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Witchcraft for Wayward Girls: Grady Hendrix Witchcraft for Wayward Girls
Grady Hendrix
R665 R543 Discovery Miles 5 430 Save R122 (18%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

There’s power in a book… They call them wayward girls. Loose girls. Girls who grew up too fast. And they’re sent to the Wellwood Home in St. Augustine, Florida, where unwed mothers are hidden by their families to have their babies in secret, give them up for adoption, and most important of all, to forget any of it ever happened. Fifteen-year-old Fern arrives at the home in the sweltering summer of 1970, pregnant, terrified and alone. Under the watchful eye of the stern Miss Wellwood, she meets a dozen other girls in the same predicament. There’s Rose, a hippie who insists she’s going to find a way to keep her baby and escape to a commune. And Zinnia, a budding musician who knows she’s going to go home and marry her baby’s father. And Holly, a wisp of a girl, barely fourteen, mute and pregnant by no-one-knows-who. Everything the girls eat, every moment of their waking day, and everything they’re allowed to talk about is strictly controlled by adults who claim they know what’s best for them. Then Fern meets a librarian who gives her an occult book about witchcraft, and power is in the hands of the girls for the first time in their lives. But power can destroy as easily as it creates, and it’s never given freely. There’s always a price to be paid…and it’s usually paid in blood. In Witchcraft for Wayward Girls, the author of How to Sell a Haunted House and The Final Girl Support Group delivers another searing, completely original novel and further cements his status as a “horror master” (NPR).

The Falling Boy (Paperback): David Almond The Falling Boy (Paperback)
David Almond
R250 R223 Discovery Miles 2 230 Save R27 (11%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Nothing is the same for Joff this summer. His dad is sick, his mum is working, there's a new kid in town. The days are long and hot, and change is in the air. With his dog, Jet, Joff explores. The Chapel of Doom is always there, ancient and crumbling, with its warning signs and the legend of the Falling Boy. But Joff isn't going to go past those signs ... is he?

Melo Se Koninkryk (Afrikaans, Hardcover): Thuli Madonsela Melo Se Koninkryk (Afrikaans, Hardcover)
Thuli Madonsela
R200 R183 Discovery Miles 1 830 Save R17 (8%) Ships in 4 - 8 working days

Melo se koninkryk neem kinders op ʼn wonderlike avontuur na die Afrika-bos saam met Melo en haar spesiale dierevriende. Elkeen van die bekoorlike stories is gebou op ʼn Afrika-spreekwoord en gebruik Bybelse beginsels om kinders op ʼn boeiende manier te leer en te inspireer.

Die stories, geskryf deur Thuli Madonsela en lede van haar familie, beklemtoon die belangrikheid van waardes soos eerlikheid, moed, respek, spanwerk en goedhartigheid, terwyl dit die wonders van die skepping benadruk.

Die boodskap van elke storie word versterk deur ʼn relevante teksvers, gebed, vrae vir nadenke, woorde van wysheid en ʼn prettige geloofsgebaseerde aktiwiteit.

The Summer I Ate the Rich (Paperback): Maika Moulite The Summer I Ate the Rich (Paperback)
Maika Moulite
R275 R246 Discovery Miles 2 460 Save R29 (11%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

A gripping, genre-blending YA horror about what happens when a Haitian American girl uses her previously hidden zombie abilities to exact revenge on the wealthy elites who've caused her family pain. Brielle Petitfour loves to cook. But with a chronically sick mother and bills to pay, becoming a chef isn't exactly a realistic career path. When Brielle's mom suddenly loses her job, Brielle steps in and uses her culinary skills to earn some extra money. The rich families who love her cooking praise her use of unique flavours and textures, which keep everyone guessing what's in Brielle's dishes. The secret ingredient? Human flesh. Written by the storytelling duo Maika Moulite and Maritza Moulite, The Summer I Ate the Rich is a biting, smart horror inspired by Haitian zombie lore that explores themes of vengeance, family, and young love - and scrutinizes the socioeconomic and racial inequity that is the foundation of our modern times. Just like Brielle's clients it will have you asking: What's for dinner?

While We're Young (Paperback): K. L. Walther While We're Young (Paperback)
K. L. Walther
R295 R230 Discovery Miles 2 300 Save R65 (22%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Grace, Isa, and Everett used to be an inseparable trio before their love lives became a tangled mess. For starters, Grace is secretly in love with Everett, who used to go out with Isa before breaking her heart in the infamous Freshman Year Fracture. And, oh yeah, no one knows that Isa has been hanging out with James, Grace’s brother―and if Grace finds out, it could ruin their friendship.

With graduation fast approaching, Grace decides an unsanctioned senior skip day in Philadelphia might be just what they need to fix things. All she has to do is convince Isa to help her kidnap Everett and outmaneuver James, who’s certain his sister is up to something.

In an epic day that includes racing up the famous Rocky steps, taste-testing Philly's finest cheesesteaks, and even crashing a wedding, their secrets are bound to collide. But can their hearts withstand the wreckage?

Four friends. One day off. A whole heap of trouble – this is the perfect love story for readers to escape with this summer and ticks all the boxes for fans of Carley Fortune, Lynn Painter and Emily Henry.

Sade and Her Shadow Beasts (Paperback): Rachel Faturoti Sade and Her Shadow Beasts (Paperback)
Rachel Faturoti
R220 R197 Discovery Miles 1 970 Save R23 (10%) In Stock

For fans of ONWARD and A Monster Calls, this is an unmissable illustrated story about grief and love for young readers 9 and up.

Twelve-year-old Sadé has been escaping to an imaginary world ever since her mum passed away - with its candy-floss lilac sky, she goes on endless adventures atop her purple-winged bird, Nix. But soon she discovers that frightening shadow beasts live here too and they are seeping into the real world.

Luckily, when her sister signs her up to an anonymous grief counselling group, Sadé finds her anxiety gets better. But then she's asked to perform spoken word in the talent show. The beasts won't let her get on stage: Tiger appears with her long sharp claws, Lion with his piercing blue eyes, and Fox stands on his giant hind legs.

Will Sadé find the courage to say what she needs to - can she banish the shadow beasts for good?

A story about a girl dealing with the death of a parent - with the help of a school support group and a colourful world only she can see.

The Mizzy Mysteries 1 A Skeleton in the Closet (Paperback): Claire Hatcher-Smith The Mizzy Mysteries 1 A Skeleton in the Closet (Paperback)
Claire Hatcher-Smith
R214 Discovery Miles 2 140 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Twelve-year-old Mizzy dreams of being a detective and she won't let anything stand in her way ― not her reputation for tall tales, or her embarrassing fear of escalators, and definitely not her Down syndrome. Dumped for the summer with cousins who've outgrown her, Mizzy feels even more sidelined than usual. But when she discovers Great Aunt Jane's diaries in a locked wardrobe in their spare room, and realises her aunt didn't die in her sleep but under suspicious circumstances, everything changes. What's more … someone in the family appears to have been involved. Under the guise of a family-tree project for school, and armed with a brand new set of Pipsqueak markers, Mizzy grabs the chance to prove herself to her cousins ― and the world.

The First Year (Paperback): Matt Goodfellow The First Year (Paperback)
Matt Goodfellow; Illustrated by Joe Todd-Stanton
R232 Discovery Miles 2 320 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Follows the bestselling and multi-award winning The Final Year "Well-written, authentic and very moving." David Almond on The Final Year Nate’s eleven and has just finished Primary School. After a challenging final year, life is looking up. His brother has recovered from a life-threatening heart condition, he’s got the love of his mum, brothers and Auntie San, and he’s off to Secondary School with his two best mates. But while he's making new friends and avoiding the fists of Turner, his old nemesis, and struggling to come to terms with a strict new teacher and a sense of isolation from his brothers, a sudden surprise appearance in Nate's life threatens to throw him completely off course. And The Beast - the anger he tries so hard to control - reappears. Will Nate find a way to keep himself and his family together?

After The Tears (Paperback): Michelle Faure After The Tears (Paperback)
Michelle Faure
R75 R70 Discovery Miles 700 Save R5 (7%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days
The Hate U Give (Paperback): Angie Thomas The Hate U Give (Paperback)
Angie Thomas 1
R275 R249 Discovery Miles 2 490 Save R26 (9%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2018

Winner of the Children's Book of the Year 2018 at the British Book Awards

#1 New York Times bestseller

Now a major motion picture, starring Amandla Stenberg

A Teen Vogue Best YA Book of the Year

"Stunning."―John Green

“A masterpiece.”―The Huffington Post

“An essential read for everyone.”―Teen Vogue

“Outstanding.” ―The Guardian

Sixteen-year-old Starr lives in two worlds: the poor neighbourhood where she was born and raised and her posh high school in the suburbs. The uneasy balance between them is shattered when Starr is the only witness to the fatal shooting of her unarmed best friend, Khalil, by a police officer. Now what Starr says could destroy her community. It could also get her killed.

Inspired by the Black Lives Matter movement, this is a powerful and gripping YA novel about one girl's struggle for justice.

The Island (Paperback): Natasha Preston The Island (Paperback)
Natasha Preston
R232 Discovery Miles 2 320 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

HOW BADLY DO YOU WANT TO GO VIRAL?

Jagged Island: a private amusement park for the very rich - or the very influential. Liam, James, Will, Ava, Harper, and Paisley - social media influencers with millions of followers - have been invited for an exclusive weekend before the park opens. They'll make posts and videos for their channels and report every second of their VIP treatment.

When the teens arrive, they're stunned: the resort is even better than they'd imagined. Their hotel rooms are unreal, the park's themed rides are incredible, and the island is hauntingly beautiful. They're given a jam-packed itinerary for the weekend.

But soon they'll discover that something's missing from their schedule: getting off the island alive.

You Are A Wish (Paperback): Jaco Jacobs You Are A Wish (Paperback)
Jaco Jacobs; Illustrated by Tumi K. Steyn
R160 R145 Discovery Miles 1 450 Save R15 (9%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Oh, how we wished and wished for someone just like you. Someone special to share our home. And the special times, too.

This warm, lyrical picture books tells the story of different adoptive families. It’s the perfect starting point for parents who want to discuss the topic of adoption, and it helps children to understand that every family is special – even though we may not look the same.

The author’s royalties from the sale of this book will be donated to Engo, a nonprofit non-governmental organization that provides support to individuals and families, and is involved in facilitating adoptions and offering support to adoptive families.

Die Pro (Afrikaans, Paperback, Film-Uitgawe): Leon De Villiers Die Pro (Afrikaans, Paperback, Film-Uitgawe)
Leon De Villiers
R215 R202 Discovery Miles 2 020 Save R13 (6%) Ships in 4 - 8 working days

Sanlambeginnersprys (1997)

Scheepersprys vir jeuglektuur (1998)

M.E.R.-prys (1998)

’n Aangrypende verhaal oor vriendskap, verlies en die demone wat tieners moet takel in die proses van grootword, geskryf in die taal van vandag se tiener. Die hoofkarakter is ’n 16-jarige seun wat versot is op branderplankry, ’n karakter met wie tieners, en veral seuns, maklik sal kan identifiseer. Nou ook 'n rolprent met Ballade vir 'n Enkeling se gewilde Edwin van der Walt in die leidende rol in die rolverdeling van jong akteurs.

All That It Ever Meant (Paperback): Blessing Musariri All That It Ever Meant (Paperback)
Blessing Musariri
R271 R223 Discovery Miles 2 230 Save R48 (18%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

An outstanding YA novel of family love, loss, and life lived between two cultures, by an astonishing, super-stylish new voice.

'I'm going to tell you exactly how everything happened. Baba always says, Mati mwana'ngu, I love a good story but I don't have time for a long one, so make it short.'

When Mati and her two siblings travel from London to Zimbabwe with their father, they are forced to confront the knotty family dynamics caused by the loss of their mother. Along for the trip is Meticais, a fabulously attired gender-neutral spirit - or ghost? or imaginary friend? - who only Mati can see and talk to.

Guided by Meticais's enigmatic advice and wisdom, Mati must come to terms with her grief and with the difficulty of a life lived between two cultures, while her family learn to forge their way in a world without their monumental mother. This is distinctive, stylish, powerful writing by a vital new voice.

Destiny Ink Sleepover Surprise (Paperback): Adeola Sokunbi Destiny Ink Sleepover Surprise (Paperback)
Adeola Sokunbi
R209 R164 Discovery Miles 1 640 Save R45 (22%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

A brilliant new highly-illustrated chapter book series for 5+ readers. Destiny uses her creativity to overcomes her worries. Perfect for readers moving on from Tom Percival's BIG BRIGHT FEELINGS picture books and fans of JOJO & GRAN GRAN. Destiny can't wait to go for her first ever sleepover at her best friend's house. But she also can't help feeling a little worried ... they're going to camp outside in the garden - in a tent - but also in the dark! Destiny uses her trusty sketchbook to doodle her ideas and work through her worries. She even draws some monsters but that makes her feel a bit scared again, so she makes a tent in her room to practice in. When she goes to bed, she hears some noises from the tent and finds a monster inside! But the monster isn't frightening. He's come for a sleepover but he's not sure he's ready. Can Destiny help him? After they try midnight snacks, dressing up and telling stories under the stars, Destiny realises there's nothing to be worried about after all! The next morning, the monster has disappeared, but Destiny is more ready for a sleepover than ever! "A warm and humorous book and is a perfect next stage for children aged five and over. They will love the illustrations, the relationship that Destiny has with her dad and how she doodles in her special sketchbook. I can't wait to read the next Destiny Ink book." - Laura Henry-Allain MBE, the creator of JoJo and Gran Gran

The Summer Of Broken Rules (Paperback): K. L. Walther The Summer Of Broken Rules (Paperback)
K. L. Walther
R255 R236 Discovery Miles 2 360 Save R19 (7%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Meredith's family's annual game of assassin at Martha's Vineyard during a summer wedding is the perfect chance to honor her sister's legacy, and finally join the world again. But when she forms an alliance with a cute groomsman, she's at risk of losing both the game ... and her heart.

When Meredith Fox lost her sister, Claire, eighteen months ago, she shut everyone out. But this summer she's determined to join the world again.

The annual family vacation to Martha's Vineyard seems like the perfect place to reconnect. Her entire extended family is gathering for a big summer wedding, and although Meredith is dateless after being unexpectedly dumped, she's excited to participate in the traditional Fox family game of assassin that will take place during the week of wedding festivities. Claire always loved the game, and Meredith is determined to honor her legacy.

But when Meredith forms an assassin alliance with a cute groomsman, she finds herself getting distracted. Meredith tries to focus on the game and win it for her sister, but she can't help falling for him. And as the week progresses, she realizes she's not only at risk of losing the game, but also her heart.

Ons Is Een (Afrikaans, Paperback): Refiloe Moahloli Ons Is Een (Afrikaans, Paperback)
Refiloe Moahloli
R160 R145 Discovery Miles 1 450 Save R15 (9%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Ek en jy lyk dalk verskillend,
ons klink verskillend,
ons bly op verskillende plekke
en ons eet verskillende kos,
maar wanneer ek in jou oë kyk,
sien ek myself.
 
’n Warm, vertroostende boek oor vriendskap en ubuntu wat beide ons ooreenkomste en verskille vier.

Die boek is ook beskikbaar in Isizulu en Engels.

Dead Happy (Paperback): Josh Silver Dead Happy (Paperback)
Josh Silver
R292 R270 Discovery Miles 2 700 Save R22 (8%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Be prepared to be scared again in the nail-biting sequel to HappyHead.

FRIENDS, WELCOME TO ELMHALLOW. YOU ARE THE CHOSEN TEN.

By some miracle, Seb has survived the HappyHead programme, only to find himself stranded on a remote island under the guidance of a freakishly beautiful couple.

Far from home, Seb reluctantly teams up with Eleanor again and the pair are forced to compete in a series of ever stranger trials to prove their connection. All the while, he can’t stop thinking about Finn. Determined to find him, Seb’s search uncovers an even darker reality.

Can he escape the island and expose the sinister truth behind HappyHead?

Crumple And Crumbs (Paperback): Jacolene du Plooy Crumple And Crumbs (Paperback)
Jacolene du Plooy; Illustrated by Elsabe Ebersohn
R200 R185 Discovery Miles 1 850 Save R15 (7%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Crumple the hatmaker meets an unusual friend named Crumbs. The holier-than-thou gnomes are unfriendly toward Crumbs, because they don’t know him. Will they ever buy hats from Crumple again?

You Can! (Paperback): Alexandra Strick You Can! (Paperback)
Alexandra Strick; Illustrated by Steve Antony
R209 Discovery Miles 2 090 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

"A joyous ode to inclusion, realised in the most delightful, uplifting way." - Cerrie Burnell YOU CAN...be brave, challenge yourself, overcome your fears, be kind, be brilliant...be YOU! Come on an amazing journey with 14 children as they grow from birth to 18 years old, learning new skills, exploring new worlds, standing up for their own and others' rights - and following their dreams. Created with real children, who sent messages of empathy, reassurance and hope, You Can! will inspire young people of all ages to be empowered and believe in themselves. This is a ground-breaking book from author and co-founder of Inclusive Minds, Alexandra Strick, with an astonishing, visual narrative by international picture book star, Steve Antony.

Deadly Little Scandals - The Debutantes: Book 2 (Paperback): Jennifer Lynn Barnes Deadly Little Scandals - The Debutantes: Book 2 (Paperback)
Jennifer Lynn Barnes
R245 R219 Discovery Miles 2 190 Save R26 (11%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Welcome to the page-turning, twisty, gasp-inducing world of the Debutantes - an addictive YA mystery duology from the author of #1 bestselling, TikTok sensation INHERITANCE GAMES series.

Reluctant debutante Sawyer Taft joined Southern high society for one reason and one reason alone: to identify and locate her biological father. But the answers Sawyer found during her debutante year only left her with more questions and one potentially life-ruining secret.

When her cousin Lily ropes her into joining a mysterious and elite secret society called the White Gloves, Sawyer soon discovers that someone in the group's ranks may have the answers she's looking for. Things are looking up . . . until Sawyer and the White Gloves make a disturbing discovery near the family's summer home - and uncover a twisted secret, decades in the making.

Shocking twists, family secrets, a fish-out-of water protagonist and a page-turning mystery combine in Little White Lies and Deadly Little Scandals (The Debutantes Duology) - perfect for fans coming from THE INHERITANCE GAMES series looking for their next addictive read from the Master of YA Mysteries, Jennifer Lynn Barnes.

The Outsiders (Paperback): S. E. Hinton The Outsiders (Paperback)
S. E. Hinton 1
R230 R213 Discovery Miles 2 130 Save R17 (7%) In Stock

The Outsiders is an outstanding story of teenage rebellion, written when the author was only 17 years old. It is one of The Originals from Penguin - iconic, outspoken, first.

Youngsters in a small Oklahoma town have split into two gangs, divided by money, tastes and attitude. The Socs' idea of having a good time is beating up Greasers like Ponyboy Curtis.

Ponyboy knows what to expect and knows he can count on his brothers and friends - until the night someone takes things too far.

Leo and Ralph (Paperback): Peter Carnavas Leo and Ralph (Paperback)
Peter Carnavas
R260 R232 Discovery Miles 2 320 Save R28 (11%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

A stellar novel about space, starting over and the best friend you could ever imagine. Ralph sat up. His voice was croaky. ‘If a shooting star past right now, what would you wish for?’ ‘To find another friend like you.’ Leo and Ralph have been best friends ever since Ralph flew down from one of Jupiter's moons. But now that Leo's older, his mum and dad think it's time to say goodbye to Ralph. When the family moves to a small town in the country, they hope Leo might finally make a real friend. But someone like Ralph is hard to leave behind...

Wink (Paperback): Rob Harrell Wink (Paperback)
Rob Harrell 1
R236 R208 Discovery Miles 2 080 Save R28 (12%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Ross Molloy just wants to be normal. He doesn't want to lose his hair, or wear a weird hat, or deal with the disappearing friends who don't know what to say to 'the cancer kid'. But with his recent diagnosis of a rare eye cancer, simply blending in is no longer an option. Ross - and his friends and his family - all need to work out how to deal with this devastating challenge that Life has thrown down. Maybe Batpig can come to the rescue?

Based on Rob Harrell's own real life experience with eye cancer, and including amazing comic-strip artwork, this poignant and authentic novel is unforgettable, hilarious and uplifting.

Do You Like Grasshoppers And Chapati? (Paperback): Paul H. Sutherland Do You Like Grasshoppers And Chapati? (Paperback)
Paul H. Sutherland; Illustrated by Mwesigwa Benjamin
R129 R120 Discovery Miles 1 200 Save R9 (7%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

A young monkey finds himself in an unexpected situation when he stumbles into the home of a family who love to take walks outside, read books and eat chapati.

The family take the young monkey in and care for him, showing him a new way of life that he never knew of before.

This is a tale of acceptance, compassion and great love, a story of the warmth and comfort of a forever family.

This book is perfect for anyone wanting to show children that happiness can found wherever and with whoever, as long as you are willing to accept their love.

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