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Kasey's Diary
(Hardcover)
Latoya Likambi; Illustrated by Latoya Likambi
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R439
Discovery Miles 4 390
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What if everybody were more thoughtful before they judged someone?
If you see someone in a wheelchair, you might think he or she
couldn't compete in a race. But...you might be wrong. What if you
see a child with no hair? Do you think she is embarrassed all the
time? How about a kid who has a really hard time reading? Do you
think that means he's not smart? You might think so. But...you
might be wrong. With clear prose and lighthearted artwork, this
companion book to the bestseller What If Everybody Did That?
explores the preconceived notions we have about the world and
encourages kids to be more thoughtful.
When a girl with a troubled history of finding dead bodies
investigates the murder of her ex, she uncovers a plot to put
herself---and everyone she loves---on the list of who's next.Flora
Calhoun has a reputation for sticking her nose where it doesn't
belong. After stumbling upon a classmate's body years ago, the
trauma of that discovery and the police's failure to find the
killer has haunted her ever since. One night, she gets a midnight
text from Ava McQueen, the beautiful girl who had ignited Flora's
heart last summer, then never spoke to her again. Just in time to
witness Ava's death from a gunshot wound, Flora is set on a path of
rage and vengeance for all the dead girls whose killer is never
found. Her tunnel-visioned sleuthing leads to valuable clues about
a shocking conspiracy involving her school and beyond, but also
earns her sinister threats from the murderer. She has a choice---to
give up the hunt for answers, or keep digging and risk her loved
ones' lives. Either way, Flora will regret the consequences. Who's
next on the killer's list?
Velile, bullied at school because of being much older than the other children in his grade, hates school. Instead, he goes to the forest to hunt for birds and other animals. After his mother dies, her sister takes him in, but Emihle, his cousin, remains unaccepting of him.
Velile becomes one of the top students in their district, but unfortunately bad choices and friends involving him in illegal mining and gambling result in suspension from high school. After being spat on by a snake (meant to make him successful and wealthy) Velile is hospitalised, where he bumps into one of his old friends, now a priest. He convinces Velile to return to school and attend ABET classes.
When he meets ex-classmate Lawukazi, who had gone to Cuba to study medicine, Velile is inspired to change his ways.
Innocent by day, killer by night: a dark, twisting thriller about a
teen assassin's attempt to live a normal life. 'An electrifying
debut!' Chelsea Pitcher, author of This Lie Will Kill You Trained
and traumatised by a secret assassin programme for minors, Isabel
Ryans wants nothing more than to be a normal civilian. After
running away from home, she has a new name, a new life and a new
friend, Emma, and for the first time, things are looking up. But
old habits die hard, and it's not long until she blows her cover,
drawing the attention of the guilds - the two rival organisations
who control the city of Espera. An unaffiliated killer like Isabel
is either a potential asset . . . or a threat to be eliminated.
Will the blood on her hands cost her everything? From Finn Longman,
an exhilarating new voice in YA fiction, comes an addictive new
blockbuster series for fans of global phenomena The Girl with the
Dragon Tattoo, Killing Eve and The Hunger Games. PRAISE FOR THE
BUTTERFLY ASSASSIN: 'This dark, enthralling thriller is a
compulsive debut' The Guardian 'An immersive, fast-paced thriller'
The Irish Times 'A heart-in-your-mouth thriller that grips you from
the first page until the very last.' Benjamin Dean, author of The
King is Dead 'A bold, jagged and uncompromising thriller that will
keep you guessing all the way to the end.' Tom Pollock, author of
White Rabbit, Red Wolf 'Sharp and layered, with a bright beating
heart. The Butterfly Assassin will lure you deep into a fascinating
and dangerous new world.' Rory Power, author of Wilder Girls 'An
utterly addictive story. I told myself "just one more chapter" well
into the night.' Emily Suvada, author of This Mortal Coil 'Fierce,
thrilling, and impossible to put down. Packed full of amazing
friendships, plot twists and a desperate fight to survive' C. G.
Drews, author of The Boy Who Steals Houses
A witty, suspenseful and inventive debut that asks what makes a
person a friend and a house a home. Sam and Asha. Asha and Sam.
Their friendship is so long established, they take it for granted.
Just as Asha takes for granted that Donnybrooke, the mansion that
sits on the highest hill in Coreville, is the best house in town.
But when Sam is accepted into snobbish Castleton Academy as an
autistic "Miracle Boy", he leaves Asha, who is also autistic, to
navigate middle school alone. He also leaves her wondering if she
can take anything for granted any more. Because soon Sam is
spending time with Prestyn, Asha's nemesis, whose family owns
Donnybrooke and have forbidden Asha to set foot inside. But when it
becomes clear that Prestyn's interest in Sam is less than friendly,
will Asha be able to find it in herself to help her former friend?
Told from the points of view of Asha, Sam and Donnybrooke itself,
this is a highly original debut about friendship, peer pressure and
bullying. "A sharply insightful, gripping read, with a painfully
accurate portrait of childhood friendships, and a sentient house
like no other." Louie Stowell, author of Loki: A Bad God's Guide to
Being Good
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You Need to Chill
(Paperback)
Juno Dawson; Illustrated by Laura Hughes
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R231
R211
Discovery Miles 2 110
Save R20 (9%)
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The sparklingly funny debut picture book from Juno Dawson,
bestselling writer and activist. Sometimes people say to me: 'What
happened to your brother, Bill?' That's when I look them in the eye
and say: 'Hun, you need to chill.' When Bill can't be found at
school one day, the imaginations of the other children run wild. Is
he on holiday? Is he lost in the park? Has he been eaten by a
shark?! It's up to Bill's sister to explain... 'A timely, perfectly
positive and reassuring read.' Steven Lenton 'GLORIOUS and
heartwarming with so much love between the two covers. Just
beautiful!' Alex T Smith Juno Dawson' debut picture book is a witty
and fun-filled rhyming story about family, identity and allyship.
Bold, joyful and warm-hearted, its message of love and inclusivity
shines through on every page. Juno Dawson is the internationally
bestselling author of Young Adult novels and non-fiction, including
Clean and This Book Is Gay, as well as a novelist, screenwriter,
journalist, and a columnist for Attitude magazine. Her work has
appeared in Glamour, Dazed, Grazia and the Guardian, and she was
chosen by Val McDermid as 'one of the ten most compelling LGBTQ+
writers working in the UK today'.
Resonant and fiercely authentic. This timely, critically acclaimed and
award-winning modern classic is now a powerful graphic novel.
'I said no.'
Melinda is an outcast at Merryweather High. Something happened over the
summer - something bad - and now nobody will talk to her, let alone
listen. So what's the point in speaking at all?
Through her work on an art project, Melinda is finally able to face
what really happened that night. But before she can make peace with the
ghosts of the past, she has to confront the reality of the present -
and stop someone who still wishes to do her harm. Only words can save
her. She can't stay silent. Not any more.
'With the rise of women finding their voices and speaking out about
sexual assault in the media, this should be on everyone's radar...
Powerful, necessary, and essential.' Kirkus
ROSES ARE RED, VIOLETS ARE BLUE. IF YOU HURT US, WE’RE COMING FOR YOU.
Moxie meets Female of the Species in this powerful, thrilling, and deeply resonant novel about a secret society of girls who plot revenge on the men who hurt them.
The enigmatic Black Coats have been exacting vengeance on men who have hurt girls and women for years. The killer of Thea's cousin went free, and Thea has just received an invitation to join the Black Coats' balancings—acts of revenge meant to teach a lesson. Justice for Natalie has never felt so close.
But as the balancings escalate in brutality, Thea’s clear-cut mission begins to unravel and she must decide just how far she is willing to go for justice.
Because when the line between justice and revenge is paper thin, it’s hard not to get cut.
From the Waterstones Prize-shortlisted author of Our Castle by the
Sea comes a gorgeously gothic story, perfect for fans of Emma
Carroll and Frances Hardinge ... 'My book of the year. This is
storytelling so secure and shining that you can almost feel the
glow.' HILARY MCKAY, COSTA BOOK AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR OF THE
SKYLARK'S WAR 'I absolutely love this book ... Lucy Strange is a
wonderful, accomplished writer whose books stay with you long after
you have finished reading.' NATASHA FARRANT, COSTA BOOK
AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR OF VOYAGE OF THE SPARROWHAWK Life is hard for
Willa, Grace and Freya, and their three younger sisters. Six
motherless girls working a farm, living in fear of their cruel
father and the superstition that obsesses him - The Curse of Six
Daughters. With the arrival of the mysterious Full Moon Fayre,
there's a chance for the eldest girls to steal a moment's fun, but
the day the fayre moves on, Grace vanishes. Willa goes after her,
following a trail that leads into the dangerous Lost Marsh, where
it is said a will-o'-the-wisp lures lost souls into the dark waters
of the mire. If Willa is to survive and reunite her family, she
will need to unravel the secrets her father has kept hidden, and
face her own deepest fears ... The spellbinding new novel from Lucy
Strange, author of The Secret of Nightingale Wood, The Ghost of
Gosswater and the Waterstones Prize-shortlisted Our Castle by the
Sea Perfect for fans of Emma Carroll, Frances Hardinge and Sophie
Anderson Combines dreamy magical realism with a thrilling mystery
With a Valentine's Day dance, snooping parents, and way too many
secrets, these four BFFs have a lot to deal with in the seventh
book in this hilarious series told entirely in text messages,
emojis, and passed notes, perfect for fans of Invisible Emmie and
the Dork Diaries series. Now available in paperback. It's no secret
that Victoria's mom can be OTT overprotective! But lately her
anxiety has been too much to handle. So even though Victoria is
helping plan the school's Valentine's Day dance, she might not be
allowed to go! To be honest, she's going to need lots of help from
her BFFs to mend this mother-daughter relationship-and it may mean
sharing her most embarrassing secret ever! The question is: Can you
take back a secret once you've shared it?
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My Panda Sweater
(Hardcover)
Gilles Baum; Illustrated by Barroux
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R379
R352
Discovery Miles 3 520
Save R27 (7%)
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A quirky kid donates her beloved panda sweater, and through this
act of sacrifice gains a new friend. With whimsical, contemporary
artwork, this story balances the topic of selflessness with humor
and heart, while also offering an opportunity to talk about
bullying, sharing and self-confidence.
Punching Bag is the compelling true story of a high school career
defined by poverty and punctuated by outbreaks of domestic abuse.
Rex Ogle, who brilliantly mapped his experience of hunger in Free
Lunch, here describes his struggle to survive; reflects on his
complex, often paradoxical relationship with his passionate, fierce
mother; and charts the trajectory of his stepfather's anger.
Hovering over Rex's story is the talismanic presence of his unborn
baby sister. Through it all, Rex threads moments of grace and
humour that act as beacons of light in the darkness. Compulsively
readable, beautifully crafted and authentically told, Punching Bag
is a remarkable memoir about one teenager's cycle of violence,
blame and attempts to forgive his parents-and himself.
Lucas Lightfoot considers himself to be a regular boy like any
other ten year old. He yearns to be the hero like those in the
books he reads. His quiet life changes when he finds a chameleon on
the sidewalk. Lucas discovers he was chosen by Prescott, a
mysterious and magical lizard. Lucas is taught powerful secrets
that go way beyond the magic any young boy would love to have. He
realizes that with this power, he can change the relationship with
a special girl in his class and maybe change the class bully. But
if this secret falls into the wrong hands, it could destroy his
family and everyone he loves. Lucas must learn to control this new
power with both his head and his heart. Lucas is surprised to be
the accidental hero for the bully. His biggest challenge comes when
he must face his greatest fear to save the life of a friend and a
helpless stranger. Prescott helps Lucas learn just how strong he
really can be when being strong is his only choice. The more he
uses this power, the more he realizes the greatest change is the
one taking place within him. There has never been another with the
birthright before Lucas and he must be protected from the enemy
until he develops the power within to fight the forces that would
destroy him. Lucas wonders why he was chosen to have this gift and
if he will have the courage to meet the challenges on the path
before him.
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