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The electrifying sequel to the bestselling, critically acclaimed
page-turning thriller, The Upper World. 'A time-twisting,
mind-bending thrill ride . . . I loved it!' - Holly Jackson,
bestselling author of A Good Girl's Guide to Murder (on The Upper
World) In The Mirror World, we return to Esso and Rhia's epic story
as they learn more about The Upper World. Soon they discover they
are not the only ones who can wield its power, and there is danger
coming at them from past and present . . . NOW: With her mentor,
Dr. Esso, by her side, eighteen-year-old Rhia is determined to make
her mark on the hallowed halls of Oxford University. But the power
of the Upper World is becoming an addiction she can't shake. Even
worse, she's not alone. Someone else knows the secrets of the Upper
World. And he's come to eliminate his newest rival: Rhia. THEN: In
1990s Benin, Serou believes he's destined to inherit the powers of
the Upper World. But instead of being welcomed into his temple as a
young adept, he is exiled-only to uncover a conspiracy that has
sacrificed dozens of kids like him so one man can stay in power. In
his quest for justice, Serou faces a deadly crossroads: a choice
that could break the cycle of violence . . . or send him down the
same path. THE UPPER WORLD IS SOON TO BE A MAJOR MOVIE STARRING
ACADEMY AWARD WINNER DANIEL KALUUYA Praise for The Upper World: 'A
superbly original debut' - Guardian 'Impossible to put down' - The
Independent 'A thrilling, electric book - so sharp and quick, so
witty and wise it leaves you gasping.' ? Katherine Rundell
'Ambitious and highly addictive' - The Bookseller 'An astoundingly
impressive debut. Thought-provoking, thrilling, funny, and
brilliant in every sense of the word.' ? Katherine Webber
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Fated
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Karen Lynch
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This book offers valuable information and support for teenagers who
have a family member with dementia. It addresses the challenges
they may face, provides practical advice, suggests ways to interact
positively and assist the family member, and features stories from
other young adults who know and care for people with dementia.
For kids 8 to 13, join the largest Arctic expedition ever
undertaken—and discover the secrets hidden deep in the ice that
reveal how one of the world's crucial ecosystems is changing. The
Arctic is changing—fast. The once-frozen landscape is melting
before our eyes, and the effects can be felt around the world. But
the Arctic is also the region we know the least about. Thick ice,
extreme cold, and total darkness have always prevented scientists
from uncovering its secrets. Until now. This science-based guide
for middle readers follows the 2019 MOSAiC expedition on the
largest expedition to the Arctic ever undertaken. On board the
Polarstern, a powerful ice-breaker research vessel, more than five
hundred scientists from all over the world turned their attention
to this mysterious region. Their mission? To let their vessel
freeze in the sea ice and drift towards the North Pole in order to
study how the Arctic is changing, and how these changes will affect
our world. Mission: Arctic features: Filled with photographs from
the expedition Thrilling facts, illustrations, diagrams, and fact
bars about the polar region The dangerous conditions the scientists
endured, from freezing temperatures to terrifying storms and polar
bears The important discoveries made on the mission Through this
thrilling book, readers will discover the Arctic ice is not as
permanent as we thought, and what happens in the Arctic doesn't
stay in the Arctic. The knowledge gathered on the Polarstern has
the power to determine our planet's future—if only we pay
attention.
This is a story about trees and fungi connected through a ‘wood
wide web’ – told by one tiny fungal spore .A little fungus
meets a baby cacao tree and they learn to feed each other. They
cooperate with a forest of plants and a metropolis of microbes in
the soil. But when drought strikes can they work together to
survive? The fourth book in the Small Friends Books series, this
science-adventure story explores the Earth-shaping partnerships
between plants, fungi and bacteria. A beautifully-illustrated
science-adventure story, created in collaboration with scientists.
Engages children in the invisible world of microbes. ‘The Science
Behind the Story’ section allows for deeper exploration of the
scientific concepts underpinning the story.
When Teddy Anderson's little sister Tina is gunned down randomly in
a drive-by shooting, the gangstas who rule the streets in the
Anderson family's rapidly deteriorating neighborhood dismiss the
incident as just another case of RP, RT-wrong place, wrong time.
According to gangsta logic, Tina doesn't even count as a
statistic.
Teddy's family is devastated. Mrs. Anderson sinks into deep
depression while Pops struggles to run both the household and his
declining laundry business. The Andersons are shocked still further
when Teddy is arrested and thrown in prison for attempted homicide
after his elaborately laid plans for revenge against his sister's
killer are foiled by the cops.
Teddy soon finds himself out of prison on house arrest, and in the
capable hands of Officer Mariana Diaz, the smart, tough probation
officer assigned to oversee his endless hours of community service.
As part of the innovative rehabilitation program Diaz runs, Teddy
is assigned to tutor Micah, a twelve-year-old orphan and would-be
gansta.
As Teddy goes through the motions of complying with the terms of
his probation, Diaz has no idea that he is using his genius-level
computer hacker skills to plot his final vengeance and to defraud
the state education system of hundreds of thousands of dollars. But
even though Teddy thinks he knows it all, he fails to see how
Micah's desperate need for love and trust just might have the power
not only to pierce all Teddy's defenses, but to save his
family.
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Lali's Feather
(Paperback)
Farhana Zia; Illustrated by Stephanie Fizer Coleman
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No one can jump as high as the very boastful kangaroo. But the
littlest kangaroo challenges him to a jumping contest anyway. Even
the very boastful kangaroo has to laugh when the very little and
very clever kangaroo outsmarts him and wins the competition.
Bernard Most's resourceful kangaroo hilariously illustrates one of
life's basic lessons--that any problem can be overcome if only you
put your mind to it.
The award-winning, bestselling verse novel is now a stunning
graphic novel with illustrations by Danica Novgorodoff. SHORTLISTED
for the CILIP Carnegie Medal WINNER of the Yoto Kate Greenaway
Medal and UKLA 'A masterpiece from beginning to end.' Angie Thomas,
author of The Hate U Give AND THEN THERE WERE SHOTS Everybody ran,
ducked, hid, tucked themselves tight. Pressed our lips to the
pavement and prayed the boom, followed by the buzz of a bullet,
didn't meet us. After Will's brother is shot in a gang crime, he
knows the next steps. Don't cry. Don't snitch. Get revenge. So he
gets in the lift with Shawn's gun, determined to follow The Rules.
Only when the lift door opens, Buck walks in, Will's friend who
died years ago. And Dani, who was shot years before that. As more
people from his past arrive, Will has to ask himself if he really
knows what he's doing. This haunting, lyrical, powerful verse novel
will blow you away. 'A heartrending and convincing blank verse
narrative.' Sunday Times, BOOKS OF THE YEAR 'Astonishing.' Kirkus
Reviews 'A tour de force.' Publishers Weekly 'Will attract
teenagers who don't consider themselves 'readers'.' The Inis
Reading Guide
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Haven
(Paperback)
Karen Lynch
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R382
Discovery Miles 3 820
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Branded a traitor, betrayed by a friend, hunted by the vampire
clan-Darren Shan, the Vampire's Assistant, faces certain death. Can
Darren reverse the odds and outwit a Vampire Prince? Darren's
initiation on Vampire Mountain draws to a stunning, bloody
conclusion-but the Saga continues ...
A cat's-eye view of history! Discover secrets, stories and facts
about history’s most fascinating felines! Young historians may
never look at the past - or cats! - in quite the same way again.
Cats have prowled Earth for millennia, yet the history of the world
has always been told through the eyes of humans. But now it's time
to - finally! - set the record straight and uncover the key role
that cats have played in shaping the course of history. Did you
know that ancient Egyptians loved cats so much that they had
special laws to protect them? Or that Isaac Newton's cat helped him
develop the theory of gravity? How about that Féliette, a French
street cat, was the first cat to go into space in 1963? A History
of the World (According to Cats!) introduces us to fur-raising
facts and adventures from around the world and across the
centuries. Discover unknown stories about real-life felines,
including WWII heroes, courageous adventurers and even an astrocat
that travelled in space (and made it back to Earth to tell the
tale), this book places cats as the heroes of their own stories.
Full of real-life stories, with all the boring stuff left out, this
book takes a look at the world's history through feline eyes.
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First Year
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Rachel E Carter
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Discovery Miles 6 620
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A gentle picture book that examines the issues of selfishness, aggression and kindness in a reassuring way - perfect for young children who struggle with aggressive behaviour. The story offers a way in to talk about how our actions can make others feel and how we can make that better, reinforcing good behaviour. At the end of the story, there are notes for parents and teachers with suggestions of ways to help children deal with the big emotions they experience.
Finn struggles with caring for other children at school. He can be selfish and he often plays too aggressively. When the other children complain, Mr Hare has an idea. He chooses Finn as the buddy for Jake, a new boy at school. However, Finn does not help Jake, and the other children become really upset with Finn for being so unkind. Finn is soon left out by the other children and is left feeling miserable and lonely. Can Mr Hare help Finn find a way to make it all better?
This book is part of a series, Our Emotions and Behaviour, which is perfect for sharing with children as a gentle means of identifying and discussing their emotions, boosting their confidence and helping social and emotional development. Each book has a fun story which is backed up by suggestions for activities and ideas to talk through together and a wordless storyboard for children to tell a story themselves and reinforce the story's message. The series supports the Personal, Social and Emotional Development Area of Learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage.
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