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When portals to parallel dimensions open up, the gang meet different versions of themselves - a whole universe of Bunnies! Evil Pig! Baby Bunny vs Monkey! The gang end up travelling to the very ends of existence . . . but will they make it back home to the Woods?
'A deliciously thrilling mystery, full of heart, wisdom, wit and ingenuity' Edwina Wyatt, award-winning author of The Secrets of Magnolia Moon 'Easily one of the most charming books for young readers I have come across... A perfect balance of fun, fantasy, humour and innocence' Katrina Nannestad, author of the Travelling Bookshop series _______________ There are those that hunt monsters to harm them and there are those that hunt monsters to help them. Which one are you? Dressed in sparkly red shoes and carrying her strawberry-scented notebook, Mary-Kate accompanies her archaeologist mother to the quiet English countryside to investigate some unusual bones found in an old well. But soon she realises that the village of Woolington is not as peaceful as it seems; the ground trembles beneath them, there are mysterious noises, and the locals are obsessed with a terrifying old legend. Could there be any truth in the myth of the beast who lives in the ancient well? With the help of a new friend, Mary-Kate starts getting to the bottom of this monstrous mystery.
Die avonture van Kuifie (Frans: Les Aventures de Tintin et Milou) is een van die gewildste strokiesverhale wat in die twintigste eeu verskyn en is vandag steeds populêr. Die boeke word in ongeveer 60 tale vertaal. Die hoofkarakter van die verhale is die jong Belgiese verslaggewer Kuifie. Saam met sy hond, Spokie, beleef hy verskeie avonture. In Kuifie en die Pikaro's word Bianca Castafiore en haar gevolg tydens haar toer deur Suid-Amerika in hegtenis geneem. Sy word aangekla daarvan dat sy die regering van generaal Tapioca omver wil werp. Luidens berigte is Kuifie, kaptein Sardijn en professor Sonneblom ook deel van die sameswering. Tapioca nooi hulle na Tapiocapolis om hulle kant van die saak te stel. Daar gekom, besef hulle dit is ’n set, maar generaal Alcazar en sy manskappe, die Pikaro’s, kom tot hulle redding, en Kuifie-hulle raak betrokke by Alcazar se rewolusie teen Tapioca.
Discover the dark and seductive realm of faerie in the first book of New York Times bestseller Holly Black's critically acclaimed Modern Faerie Tales series. Kaye is used to drifting from place to place with her mother's rock band, until an ominous attack forces them back to her childhood home. Kaye's always had the unique ability to see faeries, so when she stumbles upon an injured faerie knight in the woods, she decides to save him. But this fateful choice has dire consequences, as she soon finds herself the unwilling pawn in an ancient and violent power struggle between two rival faerie kingdoms. Will Kaye escape with her life?
A stunning illustrated edition of the magical bestseller - a perfect gift for Christmas! Winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize Winner of the British Book Awards Children's Book of the Year Shortlisted for the Branford Boase Award Shortlisted for the Jhalak Prize Beautiful, thrilling and magical, Sunday Times bestselling-author Kiran Millwood Hargrave's critically-acclaimed first novel is a modern classic. 'Absolutely loved it from start to finish' TOM FLETCHER 'I read it, I loved it' MALORIE BLACKMAN 'Kiran Millwood Hargrave creates a spellbinding world of magic, myth and adventure' EMMA CARROLL Forbidden to leave her island, Isabella dreams of the faraway lands her cartographer father once mapped. When her friend disappears, she volunteers to guide the search. The world beyond the walls is a monster-filled wasteland - and beneath the dry rivers and smoking mountains, a fire demon is stirring from its sleep. Soon, following her map, her heart and an ancient myth, Isabella discovers the true end of her journey: to save the island itself. A beautifully written, multi award-winning story of friendship, discovery, myths and magic for any age - perfect for fans of Philip Pullman, Frances Hardinge or Katherine Rundell A perfect gift for Christmas, illustrated in colour by Olia Muza, and featuring a bonus chapter From the author of Julia and the Shark, Leila and the Blue Fox and The Mercies, chosen for the Richard & Judy Book Club Set in an extensive and stunningly-imagined parallel world imbued with magical realism
Pulled by a thread through a fog, Mowzl arrives in the human world from a future time. In his home world Mowzl is a real mouse; here in the human world he is a toy - but alive, with a heart and feelings. He is found by Pip and LuLu, who are grown-ups, and LuLu makes him a woolen pouch in which he can fly. He talks with wild creatures and is upset to learn that the world is being badly damaged by what humans are doing. In his home world there are no humans to be seen and the world, or "wild web", is healthy. Mowzl needs Pip to write his story to help him remember where he came from and how to get back, and Pip writes everything that happens. When Mowzl meets two children called Billy and Larky, they find that they can understand the wild talk too, but only when they are with the mouse, because of his magic. They are excited to learn from creatures about the wild web, and they want to do something to help. Billy and Larky soon get their friends involved, and they all listen to the stories that Mowzl tells. Gradually, the mystery of what happened to Mowzl before the fog is revealed. The Adventures of Horatio Mowlz is an illustrated children's story that reflects on the impacts human activity is having on the environment, whilst taking readers on an adventure they will not forget.
The young adventurer in your life will thrill to the challenge of the Bear Grylls Adventures in this phenomenal collection of kids fiction books. Across twelve exciting titles, children are swept off into one exciting adventure after another, as they meet the youngest ever Chief Scout Bear Grylls, and are faced with true-to-life challenges and given great lessons in survival and teamwork that will prove useful long after the pages are closed. Each fiction book in the series features a child who, with the help of a magic compass, is swept from their adventure camp into an encounter with well-known survivalist Bear Grylls. Whether it’s up a mountain, down a river, through a jungle or on the sea, these adventures test the true mettle of these characters, and in these situations, they learn valuable life lessons that they bring back to camp with them, along with the story of a lifetime. The Bear Grylls Adventures series is fully illustrated throughout, and they’re a great option for kids aged 9-14 with a daring streak, and who may not be otherwise keen readers. This great value collection features all twelve titles in the series, each one perfect for storing in the rucksack on a long hike, unwinding with at a campsite, or reading as you plot your next adventure. A former trooper in the Territorial Army, Bear Grylls OBE became known worldwide for his TV series Born Survivor a.k.a. Man vs Wild. Since then, he has become an author, motivational speaker, and Chief Ambassador of World Scouting, alongside his continuing television work.
Nina en Jessie woon die Eksotiese Eksperimente Ekspo by. Dit is die beste ooit! Hulle verkyk hulle aan al die slim uitvindings. Die pet het ook saamgekom, want Nina wil die briljante professor Crower vra om dit te ondersoek. Daar is dalk 'n wetenskaplike verklaring vir die pet se kragte. Maar dan raak die pet weg . . .
This magical story follows three children living in a tower block, as they embark on a fantastical adventure which helps them see their home in a new light. A deeply personal story written by multi-award winning poet and Waterstones Children's Laureate Joseph Coelho, drawn from his own experience growing up in a tower block and looking for adventure. This story is a celebration of, and a reclaiming of tower blocks as a place where magic and adventure can happen. It's a modern-day fable that shows the children of a tower block travelling to a strange, magical world inside a tree and meeting an old man with supernatural powers, only to realise that the magic they'd been looking for had been in their tower all along. Beautiful illustrations complement the poetic narrative, creating an enchanting story which children and adults alike will fall in love with. This powerful story is about how society separates 'urban' spaces from the countryside, but the reality is that nature is everywhere, and everyone should have access to it.
Theres An Alien In The Hospital. Shhh! An alien has landed, only Dan knows. The alien, Zoggy, falls into the swimming pool with a splash, but the water makes his computer crash. The earth people think he looks quite sick and send him to hospital very quick. The doctors are baffled. No pulse, no heart rate. Is this creature from another place? Or is he from outer space? Oh No! It could be an ALIEN INVASION!
Theres An Alien In The Park. 5 4 3 2 1 ZOOM! In his dreams, Dans toy alien comes alive. Together, they lift off in his super spacecraft and travel to an Earth park with Zack, Dans dog. For the alien, there are many interesting things to observe in the park and a few things that make him feel a bit scared. Most of all, he learns how important it is to have a faithful friend by your side. A fun story to read with children.
Theres An Alien In A Ferrari. 5 4 3 2 1 ZOOM! In a dream, Dans toy alien comes alive. Together, they lift off in his super spacecraft and travel to a car show room. When Zoggy sees the fast cars, he wants to drive one too. But Zoggy has a few things to learn about life on earth. He soon learns that if you disobey earth rules, you will get into a lot of trouble. Nee Naw! Nee Naw! A fun story to read with children.
Theres An Alien In The Wood. 5 4 3 2 1 ZOOM! In his dream, Zoggys toy alien comes alive. Together, they lift off in a super spacecraft and travel to a wood for a picnic. When the alien cant find a space to park his spacecraft, he takes off again alone, but air traffic control mistake him for a UFO. He has to make an emergency landing. The little alien gets lost on earth and he feels very lonely. But, he meets some new friends who kindly help him find his way back to Dan. A fun story to read with children.
Theres An Alien At The Seaside. 5 4 3 2 1 ZOOM! In his dreams, Dans toy alien, Zoggy, comes alive. Together, they lift of in a super space craft and travel to the seaside. But, Zoggy has a few things to learn about life on Earth. When the tide comes in quickly, he learns that it is crucial to stay safe by the sea. A fun story to read with children.
Theres An Alien At The Fun Fair. 5 4 3 2 1. ZOOM! In his dream, Dans toy alien comes alive. Together, they lift off in his super space craft and travel to a fun fair. Zoggy runs round trying everything, but he has to learn a few lessons about life on earth. Sometimes, you just have to be patient and wait your turn. A fun story to read with children.
Theres An Alien At The Zoo. An alien has landed and he visits the zoo. The alien is fascinated to see so many species of Earth animals. He wants to get up close and meet them. The alien goes into the lion cage. He is not worried that they might get in an awful rage. Does the angry zoo keeper feel differently? A fun story to read with your children.
Theres An Alien At Christmas. Zoggy, the alien, has been invited to Dans house for Christmas to join in the festive fun, but he doesnt know what to expect. When he arrives, Dan is already tucked up in bed fast asleep, and theres another visitor, a man dressed in white fur. Should Zoggy wake Dan and tell him? Zoggy is in for a few surprises.
A special board book edition of the original, classic story introducing Thomas the Tank Engine! This is a beautifully-illustrated story about Thomas the little blue Tank Engine, who worked really hard on The Fat Controller's railway. Every day he puffed around Sodor shunting trucks and pulling freight. But what he dreamed about was having his very own branch line … Thomas has been teaching children lessons about life and friendship for 75 years. He ranks alongside other beloved characters such as Paddington Bear, Winnie-the-Pooh and Peter Rabbit as an essential part of our literary heritage. |
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