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The highly anticipated, unforgettable new story from the
internationally bestselling, multi-award-winning author of WONDER.
'Thrillingly told . . . Palacio is a fantastic writer' The Times
'Perfection . . . A beautiful, funny, heart-twisting wonder of a
book . . . A brilliant story of love and courage' Wall Street
Journal When Silas Bird wakes in the dead of night, he watches
powerlessly as three strangers take his father away. Silas is left
shaken, scared and alone, except for the presence of his companion,
Mittenwool . . . who happens to be a ghost. But then a mysterious
pony shows up at his door, and Silas knows what he has to do. So
begins a perilous journey to find his father - a journey that will
connect him with his past, his future, and the unknowable world
around him. PONY is a breathtaking and powerful read, perfect for
fans of Michael Morpurgo and Hannah Gold and destined to become a
future classic.
Shuri, the Princess of Wakanda (and sister to the Black Panther),
sets out to save a group of kidnapped girls in this all-new,
original middle-grade novel by New York Times bestselling author
Nic Stone! With the heart-shaped herb thriving, a group of
Wakanda's finest engineers working on expanding her dome
technology, and the borders more fortified than ever, Princess
Shuri can finally focus on what matters most: her training. Soon, a
bigger problem rears its head. The princess hears whispers of
exceptionally talented young girls across the world going missing.
A young environmental scientist in Kenya, a French physics prodigy
- the list of the missing keeps growing and growing. And when this
mystery hits home in a way the princess would've never expected,
there's no more time for hesitation: there are lost girls out there
somewhere, and Shuri is determined not to let them be forgotten.
New York Times bestselling author Nic Stone takes Shuri to
uncharted parts of Wakanda in this original adventure. The royal
palace of Wakanda is one of, if not the most, secure facilities on
this planet - or any other. So the anxiety Shuri feels when she's
jolted out of sleep by the queen mother with the news that someone
attempted to break into the palace - and succeeded - is
significant. And as quickly as they broke in, they vanished. The
search for this interloper, a mysterious "symbiote" with superhuman
speed and strength, will lead Shuri to the Jabari Lands, a remote,
unforgiving part of the country she has never seen. And what she
discovers will be more shocking than she could have imagined...
Perfect for old and new fans of Marvel Features a badass female
protagonist The third book in the Shuri series.
THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD AND EVIL is now a major motion picture from
Netflix, starring Academy Award winner Charlize Theron, Kerry
Washington, Laurence Fishburne, Michelle Yeoh, Cate Blanchett, and
many more! A beautiful Collector's Edition of the first in the
bestselling School for Good and Evil series - perfect for gifting!
Best friends Sophie and Agatha have been chosen to be students at
the fabled School for Good and Evil, where ordinary boys and girls
are trained to become fairy-tale heroes and villains. One will
train for Good, taking classes in Princess Etiquette and Animal
Communication. One will become Evil's new hope: learning
Uglification and Death Curses. Sophie and Agatha think they know
where they belong, but when they are swept into the Endless Woods,
they're switched into the opposite schools. Together they'll
discover who they really are and what they are capable of. Because
the only way out of a fairy tale . . . is to live through it.
'Has everything I like: humour, action, great characters and
awesome mythology!' Rick Riordan, bestselling author of Percy
Jackson 'A new star is born.' Eoin Colfer, bestselling author of
Artemis Fowl The fourth fast-paced fantasy adventure starring Aru
Shah! Aru has just made a wish on the tree of wishes, but she can't
remember what it was. She's pretty sure she didn't wish for a new
sister, one who looks strangely familiar and claims to be the
Sleeper's daughter, like her. Aru's biggest question, though, is
why every adult she has loved and trusted so far has failed her.
Will she come to peace with what they've done before she has to
wage the battle of her life? Pacy, page-turning storytelling with
charm and humour For fans of Jasbinder Bilan, Kwame Mbalia and the
Percy Jackson series Aru Shah and the End of Time (book 1) is a New
York Times bestseller. In 2020, it made TIME's 100 Best Fantasy
Books of all Time
A breathtaking tale of the rich, wild world and all its wonder from
acclaimed nature writer and Costa Award-shortlisted novelist,
Melissa Harrison - the perfect read for cosy nights! SHORTLISTED
FOR THE BOOKS ARE MY BAG READERS AWARDS 2021 CHOSEN AS ONE OF
COUNTRYFILE'S BEST NATURE BOOKS OF 2021 'Timely and magical, it
will open the young reader's eyes to the wonders of the natural
world.' NATASHA FARRANT 'Each page brims with the wonder of our
natural world, so much to learn but all a sheer delight.' PIERS
TORDAY Three tiny, ancient beings - Moss, Burnet and Cumulus, once
revered as Guardians of the Wild World - wake from winter
hibernation in their beloved ash tree home. When it is destroyed,
they set off on an adventure to find more of their kind, a journey
which takes them first into the deep countryside and then the heart
of a city. Helped along the way by birds and animals, the trio
search for a way to survive and thrive in a precious yet
disappearing world ... The breathtaking children's debut from
acclaimed nature writer and literary fiction novelist, Melissa
Harrison: shortlisted for the Costa Book Award and longlisted for
the Baileys Prize Inspired by 1942 classic The Little Grey Men by
BB, with shades of The Borrowers A tale of disappearing wilderness
that couldn't be more relevant in today's environmental crisis,
brought to life for children by three tiny, funny, eternal beings
Continue the adventure in book 2, By Rowan and Yew!
Forbidden magic, high-seas adventure and love . . . the perfect
LGBTQ+ romantic fantasy from New York Times bestselling author F.
T. Lukens is here! Perfect for fans of Rainbow Rowell, Daughter of
the Pirate King and Adam Silvera. Prince Tal has waited a long time
for his coming-of-age tour - a chance to explore his family's
kingdom. When his ship's crew discovers a mysterious prisoner on a
derelict vessel, Tal feels an intense connection with the roguish
Athlen. So when Athlen leaps overboard and disappears, Tal is
heartbroken. But it's not long before Athlen turns up on dry land,
very much alive, and as charming - and secretive - as ever. When
Tal is kidnapped in a plot to reveal his powers and destroy his
family, Athlen might be his only hope. But can Tal trust him?
Funny, subversive, romantic fantasy from New York Times bestselling
author F. T. Lukens. Look out for So This is Ever After and Spell
Bound.
A natural storyteller with a vision of his own. THE DARK LADY,
Akala's debut novel for teens, will enthuse and entertain teenagers
and young adults, showing that reading is a true super-power. A
PICKPOCKET WITH AN EXCEPTIONAL GIFT A PRISONER OF EXTRAORDINARY
VALUE AN ORPHAN HAUNTED BY DREAMS OF THE MYSTERIOUS DARK LADY Henry
is an orphan, an outsider, a thief. He is also a fifteen-year-old
invested with magical powers ... This brilliant, at times brutal,
first novel from the amazing imagination that is Akala, will glue
you to your seat as you are hurled into a time when London stank
and boys like Henry were forced to find their own route through the
tangled streets and out the other side.
'A thrilling journey into a magical world packed with Rob's
brilliant humour.' - David Walliams on Peanut Jones and the
Illustrated City Some legends are born, some are drawn . . . Famous
works of art are disappearing from all over the world. One moment
they are there, the next, they have crumbled to dust. Peanut Jones,
artist and adventurer, and her friends suspect it might have
something to do with the magical world of Chroma and the wicked Mr
White's plot to wipe out colour, art and creativity. It's time to
head back to the Illustrated City and help the resistance fight
back. . . Superstar, author and illustrator Rob Biddulph dazzles in
Peanut Jones and the Twelve Portals. This second title in the
hilarious adventure series for boys and girls aged 8 to 12 fizzes
with magic, danger, friendship and art. It is fully illustrated
throughout by Rob, the creative genius behind #DrawWithRob. Praise
for the first title in the series Peanut Jones and the Illustrated
City: 'Peanut Jones is AWESOME. I loved this book from start to
finish - the story is packed with twists and turns, and Rob's
illustrations are full of wit and warmth . . . I need to know what
happens next!' - Nadia Shireen 'A wildly imaginative, big-hearted
celebration of creativity' - Anna James, author of the Pages &
Co series 'Look at this utter beauty . . . This book is EPIC' -
Laura Ellen Anderson, author of the Amelia Fang series
'Fast-paced, furiously funny and utterly fantastic.' A.F. Steadman
'Culture and technology clash as Zachary Ying takes adventure to a
new level!' Kwame Mbalia Percy Jackson meets Yu-Gi-Oh in this
hilarious, action-packed fantasy adventure. Zachary Ying has never
had much chance to learn about his Chinese heritage. So when he's
chosen to host the spirit of the First Emperor of China for a vital
mission, he is woefully unprepared. As a result, the emperor
botches his attempt to possess Zack's body and binds to his AR
gaming headset instead. With the legendary tyrant yapping in his
headset, Zack must journey across China to steal magical artifacts
and defeat figures from history and myth. Using his newfound water
dragon powers, can Zack complete the mission in time to save the
mortal world?
Mellow and her children are on a visit to Eldermarr and Elderparr
Eyebright. Along the way, they meet twins Tansy and Teasel. The
young rabbits are enjoying themselves, but a heavy rainfall leaves
Mellow worried. When danger threatens Daisy Duck and her ducklings,
will careful Mellow be brave enough to help? Heartwarming and
hilarious, with Anna Currey's charming illustrations, this is a
brilliant animal adventure series from a bestselling children's
author.
Harley Hitch is back with another inventive adventure! When the
circus comes to town, Harley's curiosity get the better of her -
and she accidentally breaks a cabinet that makes things magically
disappear! Soon after, everyone realizes that the Moon has gone
missing. Time is speeding up, wildlife is getting disorientated by
the darker nighttime, the wind is getting stronger, and there's no
more tide. Is Harley to blame? Can she sort out the mess before
it's too late? An out-of-this-world follow-up to Harley Hitch and
the Iron Forest Author Vashti Hardy is the winner of the Blue Peter
Book Award, known for her wildly imaginative stories that include
important STEM lessons and themes. Fully illustrated throughout by
illustrator George Ermos.
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Caryl Lewis; Illustrated by George Ermos
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Marty doesn't have much—unlike his mom, who seems to hold on to everything. Life at home is tough, but Marty finds sanctuary down at the community garden with his eccentric grandad.
On Marty's birthday, Grandad gifts him a seed. "There’s magic in seeds, you know. You can never tell what wonders are in them." As it turns out, Grandad has a rather wonderful plan up his sleeve. It involves wishes, a pumpkin, and a trip all the way from England to Paris.
Funny, inspiring, and larger-than-life, Seed is a story about believing in dreams—your own, and those of the people you love.
Meet the Flying Doctors: Princess Pearl, Sir Gadabout and, of
course, their trusty 'air ambulance', Zog the dragon, in this
fabulously original sequel to the bestselling ZOG, now available in
paperback. There's much to do, as they fly around tending a
sunburnt mermaid, a distressed unicorn and a sneezy lion. But
should princesses really be doctors? Pearl's uncle, the King,
doesn't think so - until he himself falls ill, and only Pearl knows
how to cure him. This bestselling picture book from the creators of
The Gruffalo and Stick Man is now available as a gorgeous gift
edition board book.
Catch the fun with this delightful How to Catch collection
featuring twelve stories in one! Who will YOU catch first? From the
New York Times and USA Today bestselling How to Catch series comes
an all-new 5-minute storybook collection! Filled with zany STEM
traps, exciting adventures. hilarity, and fun-filled chaos, this
storybook for kids is perfect for bedtime or classroom read alouds.
From a unicorn on the loose to a dinosaur, snowman, monster, and
elf, this amazing new collection will enchant kids, parents, and
educators alike! All twelve stories can be read in five minutes and
will encourage reading, learning, imagination. Give as a holiday
gift for boys and girls, as a Christmas stocking stuffer, as a
Halloween gift, or birthday gift for kids ages 4-10! 5-Minute How
to Catch Stories includes: 12 How to Catch fan-favorites! From
bestselling stories like How to Catch a Unicorn, How to Catch a
Dinosaur, How to Catch a Leprechaun, and more! Interactive,
STEAM-concepts to encourage learning, great for back to school
Awesome adventures that will delight boys and girls Hours of
screen-free entertainment and imaginative fun perfect for the
beginning, middle, or end of a jam-packed day!
Jump into a thrilling new series about fairy-tale heroines, ninja
moves and epic adventures in the brilliant sequel to The Glass
Slipper Academy, perfect for children aged 5+ CAN THEY SCARE OFF
ALL THE BADDIES? Nothing very exciting EVER happens in the town of
Hobbleton. Then Red, Snow and Goldie are trained as fairytale
ninjas, and find that anything is possible… When firebirds, frost
fairies and ice dragons start appearing, the fairytale ninjas
realise that trouble is afoot. Who or what could be disturbing the
magical creatures from their nests? Could another adversary be at
work and what exactly are they up to?
A magical adventure rooted in Muslim culture and tradition, Nura
and the Immortal Palace follows a young girl's journey from
modern-day Pakistan into the world of the jinn. Nura has worked all
her life in the mica mines, earning just enough to keep her family
afloat - and enjoy the odd delicious gulab jamun from the market.
Some day she's going to find the Demon's Tongue, a legendary
treasure buried deep in the mines, and her family will never have
to worry about money again. But when a terrible accident buries her
best friend below ground, Nura goes in search of him and passes
over into the magical and terrible world of the jinn. Across a pink
sea and under a purple sky, she finds her way to a palace, where
great riches and a whole new life are on offer. But it's not long
before Nura discovers this world to be as unfair as the real one,
and that trickster jinns will always live up to their reputation...
Goue reeks is een van die heel bekendste en gewildste inheemse
leesreekse met beproefde sukses oor dekades. Derduisende
onderwysers en ouers het self daarmee leer lees – en dit werk
steeds! Op publieke aanvraag is die volledige reeks nou weer
beskikbaar. Dit volg ’n basiese benadering tot leesonderrig deur
klank- en woordbouvaardighede en is gebaseer op herhaling,
herkenning en inoefening. Goue reeks se hersiene uitgawe (2009)
bied alles wat nodig is om jong leerders te ontwikkel in jong
lesers.
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