Sixteen-year-old Anna should not have been born. It is the year 2140 and people can live for ever. No one wants another mouth to feed, so she lives in a Surplus Hall, where unwanted children go to learn valuable lessons . . . at least she wasn't put down at birth. One day, a new inmate arrives. Anna's life is thrown into chaos. He says things about her parents and the Outside that couldn't possibly be true . . . Or could they? Thrilling, passionate and beautifully written, this dystopian novel is perfect for fans of The Hunger Games

"My name is Harriet Manners, and I'll always be a geek." It's the hilarious third book in the bestselling award-winning GEEK GIRL series! Now in paperback. Harriet Manners knows more facts than most. She knows that New York is the most populous city in the United States. She knows that its official motto is 'Ever Upward'. She knows that one in thirty-eight people living in the US lives there. But she knows nothing whatsoever about modelling in the Big Apple and how her family will cope with life stateside. Or 'becoming a brand' as the models in New York say. And even more importantly, what to do when the big romantic gestures aren't coming your way from your boyfriend... Does geek girl go too far this time? The laugh out loud follow-up to award-winning debut GEEK GIRL and MODEL MISFIT will have you in stitches!

Almal van Menseland is verheug om Haas Das, die geliefde nuusleser van Diereland, en sy assistent, Piet Muis, en hulle manewales weer te geniet in hierdie veelkleurige leesboeke. In hierdie uitsending raak Boeboe die bobbejaantjie vermis en almal is bekommerd, want Hoohoeff Hienia is in die omtrek. Die gewilde Haas Das-stories word opnuut uitgebeeld deur Vian Oelofsen se pragtige illustrasies.

Wilson se lewe is, net soos haar naam, ietwat buitengewoon. Sy woon saam met haar ouers in 'n huis op wiele en moet elke paar maande na 'n nuwe dorp trek. Dit frustreer haar baie. Amper so baie soos Errol. Hy het onlangs besluit dat Wilson sy beste maat is en dat sy hom moet vergesel op vervelige uitstappies soos voëlkyk. Net toe Wilson dink dat Verkeerdevlei net so vervelig gaan wees soos al die ander klein dorpies waar sy al gewoon het, ontdek sy iets uitsonderlik - iets wat ten alle koste geheim gehou moet word. Maar dan raak dinge gevaarlik ... Iemand is daarop uit om wraak te neem, en niks en niemand gaan hom stuit nie - veral nie twee kinders nie.

Lara se danseksamen is om die draai. Sy oefen al weke lank vir die groot dag! Minki en Natalie kan nie wag om haar in aksie te sien op die verhoog nie. Maar dan loop dinge onverwags skeef, en Lara se dansdrome is - vir eers - daarmee heen. Minki en Natalie weet nie hoe om hulle beste maat op te beur nie. Maar een van Minki se gunstelingboeke gee haar 'n plan ...

Al vyf van die gewilde Nederlandse Polleke-boeke is nou saam in een band in Afrikaans beskikbaar! Polleke het ’n kerel, Mimoen. Maar sy geloof en sy kultuur maak hulle vriendskap byna onmoontlik. Polleke se pa, Spiek, loop rond en gebruik dwelms. En Polleke se onderwyser is skielik haar ma se nuwe vriend – hulle praat glad van trou … Dit is nie maklik om opgeruimd te bly as so baie dinge skeefloop nie. Maar Polleke gooi nie sommer tou op nie. Daar is darem ook Oupa en Ouma se plaas buite die stad waar sy tot rus kan kom. Daarnatoe gaan sy graag – sy het selfs haar eie kalfie wat sy Polleke gedoop het! Guus Kuijer het verskeie toekennings vir die Polleke-boeke ontvang, waaronder ’n Gouden Griffel, ’n Zilveren Griffel en die Woutertje Pieterse-prys. Die boeke is ook met groot sukses in Nederland verfilm.

There are many fun things to do at a birthday party. But for Luis, who has autism, sometimes fun things can be scary. Luckily his sister will be there to help him have a good time. Early readers can follow the simple story and bright illustrations as they learn about the importance of compassion and kindness. With pre-reading questions, this fiction book is ideal for guided reading and builds early literacy skills.

Minki en haar maats is baie opgewonde toe hulle 'n onverwagse besoeker kry. Hulle ontdek 'n oulike katjie in die tuin. Waar kom sy vandaan, en sal hulle haar kan help om weer haar huis te kry? Hulle sal egter vinnig 'n plan moet maak, want Minki se hond, Spaghetti, hou glad nie van die nuwe kuiergas in die huis nie! Intussen kry Minki 'n nare verrassing toe haar klas 'n belangrike projek moet doen ... Kort voor lank waai die hare behoorlik!

A family follows the end of a rainbow in search of treasure. What awaits them at the end? This picture book features colorful illustrations and a simple story to help early readers follow along on this family adventure. Celebrate family and the importance of spending time together with this beautifully illustrated picture book. With pre-reading questions, this book is ideal for guided reading and builds early literacy skills.

Almal van Menseland is verheug om Haas Das, die geliefde nuusleser van Diereland, en sy assistent, Piet Muis, en hulle manewales weer te geniet in hierdie veelkleurige leesboeke. In hierdie episode vind die groot wedloop tussen Hasie Kwassie en Skillie Skilpad plaas! Wie gaan wen? Die gewilde Haas Das-stories word opnuut uitgebeeld deur Vian Oelofsen se pragtige illustrasies.

My stomach went cold, as though I'd swallowed a trayful of ice cubes. I looked out the window, half expecting to see someone watching me. There was no-one. Just the wall my bedroom looks out on. And as I looked at it, it seemed to be coming towards me, getting closer and closer, looming over me so that I was sure it would crush me. And then it broke into bits of concrete flying in all directions, shouting `We know your secret!'. Bongani is a smart, loveable young teenager, struggling to manage his tricky life. Someone has discovered his terrible secret and Bongani must find him and silence him. This fast-paced humorous story examines serious issues with wisdom and sensitivity. It will entertain and provoke even the most reluctant readers. "The trip that Bongani takes us on - from the first peep, peep, peep of his ever-present cell phone to the uncovering of a devastating secret that he's been living with, has the speed and twists of a rollercoaster ride ... with a surprise ending. But it's the intimacy of the writer's style that keeps the reader constantly at Bongani's side - as well as on his side." Niki Daly, judge of the MML Literature Awards.

For some reason, Charlie the shark has trouble making friends. Whenever he meets someone, they think he s going to eat them. What s a friendless shark to do? Advancing readers will sympathize with Charlie in this funny illustrated chapter book. Engage students natural curiosity with fun and inspiring real-world stories. Perfect for shared or guided reading, this book builds a foundation for a lifelong love of reading.

Mercy needs to stand up for herself. She also needs a miracle.

Eleven-year-old Mercy lives with her eccentric foster aunts – two elderly sisters so poor they can afford only one lightbulb. A nasty housing developer is eyeing their house, which suddenly starts falling apart – just as Aunt Flora does too. She’s forgetting words, names and even how to behave in public. Mercy tries to keep her head down at school but when a classmate frames her for stealing the school’s raffle money, Mercy’s teachers decide to take a closer look at her home life. With the help of a neighbour, Mr Singh, who teaches Mercy about Gandhi and his principles of passive resistance, Mercy finds a tool that can help solve her problems.

But first, like Gandhi, she needs to stand up for herself. She also needs a miracle. And to summon it she has to find her voice and tell the truth – and that truth is neither pure nor simple.

A book that already feels like a classic, Small Mercies holds a strong message for children today. Full of heart, it will shine among the best children's literature for years to come.