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Boy-inventor Dev and his giant robot bear, Boja, return for a third madcap adventure, in the high-tech, mega-modern city of Prosperity. There's a battle going on for who will control the magical power of flember . . . will Dev and Boja find themselves fighting for the right side?
The animals who live in the Amazon Rainforest are tired of moving every time there s a fire. By working together, they concoct a plan to keep some pesky humans from setting fire to their habitat. This illustrated chapter book helps advancing readers learn about habitats and environmental issues. This fiction book supports early fluent readers on their journey to independent reading. Engage students natural curiosity with fun and inspiring real-world stories. Perfect for shared or guided reading, this book cultivates lifelong reading success.
After going through the door that called to them both in dreams, Emory and Romie find themselves in the Wychwood, albeit a twisted, rotting version of it that feels wrong. Meanwhile, tensions flare at Aldryn College when the truth about Collapsings comes to light, sparking rumours of the Shadow’s imminent return. Determined to cross into the Deep, Baz and Kai go through the door – only to be pulled back in time instead. Across time and worlds, the four friends find their fates eerily interwoven with those of the heroes from Clover’s book. But when they encounter a deadlier enemy than they ever thought possible, they must decide for themselves how their story will end. Opening locked doors has a price – even for those who hold a key...
Tumi Letsatsi is a 15-year old melanin kween living in Rondebosch, Cape Town. Her favourite colour is yellow, she's still trying to figure out how not to dent her afro on the bus, and how one goes about (ahem!) “french kissing”. She’s a little awkward and a lot uncertain about her future, friendships and how to put together a cool outfit! But then she stumbles across the magic of coding and creates an app called “Project Prep” that goes viral and rockets her and her friends to fame. Then everything starts to fall apart, as she deals with a catfish who befriends her and steals her code, nasty rumours at school and the newfound attention of a crush. The New Girl Code (by Niki Smit, locally edited by Buhle Ngaba) is about the wonders of working in tech, aimed at girls and young women aged 9-15. The project is an initiative of Inspiring Fifty and based on an idea by Janneke Niessen.
Now a major motion picture, starring Amandla Stenberg No. 1 New York Times bestseller Goodreads Choice Awards Best of the Best National Book Award Longlist Starr lives in two worlds: the poor neighborhood where she was born and raised and her posh high school in the suburbs. The uneasy balance between them is shattered when Starr is the only witness to the fatal shooting of her unarmed best friend, Khalil, by a police officer. Now what Starr says could destroy her community. It could also get her killed. Inspired by the Black Lives Matter movement, this is a powerful and gripping YA novel about one girl's struggle for justice. Want more of Garden Heights? Catch Maverick and Seven's story in Concrete Rose, Angie Thomas's powerful prequel to The Hate U Give. PRAISE FOR THE HATE U GIVE "Stunning." John Green "A masterpiece." The Huffington Post "An essential read for everyone." Teen Vogue "Outstanding." The Guardian "This story is necessary. This story is important." Kirkus (starred review) "Heartbreakingly topical." Publishers Weekly (starred review) "A powerful, in-your-face novel." Horn Book (starred review)
A breathtaking romantic fantasy inspired by Beauty and the Beast about a girl who paints the future and a cursed dragon lord, bound by love and deception in a plot to bring down the gods. Fortune finds those who leap . . . A gifted art forger, Truyan Saigas has the unique ability to paint the future. But when her father is lost at sea, not even magic can heal her family, or save her two younger sisters from the dangerous consequences of her mother's gambling debts. Then Elang, a mysterious dragon lord, offers her a deal: in exchange for a fresh start for her mother and sisters, Tru must enter a marriage contract and join him in his desolate undersea palace. Once there, Tru will embark on her most dangerous forgery yet. To infiltrate the tyrannical Dragon King's inner circle and paint a future so treasonous, it could upend both the mortal and immortal realms . . .
Volgens die skoolhoof is 4B DIE STOUTSTE KLAS OP AARDE. Sy sê skool
gaan nie oor leeglê en lyf wegsteek, of pret hê nie. Dit gaan oor LEER.
Maar Alex en Manjit het LETTERLIK nie bedoel om die toilette te verstop
terwyl hulle die skoolgrond moes oppas nie. En hulle het definitief nie
bedoel om LETTERLIK 'n pikkewyn vanaf die dieretuin skool toe te bring
na hulle skooluitstappie nie. Hierdie goed gebeur net al het hulle 'n
perfekte plan gehad om daarmee weg te kom!
ELSPETH NEEDS A MONSTER. THE MONSTER MIGHT BE HER.
The first in a SUPER series - books don't come much funnier than these! Packed with heart and soul, these stories are perfect for fans of David Baddiel and David Walliams. My Brother Is a Superhero was the winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2016. Luke is a comic-mad eleven-year old who shares a treehouse with his geeky older brother, Zack. Luke's only mistake is to go for a wee right at the wrong time. While he's gone, an alien gives his undeserving, never-read-a-comic-in-his-life brother superpowers and then tells him to save the universe. Luke is massively annoyed about this, but when Zack is kidnapped by his arch-nemesis, Luke and his friends have only five days to find him and save the world...
The third and final thrilling book in the bestselling, award-winning A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder trilogy. Pip Fitz-Amobi is haunted by the way her last investigation ended. Soon she’ll be leaving for Cambridge University but then another case finds her . . . and this time it’s all about Pip. Pip is used to online death threats, but there’s one that catches her eye, someone who keeps asking: who will look for you when you’re the one who disappears? And it’s not just online. Pip has a stalker who knows where she lives. The police refuse to act and then Pip finds connections between her stalker and a local serial killer. The killer has been in prison for six years, but Pip suspects that the wrong man is behind bars. As the deadly game plays out, Pip realises that everything in Little Kilton is finally coming full circle. If Pip doesn’t find the answers, this time she will be the one who disappears.
When a Unicorn, who can speak Zulu, meets a young Zulu girl in a
forest, abeautiful friendship is born. It is in this special friendship
between the Unicorn andlittle girl, that shows children that friends
can come in all shapes and sizes (andfrom anywhere in the world). In MY
UNICORN SPEAKS ZULU, children get a chanceto see things from a new
perspective, in a place they may never go, and experiencea culture they
may never experience. Through the voice of an inquisitive
andintelligent young girl, readers will be able to realise that all of
us, everywhere, wantto be loved, and we yearn for a friend, no matter
how different they may be. Inbetween the theme of friendship,
Makhosazana De Wette Dludla in her story andDedré Fouquet in her
remarkable illustrations have afforded children across theglobe an
unforgettable story, which includes adventure, excitement and novelty.
Enemies to lovers, found family and heart-breaking romance comes All This Twisted Glory, the highly anticipated third novel in the Persian inspired mythology This Woven Kingdom series. As the long-lost heir to the Jinn throne, Alizeh has finally found her people―and she might’ve found her crown. Cyrus, the mercurial ruler of Tulan, has offered her his kingdom in a twisted exchange: one that would begin with their marriage and end with his murder. Cyrus’s dark reputation precedes him; all the world knows of his blood-soaked past. Killing him should be easy―and accepting his offer might be the only way to fulfill her destiny and save her people. But the more Alizeh learns of him, the more she questions whether the terrible stories about him are true. Ensnared by secrets, Cyrus has ached for Alizeh since she first appeared in his dreams many months ago. Now that he knows those visions were planted by the devil, he can hardly bear to look at her―much less endure her company. But despite their best efforts to despise each other, Alizeh and Cyrus are drawn together over and over with an all-consuming thirst that threatens to destroy them both. Meanwhile, Prince Kamran has arrived in Tulan, ready to exact revenge… Layered with exquisite tension and heart-stopping romance, All This Twisted Glory is the explosive third book in the captivating, bestselling This Woven Kingdom series.
A Barnes & Noble Best Young Adult Books of 2016. A New York Public Library Best Books for Teens in 2016.An Amazon Best YA Books of 2016. Charlie Davis is in pieces. At seventeen, she’s already lost more than most people lose in a lifetime. But she’s learned how to forget it through cutting; the pain washes out the sorrow until there is nothing but calm. She doesn't have to think about her father or what happened under the bridge. Her best friend, Ellis, who is gone forever. Or the mother who has nothing left to give her. Kicked out of a special treatment center when her insurance runs out, Charlie finds herself in the bright and wild landscape of Tucson, Arizona, where she begins the unthinkable: the long journey of putting herself back together.
When the animals get rid of Mr Jones and take over the farm, they are excited by their new freedom. But can they run the farm with tools that are designed for humans? Will they be able to harvest the food that they need for the winter? The farmers decide to band together to win back the farm for Mr Jones. Will the animals be able to fight them off? Can life on Animal Farm be as wonderful as they had all hoped for - or will new dangers threaten their happiness?
Winston Smith lives in a nightmare world where the Thought Police spy on everyone and children are taught to betray their parents. Even the smallest sign of disagreement with the Party results in torture, imprisonment, or death. Big Brother oversees everything - but who is he? Winston tries hard to keep his thoughts and fears to himself. But then he meets Julia, a strong-minded young woman who is willing to run the terrible risk of their being found together. Will kindly Mr Charrington keep their secret? Can Winston and Julia find happiness despite the dangers that threaten them?
Discover the romantic, addictive and thrilling world of Tahereh Mafi’s fantasy Shatter Me series. This stunning hardback collector’s edition with its exclusive design and gold reading ribbon is the perfect gift for fans and new readers alike. Juliette Ferrars isn't who she thinks she is. Nothing in her world is what it seemed. She thought she'd defeated The Reestablishment. She thought she'd finally taken control of her life, her power, her pain. But a lifetime of lies unravelling before her has changed all that. Stronger, braver, and more resilient than ever, Juliette must fight for life and love. But first she has to survive the war being raged against her mind. She has to remember who she was.
Minki en haar twee beste maats, Natalie en Lara, kan nie wag vir hulle pajamapartytjie met ’n llama-tema nie. Hulle gaan llama-koekies bak en versier, hulle gaan hulle naels verf en llama-plakkers opplak en dan gaan hulle hulself trommeldik eet aan die lekkergoed in die llama-piñata wat Natalie self gemaak het. Maar toe die aand van die pajamapartytjie uiteindelik aanbreek, loop die een ding na die ander skeef. Minki se tweeling-boeties byt die llama-koekies se koppe af, daar mors naellak op Natalie se splinternuwe nagklere en Lara is allergies vir die grondboontjies in die piñata-lekkers. Die pajamapartytjie waarna hulle so uitgesien het, is ’n reuse-flop! Gelukkig het Minki ’n slim plan om vir haar maats te wys dat hulle vriendskap enigiets kan oorleef …
There are lots of laughs at every level in The 143-Storey Treehouse, from the number one Treehouse series from Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton. They've added thirteen new levels to their Treehouse, including a word-o-matic (it knows every word in the whole world!); a recycling depot; a wrecking ball; a deep, dark cave with a real live, fire-breathing dragon; a complaining room; a spooky graveyard (where it's always midnight, even in the middle of the day); and a camping ground where you can have a nice, relaxing camping holiday. Andy's been a bit stressed, so Terry has decided the perfect way for them to relax is to head up to their new camping ground level for a much-needed holiday. But it turns out to be not quite as relaxing as Terry originally planned . . . Terry forgets to pack the tent and the food, their attempt at fishing ends in disaster, the spooky campfire stories are a little too spooky and then, to make matters worse, all of Andy's fellow campers start mysteriously disappearing. Can Andy brave the dark, dark woods and rescue them in time to finish writing their next book? Well, what are you waiting for? Come on up!
Dog Man, the newest hero from the creator of Captain Underpants, is still learning a few tricks of the trade. If only the Chief would throw him a bone every once and a while... Dog Man needs to dry up the drool, dust away the dander, and roll out of the refuse if he's going to impress the Chief, and he needs to do it fast! Petey the cat is out of the bag, and his criminal curiosity is taking the city by storm. Can the canine crime biter unleash justice on this ruffian in time to save the city, or will Petey get away with the purrfect crime?
In hierdie omnibus, wat die eerste drie boeke van die gewilde Trompie-reeks bevat, ontmoet ons vir Trompie, die elfjarige sproetgesig Grootkaptein van die Boksombende. Hy en sy vriende Rooie, Blikkies en klein Dawie maak die lewe interessant (en soms taamlik moeilik!) vir die inwoners van hul tuisdorp, Kwaggaberg. Hul avontuur met die dominee se bobbejaan ruk handuit en Trompie se poging om vir sy suster Anna ’n kerel te kry, loop lelik skeef. Trompie wil ook baie graag ’n hond he en het sy oog op ’n basterbrak genaamd Boesman. In Trompie die stouterd trek Trompie vir die nuwe seun wat al die onderwysers se witbroodjie is, ’n lelike streep. In Trompie die soet seun besluit Trompie hy is moeg daarvoor om altyd in almal se slegte boekies te wees. Die Boksombende se Grootkaptein kondig aan dat dit tyd geword het om goeie dade te doen, maar dis glad nie so maklik soos wat dit klink nie! Die ondeunde Trompie het ’n sjarme wat tot oud en jonk spreek en nuwe lesers sal dadelik deur Trompie en die Boksombende se avonture meegevoer word! |
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