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Wonder
(Paperback)
R. J. Palacio
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R215
R168
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Now an Oscar nominated film starring Julia Roberts, Owen Wilson and Jacob Tremblay.
'My name is August. I won't describe what I look like. Whatever you're thinking, it's probably worse.'
Auggie wants to be an ordinary ten-year-old. He does ordinary things - eating ice cream, playing on his Xbox. He feels ordinary - inside. But ordinary kids don't make other ordinary kids run away screaming in playgrounds. Ordinary kids aren't stared at wherever they go.
Born with a terrible facial abnormality, Auggie has been home-schooled by his parents his whole life. Now, for the first time, he's being sent to a real school - and he's dreading it. All he wants is to be accepted - but can he convince his new classmates that he's just like them, underneath it all?
WONDER is a funny, frank, astonishingly moving debut to read in one sitting, pass on to others, and remember long after the final page.
Do you know the difference between a vagina and a vulva? If you're
not sure, this book could be for you! There are lots of reasons why
we don't talk about vaginas. It can be embarrassing and nobody else
talks about vaginas - so why should you? But KNOWLEDGE IS POWER
people! The more we know the better equipped we will be to deal
with our bodies in the future. In this beautifully illustrated
book, Dr Allison K. Rodgers simply explains everything from why we
have periods to sex and consent in the age of social media. You'll
learn the correct names for everything, realise public hair is
TOTALLY NORMAL, and discover the magical self-cleaning properties
of vaginas.
WINNER YOUNG QUILLS AWARD BEST HISTORICAL FICTION 2021 12-year-old
Ada is a laundress of little consequence but the new castle
commander Brian de Berclay has his evil eye on her. Perhaps she
shouldn't have secretly fed the young prisoner in the tower. But
when the King of England crosses the border with an army of over
3000 strong, Ada, her friend Godfrey and all at Caerlaverock
suddenly find themselves under attack, with only 60 men for
protection. Soon, rocks and flaming arrows rain from the sky over
Castle Caerlaverock - and Ada has a dangerous choice to make.
The ninth book in the bestselling series, from the brilliantly
talented Liz Pichon. TIPS FOR BEING TOP OF THE CLASS (Sadly...I did
NONE of these things.) 1. Stay awake in lessons (it helps.) 2.
Don't draw HILARIOUS pictures of your teachers. 3. AVOID the class
bully to stay out of trouble. 4. Don't let Mum and Dad write
ANYTHING in your school planner. 5. Don't let your grumpy sister
Delia BOSS you around. (Technically not a school issue - but still
important.) I'm TRYING to get voted onto the school council as well
- but thanks to the ABOVE list it's not exactly going to plan.
ABOUT THE SERIES: Written in diary form Full of Tom's doodles and
pictures & his amazing sense of humour The Brilliant World of
Tom Gates, was the winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize! Perfect
gifts for boys & girls who love to laugh themselves silly The
first series of The Brilliant World of Tom Gates won the Scottish
BAFTA for Entertainment! Love Tom Gates? Don't miss Liz Pichon's
spectacular Shoe Wars, a laugh-out-loud, gadget-packed adventure!
In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy
bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of
Alan Turing, the genius code cracker and father of theoretical
computer science and artificial intelligence. Alan grew up in
England, where his best friends were numbers and a little boy
called Christopher. When his young friend died, Alan retreated to
the world of numbers and codes, where he discovered how to crack
the code of the Nazi Enigma machine. This moving book features
stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back,
including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a
detailed profile of the brilliant mathematician's life. Little
People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling series of books and educational
games that explore the lives of outstanding people, from designers
and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved
incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream.
This empowering series offers inspiring messages to children of all
ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple
sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The
hardback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers.
Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the books by
theme. Paper dolls, learning cards, matching games and other fun
learning tools provide even more ways to make the lives of these
role models accessible to children. Inspire the next generation of
outstanding people who will change the world with Little People,
BIG DREAMS!
Uncover the ghost animals within in this moving and uplifting story
about finding help where you need it, from the highly acclaimed
author and illustrator of The Hunt for the Nightingale. Nora's mum
has good days and bad days, but the bad days are getting worse.
It's been just the two of them for always, and they don't need
anyone else. When the rainbow-shimmering ghost animals Nora used to
see when she was small start to reappear, she's convinced that they
hold all the answers. Along with new friend Kwame, Nora follows a
glittering ghostly fox, hare, raven and otter on the adventure of a
lifetime, helping her to find the strength she needs to help her
family. In a heartbreaking and hopeful narrative, Sarah Ann Juckes'
stunning novel, illustrated by the award-winning Sharon King-Chai
sees a brave young girl face down her ghosts. For fans of The Last
Bear and Julia and the Shark. Praise for Hunt for the Nightingale
'Full of hope, beauty & ultimately a healing song to nature'
Hannah Gold, author of The Last Bear 'An incredibly moving story of
feeling lost and finding your way again' Lisa Thompson, author of
Rollercoaster Boy 'Will break your heart and mend it back together
again' Piers Torday, author of The Last Wild 'This poignant
exploration of grief and denial seen through the eyes of a child is
underpinned by lessons about kindness, acceptance and nature' Daily
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Speak Up!
(Paperback)
Nathan Bryon; Illustrated by Dapo Adeola
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R215
R168
Discovery Miles 1 680
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Join the brilliantly passionate and instantly loveable Rocket as
she organises a peaceful protest to save her local library!
Bookworm Rocket loves to collect new books on her weekly visit to
the library, and to read all about inspirational figures like Rosa
Parks. She is heartbroken when she discovers the library will be
closing down! Can she use what she's learnt from Rosa and speak up
to save the day? This empowering, heartwarming picture book is a
love letter to libraries and the power of reading. And it shows the
incredible power we ALL have when we find our voice and speak up
about the things that matter. Read more Rocket stories from award
winning duo Nathan Bryon and Dapo Adeola: Look Up! Clean Up! Love
the series? Check out Dapo Adeola's debut picture book Hey You!, a
lyrical celebration on growing up Black.
The highly anticipated sequel to the beloved cult classic about
family, friendship and first love, from award-winning author
Benjamin Alire Saenz. This lyrical novel will enrapture readers of
Love, Simon, John Green and Call me by your Name. A love story like
no other. In Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the
Universe, two boys fell in love. Now they must discover what it
means to stay in love and build a relationship in a world that
seems to challenge their very existence. Ari has spent all of high
school hiding who he really is, staying silent and invisible. He
expected his senior year to be the same. But something in him
cracked open when he fell in love with Dante, and he can't go back.
Suddenly he finds himself reaching out to new friends, standing up
to bullies and making his voice heard. And, always, there is Dante
- dreamy, witty Dante - who can get on Ari's nerves and fill him
with desire all at once. The boys are determined to forge a path
for themselves in a world that doesn't understand them. But when
Ari is faced with a shocking loss, he'll have to fight like never
before to create a life that is truthfully, joyfully his own.
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Time to Go!
(Hardcover)
Marta Cunill; Translated by Susan Ouriou
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R505
R418
Discovery Miles 4 180
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"A timely quest infused with magic." The Times, Children's Book of
the Week The hugely-anticipated, brand-new fairytale adventure from
Sophie Anderson, the bestselling author of The House with Chicken
Legs. The Island of Morovia is shaped like a broken heart. The
humans live on one side of the island, and the alkonosts - the
bird-people - live on the other. But it wasn't always this way...
Linnet wishes she could sing magic. But magic is forbidden and she
has been banished with her father to the Mournful Swamp. She misses
her old life, and dreams of reuniting with her friends. When her
father is captured for taking a precious jewel, Linnet must set out
on a treacherous journey. Travelling through alligator pools and
sinking sands with new friends, she learns how to be brave, and
discovers something even more powerful than singing magic.
Something that could save her father, and heal the broken heart of
her island once more... With themes of grief, trust, love, and that
we have more in common than that which divides us, this is a
heartfelt book filled with adventure and stunning storytelling from
bestselling Sophie Anderson.
Celebrate diversity with this all-new Step 3 L.O.L. Surprise! Step
into Reading reader! Join Queen Bee, Soul Babe, Splatters and all
the L.O.L. Surprise! dolls as they celebrate the things that make
them the same and different in this all-new Step 3 L.O.L. Surprise!
Step into Reading reader! This Step into Reading leveled reader has
over 30 outrageous L.O.L. Surprise!TM stickers--perfect for boys
and girls ages 5 to 8! Step 3 readers feature engaging characters
in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics. For children who are
ready to read on their own. In a world where babies run everything,
little Rockers rebel against nap time and Teacher's Pets become
class presidents with "Free Pizza Fridays!" In the L.O.L. Surprise!
TM world, all work is play and nothing is dull because it's all a
lil' surprising and outrageous!
"An essential mental-health handbook for the next generation" -
Vanessa Nakate HOW DOES CLIMATE CHANGE MAKE YOU FEEL? SAD? AFRAID?
POWERLESS? GUILTY? YOU'RE NOT THE ONLY ONE FEELING THIS WAY.
Drawing on years of experience as a psychoanalyst, Anouchka Grose
shares cutting-edge insights on how to manage your eco-anxiety.
You'll find out how to validate your emotions. You'll learn how to
build your resilience. You'll even discover the comfort that can be
found in your community. Ten accessible steps will help you
understand your eco-anxiety, and the toolkit at the end of each
step will allow you to grow with the knowledge and learn how your
are part of the solution. You'll finish this book feeling equipped
with the solutions and practical action needed to make a real
difference to the planet, to others, and to yourself.
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