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Plague
(Paperback)
Michael Grant
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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
A young, enthusiastic student of marine life takes the readers on a
quest to discover the fantasy creatures that live in the sea. The
children will read her diary, filled with information, legends and
details. Tips are also intended for all sea life lovers to do their
part and keep the ocean clean and defend the kingdom of its
creatures that today, more than ever, is threatened by dangerous,
irresponsible behaviour. Two sections dedicated to the underwater
creatures: those who live on the surface and those who live in the
abysses. Short, fun, approachable stories that describe each
creature and explain how to catch sight of it, how to tame it and
what makes it angry At the end of the story, the readers will find
a short test, similar to the one the book's narrator must take, so
that they'll get their Certificate of Fantastic Creatures Keeper,
that children can detach from the book and fill in.
The fifth book in the SUPER (like, actually, with powers and stuff)
new series for readers aged 7+ from the amazingly talented
illustrator and author Sophy Henn! Brimming with Sophy's hilarious
illustrations, this is the perfect read for fans of Dork Diaries,
Tom Gates, Amelia Fang, Wimpy Kid and Dog Man. BEING A SUPERHERO IS
THE BEST THING EVER, RIGHT? WRONG! Everyone's favourite
93/4-year-old reluctant superhero is back, and she's facing her
biggest challenge yet . . . EVERYONE (and EVERYTHING)! Will it all
prove too much? Will Pizazz manage to keep using her powers for
good? Or will this push her over the edge to . . . THE DARK SIDE?
Praise for Pizazz: "A SPECTACULAR superhero story that fizzes with
fun on every page!" - Liz Pichon, author of the bestselling TOM
GATES series. "Blocky comic-style panels, a fire-farting granddad
and a conservationist message make for accessible, quirky reading"
- The Guardian, Children's Book of the Month "Sophy Henn's funny
new series [...] a witty and original reminder that superheroes are
human too" - The Sunday Times, Children's Book of the Week "Sophy
Henn's lively, energetic story should be a hit with anyone who
finds it hard to fit in" - Financial Times "Full-page
illustrations, comic-strip sequences, quirky typography and
dramatic chapter openers ensure this book will appeal to more
reluctant readers" - The i "Perfect for fans of her previous series
Bad Nana, with the same level of illustration and zany text
throughout" - Booktrust Hilariously narrated by reluctant superhero
Pizazz, and brimming with Sophy Henn's distinctive illustrations
and comic-book strips, this is the fifth book in the laugh-out-loud
PIZAZZ series! Look out for more Pizazz adventures: Pizazz, Pizazz
Vs The New Kid, Pizazz Vs Perfecto and Pizazz Vs The Demons!
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.
A lonely girl, a missing father and a trail of lies . . . From the
million-copy bestselling author of Girl, Missing, comes a
blockbuster teen thriller that will have you looking for answers
round every corner. Fourteen-year-old Cat is lonely - reeling from
the loss of her father, she's disconnected from friends and
fighting with her mum. But when a new boy, Tyler, arrives for the
summer, Cat finds herself opening up to the handsome stranger. A
shocking revelation about her dad turns Cat's world on its head.
She and Tyler uncover a series of secrets that take them on a
perilous journey. With fresh lies exposed and threats from a
dangerous gang revealed, will Cat risk everything to keep herself
and her family safe? An explosive, edge-of-your-seat new drama from
the original queen of teen thrillers, Sophie McKenzie, for fans of
Karen McManus and Holly Jackson. 'Sophie's thrillers are in a
league of their own - nobody does it better' Phil Earle, author of
When the Sky Falls
With enemies behind him and the unknown ahead, Jacob Portman's
story continues as he takes a brave leap forward into The
Conference of the Birds, the fifth novel in the #1 bestselling Miss
Peregrine's Peculiar Children series by Ransom Riggs. With his
dying words, H-Jacob Portman's final connection to his grandfather
Abe's secret life entrusts Jacob with a mission: Deliver newly con
tacted peculiar Noor Pradesh to an operative known only as V. Noor
is being hunted. She is the subject of an ancient prophecy, one
that foretells a looming apocalypse. Save Noor-Save the future of
all peculiardom. With only a few bewildering clues to follow, Jacob
must figure out how to find V, the most enigmatic, and most
powerful, of Abe's former associates. But V is in hiding and she
never, ever, wants to be found.
Coinciding with the hotly anticipated British Museum exhibition
about the legend of Troy in November 2019, this is the fascinating
story of the destruction of an ancient city and the many ways it
has been told and retold over time. Featuring fearsome warriors,
powerful goddesses and menacing monsters, these tales have
captivated children and adults for thousands of years. But are they
really just tales? Where was the real Troy? And why are people
still so obsessed with this legendary city? Accessible, intriguing
and funny in equal measure, this is the perfect book to get
children excited about Greek mythology and digging up the past.
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Revenge of the Beast
(Paperback)
Jack Meggitt-Phillips; Illustrated by Isabelle Follath
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R235
R216
Discovery Miles 2 160
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The book that bites back is BACK! In the second beastly book from
Jack Meggit-Phillips, the most distinctive new voice for readers of
8-12, revenge is a dish best served with a surprise ... 'Reads like
a modern classic. Sharp, funny, original - I thought this was
brilliant', Sam Copeland, bestselling author of Charlie Changes
into a Chicken Once upon a very badly behaved time, 511-year-old
Ebenezer kept a beast in his attic. He would feed the beast all
manner of objects and creatures and in return the beast would vomit
him up expensive presents. But then The Bethany arrived ... Now
notorious prankster Bethany, along with her new feathery friend
Claudette, is determined that she and Ebenezer are going to
DE-BEAST their lives and Do Good. But Bethany finds that being a
notorious prankster makes it hard to get taken on for voluntary
work. And Ebenezer is secretly missing the beast's vomity gifts.
And neither of them are all that sure what 'good people' do anyway
... Then there's Claudette, who's not been feeling herself
recently. Has she eaten something that has DISAGREED with her? The
Beast and the Bethany has all the classic macabre humour of Roald
Dahl with the warmth and charm of Despicable Me, finished off with
a gleeful bite of Little Shop of Horrors!
The third book in the Printz Honor-award winning series, this
gothic, gory novel is "articulately literary, horrificially
grotesque, and mind-bendingly complex" (Kirkus Reviews").
When Dr. Warthrop goes hunting for the "Holy Grail of
Monstrumology" with his eager new assistant, Arkwright, he leaves
Will Henry in Victorian New York. Finally, Will can enjoy something
that always seemed out of reach: a normal life with a real family.
But part of Will can't let go of Dr. Warthrop, and when Arkwright
returns, claiming that the doctor is dead, Will is devastated--and
not convinced.
Determined to discover the truth, Will travels to London, knowing
that if he succeeds, he will be plunging into depths of horror
worse than anything he has experienced so far. His journey takes
him to Socotra, the Isle of Blood, where human beings are used to
make nests and blood rains from the sky--and puts Will Henry's
loyalty to the ultimate test.
New York Times bestselling author Sara Holland continues her blockbuster contemporary fantasy series, Havenfall, with this unforgettable sequel.
After saving the inn at Havenfall from the wicked Silver Prince, Maddie thought all her problems were over. The Silver Prince has been banished, her uncle the beloved Innkeeper is slowly recovering from a mysterious coma, and there are still a few weeks of summer left to spend with her handsome more-than-just-a-friend Brekken.
But danger still looms and Maddie soon realises there's more work to be done to protect Havenfall, the safe haven between worlds that her family has run for centuries. Maddie must embark on a dangerous mission: to venture into the icy Realm of Fiordenkill and put an end to the black market trading of souls that threatens the balance of the Realms.
As Maddie tries to accomplish these seemingly impossible tasks, she stumbles upon family secrets that could change everything. What if saving everyone means destroying the only home she's ever known?
This next breathtaking fantasy from the bestselling author of Everless is perfect for fans of Melissa Albert and Holly Black.
With clear explanations, fun illustrations, and expertly-presented
information, Consent (for Kids!) is an empowering introduction to
consent, bodily autonomy, and how to respect yourself and others.
Consent is like being ruler of your own country...population: YOU.
This is a smart, playful guide to consent and bodily autonomy,
packed with bright and energetic illustrations. Readers will learn
about boundaries and how to set them; ways to respect themselves
and others; what to do if someone makes them feel uncomfortable or
unsafe; and much more. Along the way, they'll be encouraged to
reflect on (and improve!) their own behavior and to practice
consent in their daily lives. Whether you're looking for a consent
primer to share with a friend or searching for a way to talk to
your child about what it means to be in control of their own body
and respect others', look no further! This humorous and insightful
book from the co-creator of the viral Tea Consent video is the
perfect teaching tool, conversation starter, and insightful,
empowering resource for educators, kids, and families everywhere.
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