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Allies
(Paperback)
Alan Gratz
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R249
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Discovery Miles 2 280
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From Alan Gratz, the highly acclaimed, New York Times bestselling
author of the blockbuster Refugee, comes a thrilling new
multi-perspective novel, this time centered around D-Day. D-Day,
June 6, 1944: the most expansive military endeavor in history. No
less than world cooperation would bring down Hitler and the Axis
powers. And so people -- and kids -- across the globe lent their
part. From the young US soldiers in the boats to spies in the
French countryside, the coordination of thousands came together.
Alan Gratz, author of the New York Times bestselling Refugee,
explores the necessity of teamwork and heroism in dismantling
tyranny in this epic, yet personal, look at D-Day in time for the
75th anniversary of the operation.
On May 19, 1942, during WWII, a U-boat in the Gulf of Mexico
stalked its prey fifty miles from New Orleans. The submarine set
its sights on the freighter Heredia. Most onboard were merchant
seamen, but there were also civilians, including the Downs family:
Ray and Ina and their two children. Fast asleep in their berths,
the Downs family had no idea that two torpedoes were heading their
way. When the ship exploded, chaos ensued - and each family member
had to find their own path to survival. This inspiring historical
narrative tells the story of the Downs family as they struggle
against sharks, hypothermia, drowning, and dehydration in their
effort to survive the aftermath of this deadly attack off the
American coast. For fans of Refugee and Unbroken.
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Bombs & the Blitz
(Paperback)
Anita Ganeri; Edited by Gem Cooper; Illustrated by Emma McCann
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R97
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Discovery Miles 820
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Dedicated to the 70th anniversary of World War II's D-Day this
commemorative edition of Heroic Histories series is packed with
information and activities to explore the past in a fun way
Includes colourful and humorous illustrations that are age
appropriate and quirky.
Take an in-depth look at the world of these ancient Roman warriors
in this handy pocket-sized book bursting with giant facts. Discover
how gladiators were recruited, the dramatic games held at the
Colosseum, and how some gladiators became the stars of Rome!
This new adaptation of Dee Brown's multimillion-copy bestseller,
"Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee," is filled with photographs and
maps to bring alive the tragic saga of Native Americans for
middle-grade readers. Focusing on the Sioux nation as
representative of the entire Native American story, this
meticulously researched account allows the great chiefs and
warriors to speak for themselves about what happened to the Sioux
from 1860 to the Massacre of Wounded Knee in 1891. This dramatic
story is essential reading for every student of U.S. history.
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Dragon Rising
(Paperback)
Katie Tsang, Kevin Tsang
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R240
R214
Discovery Miles 2 140
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The fourth adventure in the ROARsome DRAGON REALM series for 9+
readers! Perfect for fans of nail-biting mysteries and cinematic
battles. Dragon Destiny, the fifth and final instalment, is now
available. 'A joy of a thing. It's for every child who has ever
longed to bond with a dragon' - Katherine Rundell, bestselling
author of THE ROOFTOPPERS Billy, Dylan, Charlotte and Ling-Fei are
back in their hometowns, missing each other and their dragons.
While out surfing one morning, Billy panics when a water dragon
emerges out of the waves, and soon strange sightings are being
spotted all over the world. Meeting back in Dragon Realm, the
friends, their dragons and two new acquaintances join forces to
investigate. But what unravels is a dastardly plan concocted by an
evil baddie and a human and dragon battle that will go down in
history. It's up to Billy and friends to save the world, but can
they do it? Praise for DRAGON MOUNTAIN: 'Splendidly addictive' -
Guardian 'Rollicking, escapist storytelling with a dragon-sized
heart' - Kiran Millwood Hargrave, author of THE GIRL OF INK AND
STARS 'A soaring, sizzling, fire-breathing gem of an adventure
story' - Abi Elphinstone, bestselling author of SKY SONG 'A
wonderful warm-hearted and action-packed adventure' - Katherine
Woodfine, author of THE SINCLAIR'S MYSTERIES 'Packed full of fun,
heart and imagination, it will make you wish you had your own
dragon bond' - Anna James, author of the PAGES & CO. series
'Brimming with warmth and originality, DRAGON MOUNTAIN combines
edge-of-your-seat adventure, laugh-out-loud humour and hugely
exciting dragons to create a sweeping fantasy that will captivate
readers of all ages.' - Catherine Doyle, author of THE STORM
KEEPER'S ISLAND 'DRAGON MOUNTAIN has all of my favourite things! A
rich mythology and a tale of friendship, snarky dragons and daring
deeds...this is the kind of breathless tale that leaves you hungry
for the next instalment' - Roshani Chokshi, author of the ARU SHAH
series 'DRAGON MOUNTAIN is a joy to read - adventurous and
enchanting, with a heart of gold. It will make you re-live the
moment you first looked at the sky and longed to see a dragon
looking back' - Samantha Shannon, author of THE PRIORY OF THE
ORANGE TREE and THE BONE SEASON series
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