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Hero at Home
(Hardcover)
Sarah Verardo; Foreword by U S Senator Elizabeth Dole
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R385
Discovery Miles 3 850
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The hilarious new sequel to The Extremely Embarrassing Life of Lottie
Brooks by the bestselling creator of Hurrah for Gin.
Lottie Brooks is back for spring term at secondary school and ready to
face anything. No more trying to impress mean girl Amber. And
absolutely no more being nicknamed Cucumber Girl.
A lead role in the spring musical gives Lottie a chance to dazzle her
mega-crush Daniel with her talent as a singing crab but it's not all
singing and dancing at Kingswood High. Lottie's friendship with Molly
and Jess seems to be falling apart no matter how hard she tries to keep
her BFFs together.
Is Lottie on track for another epic friendship fail?
In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy
bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of
Malala Yousafzai, the incredible activist for girls' education and
the youngest Nobel Prize laureate . When Malala was born in
Mingora, Pakistan, her father was determined she would have every
opportunity that a boy would have. She loved getting an education,
but when a hateful regime came to power, girls were no longer
allowed to go to school. Malala spoke out in public about this,
which made her a target for violence. She was shot in the left side
of her head and woke up in hospital in England. Finally after long
months and many surgeries, Malala recovered, and resolved to become
an activist for girls' education. Now a recent Oxford graduate,
Malala continues to fight for a world where all girls can learn and
lead. This powerful 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 activist'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!
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Gans
(Afrikaans, Paperback)
Laura Wall; Illustrated by Laura Wall; Fantasi Fantasi
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R100
R93
Discovery Miles 930
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THE TIKTOK SENSATION THAT EVERYONE IS TALKING ABOUT 'After
finishing this book, my heart was pounding and I couldn't find
words big enough to describe how brilliant, beautiful, and powerful
it is.' L.E. Flynn, author of All Eyes On Her All Eden wants is to
rewind the clock. To live that day again. She would do everything
differently. Not laugh at his jokes or ignore the way he was
looking at her that night. And she would definitely lock her
bedroom door. But Eden can't turn back time. So she buries the
truth, along with the girl she used to be. She pretends she doesn't
need friends, doesn't need love, doesn't need justice. But as her
world unravels, one thing becomes clear: the only person who can
save Eden ... is Eden.
In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy
bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of
Freddie Mercury, the trailblazing musician who rocked the world!
Born on the tiny island on Zanzibar off the coast of modern-day
Tanzania, young Farrokh dreamt of having a fabulous life. When his
parents sent him to boarding school in India, he discovered his
true talent for singing, as well as a love of playing rock'n'roll
songs on the piano. After school, Farrokh knew he wanted to be a
musician. After moving to London, he became the singer of a rock
band called Queen... and the rest is history! Freddie became the
biggest glam-rock star ever, touring the world and charming the
world with his exuberant zest for life. 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 musician'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!
Randy the raccoon works at a transfer station. All he sees is
waste. Then, some visitors show him that there are hidden treasures
among the trash. Introduce the concept of recycling to early
readers with this beautifully illustrated picture book. Children
will love the playful illustrations and easy-to-read text. With
pre-reading questions, this fiction book is ideal for guided
reading and builds early literacy skills.
'Kathleen Glasgow expands our hearts and invites in a little more
humanity.' Val Emmich, author of Dear Evan Hansen 'An unflinching
tale of addiction.' Amy Beashel, author of The Sky Is Mine 'Raw,
honest and overflowing with feelings.' Erin Hahn, author of You'd
Be Mine From the New York Times bestselling author of Girl in
Pieces and How to Make Friends with the Dark comes a breathtaking
contemporary YA about addiction, family and finding your voice. The
quiet one, the obedient one, the reliable one. Emmy has spent her
life being told exactly who she is. Not strong-willed like her
beautiful sister Maddie and not in rehab like her wild brother
Joey. But when a tragic accident changes life in her small town
forever, can Emmy keep up the act?
In this book from the highly acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS
series, discover the incredible life of Marcus Rashford, the
world-famous footballer and campaigner against child hunger. When
Marcus was a kid, he had a family that loved him and a talent for
football. His mum, Melanie, worked long hours to provide for her
family, but sometimes she would go without food herself to make
sure that her children had enough to eat. With his mum's support,
Marcus pursued his dreams and progressed through the youth academy
at Manchester United Football Club. He worked hard and trained for
years to reach the top of the game, making his debut in the Premier
League in 2016. But no matter how successful he became, he never
forgot where he came from and his experience as a hungry child.
When schools were closed during the Coronavirus pandemic of 2020,
the situation left schoolchildren without free meals that they
would have had. And so Marcus took it upon himself to lead a
nation-wide campaign to ensure that no child would go without food.
This powerful 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 footballer'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. 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!
Tilda's world is just as she likes it - until, one day, it turns
completely upside down! From the bestselling Big Bright Feelings
series by Tom Percival Be open, be honest, be you! Big Bright
Feelings for little people. Tilda's world is just as she likes it .
. . until one day, it turns completely UPSIDE DOWN. All of a
sudden, everything is topsy-turvy, and nothing feels right. Things
that were once easy now seem incredibly challenging. Can Tilda
discover a new way to approach her problems and believe in herself?
Bold, bright and empowering, this is an inspiring story about
coping with difficult situations. It's the ideal book for helping
children to build resilience and embrace a 'can do' approach to
life. Tom Percival's Big Bright Feelings series is the perfect
springboard for conversations about mental and emotional health,
positive self-image, building self-confidence and managing
feelings. Every child's bookshelf should contain his books.
What if everything you thought you knew about your life was a lie?
Girl, Missing is the blockbuster bestselling title from
million-copy selling writer Sophie McKenzie. Lauren is adopted and
eager to know more about her mysterious past. But when she
discovers she may have been snatched from her family as a baby, her
whole life suddenly feels like a sham. Could her adoptive parents
really have been responsible for kidnapping her? Running away from
her family to seek out the truth, Lauren's journey takes her deeper
and deeper into danger as she realises that someone wants to stop
her uncovering what really happened when she was a baby. Girl,
Missing is the book that launched the queen of teen thrillers,
Sophie McKenzie, and is a must-have for readers that are yet to
discover this modern classic. *Boy, Missing, the page-turning World
Book Day 2022 book set in the Missing world is out now!* Other
books by Sophie McKenzie: Sister, Missing Missing Me Boy, Missing
Hide and Secrets Truth or Dare Praise for Girl, Missing:
'Page-turning' The Independent 'Will have you gripped for hours'
Sunday Express 'Please read this book: it is brilliant!' The
Guardian 'Whenever I hear the phrase YA thriller I only ever think
of one name - and that's Sophie McKenzie. Why? Because noboody does
it better' Phil Earle, award-winning author 'Sophie's thrillers are
brilliant... you can't stop reading' Robert Muchamore, bestselling
author 'Brilliantly described, scary and touching' The Daily Mirror
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Goose
(Paperback)
Laura Wall; Illustrated by Laura Wall; Fantasi Fantasi
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R100
R93
Discovery Miles 930
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Klein Beertjie is bekommerd. Hoe lief het sy mamma hom regtig? Wat
as hy baie stout is? Sal sy mamma baie kwaad wees? Sal sy nog lief
wees vir hom? Se nou net sy kom iets oor? Maar ’n mamma se liefde
is sterk en Klein Beertjie vind gou uit dat niks dit ooit sal
verander nie!
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Allies
(Paperback)
Alan Gratz
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R234
R214
Discovery Miles 2 140
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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.
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