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Dit is die jaar 50 voor Christus. Gallie is geheel en al in
Romeinse besit… Geheel en al? Nee! Een dorpie vol ontembare
Galliers bied hardnekkig weerstand teen die invaller ... en maak
die lewe moeilik vir die Romeinse legioensoldate wat laer trek in
die vestingkampe Skinkirum, Aquarium, Hiersitwarum en Casarum...
Emily and Navin's mother is still in a coma from the arachnopod's
poison, and there's only one place to find help: Kanalis, the
bustling, beautiful city of waterfalls. But when Em, her brother,
and Miskit and the rest of the robotic crew aboard the walking
house reach the city, they quickly realize that seeking help is
looking for trouble, dangerous trouble.
The Elf King's son, Trellis, is still after them, but this time
he's accompanied by a mysterious and dangerous guard, Luger. Then
an equally mysterious fox, Leon Redbeard, steps in to help. This
new fox friend offers to take Em on the perilous trip up Demon's
Head Mountain to find the antidote she needs. Miskit is suspicious,
Navin is worried about being left behind, and Emily is in the
toughest spot of all. She's got to let loose the power of the
amulet--without losing herself!
When a young witch apprentice loses her home and mentor to witch hunts, can she awaken her druid-like powers and flee to safety? Humankind and nature are at odds in this epic Ghibli-esque fantasy manga, perfect for fans of Princess Mononoke, Nausicaä, and Witch Hat Atelier!
In a world forsaken by nature, only witches can save humanity.
Long ago, plants and animals lived in harmony...until the humans arrived. Unable to coexist with other species, humans mercilessly destroyed everything in their path, forcing fauna and flora into hiding. For hundreds of years, the world has been nothing but a vast, barren desert. Luckily, a few pockets of nature still exist: sanctuaries of witches, extraordinary women who can hear the call of the plants. Despite their abilities, humans hate witches and blame them for the disappearance of nature.
Pili and Oak still search for the elusive Eden, but thanks to the guidance of amurd spirits, they have discovered a hidden alcove of witches in the mountains. Unfortunately, its residents know nothing about Eden or its location. However, as they prepare to depart, a quick slip of the tongue has everyone present in grave danger.
Matters only get worse when Oak hears the marching of soldiers in the distance. Witch-hunters have located their refuge! Pili rushes to help the other witches, much to Oak’s displeasure, but how will she escape capture this time? Or will she be caught and sentenced to death as a witch?
The quest for a lost paradise continues!
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Imagination
(Hardcover)
Lorenzo Sbrinci; Illustrated by Helen Star
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R519
Discovery Miles 5 190
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A graphic novel-style retelling with full-color images and dialogue
from Star Wars: The Bad Batch on Disney+! After refusing to follow
Order 66 and destroy the Jedi, Clone Force 99 and their new friend
Omega are on the run from bounty hunters Fennec Shand and Cad Bane,
the Empire-and even their old teammate Crosshair! Will the Bad
Batch be able to escape? This 80-page graphic novel-style retelling
of Episode 9: Bounty Lost from Star Wars: The Bad Batch features
final frames and dialogue from the animated series on Disney+ in
vibrant full color. It's perfect for boys and girls ages 8 to 11
and fans of Star Wars: The Bad Batch and Star Wars: The Clone Wars.
Star Wars: The Bad Batch follows the elite and experimental
troopers of Clone Force 99 (first introduced in Star Wars: The
Clone Wars) as they find their way in a rapidly changing galaxy in
the immediate aftermath of the Clone Wars. Members of the Bad
Batch, as they prefer to be called-a unique squad of clones who
vary genetically from their brothers in the Clone Army-each possess
a singular exceptional skill, which makes them extraordinarily
effective soldiers and a formidable crew.
From Raina Telgemeier, the #1 New York Times bestselling, multiple
Eisner Award-winning author of Smile, Drama, and Sisters! Catrina
and her family are moving to the coast of Northern California
because her little sister, Maya, is sick. Cat isn't happy about
leaving her friends for Bahia de la Luna, but Maya has cystic
fibrosis and will benefit from the cool, salty air that blows in
from the sea. As the girls explore their new home, a neighbour lets
them in on a secret: There are ghosts in Bahia de la Luna. Maya is
determined to meet one, but Cat wants nothing to do with them. As
the time of year when ghosts reunite with their loved ones
approaches, Cat must figure out how to put aside her fears for her
sister's sake -- and her own. Raina Telgemeier has masterfully
created a moving and insightful story about the power of family and
friendship, and how it gives us the courage to do what we never
thought possible.
The ninth great Dog Man adventure from the worldwide bestselling
author and artist Dav Pilkey - now available in an epic paperback
edition. You'll howl with laughter! The Supa Buddies bamboozled the
baddies, but all's not right in the world. Dog Man has a new
problem to pound, and he's going to need his entire pack to help
him. Will he go barking up the wrong tree? Dav Pilkey's wildly
popular Dog Man series appeals to readers of all ages: Explores
universally positive themes such as empathy, kindness, persistence
and the importance of doing good Full colour pages throughout For
fans of Captain Underpants, The Bad Guys and Mac B., Kid Spy
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The Swim Race
(Paperback)
Anita Yasuda; Illustrated by Steve Harpster
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R174
R160
Discovery Miles 1 600
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Follow Casey as she takes part in a swim race that is all an
exciting daydream at her actual swim lesson.
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Go Slow
(Hardcover)
Matthew K. Manning; Illustrated by Dijjo Lima, Carlos Furuzono
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R235
R221
Discovery Miles 2 210
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Scare yourself silly with Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly
Spooky Stories by Jeff Kinney, the #1 international bestselling
author of Diary of a Wimpy Kid! Grab a flashlight, crawl under the
covers, and dive into the twisted, unexpectedly hilarious world of
Rowley Jefferson's imagination. You'll meet zombies, vampires,
ghosts, and much more in these comically terrifying tales. Rowley's
spooky stories might leave you laughing, but beware-you could end
up sleeping with the lights on! And don't miss Rowley Jefferson's
first two awesome friendly books, the instant #1 bestsellers Diary
of an Awesome Friendly Kid: Rowley Jefferson's Journal and Rowley
Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Adventure!
A New York Times Bestseller! Who is the Last Ronin? In a future, battle-ravaged New York City, a lone surviving Turtle embarks on a seemingly hopeless mission seeking justice for the family he lost. From legendary TMNT co-creators Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird, get ready for the final story of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles three decades in the making! What terrible events destroyed his family and left New York a crumbling, post-apocalyptic nightmare? All will be revealed in this climactic Turtle tale that sees longtime friends becoming enemies and new allies emerging in the most unexpected places. Can the surviving Turtle triumph? Eastman and Laird are joined by writer Tom Waltz, who penned the first 100 issues of IDW's ongoing TMNT series, and artists Esau & Isaac Escorza (Heavy Metal) and Ben Bishop (The Far Side of the Moon) with an Introduction by filmmaker Robert Rodriguez!
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The Odyssey
(Paperback)
Gareth Hinds; Illustrated by Gareth Hinds
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R528
R490
Discovery Miles 4 900
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Fresh from his triumphs in the Trojan War, Odysseus, King of
Ithaca, wants to return to his family. Instead, he offends the sea
god Poseidon, who dooms him to long years of shipwreck &
wandering. In his efforts to get home, he battles man-eating
monsters, violent storms, & the supernatural seductions of
sirens & sorceresses.
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