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A thrilling Gothic tale from the author of Our Castle by the Sea,
shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize. 'Told in
deft and luminous language, The Ghost of Gosswater is storytelling
at its very best.' Kiran Millwood Hargrave, author of THE GIRL OF
INK & STARS 'Family secrets, a ghost girl and a forbidding
manor house that goes up in smoke ... You can't help rooting for
Agatha in this spooky, addictive tale of friendship and family.'
THE TIMES 'Eerie, shimmering, unputdownable' HILARY MCKAY, winner
of the Costa Book Award The Lake District, 1899 The Earl is dead
and cruel Cousin Clarence has inherited everything. Twelve-year-old
Lady Agatha Asquith is cast out of Gosswater Hall to live in a
tiny, tumbledown cottage with a stranger who claims to be her
father. Aggie is determined to discover her real identity, but she
is not alone on her quest for the truth. On the last day of the
year, when the clock strikes midnight, a mysterious girl of light
creeps through the crack in time; she will not rest until the dark,
terrible secrets of the past have been revealed ... The third novel
by acclaimed bestselling author Lucy Strange, author of The Secret
of Nightingale Wood and Our Castle by the Sea A thrilling gothic
adventure for young readers aged 9 and up - perfect for fans of
Emma Carroll and Frances Hardinge Follows strong-willed heroine
Agatha Gosswater as she untangles the dark mystery of her own past,
with the backdrop of the eerie Gosswater Lake
This book will sort myth from fact to bring you the real science
behind the search for alien lifeforms. Space expert Joalda Morancy
will take readers on a tour of the Solar System (and beyond) on
board new NASA missions searching for the most likely alien hiding
places - from icy moons of Jupiter to the clouds of Venus. Along
the way kids will find out about: * The robots sent to Mars to look
for Martians * What really goes on at Area 51 * Ways to spot an
advanced alien civilisation (hint - look for dim stars) Readers
will explore a comet, race futuristic spaceships, and discuss what
we would say to aliens when we finally meet them (after "hello!").
They may seem as fanciful as wizards and monsters, but this book
will show that scientists not only believe that aliens exist - but
that it's only a matter of time before we find them.
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Guruji's Gift
(Hardcover)
Alanna Zabel; Illustrated by Mary-Margaret Mitchell
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R483
Discovery Miles 4 830
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Clara Dunn
(Hardcover)
Melanie Lotfali; Illustrated by Katayoun Mottahedin; Designed by Monib Mahdavi
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R552
Discovery Miles 5 520
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Ships in 12 - 19 working days
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Corinne True
(Hardcover)
Melanie Lotfali; Illustrated by Katayoun Mottahedin; Designed by Monib Mahdavi
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R457
Discovery Miles 4 570
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Ships in 12 - 19 working days
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From the bestselling author of Darwin's Dragons and My Friend the
Octopus comes an exciting historical adventure - with a touch of
magic - set aboard the Titanic ... Young cabin steward, Sid, is
proud to be working on the Titanic, the greatest ship ever built.
Clara dreams of adventure too, but she's a stowaway in the hold of
a much smaller boat, Carpathia. Here she meets the biggest, best
dog she's ever known: Rigel, who is on his way to be reunited with
his owner. None of them could have imagined how they would need
each other one ice-cold terrible night - or that an extraordinary
sea creature might also answer their call ... The third
middle-grade historical adventure from the author of Darwin's
Dragons and My Friend the Octopus A new spin on the sinking of the
Titanic, offering an uplifting alternate history of real-life
survivor, Sid Daniels A touching animal friendship lies at the
heart of the story, as well as hints of mythology Showcases Lindsay
Galvin's trademark combination of exciting adventure, rip-roaring
history and non-fiction elements PRAISE FOR DARWIN'S DRAGONS: 'A
striking and original adventure ... just the sort of story I love.'
EMMA CARROLL 'WHAT a voyage! [Darwin's Dragons] is everything you
hope it will be ...' LUCY STRANGE '[A] beautifully fictionalised
story' THE TELEGRAPH
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Martha Root
(Hardcover)
Melanie Lotfali; Illustrated by Katayoun Mottahedin; Designed by Monib Mahdavi
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R458
Discovery Miles 4 580
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Ships in 12 - 19 working days
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Black Panther meets Percy Jackson in this action-packed and
empowering middle-grade superhero series about a British-Nigerian
girl who learns that her Afro hair has psychokinetic powers. Soon
to be a feature film with a major streamer! I close my eyes, trying
to push the power bubbling in me back down . . . Hairbands snap as
my hair shoots out like superfine arrows, tearing through
everything in its path. Onyeka has a lot of hair - the kind that
makes strangers stop in the street. She's always felt insecure
about her vibrant curls, until she makes an important discovery:
she can control her hair with her mind! Her mother quickly whisks
her off to the Academy of the Sun, a school in Nigeria where Solari
- children with superpowers - are trained. But Onyeka and her new
friends at the Academy soon have to put their powers to the test as
they find themselves caught up in an epic battle . . . one that
puts the future of all Solari at risk. Praise for Onyeka and the
Academy of the Sun: 'Exhilarating and original, Onyeka is the
superhero you've been waiting for.' Kiran Millwood Hargrave, author
of The Girl of Ink and Stars 'Brilliant characters, action-packed
plot, heartfelt themes of identity, family and friendship. A
DAZZLING story about finding your power.' Sophie Anderson, author
of The House with Chicken Legs 'An incredible story that reinvents
the concept of a school for magical kids. So inspiring and
creatively original.' L. D. Lapinski, author of The Strangeworlds
Travel Agency 'Fast-paced, action-packed and empowering. Tola
Okogwu's storytelling shines so bright you'll want the next
instalment immediately.' A. F. Steadman, author of Skandar and the
Unicorn Thief 'An inspiring, original and exciting roller coaster
of a book.' Katie Tsang, co-author of Dragon Mountain 'A rich and
gripping story of discovering that your greatest power can come
from within. I loved it!' Lisa Thompson, author of The Goldfish Boy
'Brilliant, witty writing and spot-on characterisation.' Louie
Stowell, author of Loki: A Bad God's Guide to Being Good 'A
thrilling, magical page-turner. Children will fall in love with
this story.' Jenny McLachlan, author of The Land of Roar 'Wildly
fun and a huge breath of invigorating fresh air.' Sam Copeland,
author of Charlie Changes Into a Chicken 'A thrilling,
action-packed adventure full of heart. Onyeka is sure to be
everyone's new favourite superhero.' Hannah Gold, author of The
Last Bear
Check into the Monster Hotel...if you DARE! Each room is occupied
by a different fiendish but friendly creature. The 28 room cards
can be moved around to create different configurations and stories.
The cards come in a box that looks like the outside of a hotel.
Kids will have hours of fun rearranging the rooms and creating new
monster scenarios.
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