The next exciting adventure for Uncle Pete and TM sees them prepare for an Arctic expedition to get Berg, the little polar bear, back to his family. Gathering together their snow gear, they fit skis on the plane and head north with Berg. When they arrive where the family were last seen, the snow has melted and there is no sign of the bears. A passing whale tells the team they have been captured and taken off in a very sinister looking black ship. There is excitement aplenty, with wooden squirrel helicopters, tunnels, bears in disguises, evil animal hunters and a daring rescue. And so, the third quest for Uncle Pete and TM begins. The third title in the thrilling magical, fantasy adventure series for six- to nineyear- olds. Written by award-winning writer and journalist David C Flanagan, featuring line drawings and illustrations by Will Hughes, with his quirky Quentin Blakelike style. This hilarious new adventure takes Uncle Pete and his fearless female sidekick,TM, on an incredible Arctic adventure, with themes of determination, collaboration, ingenuity, kindness and acceptance.

How do you kill a god? As her father's chosen heir, eighteen-year-old Rasmira has trained her whole life to become a warrior and lead her village. But when her coming-of-age trial is sabotaged and she fails the test, her father banishes her to the monster-filled wilderness. To win her way back into her community, she is forced to embark on an impossible quest: she must kill the oppressive god who claims violent tribute from the villages each year - or die trying.

Sara Sloot-Smit woon in 'n luukse huis in 'n welvarende buurt, gaan na 'n spogskool en het ouers wat baie belangrike werk doen. Maar hulle het min tyd vir Sara. Toe hulle 'n maand lank oorsee gaan, moet Sara by haar drie tannies in die stad gaan bly. Haar pa dink sy susters ken nie hul plek nie. Suzie giggel graag en maak grappies. Silvie is konstant met 'n nuwe kêrel of twee, en Sofia is wel suksesvol, maar sy's kwaai en gemeen en veels te luidrugtig. Sal Sara ooit die vakansie oorleef?

The third laugh-out-loud Bad Guys episode by award-winning creator Aaron Blabey, now in full colour. "I wish I'd had these books as a kid. Hilarious!" - Dav Pilkey, creator of Captain Underpants and Dog Man They sound like the Bad Guys, they look like the Bad Guys ... and they even smell like the Bad Guys. But Mr Wolf, Mr Piranha, Mr Snake and Mr Shark are about to change all of that - whether you want them to or not! The Bad Guys are about to have a very BAD day! Mr. Wolf and his bad buddies have messed with the wrong guinea pig - one who is secretly an evil mad scientist. And the nasty little furball wants revenge! Will they survive? Will they be heroes? And will they ever stop trying to eat each other?!?It's time for the Bad Guys to spring into action! ABOUT THE SERIES Full of hilarious line illustrations throughout Fans of Dog Man, Cat Kid and Captain Underpants will love this series Perfect for children who a struggling with reading - or who just want to laugh their socks off Praise for The Bad Guys: "[T]his book instantly joins the classic ranks of Captain Underpants... We challenge anyone to read this and keep a straight face." - Kirkus Reviews

The second book in the magical Faraway Tree series by one of the world's most popular children's authors, Enid Blyton.

Joe, Beth and Frannie's cousin Rick comes to stay, reluctant at first to share in their adventures at the top of the Faraway Tree. Join them and their friends Moonface, Saucepan Man and Silky the fairy as they discover which new land is at the top of the Faraway Tree. Will it be the Land of Dreams or the Land of Topsy-Turvy? Discover the magic!

First published in 1943, this edition contains the original text. Inside illustrations are by Jan McCafferty, and the cover by Mark Beech (2014).

PART STORY, PART GAME - PURE ADVENTURE! "A new way of telling stories and in many ways the birth of modern gaming, these books captured the imaginations of a generation of kids - it's great to think that a new generation are going to be similarly captivated" bestselling author Charlie Higson After accepting a challenge to survive on Snake Island, a nightmare unfolds when a bounty is placed on your head. From being the hunter, you become the hunted. Now you must find the Assassins before they find you. But who are they? Where are they? Everybody you meet could be an assassin. Trust no-one... ABOUT THE SERIES The multi-million copy globally bestselling choose-your-own-adventure series is repackaged and reignited for a brand new generation of children. All you need is a dice and you can choose which way the story goes Be careful - the main character can die at any point! 20 million copies sold worldwide in 32 languages Perfect for kids who love gaming A great way to encourage children away from gaming on screens and get them back into reading books!

A Legend Reborn The world's most infamous hunter, Nikolas Rokoff, is sent into the jungle to steal a rare prize from Tarzan's camp. But Tarzan and his friends Jane and Robbie will stop at nothing to track him down-crossing the wild rainforest and hostile African savannah on a daring rescue mission. At the same time, Jane tries to learn more about Tarzan's past, and must decide whether reuniting him with his lost family is the right thing to do. And Robbie is torn by a plan that would keep the secrets of his own past safe, but might get rid of Tarzan for good. Lured to the city, Tarzan is forced to confront his greatest enemy. But time is running out-and no one can be trusted. "I fell in love with Edgar Rice Burroughs' Tarzan when I was 11 years old, and was jealous when he married that silly Jane. I would have been even more jealous of the Jane in Tarzan: The Greystoke Legacy. She is not silly at all And what a stroke of brilliance to transform Tarzan into an eco-warrior. The Lord of the Jungle is with us still." -Jane Goodall PhD, DBE "Not only has Andy Briggs produced another thrilling adventure story that young readers will adore, it is also possibly even better than its predecessor." -The Book Zone (for Boys) Andy Briggs is a screenwriter, graphic novelist, and author. He has written for movie projects such as Judge Dredd, Freddy vs. Jason, and Aquaman. He also collaborated with Spider-Man creator Stan Lee and legendary producer Robert Evans on the screenplay for Foreverman. Briggs struck an eight-book deal with Oxford University Press for two series: Hero.com and Villain.net. His graphic novels include Kong: King of Skull Island, Ritual, and Dinocorps. He has recently rebooted the classic character Tarzan with his novels Tarzan: The Greystoke Legacy and Tarzan: The Jungle Warrior. Edgar Rice Burroughs (September 1, 1875-March 19, 1950) was an American author best known for creating the jungle hero Tarzan and the Mars adventurer John Carter. Tarzan first appeared in the story Tarzan of the Apes, published in the pulp classic All-Story Magazine in October 1912. The character returned in twenty-five sequels by Burroughs, a handful of authorized works, and innumerable works in other media. One of the world's best-known literary characters, Tarzan has been portrayed in more than eighty movies and television shows, by more than twenty-seven actors. The first film, Tarzan of the Apes (1918), was one of the first movies to earn one million dollars.

Tom teken 'n tier na sy besoek aan die kunsgalery. Daardie nag stap die tier uit die prent teen die muur tot langs hom en spin: "Kom ons gaan stap!" Tom is bang, maar die tier stel hom gerus. Hierdie verhaal, geïnspireer deur Henri Rousseau se skildery Tier in 'n tropiese storm (Verras!) sal kinders help om vrese te oorkom, nes Tom op sy nagtelike uitstappie met 'n tier.

lyrical story about overcoming universal childhood fears. Tom draws a tiger, inspired by his visit to the art gallery. That night, when Tom can't sleep, the tiger pads out of his drawing and purrs, "Let's go for a walk!" Tom is afraid, but the tiger's presence is reassuring as they set off into the forest. One by one, Tom's fears are allayed by the tiger, and when the journey is over, back home in his bed, Tom falls peacefully asleep.

Die sestienjarige Alicia word na Oxford gestuur om te gaan kyk hoe dit met haar suster gaan. Inez het innoverende nuwe programmatuur ontwikkel, maar 'n onderduimse professor probeer dit verkoop. Voor sy weet waarin sy haar begewe, steel Alicia die verlore dagboek van Charles L. Dodgson, beter bekend as Lewis Carroll. Dit bevat ’n formule wat Inez se werk ver kan laat vorder. Met SkyTech kort op haar hakke maak almal op Alicia staat om die Wonderland-program te beskerm . . . 

The simple stories of John Fish, the epitome ofchildhood adventures, are written to infuse themind of the young with healthy fantasy.And although the sea can be an alarming placeat times, especially when carelessness andneglect are present and responsible concern isfar away, it can also be a place where fun andlaughter may be enjoyed and remembered longafter the pleasurable times have taken place.

From million-copy bestselling author David Baddiel comes a laugh-out-loud and inspiring new adventure for all readers of 8 and up that is ahead of its time – 1,001 years ahead, to be precise…

The year is 3020.

Pip@256X#YY.3_7 is lonely and bored: she goes to virtual school on her G-Glasses, she only has a talking cat and parrot to hang out with, and she can’t even leave her LivingSpace due to the extreme heat and floods outside.

Until the day that Pip explores a glowing ring in a lab and finds herself in a warehouse, in 2019.

Where she meets boy-inventor Rahul – who is also lonely and bored.

Together, Rahul and Pip are no longer lonely. But they have a whole load of new problems, including hiding talking animals from Rahul’s parents, and finding a way back to the future.

Plus – just maybe – saving the world…

Future Friend is a terrifically entertaining time-slip adventure that combines action, laugh-out-loud humour and the importance of friendship, in a story that asks the question – what would happen if your best friend came from the future?