Kabelo Mabalane, South Africa's number one self-proclaimed 'pantsula for life' shares his journey and insights, from being a multi-platinum-selling musician, through the highs and lows of drug addiction, to finding hope and life again through running (eight Comrades marathons and counting) and his faith. In I Ran for My Life, this ten-time SAMA award-winner, TV presenter, athlete and entrepreneur talks about growing between Soweto and the suburbs, the back story behind his phenomenal music career, and how getting into running literally saved his life. Along with his lessons for life, Kabelo shares his thoughts and advice on staying in shape, being prepared for anything, and how to build a spirit of endurance in everything you do.

Wie sal JY bel as jou grootste vrese waar word?

Henri dink dit spook in Skilliepark. Ligte flikker, goed verdwyn, en vreemde geluide hou hom snags wakker. Maar wanneer sy eienaardige buurman oom Charl en die snipperige Amelia hom die waarheid vertel, ontdek Henri iets veel ergers as spoke...

Dit is Vrese – werklike vrese wat uit mense se gedagtes ontsnap en moles maak in die regte wêreld. Boonop is Henri blykbaar een van die min mense wat Vrese kan sien – en kan help om hulle te vang.

Maar om ‘n Vreesvanger te word is nie so maklik nie.

When Father goes away with two strangers one evening, the lives of Roberta, Peter and Phyllis are shattered. They and their mother have to move from their comfortable London home to go and live in a simple country cottage, where Mother writes books to make ends meet. However, they soon come to love the railway that runs near their cottage, and they make a habit of waving to the Old Gentleman who rides on it. They befriend the porter, Perks, and through him learn railway lore and much else. They have many adventures, and when they save a train from disaster, they are helped by the Old Gentleman to solve the mystery of their father's disappearance, and the family is happily reunited.

Inspired by traditional animal stories from Africa, find out WHY lion roars! Did you ever wish to be an animal, running or swinging or climbing free? Imagine being in the wild bush at night with the stars up above. How peaceful! Not always. There is one sound everyone fears - Shamba, the lion's mighty ... ROARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR! A colourful animal adventure perfect for curious little ones. Written by the award-winning Ken Wilson-Max and illustrated by the mutli award-winning Chantelle and Burgen Thorne. Also available in the Storytime Africa series: Once Upon an Elephant, Once Upon a Zebra, Once Upon a Giraffe and Once Upon a Hippo.

An original, middle grade fantasy debut awash with adventure. A determined heroine and a sinister villain clash to reveal river lore in a watery world of fantastical creatures and colossal challenges. In a time and place which might be now, people with gills, outcast Larkers, live in secret communities. They have houseboats along the river. Concealing their gills from land lubbers, they scour the mudbanks, trade their finds and live off their wits. Thirteen-year-old Effra has been supporting her brother, Fleet, alone since their beloved grandfather died six months ago. When merciless Rivermun, a larker gone bad, threatens Fleet, Effra's quests begins. Rivermun asks for the impossible - he wants to overpower Mother River, to possess the river serpent's pearl and for age-old debts to be settled. Effra must bargain with the imposing Mother River, dive into the underwater parts of the city, venture deep into the Rat Queen's lair and confront the terrible river serpent to save not only Fleet, but everything the Larkers stand for. Luckily, she is not alone. She befriends a sentient sewer rat and a landlubber girl called Bow, who will help her in her quest.

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.

What does Geronimo hate more than travel? Ghosts! Unlucky for him, Thea's heard about a haunted shipwreck. Soon, what started off as a holiday turns into an emergency situation as Geronimo and his family are stranded on a desert island. Will they ever make it back to New Mouse City? 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 the 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.

Tumi visits her Gogo in Soweto for the holidays. She and her twin cousins often help Gogo in her spaza shop. Gogo's Goodies is the oldest spaza in all of Soweto and Gogo's pride and joy. When Gogo leaves for a few days, Tumi has one of her crazy ideas: They will open the shop and run it themselves and earn loads of money! But they’ve never had to do it without Gogo, and things quickly get out of hand, making the spaza more famous than ever . . .

The touching story of a little crow born with only one wing who is teased at school for being different.

Hurt and confused, he runs away, until he meets a kind veterinarian who teaches him something important: When someone is unkind to you, you don’t have to stay silent. Speak up, there is always an adult who can help.

With heartfelt illustrations and an empowering message, this book helps children find courage, use their voice, and trust the grown-ups who care for them.

Hilarious illustrated fiction about unlikely friends Squirrel and Duck. Laugh as they outwit bungling burglars, with only the help of their pet cactus! Perfect for fans of the Dog Man and Grimwood series. 'Hilarious' Guardian 'Had me laughing out loud from the very first page' Emily-Jane Clark, author of The Beasts of Knobbly Bottom From the bestselling author of the Big Bright Feelings picture book series Squirrel and Duck might seem strange housemates but they are drawn together by their secret - they are the only two talking animals in the world. When bulldozers arrive to redevelop the abandoned theme park they call home, they flee with nothing but Mr Spikes, Duck's beloved 'pet' cactus. Overhearing a conversation between two nincompoop art thieves puts them on the trail of untold riches (according to Squirrel) or a great deed to help the nation (as far as Duck's concerned). Only some surprisingly unhelpful woodland creatures and a temporary lack of transport stand in their way! Young readers will love this zanily brilliant story, full of unlikely scenarios and laugh-out-loud moments.

The day after his tenth birthday, the last thing Zak expects - or wants - is to have to give up his room for an ageing old grandmother! With a face like an extra wrinkly raisin, hands as cold as an iceberg and always smelling of smoked fish and custard creams, there's nothing she gives Zak but the chills. With the help of his friends and a series of tactics inspired by his school's chess club, Zak is convinced it'll be no time before he can reclaim his rightful territory! But Zak soon discovers that his nani is no ordinary old grandma but a former chess prodigy, able to outwit and outdo him - and his friends - at every turn. Just as both players begin to forge a mutual respect and a friendship that might finally overcome all obstacles, Zak begins to notice things. Like how Nani sometimes forgets where she is, or who she is... Or how she keeps asking for people who are no longer by her side... Once he learns the real reason she has been brought to live with them is because she is struggling with Dementia, Zak launches a desperate bid to ensure Nani never forgets who she is ever again. He enters her into the chess competition of a lifetime. But will Zak's nani remember long enough to play?