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Critically acclaimed author Nina Varela delivers a stunning sequel
to the richly imagined queer epic fantasy Crier's War, which SLJ
called "perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas's Throne of Glass." For
too long, Automae have lorded over the kingdom of Rabu, oppressing
its human citizens. But the human revolution has risen, and at its
heart is Ayla. Once a handmaiden, now a fugitive, Ayla narrowly
escaped the palace of Lady Crier, the girl she would've killed if
she hadn't fallen in love first. Now Ayla has pledged her
allegiance to Queen Junn, who can help accomplish the human
rebellion's ultimate goal: destroy the Iron Heart. Without its
power, the Automae will be weakened to the point of extinction.
Ayla wants to succeed, but can't shake the strong feelings she's
developed for Crier. And unbeknownst to her, Crier has also fled
the palace, taking up among traveling rebels, determined to find
and protect Ayla. Even as their paths collide, nothing can prepare
them for the dark secret underlying the Iron Heart.
When 12-year-old Jerome is killed by a police officer who mistakes
his toy gun for a real one, Jerome becomes a ghost. Stuck on earth
and watching his family grieve, Jerome wonders why he remains
there. He begins to notice other ghost boys and as their stories
are revealed, he learns they have something in common and remain
behind on earth for a reason. But what can the dead do to bring
about change? Combining fiction and real events, the book explores
themes of racism, prejudice and discrimination. As it jumps between
past and present, Ghost Boys spans generations of injustice,
inspiring discussions of social justice and the fight for equality.
After his triumph over a ghost collector and a doctor who does no
good, Tom Golden thinks life is finally...well, golden. Grey Arthur
and his ghostly crew have happily settled into their roles as
Invisible Friends while Tom has made a new human friend with
Pick-Nose Pete.
But when one friendly ghost is overly enthusiastic about his
duties, the TV show Exceedingly Haunted Homes of England is called
in to investigate. A hysterical fear of ghosts takes over the
school, and the Invisible Friends are glad that they witness the
chaos unheard and unseen. Too bad that the same cannot be said for
the ghosts in the world beyond.
The disappearance of the Crown Jewels in a rather
Poltergeist-like manner is trouble enough, but a frightening
specter caught on film and a knight seen charging through streets
and pedestrians spell trouble. Restoration of the peace between the
ghostly and human realms may be too much for one boy to handle, but
Tom hopes that the help of Grey Arthur and the Invisible Friends
may be just what he needs to track down the cause of this
supernatural chaos.
In this third installment to the Golden & Grey series,
Louise Arnold takes the reader on an exciting adventure full of
Laundry Runs, ancient castles, and the ever dark and dangerous
woods.
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Fate's War
(Hardcover)
T. Rae Mitchell
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R820
R724
Discovery Miles 7 240
Save R96 (12%)
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Waterstones Children's Book Prize-winning author
New York Times #1 bestselling author
The award-winning author of The Hate U Give returns with a powerful story about hip hop, freedom of speech – and fighting for your dreams, even as the odds are stacked against you.
Bri wants to be one of the greatest rappers of all time. As the daughter of an underground hip hop legend who died right before he hit big, Bri’s got massive shoes to fill. But when her first song goes viral for all the wrong reasons, Bri finds herself at the centre of controversy and portrayed by the media as more menace than MC. And with an eviction notice staring her family down, Bri no longer just wants to make it – she has to. Even if it means becoming the very thing the public has made her out to be.
A powerful coming-of-age story about chance encounters, injustice
and how the choices that we make can completely change our future.
The second YA novel from the critically acclaimed Danielle Jawando,
perfect for fans of Angie Thomas, Gayle Foreman, Jennifer Niven and
Nikesh Shukla. 'Jawando's writing is incredibly raw and real; I
felt completely immersed' Alice Oseman When fourteen-year-old Shaq
is stabbed outside of a busy shopping centre in Manchester, three
teenagers from very different walks of life are unexpectedly
brought together. What follows flips their worlds upside down and
makes Chantelle, Jackson, and Marc question the deep-rooted
prejudice and racism that exists within the police, the media, and
the rest of society. Praise for When Our Worlds Collided: 'A raw,
unflinching and powerful story that will stay with me for a long
time' Manjeet Mann, author of The Crossing 'A beautiful ode to
found family, and a compassionate look at the power of connection
borne from the ashes of tragedy and apathy' Christina Hammonds
Reed, author of The Black Kids 'Hard-hitting yet still hopeful,
this is an emotional powerhouse of a book' Alexandra Sheppard,
author of Oh My Gods Praise for And the Stars Were Burning
Brightly: 'An outstanding and compassionate debut' Patrice
Lawrence, author of Orangeboy 'An utter page turner from a storming
new talent. Passionate, committed and shines a ray of light into
the darkest places - the YA novel of 2020!' Melvin Burgess, author
of Junk 'One of the brightest up and coming stars of the YA world'
Alex Wheatle, author of Crongton Knights
Meet Jasmine, 1 forensic supersleuth, 2 aspiring Model Daughter,
3 and friend to animals.4 One second she's trying to enjoy her
Vegas Vacation, 5 the next she's tangled up in an outrageous
adventure and has to outwit a crazed killer before he ends ten
lives, one of them her own.6
1 Hi! That's me!
2 I. Wish.
3 Emphasis on "aspiring." Current status: "failing."
4 If "friend" means "unsuspecting victim" and "animals" means "one
very bad kitty."
5 And meet the cute guy at the Snack Hut. I have priorities.
6 Meep! But I guess it winds up okay since "Kirkus Reviews" says:
"Inventive, witty, and laugh-out-loud funny, with an enjoyably
twisty ending." They wouldn't say that if everyone died, right?
Right?
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Pup's Place
(Hardcover)
Meggie Spicer; Illustrated by Floyd Ryan S Yamyamin
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R463
Discovery Miles 4 630
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The diaries of most young women recount the ups and downs of friendships, school crushes, and first jobs. This real-life journal does all that with a twist that can be a lifesaver. Chronicling her life from ages fifteen to twenty-two, aspiring writer Lisa Messinger captured on paper the evolution of her eating disorder, from its development to its eventual treatment. Interspersed throughout this fascinating story, eating disorder expert Merle Cantor Goldberg provides insights into Lisa's struggle and ultimate victory. Set against the backdrop of the "perfect" middle-class family, Lisa's story tells of her need to excel in school and her budding career on the sets of America's most popular television shows. But Lisa also describes her growing compulsion to record every calorie consumed and every pound gained and lost, as her obsessive behavior took control of her life. While Lisa's journey offers a unique view into the nature of an eating disorder, Ms. Goldberg helps identify the causes and signs of the problem as well as the paths towards recovery. "My Thin Excuse can make that important difference in the lives of all those who suffer from this dangerous disorder.
Think you know about dinosaurs? THINK AGAIN! Discover the
mind-blowing truth behind their REAL prehistoric story, told to you
by the world's ultimate dinosaur professor. The Age of the
Dinosaurs is a must-have for any young dinosaur-enthusiast! You've
likely seen Jurassic Park, heard of Godzilla and know about Rex in
Toy Story. Dinosaurs are everywhere: on TV, in books, you can
search them on the internet and see their bones at museums. And you
MIGHT think you know everything there is to know about dinosaurs;
but what if you've got it wrong? Join modern-day dinosaur hunter Dr
Steve Brusatte as he takes you on a brilliant prehistoric journey
– armed with cutting edge technology, he is piecing together the
complete story of how the dinosaurs ruled the earth for 150 million
years. Discover their incredible true adventures, meet other
dinosaur hunters, find out what it's like to be a paleontologist
and even how it feels to discover a new type of dinosaur!
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