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Asterix Omnibus #4 - Collects Asterix the Legionary, Asterix and the Chieftain's Shield, and Asterix and the Olympic Games... Asterix Omnibus #4 - Collects Asterix the Legionary, Asterix and the Chieftain's Shield, and Asterix and the Olympic Games (Hardcover)
Rene Goscinny; Illustrated by Albert Uderzo
R579 R543 Discovery Miles 5 430 Save R36 (6%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days
The Paper Girl of Paris (Paperback): Jordyn Taylor The Paper Girl of Paris (Paperback)
Jordyn Taylor
R374 R329 Discovery Miles 3 290 Save R45 (12%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days

"A quick read that history lovers will easily devour."-Teen Vogue "Get ready to be transported to Paris in Taylor's incredible debut novel."-Seventeen, Editor's Choice Code Name Verity meets Jennifer Donnelly's Revolution in this gripping debut novel, now in paperback with a teaser to Jordyn Taylor's next fast-paced historical YA novel, Don't Breathe a Word NOW: Sixteen-year-old Alice is spending the summer in Paris, but she isn't there for pastries and walks along the Seine. When her grandmother passed away two months ago, she left Alice an apartment in France that no one knew existed. An apartment that has been locked for more than seventy years. Alice is determined to find out why the apartment was abandoned and why her grandmother never once mentioned the family she left behind when she moved to America after World War II. With the help of Paul, a charming Parisian student, she sets out to uncover the truth. However, the more time she spends digging through the mysteries of the past, the more she realizes there are secrets in the present that her family is still refusing to talk about. THEN: Sixteen-year-old Adalyn doesn't recognize Paris anymore. Everywhere she looks, there are Nazis, and every day brings a new horror of life under the Occupation. When she meets Luc, the dashing and enigmatic leader of a resistance group, Adalyn feels she finally has a chance to fight back. But keeping up the appearance of being a much-admired socialite while working to undermine the Nazis is more complicated than she could have imagined. As the war goes on, Adalyn finds herself having to make more and more compromises-to her safety, to her reputation, and to her relationships with the people she loves the most.

The Ministry of Unladylike Activity (Paperback): Robin Stevens The Ministry of Unladylike Activity (Paperback)
Robin Stevens
R238 R219 Discovery Miles 2 190 Save R19 (8%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

1940. The world is at war, and a secret arm of the British government called the Ministry of Unladylike Activity is training up spies.

Enter May Wong: courageous, stubborn, and desperate to help end the war so that she can go home to Hong Kong (and leave her annoying school, Deepdean, behind forever). May knows that she would make the perfect spy. After all, grown-ups always underestimate children like her.

When May and her friend Eric are turned away by the Ministry, they take matters into their own hands. Masquerading as evacuees, they travel to Elysium Hall, home to the wealthy Verey family - including snobby, dramatic Nuala. They suspect that one of the Vereys is passing information to Germany. If they can prove it, the Ministry will have to take them on.

But there are more secrets at Elysium Hall than May or Eric could ever have imagined.

And then, someone is murdered...

He Went With Marco Polo - A Story of Venice and Cathay (Hardcover): Louise Andrews Kent He Went With Marco Polo - A Story of Venice and Cathay (Hardcover)
Louise Andrews Kent; Illustrated by Paul Quinn
R691 Discovery Miles 6 910 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Woven of the World (Hardcover): Katey Howes Woven of the World (Hardcover)
Katey Howes; Artworks by Dinara Mirtalipova
R380 R342 Discovery Miles 3 420 Save R38 (10%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

As rhythmic as the swish of a loom, and as vibrant as a skein of brightly dyed wool, this lyrical picture book shares the history and practice of weaving through the centuries and around the world, as imagined by a young weaver learning her craft. Her family's weaving practice helps her feel connected to the past and hopeful for the future. It shows her that each of us is a tapestry: a unique, rich, and beautifully interwoven combination of traits and traditions, with a pattern that is still emerging. At once a celebration of a time-honored art and a meditation on the ways we are interconnected, this artfully woven narrative gathers the threads of weaving as a technical skill, a cultural tradition, and as a metaphor for how our lives are knit together, into a radiantly intertwined whole.

Murder Most Unladylike 8: Top Marks For Murder (Paperback): Robin Stevens Murder Most Unladylike 8: Top Marks For Murder (Paperback)
Robin Stevens 1
R237 R217 Discovery Miles 2 170 Save R20 (8%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER

'This is that rare thing - a series that gets better with each book' Telegraph

The brilliant new mystery from the bestselling and award-winning author of Murder Most Unladylike.

Daisy and Hazel are finally back at Deepdean, and the school is preparing for a most exciting event: the fiftieth Anniversary.

Plans for a weekend of celebrations are in full swing. But all is not well, for in the detectives' long absence, Deepdean has changed. Daisy has lost her crown to a fascinating new girl - and many of the Detective Society's old allies are now their sworn enemies.

Then the girls witness a shocking incident in the woods close by - a crime that they're sure is linked to the Anniversary. As parents descend upon Deepdean, decades-old grudges, rivalries and secrets begin to surface, and soon Deepdean's future is at stake.

Can the girls solve the case - and save their home?

'Riotously retro' Financial Times

The Mummy's Curse - A time-travelling adventure to discover the secrets of Tutankhamun (Paperback): M.A. Bennett The Mummy's Curse - A time-travelling adventure to discover the secrets of Tutankhamun (Paperback)
M.A. Bennett
R241 R222 Discovery Miles 2 220 Save R19 (8%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Would you risk the future to change the past? Greenwich, London, 1894. Luna, Konstantin and Aidan are time-travelling thieves, stealing artefacts from the future to bring progress forward. And they are about to venture on their most treacherous mission. For The Butterfly Club have their eyes on a shiny new prize. In Egypt's Valley of the Kings a man named Howard Carter will stumble upon an unimaginable treasure - Tutankhamun's mummy: the greatest archaeological discovery of all time. The three children are given an impossible task: travel to 1922 and uncover the mummy first. But when the time-thieves disturb Tutankhamun's long sleep they wake something else too - a deadly and ancient curse. And now they must face the terrifying consequences of their actions...

The Little Match Girl Strikes Back (Hardcover): Emma Carroll The Little Match Girl Strikes Back (Hardcover)
Emma Carroll; Illustrated by Lauren Child
R378 R345 Discovery Miles 3 450 Save R33 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

It only takes one strike: A powerful feminist reworking of the Hans Christian Andersen classic, from bestselling and award-winning creators Emma Carroll and Lauren Child. 'Superb. About community and voices and standing up for yourself' Phil Earle, British Book Award-winning author of When the Sky Falls Bridie works hard to feed her family, selling matches on the streets of Victorian London. After an incident leaves her with only three matches left, the magical strike of each one sees her tumble into visions of a brighter future. Realizing she has the power to change her own fortune, Bridie leads the match factory workers out on strike, achieving the remarkable through their unity and courage. A defiant and empowering retelling of the classic you thought you knew, based on real-life events, this stunning collaboration brought to life in glorious spot colour introduces a bold new heroine for future generations to treasure. 'Bridie is a feminist icon, with a story that is all too relevant. There is so much power in these beautiful pages' Katya Balen, winner of the Carnegie Medal 'A defiant, elegantly illustrated story' Sunday Times Culture 'A brilliant story of collective power that champions community and kindness' Abi Elphinstone 'A powerful strike right to the heart, burning with courage, that should light a beacon of hope for young readers' Piers Torday 'A timely read that might prompt discussion' Observer '[Lauren] Child's vivid spot-colour illustrations elegantly complement the fierceness of the story' Guardian 'A masterful interweaving of fairytale and fact with social action and strong women at its heart' Smriti Halls

Sarah Journeys West - An Oregon Trail Survival Story (Paperback): Nikki Shannon Smith Sarah Journeys West - An Oregon Trail Survival Story (Paperback)
Nikki Shannon Smith
R238 R225 Discovery Miles 2 250 Save R13 (5%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Freedom for Me - A Chinese Yankee (Hardcover, 2nd ed.): Stacie Haas Freedom for Me - A Chinese Yankee (Hardcover, 2nd ed.)
Stacie Haas
R535 Discovery Miles 5 350 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Timekeepers: Voyage with the Vikings (Paperback): S.J. King The Timekeepers: Voyage with the Vikings (Paperback)
S.J. King
R199 R180 Discovery Miles 1 800 Save R19 (10%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Tag along with the Timekeepers in these history-themed adventure stories and discover amazing people and events that shaped our world.

Join the Timekeepers in this chapter book series for 7 to 9 year-olds covering a range of adventures that span all of history. The Timekeepers series is perfect for any adventure lover!

In this installment, the Timekeepers travel back to the time of the Vikings and become involved in a battle between rival clans.

This children’s chapter book series offers:

  • An introduction to history that blends a fun story with real facts, plus a non-fiction section with timelines, quizzes and a glossary.
  • A fun, educational chapter book series that blends fact and fiction for children who love history.
  • An insight into different historical time periods showing the connection between the past and present.

    Meet the Timekeepers, a secret organisation of kids who keep the course of history on track – and history needs them! A villain called DeLay is set on causing chaos… When the hands on their special watches start to spin backwards, the Timekeepers know that DeLay has been up to no good, and it’s up to them to put things right.

  • The First Noel A Tale of Friendship (Hardcover): Clare Johnson The First Noel A Tale of Friendship (Hardcover)
    Clare Johnson; Illustrated by Sierra Ghironzi; Contributions by Nicole Thomas
    R647 Discovery Miles 6 470 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
    The Crystal Palace Chronicles - Palace of Shadows (Paperback): The Crystal Palace Chronicles - Palace of Shadows (Paperback)
    R268 Discovery Miles 2 680 Ships in 9 - 17 working days

    A timeless adventure boasting a cast of unforgettable characters from Crystal Palace past, fusing history, mystery, fantasy and science fiction into page-turning escapism that will grip young readers and the young at heart.

    The Long-Lost Secret Diary of the World's Worst Engineers (Paperback, Illustrated edition): Tim Collins The Long-Lost Secret Diary of the World's Worst Engineers (Paperback, Illustrated edition)
    Tim Collins; Illustrated by Isobel Lundie
    R236 R217 Discovery Miles 2 170 Save R19 (8%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

    This series of hilarious fictional diaries put us inside the heads of hapless figures from history in frazzling situations. Malik and Leila are two Algerian children living in 19th-century Paris who become apprentices to the famous engineer, Gustave Eiffel, helping him to construct the iconic Statue of Liberty as a gift to America. When he's searching for his next project, Malik and Leila help to inspire Gustave to construct the Eiffel Tower - the tallest tower in the world - and then face the dangers and disasters of making their boss' dream a reality. 'Get Real' fact boxes feature throughout, providing historical context and further information, as well as a timeline, historical biographies and a glossary in the end matter.

    Maurice and His Dictionary: A True Story (Hardcover): Cary Fagan Maurice and His Dictionary: A True Story (Hardcover)
    Cary Fagan; Illustrated by Enzo Lord Mariano
    R418 R387 Discovery Miles 3 870 Save R31 (7%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days
    Revolutionary Prudence Wright - Leading the Minute Women in the Fight for Independence (Hardcover): Beth Anderson Revolutionary Prudence Wright - Leading the Minute Women in the Fight for Independence (Hardcover)
    Beth Anderson; Illustrated by Susan Reagan
    R476 Discovery Miles 4 760 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

    Here is the first-ever picture book about female Revolutionary War activist Prudence Wright, who rallied the first and only group of "minute women" to fight the British, changing history in the process. Prudence Wright had a spark of independence. Annoyed when the British king held back freedoms in colonial Massachusetts, feisty and fearless Prudence had enough. She said no! to British goods, determined to rely on her resourcefulness and ingenuity to get by. And when British troops continued to threaten the lives of her family and community, she assembled and led the "minute women" of Pepperell to break free of tradition. This untold story of a courageous and brave woman from the Revolutionary War continues to inspire today.

    I, Spy - a Bletchley Park mystery (Paperback): Rhian Tracey I, Spy - a Bletchley Park mystery (Paperback)
    Rhian Tracey
    R219 R193 Discovery Miles 1 930 Save R26 (12%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

    A thrilling mystery adventure set in Bletchley Park at the start of World War II, based on true historical events. Twelve-year-old Robyn has grown up in Bletchley Park, where her father works as a driver. When she's not at school, there's nothing she likes more than helping her dad in the garages. Then the war begins and everything at Bletchley changes. Robyn is assigned to help with the carrier pigeons that take messages to the Allies. But first, she must sign the Official Secrets Act and is ordered not to leave the grounds of the park. While Bletchley is buzzing with people recruited for the war effort and all eyes are on the skies, Robyn becomes convinced that there's something sinister going on within Bletchley Park itself. Together with her friends Mary and Ned, Robyn resolves to uncover the enemy in their midst . . . A gripping wartime story, perfect for fans of Phil Earle, Robin Stevens, Lesley Parr and Hilary McKay.

    Memphis, Martin, and the Mountaintop - The Sanitation Strike of 1968 (Hardcover): Alice Faye Duncan Memphis, Martin, and the Mountaintop - The Sanitation Strike of 1968 (Hardcover)
    Alice Faye Duncan; Illustrated by R.Gregory Christie
    R429 Discovery Miles 4 290 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
    The Traitor's Ruin (Paperback): Erin Beaty The Traitor's Ruin (Paperback)
    Erin Beaty 1
    R348 Discovery Miles 3 480 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

    After proving her worth in book one as a deft spy and strategic matchmaker, Sage Fowler is now comfortably positioned in high society as the royal tutor. When she's called upon to teach his majesty's soldiers how to read and write, she jumps at the chance to serve her kingdom of Demora - and to be reunited with her fiance, Captain Alex Quinn. During a skirmish, Sage and Alex are separated. She watches him die before he can deliver important military intel - or so she thinks. She escapes from the enemy and makes an unlikely alliance with a mysterious soldier from a third nation. As Sage tries to rally their support against a common foe, the important political alliance is plagued by secrets and betrayal. Can Sage complete Alex's mission and save her kingdom once more?

    Once (Paperback): Morris Gleitzman Once (Paperback)
    Morris Gleitzman 2
    R225 R203 Discovery Miles 2 030 Save R22 (10%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

    My name is Felix. This is my story. Felix has been living in an orphanage for three years and eight months when the men in armbands arrive to burn the books. Going on the run in search of his parents, Felix soon learns that Poland in 1942 is not a safe place for Jewish boys. But can his gift for storytelling keep him one step ahead of the Nazis and help him find his parents? After all, everybody deserves to have something good in their life at least once. 'Morris Gleitzman has a rare gift for writing very funny stories and an even rarer gift of wrapping very serious stories inside them' - Guardian Once is the first in a series of novels about Felix and his family. The sequels - Then, After, Soon, Maybe and Now - are also available from Puffin.

    Voices - The Final Hours of Joan of Arc (Paperback): David Elliott Voices - The Final Hours of Joan of Arc (Paperback)
    David Elliott
    R235 R222 Discovery Miles 2 220 Save R13 (6%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days

    Told through medieval poetic forms and in the voices of the people and objects in Joan of Arc's life, (including her family and even the trees, clothes, cows, and candles of her childhood), Voices offers an unforgettable perspective on an extraordinary young woman. Along the way it explores timely issues such as gender, misogyny, and the peril of speaking truth to power. Before Joan of Arc became a saint, she was a girl inspired. It is that girl we come to know in Voices.

    Peppino, Good As Bread (Hardcover): Ann Rubino Peppino, Good As Bread (Hardcover)
    Ann Rubino; Illustrated by Robert Cimbalo
    R574 R528 Discovery Miles 5 280 Save R46 (8%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days
    How Do You Live? (Hardcover): Genzaburo Yoshino How Do You Live? (Hardcover)
    Genzaburo Yoshino; Translated by Bruno Navasky; Foreword by Neil Gaiman
    R428 R405 Discovery Miles 4 050 Save R23 (5%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days
    The Jewelled Moth (Paperback, 2nd edition): Katherine Woodfine The Jewelled Moth (Paperback, 2nd edition)
    Katherine Woodfine 1
    R237 R218 Discovery Miles 2 180 Save R19 (8%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

    A fast-paced historical mystery adventure for readers aged 9+, with gorgeous Edwardian period detail. Perfect for fans of Chris Riddell, Enid Blyton and Robin Stevens. The follow up to Katherine Woodfine's bestselling debut novel, The Clockwork Sparrow. THE HONOUR OF YOUR COMPANY IS REQUESTED AT LORD BEAUCASTLE'S FANCY DRESS BALL. Wonder at the puzzling disappearance of the Jewelled Moth! Marvel as our heroines, Sophie and Lil, don cunning disguises, mingle in high society and munch many cucumber sandwiches to solve this curious case! Applaud their bravery as they follow a trail of terrible secrets that leads straight to London's most dangerous criminal mastermind, and could put their own lives at risk ... It will be the most thrilling event of the season! The Jewelled Moth is the second book in the Sinclair's Mysteries quartet, which is perfect for fans of Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls and M G Leonard's Beetle Boy. The other books are The Clockwork Sparrow and The Painted Dragon. And look out for the thrilling conclusion in The Midnight Peacock, coming in October! *** Cover and interior illustrations by Julia Sarda. Praise for The Clockwork Sparrow: 'A wonderful book, with a glorious heroine and a true sprit of adventure' - Katherine Rundell, author of Rooftoppers 'A real page-turner, it has murders, spies and gangs of thieves. Thrilling!' - Indiana, aged 10, LoveReadingforKids reviewer 'Dastardliness on a big scale is uncovered in this well-plotted, evocative novel' - Nicolette Jones, The Sunday Times 'It's a dashing plot, an atmospheric setting and an extensive and imaginative cast. Katherine Woodfine handles it all with aplomb' - Julia Eccleshare, Guardian 'An incredible read full of mystery, wonder and adventure...This is now one of my top ten.' - Celeste, age 13, LoveReading4Kids reviewer The first book in the Sinclair's Mystery series, The Mystery of the Clockwork Sparrow, was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize in 2016. Katherine Woodfine is a true champion of children's literature. Until 2015 she was Arts Project Manager for Booktrust, where she project-managed the Children's Laureateship and YALC, the UK's first Young Adult Literature Convention, curated by Malorie Blackman. She is part of the founding team at Down the Rabbit Hole, a monthly show for Resonance FM discussing children's literature. Katherine blogs at followtheyellow.co.uk. She lives in London.

    A Secret of Birds & Bone (Paperback, 2nd edition): Kiran Millwood Hargrave A Secret of Birds & Bone (Paperback, 2nd edition)
    Kiran Millwood Hargrave
    R232 R211 Discovery Miles 2 110 Save R21 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

    A spellbinding story from the Sunday Times-bestselling author of The Girl of Ink & Stars, winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize. 'A story bursting with imagination, sparkle and tender heart ... I adored it!' JASBINDER BILAN 'Both souful poetry and thrilling adventure; powerful and delicate, chilling and comforting' SOPHIE ANDERSON 'Ripping propulsive plot, gorgeous imagery, floating fairytale prose ... absolutely loved it' ROSS MONTGOMERY In an Italian city ravaged by plague, Sofia's mother carves beautiful mementoes from the bones of loved ones. But one day, she doesn't return home. Did her work lead her into danger? Sofia and her little brother Ermin are sent to the convent orphanage but soon escape, led by an enigmatic new friend and their pet crow, Corvith. Together they cross the city underground, following clues in bones up to the towers of Siena, where - circled by magpies - the children find the terrible truth ... The fourth children's novel by Times number one bestselling author Kiran Millwood Hargrave, winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize and the British Book Awards Children's Book of the Year From the author of The Island at the End of Everything, The Way Past Winter, Julia and the Shark and The Mercies - chosen for the Richard & Judy Book Club A darkly beautiful historical novel featuring Kiran's trademark magical realism and an enthralling mystery, presented as a gorgeous flapped paperback with stunning cover foil Longlisted for the Diverse Book Awards 2021

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