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Amazon's No. 1 Children's Non-Fiction Book of the Year 2019 is an
illustrated encyclopedia of Greek mythology like no other.
Mythologica features startlingly beautiful and exquisitely
otherworldly portraits of mythological characters in eye-popping
colour from artist Victoria Topping and authoritative text from
Classics scholar and Greek mythology expert Dr Stephen Kershaw.
Uncover the colourful lives of 50 powerful gods and goddesses,
earth-dwelling mortals and terrifying monsters as you journey back
in time to ancient Greece. From the fearless Athena and her
meddlesome ways to the brave and bold Odysseus and his remarkable
journey home, discover why these incredible stories are still a
part of our culture today. Each boldly designed spread presents a
figure from the myths, including their name in Greek, their
defining attributes and a summary of their story, along with
multiple sidelights that provide additional facts. Interspersed
with the profiles are summaries of famous mythological tales and
historical events, like the Odyssey, the Trojan War and the story
of the Argonauts. An electrifying visual portrayal of each figure
transports you directly into their wild world. With over 18,000
followers on Instagram, Victoria Topping's artwork is a fusion of
technological and traditional techniques that combines photography,
painting and cut-paper collage to perfectly express the blending of
human and fantastic traits from which mythical beings are made. The
thrilling images and digestible text provide the perfect
introduction to the lively world of Greek mythology and a beautiful
display reference for the whole family. Prepare to be amazed as you
uncover the epic, heroic and sometimes terrible lives of mortals,
monsters and gods.
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Plague
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Michael Grant
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R298
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Welcome back to the FAYZ! This is Book 4 in the GONE series that
Stephen King calls a 'driving, torrential narrative'. Disease is
spreading through the streets of Perdido Beach: a devastating,
hacking cough that makes the sufferers choke their guts up -
literally. Across town, Little Pete lies unconscious, struck down
by the mysterious illness. With the most powerful mutant in the
FAYZ out of action, the future of the world hangs in the balance...
The GONE series is Lord of the Flies for the 21st century. In turns
breathtaking, harrowing, and utterly terrifying. Its complex
characters and moral dilemmas will delight fans of The Hunger
Games, Divergent and The Maze Runner. This is dystopian fiction at
its best. Have you got all 6 titles in the New York Times
bestselling saga?: Gone Hunger Lies Plague Fear Light 'I am now
free to leave the FAYZ, but my time there was well spent' Stephen
King
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Knight Owl
(Hardcover)
Christopher Denise
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R523
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Since the day he hatched, Owl dreamed of becoming a real knight. He
may not be the biggest or the strongest, but his sharp nocturnal
instincts can help protect the castle, especially since many
knights have recently gone missing. While holding guard during
Knight Night Watch, Owl is faced with the ultimate trial-a
frightening intruder. It's a daunting duel by any measure. But what
Owl lacks in size, he makes up for in good ideas. Full of wordplay
and optimism, this surprising display of bravery proves that
cleverness (and friendship) can rule over brawn.
From the West African fable of Anansi the Spider, to Michabo, the
magical hare who rebuilt the world and Tanuki, the sweet but
troublesome racoon-dog of Japanese folklore, Mythopedia is an
encyclopedia of mythical creatures that covers legends, tales and
myths from around the world. Lovingly created by the illustration
duo behind popular flipbook Myth Match, Good Wives and Warriors,
this book contains pages upon pages of cultural folklore from
around the world. Let these weird and wonderful creatures spark
your child's imagination for their own storytelling and drawing
while teaching them about international cultures.
"You are never given a wish without also being given the power to
make it come true."
--Richard Bach
Many teenagers feel that high school is one of the most
difficult and confusing times of their life. Life rides a roller
coaster as it hits its fantastic highs and then drops back down to
its unwanted lows. This is natural; it happens to everyone.
Unfortunately, many teenagers feel alone in the world. They wonder
why they were punished and everyone else's life seems to be going
so well.
The collection of poems in "You're not Alone" reflects the pain,
confusion, love, hate, heartbreak, anxiety, and loneliness that all
teenagers go through at one point and time. It reminds them that
they are not rowing the boat by themselves but rather, that they
have an entire crew rowing with them. They are all attempting to
reach a like goal: To make it through their teenage years.
Their wish will come true.
Wimpy Kid meets The Walking Dead in this hilarious series packed with monsters and zombies.
The highly-anticipated 6th book of the New York Times and USA Today bestselling series, with over 3 million copies in print!
Jack Sullivan, Quint Baker, June Del Toro, and Dirk Savage are about to have their biggest adventure yet. That’s right–it’s ROAD TRIP TIME!
Now wielding the Midnight Blade, Jack Sullivan and the gang are furiously searching for the villainous Thrull and his skeleton army. The clock is ticking: the enemy has begun constructing the Tower–a portal with the power to bring Rezzoch the Ancient, Destructor of Worlds, to our dimension. Equipped with a crucial clue discovered by June on her Wild Flight, the group does the once-unthinkable: they leave Wakefield behind and embark on an . . . EPIC ROAD TRIP! That means music blasting, kitschy roadside attractions, snacks snacks snacks, dangerous detours, and a slew of zombies and monsters at every turn. But this is no ordinary post-apocalyptic joyride. Because soon, they are pursued by a new threat: the return of a monster they thought long dead, who has taken on a terrifying new form. Jack, June, Quint, and Dirk will be lucky to make it far enough to find the answers they seek. But when the future of the world depends on it, these heroes don’t pump the brakes–they go full throttle.
Dawn caught the darkness unaware, the sun springing from behind the
mountains like a rabid cat to devour the moon's sliver. During the
course of the night the temperature about Heartbreak Ridge had
risen to exceed a hundred degrees. Below its western rim the
massive wilderness of Whisperland was hotter still. To the south,
the animals of New Eden had amassed sixty-some-odd deep and over a
kilometer wide. Across from them, the gladiators of the
Fleshstalkers and the Rebel Skys loomed as a formidable challenge.
In the backdrop, Warbird posed his bloodshot eyes to a trio of
figures at the fall line of the plateau-the great roan stallion and
his riders, the human trash who dared interfere with the inevitable
outcome of the epic battle. Galahad felt certain he was on the
threshold of an epiphany, just as he knew that nothing short of one
would save the kingdom.
A classic collection of tales for young readers of about six,
featuring beloved characters and lively stories by P.L. Travers,
Jill Barklem, Michael Morpurgo and others, chosen by children's
book expert, Julia Eccleshare. The Banks family are searching for a
nanny; Macaw the parrot helps out at the fish and chip shop and a
stonecutter dreams of becoming an emperor... These classic stories
are wonderful to share and enjoy with your child at any time of the
year, or would make the perfect birthday gift.
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I Wonder Why
(Hardcover)
Dawn Toolan; Illustrated by Zoha Naeem
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Join the fairies as they tiptoe with unicorns in an enchanted
forest, skip barefoot beside a misty lake and explore a secret rose
garden in this delightful new addition to the best-selling Sticker
Dolly Dressing series.
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