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Ista Flit and her friends Nat and Ruby have foiled a dastardly plot by the Hettle family to take control of the town of Shelwich, but Ista still needs to find her missing father. A magical key transports her to the mysterious Glass Island, where a sinister monster haunts the reed-beds, and the local inhabitants are falling under the seductive spell of the marsh spinners. Boldly venturing into the marsh spinner court, Ista and her friends will need all their wits and Tidemagic to resist its magical pull. Can they find Ista’s father, or will they be lost forever to the power of the spinners’ sinister music . . . ?
From Alan Gratz, the highly acclaimed, New York Times bestselling author of the blockbuster Refugee, comes a thrilling new multi-perspective novel, this time centered around D-Day. D-Day, June 6, 1944: the most expansive military endeavor in history. No less than world cooperation would bring down Hitler and the Axis powers. And so people -- and kids -- across the globe lent their part. From the young US soldiers in the boats to spies in the French countryside, the coordination of thousands came together. Alan Gratz, author of the New York Times bestselling Refugee, explores the necessity of teamwork and heroism in dismantling tyranny in this epic, yet personal, look at D-Day in time for the 75th anniversary of the operation.
"A dark jewel of a book . . . intoxicating" - Leigh Bardugo, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Six of Crows Of course I want to be like them. They're beautiful as blades forged in some divine fire. They will live forever. And Cardan is even more beautiful than the rest. I hate him more than all the others. I hate him so much that sometimes when I look at him, I can hardly breathe. One terrible morning, Jude and her sisters see their parents murdered in front of them. The terrifying assassin abducts all three girls to the world of Faerie, where Jude is installed in the royal court but mocked and tormented by the Faerie royalty for being mortal. As Jude grows older, she realises that she will need to take part in the dangerous deceptions of the fey to ever truly belong. But the stairway to power is fraught with shadows and betrayal. And looming over all is the infuriating, arrogant and charismatic Prince Cardan . . . Dramatic and thrilling fantasy blends seamlessly with enthralling storytelling to create a fully realised and seductive world, brimful of magic and romance.
Lift the flaps and join in the fun with this special anniversary edition of the bestselling preschool classic, Rabbit's Nap by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo. Rabbit is trying to get to sleep, but everyone is being so noisy. Lift the flaps and find out who is keeping Rabbit awake! Will she ever have her nap? With sturdy flaps on every spread and rhyming stories that are a joy to read aloud, the Tales from Acorn Wood series has been delighting both parents and toddlers for over twenty years. Celebrate their unending appeal with Rabbit's Nap: 20th Anniversary Edition. Discover more stories in the Tales from Acorn Wood series: Fox's Socks, Hide-and-Seek Pig and Postman Bear.
'A dark and thrilling tale of the paranormal. With haunted houses, family secrets and murder galore, this delicious and gruesome tale of the macabre will ignite a whole new generation of vampire fans.' Lauren James 'Brimful of nostalgia and cinematic atmosphere. A thrilling read and a clever new twist on the vampire stories you love.' Laura Wood New Orleans Fang Fest, 1995. Mina's having a summer to die for. 17-year-old Mina, from England, arrives in New Orleans to visit her estranged sister, Libby. After growing up in the town that inspired Dracula, Mina loves nothing more than a creepy horror movie. She can't wait to explore the city's darkest secrets - vampire tours, seedy bars, spooky cemeteries, disturbing local myths... And it gets even better when Mina lands a part-time job at a horror movie mansion and meets Jared, Libby's gorgeous housemate, co-worker and fellow horror enthusiast. But the perfect summer bliss is broken when, while exploring the mansion, Mina stumbles upon the body of a girl with puncture marks on her neck, clutching a lock of hair that suspiciously resembles Libby's... Someone is replicating New Orleans' most brutal supernatural killings. Mina must discover the truth and prove her sister's innocence before she becomes the victim of another myth. The unmissable YA Gothic horror of 2021, perfect for fans of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Stranger Things.
The 13-Storey Treehouse - in colour! The first bestselling book in Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton's wacky treehouse adventures, now in colour! Perfect for fans of Dog Man and Bunny vs. Monkey, this book will make you laugh-out-loud on every page. Andy and Terry live in the WORLD'S BEST treehouse! It's got a giant catapult, a secret underground laboratory, a tank of man-eating sharks and a marshmallow machine that follows you around and shoots marshmallows into your mouth whenever you're hungry! Just watch out for the sea monkeys, and the monkeys pretending to be sea monkeys, and the giant mutant mermaid sea monster . . . Oh, and, whatever you do, don't get trapped in a burp-gas-filled bubble . . . ! Well, what are you waiting for? Come on up!
Tundra is the last settlement in a world of ice. Oswin Fields is its
only stray – a foundling, rescued from the Endless Expanse. So, when
he's summoned to the school for ice apprentices, he sets out to prove
his worth.
Rosie is really worried when she and her dad discover a box of abandoned kittens in the park. They take the litter to a cat fosterer named Sam, who promises to help find them new homes – and Rosie can visit as much as she likes! When Rosie notices that the youngest kitten, Bill, has trouble with his walking, Sam confirms that he has something called wobbly kitten syndrome, which makes families reluctant to take him in. Rosie knows this isn’t fair – Bill is just as cute as his brothers and sisters! Can she and Sam find anyone to adopt him? A new story from best-selling author Holly Webb, perfect for animal-loving children, and fans of ZOE'S RESCUE ZOO and MAGIC ANIMAL FRIENDS.
Hierdie boek bevat sagsinnige rympies met gepasde teksture waaraan jou baba kan vat en voel. Dit is die ideale manier om jou baba op 'n sensoriese wyse bekend te stel aan plaasdiere.
From the creators of the critically acclaimed The Night Gardener and Ocean Meets Sky comes a whimsical and elegantly illustrated picture book about community, art, the importance of giving back - and the wonder that fell from the sky. THE GUARDIAN "[...] gorgeous illustration [...] intricate monochrome [...] acid-bright touches of colour [...] will prompt lively discussion." It fell from the sky on a Thursday. None of the insects know where it came from, or what it is. Some say it's an egg. Others, a gumdrop. But whatever it is, it fell near Spider's house, so he's convinced it belongs to him. Spider builds a wonderous display so that insects from far and wide can come to look at the marvel. Spider has their best interests at heart. So what if he has to charge a small fee? So what if the lines are long? But as Spider raises the prices, insects stop showing up, much to Spider's bemusement. And then, all of a sudden, an unexpected disaster hits and the marvel disappears! This charming story is accompanied by characterful illustrations, and also teaches children important life lessons about greed and the importance of sharing.
Vir sy 10de verjaardag wens Jaco net vir een ding: 'n hond! En hy wil 'n hondepartytjie hê, met hondekolwyntjies. Maar gaan sy ouers vir hom die geskenk van sy drome gee? Sal sy gunsteling-sanggroep, Wagter en die waghonde, by sy partytjie kan wees? En wie moet hy nooi: net sy maats wat van honde hou of almal in sy klas? En wat moet hy doen as sy partytjie skielik heeltemal skeef loop, of as die hond wat hy kry in iets eienaardigs verander? 'n Storie propvol kinkels en keuses!
Kan 'n draak leer hoe om te deel? Rissie is 'n baie soet draak. Sy volg al die reëls in die Reëlboek vir Drake: Sy steel by almal, en wil nie haar skatte met ENIGE IEMAND deel nie! Die ander diere het genoeg gehad. As hulle maar die draakreëls kon verander . . . 'n Pragtige prenteboek oor die belangrikheid van deel, vertaal deur Jaco Jacobs.
AHOOI DAAR, SKARMINKELS! Kom span die seile saam met Matilda, Basjan en die Van der Branders, en geniet hulle opwindende seeroweravonture. Hierdie keer soek hulle na 'n skat, maar 'n vioolspeler waarsku hulle teen 'n monster wat almal wat sy goud wil kom steel, OPVREET … Dit is die derde titel in die gewilde Seerower-reeks! 'n Lekker leeservaring vir kinders wat pas hulle eerste hoofstukboeke begin lees het.
Join Geronimo on his tastiest adventure yet! Geronimo is having a fabumouse family holiday in Milan - home to delicious Italian dishes. Fabumouse, that is, until a thief dressed just like him starts stealing precious items around the city. Who is trying to frame Geronimo, and can they be stopped? About the Geronimo Stilton series: Geronimo Stilton is a bestselling children's series with a dedicated international fan base. As seen on Netflix, the series follows the adventures of Geronimo Stilton the fa-mouse journalist, as he searches for the next hot scoop. With illustrations and fun fonts throughout, Geronimo Stilton is perfect for reluctant readers aged 5+ years.
A queer love story with a dark magical twist, from an astonishing new Irish voice. Be careful. The dark is listening. Hanan is supposed to be dead. The forest outside Skenashogue sent him home alive – but changed. A strange new magic makes every emotion a physical force he can’t control.Bright and gentle, fox-like Pax is everything Hanan is not. And when he touches Hanan he mutes his secret power, quiets the curse. To survive their own darknesses they'll need to be honest with each other. But Hanan isn’t sure Pax will like what he finds out… Can their love help them find their way back to the light?
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