. Along the way, they'll unravel the twisted
mystery of what really happened to Charlie, and the haunting legacy
of her father's creations. Told through delightfully scary artwork
from artist Diana Camero With even more horror than ever before
Fans won't want to miss this graphic novel adaptation straight from
the mind of Five Nights at Freddy's creator Scott Cawthon.
Buried amongst the treasures in Professor Brownstone's vaults lies
a humble collection of books. Filled with legendary stories from
his ancestors, they tell of fearless fighters and unlikely heroes.
Venturing into Greek mythology, this is the fourth title in the
Brownstone's Mythical Collection. Full of dangerous challenges,
cunning monsters and godly heroes, this title is sure to be a hit
with fans of the series and anyone interested in the fascinating
tales of Greek mythology.
AHOOI DAAR, SKARMINKELS! Kom span die seile saam met Matilda, Basjan en die Van der Branders, en geniet hulle opwindende seeroweravonture.Elke maand met volmaan verskyn daar ’n geheimsinnige skip aan die kus van Grootgaapbaai en dan kom plunder seerowers die dorp. Kan Matilda en Basjan die gesteelde buit terugkry en die bose seerowers uitoorl, of gaan hulle gevangenes aan boord van die spookskip bly . . . Dalk vir ewig?
Willem is weg! Adriaan doen speurwerk en vind uit dat Sherlock, Willem se seun, as snuffelhond in Australi werk. Maar daar word berig dat Sherlock daarvan verdink word dat hy kop in een mus is met 'n berugte smokkelbende. Adriaan weet dat Willem hom beslis nrens anders as in Australi bevind nie - besig met sy eie snuffelwerk om sy seun se naam in ere te herstel. Adriaan en Willem se eerste avontuur doer onder is vol aksie. Boonop maak 'n paar ou bekendes hulle verskyning . . .
A beautifully illustrated and magical classic about the power of
wishes for readers aged 7+ "Ideal for newly confident readers." The
Independent "A story full of wishes and a big dollop of magic."
Hannah Gold, author of The Last Bear “Full of wonder and
magic.” Abi Elphinstone "An enchanting story - with fun twists
and turns - that is sure to warm your heart." Aisha Bushby "A fun
and original adventure with a zing of magic." L.D. Lapinski Wanted!
A wishkeeper's apprentice. When Felix makes a very special wish, he
doesn't expect to be offered a job as an apprentice to wishkeeper
Rupus Beewinkle. Now Felix must save the town's wishes from the
wishsnatcher, who wants to destroy hopes and dreams everywhere.
Beautiful black-and-white illustrations by Rachel Sanson. PRAISE
FOR THE WISHKEEPER'S APPRENTICE “Full of wonder and magic.” Abi
Elphinstone "Charming and magical, with shades of E Nesbit."
Editor's Choice, The Bookseller "An enchanting story - with fun
twists and turns - that is sure to warm your heart." Aisha Bushby
"A fun and original adventure with a zing of magic." L.D. Lapinski
"Supremely charming." Carlie Sorosiak "Imaginative,
heart-warming... A magical tale." A.F. Steadman “Plenty of
dialogue and chapter imagery to keep newly independent readers
encouraged.” – Irish Examiner
Vanessa se ouers was eens skatryk, maar wanneer haar pa alles verloor moet hulle trek na 'n piepklein huisie op 'n skrootwerf waar haar pa as bestuurder van 'n insleepwa gaan werk. Die motorongeluk waarin Vanessa betrokke was, spook steeds by haar. En al die gruwelike motorwrakke in die skrootwerf gee haar die horries. Wanneer sy die eienaardige Wayne ontmoet, vind sy boonop uit dat die skrootwerf meer as een spokerige geheim wegsteek . . .
A fast-paced, time-twisting, magical adventure where EVERY
SECOND COUNTS. "I really couldn't put The Magic Hour down. The
concept is genius, the characters are unforgettable, and the
adventure is thrilling. A book I'll be recommending to everyone!" -
A. F. Steadman, bestselling author of Skandar and The Unicorn
Thief. "Get ready for a rip-roaring, time-twisting, mind-meltingly
brilliant adventure! Lose yourself in The Magic Hour, an adventure
so thrilling, hours feel like seconds!" - Ben Miller, bestselling
author of The Boy Who Made The World Disappear. "The Magic Hour is
twisty, fun, gripping and full of delicious and daring science and
adventure." - Vashti Hardy, betselling author of Brightstorm.
Eleven-year-old Ailsa Craig is always late! To everything - her own
birth, school, and even her own house exploding! Although it is
certainly better to be late for that than early... But then one
day, Ailsa discovers the secret of a lifetime: An extra hour in the
day. The Magic Hour which exists in a fantastical, parallel
Edinburgh, accessed at twilight. As she explores this extraordinary
place where anything seems possible, Ailsa can't believe her luck.
Her grades improve and life seems to be on the up - even the
popular kids start liking her. But messing with time, can have
desperate consequences. When Ailsa discovers that the extra time
comes at a terrible cost, she must battle the sinister forces at
work and save herself, her parents and the world. What would you do
with an extra hour in the day? A funny, high-octane,
race-against-time adventure that is perfect for fans of Skandar and
the Unicorn Thief, Amari and the Night Brothers, Pages & Co and
Nevermoor. Beautifully illustrated and brought to life by Alessia
Trunfio. From award-winning and celebrated creator of Spooks and
Versailles, David Wolstencroft.
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