In the shadows of friendship, can love to illuminate the way?

Maryam, a 16-year-old girl from Cape Town, has always been the quiet observer, content to let her vibrant best friend, Tauhier, take the spotlight. But when Fuad, thecharismatic heartthrob of their friend group, begins to notice her, Maryam findsherself caught in a whirlwind of curiosity, fear, and excitement. Each interaction withFuad feels like an insurmountable challenge—until Tauhier steps in to help.

Set against the backdrop of 1990s Cape Town, Maryam must navigate thecomplexities of first love, cultural expectations, and her own insecurities. As shegrapples with her feelings, she must decide if she has the courage to let her heartlead the way, even if it means stepping out of the shadows and into the light.

A gripping tale of conflict and survival that has inspired millions of young readers and adults alike

It’s 1985, and southern Sudan is ravaged by war. Eleven-year-old Salva is forced to flee on foot when his village is attacked. Braving every imaginable hardship – including killer lions and hungry crocodiles – Salva becomes one of the 'lost boys' of Sudan, travelling the African continent on foot in search of his family and a safe place to stay.

Years later, a girl named Nya walks for hours each day to fetch water for her family. The walk is gruelling and leaves no time for school. But there is unexpected hope, as Salva’s story goes on to intersect with Nya’s in an astonishing and moving way.

An important new edition of the bestselling Oxford School Thesaurus, with new words on contemporary topics such as technology, climate change and the Covid-19 pandemic. Focused coverage of words, synonyms and antonyms help to improve writing skills, for creative writing and non-fiction. Essential spelling, grammar and punctuation support makes it perfect for progress from primary to secondary school. For free downloadable activity worksheets, go to www.oxfordschooldictionaries.com.

Get ready for the most hilarious Wimpy Kid book yet!

International bestselling author Jeff Kinney serves up heaps of laughs in Hot Mess, the 19th book in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series. Greg Heffley is caught in the middle as the two halves of his extended family come together in a sidesplittingly relatable summer story!

Can your little artist copy the colours of each illustration? This fun activity will challenge his or her colour recognition and patterning skills.

The perfect book to keep them busy for hours - packed with puzzles, mazes, games, how to draw, spot the, dot to dot, word search puzzles and other activities.

Give yoga a try with Mula and the Fly! Mula is a very sleepy tiger. But with the help of a mischievous little Fly, Mula learns to wake up, get moving, and make her dreams come true! Book 1 in the Mula and the Fly series: Mula and the Fly is a beautifully-illustrated picture book series that promotes mindfulness and provides young readers with a soft introduction to yoga. The fun characters and easy yoga poses promote a happy, healthy lifestyle and encourage young readers to relax and unwind.

Zazi dreams about dancing, but she’s too scared to try. What if she’s not good enough? What will people say?

With encouragement from her parents Zazi faces her fears and finds the courage to listen to her heart.

Dance to your own beat is an inspiring story about following your dreams and allowing others to support you on the journey.

Die Klasgids (Laerskool) is ’n Afrikaans vaktydskrif vir enige iemand wat belang het by Afrikaans in die klaskamer van Graad 1-7. Dit dien as ondersteunende en verrykende materiaal vir onderwysers, leerders, mense wat Afrikaans ekstra klasse aanbied, onderwysstudente, ensovoorts.

Die inhoud van die Klasgids behels artikels geskik vir beide Afrikaans Huistaal en Afrikaans Eerste Addisionele Taal, en daar word gepoog om al die aspekte van die leerplan (soos in die KABV aangedui) te dek: Luister en praat, Lees en kyk, Skryf en aanbied, Taalstrukture en -konvensies.

Onderwysers van alle kurrikulums kan die Klasgids gebruik: staatskole, IEB-skole, tuisskole. Die inhoud is van so ’n aard dat dit aangepas kan word en as verryking en ekstra oefening kan dien.

Die Klasgids (Laerskool) is ’n Afrikaans vaktydskrif vir enige iemand wat belang het by Afrikaans in die klaskamer van Graad 1-7. Dit dien as ondersteunende en verrykende materiaal vir onderwysers, leerders, mense wat Afrikaans ekstra klasse aanbied, onderwysstudente, ensovoorts.

Die inhoud van die Klasgids behels artikels geskik vir beide Afrikaans Huistaal en Afrikaans Eerste Addisionele Taal, en daar word gepoog om al die aspekte van die leerplan (soos in die KABV aangedui) te dek: Luister en praat, Lees en kyk, Skryf en aanbied, Taalstrukture en -konvensies.

Onderwysers van alle kurrikulums kan die Klasgids gebruik: staatskole, IEB-skole, tuisskole. Die inhoud is van so ’n aard dat dit aangepas kan word en as verryking en ekstra oefening kan dien.

Die Klasgids - Hoërskool is ’n Afrikaans vaktydskrif vir enige iemand wat belang het by Afrikaans in die klaskamer van Graad 8-12. Dit dien as ondersteunende en verrykende materiaal vir onderwysers, leerders, mense wat Afrikaans ekstra klasse aanbied, onderwysstudente, en leerders kan dit met vrug vir selfstudie gebruik.

Die inhoud van die Klasgidse behels artikels geskik vir beide Afrikaans Huistaal en Afrikaans Eerste Addisionele Taal, en daar word gepoog om al die aspekte van die leerplan (soos in die KABV aangedui) te dek: Luister en praat, Lees en kyk, Skryf en aanbied, Taalstrukture en -konvensies.

Onderwysers van alle kurrikulums kan die Klasgids gebruik: staatskole, IEB-skole, tuisskole. Die inhoud is van so ’n aard dat dit aangepas kan word en as verryking en ekstra oefening kan dien.

Kan ’n ongewone stokperdjie jou span se rugbytoer red? Hoe ver sal jy gaan om seker te maak jy het genoeg tydvir soveel sportsoorte as moontlik? Kan ’n klomp vrotperskes die begin van ’n cool nuwe sportsoort wees?

Hierdie boek bevat 7 sportstories wat jou tone sal laatomkrul van lekkerkry!

Chloe is feeling angry today. With an annoying big brother and teasing classmates, she can’t help feeling angry.

But with her teacher’s guidance, she paints a beautiful mural that brightens both the school wall and her mood.

This sweet story about a feisty little meerkat teaches children that every emotion is valid, and what matters most is how we respond to what we feel.

Also available in Afrikaans as Diere maniere: Miekie maak haar merk.

Liam is afraid of the dark and strange noises. When he has to say no to his friends who want to go on a scary ride at the fair he feels embarrassed. But with some wisdom and guidance from his dad, Liam learns that saying no can be very brave. This sweet story about a scared little elephant teaches children that every emotion is valid, and that courage looks different for each of us. Also available in Afrikaans as Diere maniere: Lukas laat sy lig skyn.

Unlock the chest and discover the wonderful world of treasure cove stories. These timeless books will nurture a child’s imagination and help develop a lifelong love of reading.

Hierdie woordeboek is ontwerp om jou te help om beter Afrikaans, indien jy n leerder van Afrikaans is, of beter Engels, indien jy n leerder van Engels is, te skryf en te praat. Dit bied ondersteuning in vier sleutelareas, soos hieronder aangetoon. This dictionary has been designed to help you write and speak better Afrikaans, if you are a learner of Afrikaans, or better English, if you are a learner of English. It offers support in four key areas, as shown below. Features: help leerders om die regte vertaling te kies; bied slegs dikwels gebruikte vertalings aan; wys hoe woorde werklik gebruik word; sluit nuwe woorde vanuit die hele kurrikulum in; helps learners choose the right translation; gives frequently used translations only; shows how words are really used; and includes new words from across the curriculum.

Speel saam met die olifant terwyl sy trompetter en spat in dié interaktiewe opwipboek!

Die boek dra eenvoudige feite oor diere aan jong lesers aan en moedig verbeeldingspel aan.

Speel saam met die skubberige krokodil terwyl sy swem en hap in dié interaktiewe opwipboek! Die boek dra eenvoudige feite oor diere aan jong lesers aan en moedig verbeeldingspel aan.

Separated by darkness, bound by love.

For Brielle, survival isn’t just a fight—it’s a promise she’s made to herself, to find her way back to Lincoln. Taken by the prince of darkness, Brielle faces an existence in the depths of his dominion that is meant to crush all hope. But hope is the one thing she refuses to lose. With every grueling day, she discovers new strength and finds an unlikely ally who reminds her that surrender isn’t an option.

Meanwhile, Lincoln fights his own battle, haunted by the loss of Brielle and the possibility that she may never return. Yet, in the face of despair, he clings to the hope of a reunion, knowing that their love is the only light in the darkness closing in on them both.

Will they find a way to reunite against impossible odds, or has the darkness claimed them forever?