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Young Samurai 9: The Return of the Warrior (Paperback): Chris Bradford Young Samurai 9: The Return of the Warrior (Paperback)
Chris Bradford 1
R170 R136 Discovery Miles 1 360 Save R34 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

A new instalment and standalone adventure charting series protagonist Jack Fletcher's return to pre-civil war England.

His quest: to find his missing sister, with the help of some familiar faces...

Frankenstein - A Retelling (Paperback): Tanya Landman Frankenstein - A Retelling (Paperback)
Tanya Landman; Cover design or artwork by Helen Crawford-White
R245 R200 Discovery Miles 2 000 Save R45 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

A thrilling gothic tale of hubris gone badly wrong. A young man's search for the secret of the spark of life leads him to a horrific experiment in which he creates a gigantic creature from dismembered body parts. Rejected by his creator, the initially gentle creature turns monstrous when his desire to find companionship and love are thwarted. Tanya Landman revisits Mary Shelley's classic Gothic horror story, bringing to life Dr Frankenstein and his monstrous creation in an accessible format that more readers can enjoy.

Eleven (Paperback): Tom Rogers Eleven (Paperback)
Tom Rogers
R301 Discovery Miles 3 010 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Alex Douglas always wanted to be a hero. But nothing heroic ever happened to Alex. Nothing, that is, until his eleventh birthday. When Alex rescues a stray dog as a birthday gift to himself, he doesn't think his life can get much better. Radar, his new dog, pretty much feels the same way. But this day has bigger things in store for both of them. This is a story about bullies and heroes. About tragedy and hope. About enemies with two legs and friends with four, and pesky little sisters and cranky old men, and an unexpected lesson in kindness delivered with a slice of pizza. This is "Eleven" the journey of a boy turning eleven on 9/11.

The Boy Who Stole the Pharaoh's Lunch (Paperback): Karen McCombie The Boy Who Stole the Pharaoh's Lunch (Paperback)
Karen McCombie; Illustrated by Anneli Bray
R235 R188 Discovery Miles 1 880 Save R47 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

While awaiting punishment in his headmaster's office for his latest piece of mischief, prankster Seth picks up an Egyptian amulet from the desk and is whisked back in time to Ancient Egypt. In a village by the Nile, Seth finds a place for himself, working for the local tradesmen and playing with the local children. One of his new friends, Mery, has a pet hyena that Seth grows to love, so when he hears that the hyena is going to be roasted as part of a feast for the visiting pharaoh, Seth decides to save him. But what consequences will Seth have to face for stealing the pharaoh's lunch? An absorbing time-travel adventure from bestselling author Karen McCombie.

D-Day Dog (Paperback): Tom Palmer D-Day Dog (Paperback)
Tom Palmer; Illustrated by Tom Clohosy Cole; Cover design or artwork by Tom Clohosy Cole 1
R246 R201 Discovery Miles 2 010 Save R45 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Jack can't wait for the school trip to the D-Day landing beaches. It's his chance to learn more about the war heroes he has always admired - brave men like his dad, who is a reserve soldier. But when his dad is called up to action and things at home spiral out of control, everything Jack believes about war is thrown into question. Finding comfort only in the presence of his loyal dog, Finn, Jack is drawn to the heart-wrenching true story of one particular D-Day paratrooper. On 6 June 1944, Emile Corteil parachuted into France with his dog, Glen - and Jack is determined to discover their fate ...

Shadow of the Centaurs: An Ancient Greek Mystery (Paperback): Saviour Pirotta Shadow of the Centaurs: An Ancient Greek Mystery (Paperback)
Saviour Pirotta; Illustrated by Freya Hartas 1
R219 R184 Discovery Miles 1 840 Save R35 (16%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The fourth book in the ancient Greek Mysteries series is a mix of Sherlock Holmes and ancient Greece from bestselling author Saviour Pirotta, with stunning illustrations from up-and-coming illustrator Freya Hartas. This exciting adventure will have readers gripped from start to finish. Scribe Nico and his perceptive friend Thrax are back in Athens and Nico is looking forward to the spooky festival of Anthesteria and the lavish feasting at Master Lykos's house. But when the boys suspect a plot to assassinate the general of Athens, they must put the fun aside and infiltrate the Society of Centaurs. Will they discover the true identity of the society's leader, and will they stop the assassination? This dramatic and mysterious tale is packed with wonderful characters and insight into the daily life of the ancient Greeks, a required topic in the Key Stage 2 History curriculum. Perfect for fans of the Roman Mysteries, or anyone interest in ancient Greece.

The Dancing Horse (Paperback): Fay Sampson The Dancing Horse (Paperback)
Fay Sampson
R109 R65 Discovery Miles 650 Save R44 (40%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Every May Day, the Obby Oss dances through the streets of Padstow. Thirza and her brothers join in, with the whole village. But Thirza never sees her father on May Day. In this particular year, the men sail off to fight the King's war against the French. The town of Padstow is left to the women and children. Then one day Thirza sees a French warship coming to attack Padstow. Turnning to warn the others, she bumps into the frightening figure of Aunt Ursula Birdhood. Aunt Ursula tells the boys to grab musical instruments and the girls and women to put on their red Sunday cloaks. She puts on the Obby Oss skin and makes Thirza dance in front of her. Together they save the village and Thirza learns the secret of what her father does on May Day.

Code Name Verity (Anniversary Edition) (Paperback, Special ed.): Elizabeth Wein Code Name Verity (Anniversary Edition) (Paperback, Special ed.)
Elizabeth Wein
R326 R274 Discovery Miles 2 740 Save R52 (16%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Secret of the Treasure Keepers (Paperback): A. M.  Howell The Secret of the Treasure Keepers (Paperback)
A. M. Howell
R205 R164 Discovery Miles 1 640 Save R41 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

From the bestselling and award-winning A.M. Howell, author of The Garden of Lost Secrets and The House of One Hundred Clocks, comes a brand-new thrilling historical mystery of stolen treasure, friendship and deep courage set in the immediate aftermath of the Second World War. February 1948. Ruth has been whisked off to the lonely Rook Farm to investigate the discovery of long-buried treasure with her mother. But at the farmhouse, she finds secrets lurk around every corner. Joe, the farmer's son, is hiding something about the treasure, while land girl Audrey watches their every move. But before Ruth can find out more, the treasure is stolen... With a storm coming, Ruth must race to uncover the secrets of the treasure keepers before all of their lives are changed forever. Praise for A.M. Howell WINNER OF THE MAL PEET CHILDREN'S AWARD WINNER OF THE EAST ANGLIAN BOOK OF THE YEAR A SUNDAY TIMES CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE WEEK "Howell is a hypnotically readable writer, who keeps the pulse racing, while allowing every character slowly to unravel." The Telegraph "Gripping plot as well as authentic historical detail." The Daily Mail "Fans of Emma Carroll will adore this historical tale of derring-do and righted wrongs." The Times "Atmospheric, full of period detail, and most importantly, thrilling." The i

Hettie and the London Blitz - A World War II Survival Story (Paperback): Jenni L Walsh Hettie and the London Blitz - A World War II Survival Story (Paperback)
Jenni L Walsh; Illustrated by Jane Pica
R239 R193 Discovery Miles 1 930 Save R46 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

London schoolgirl Hettie hears the whispers and sees the worry creeping across her parents' faces. She watches as the windows in her home are blacked out. She helps her dad build a bomb shelter. She learns how to wear a gas mask. The German war machine, led by Adolf Hitler, is stomping its feet on Great Britain's doorstep, and Hettie knows only one thing for certain: When the bombs come, it will take all the courage she has to be brave and survive.

Prideaux Angels (Paperback): Kimberly Campanello Prideaux Angels (Paperback)
Kimberly Campanello; Illustrated by Simon Birch 1
R325 R262 Discovery Miles 2 620 Save R63 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days
The Secret of Nightingale Wood (Paperback): Lucy Strange The Secret of Nightingale Wood (Paperback)
Lucy Strange 1
R247 R187 Discovery Miles 1 870 Save R60 (24%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

'Perfect in so many ways' EMMA CARROLL 'Tender, funny, devastating and just about word perfect.' NATASHA FARRANT 1919. Mama is ill. Father has taken a job abroad. Nanny Jane is too busy to pay any attention to Henrietta and the things she sees - or thinks she sees - in the shadows of their new home, Hope House. All alone, with only stories for company, Henry discovers that Hope House is full of strange secrets: a forgotten attic, ghostly figures, mysterious firelight that flickers in the trees beyond the garden. One night she ventures into the darkness of Nightingale Wood. What she finds there will change her whole world ...

Little Manfred (Paperback): Michael Morpurgo Little Manfred (Paperback)
Michael Morpurgo 1
R200 R160 Discovery Miles 1 600 Save R40 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

A heart-lifting, heartbreaking story by Michael Morpurgo, the second-biggest children's author in the UK. In the Imperial War Museum is a wooden Dachshund, carved by a German prisoner of war for the children of the British family with which he stayed after the fighting ended. This is the story of how it got there... When the Bismarck sinks, one of the only German survivors is taken on board a British ship as a prisoner of war. Sent to live with a host family, Walter must adapt to a new way of life, in the heart of an enemy country. Gradually, though, he finds a friend in ten-year-old Grace. So when the time finally comes to go back to Germany, it's an emotional parting, with Walter leaving Grace with only a carved wooden dog to remember him by. The question is, will Walter and Grace ever meet again? In 1966, with the World Cup coming to Britain, that opportunity may just have come along.

When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit (Hardcover, 50th Anniversary edition): Judith Kerr When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit (Hardcover, 50th Anniversary edition)
Judith Kerr
R302 Discovery Miles 3 020 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This semi-autobiographical classic, written by the beloved Judith Kerr, tells the story of a Jewish family escaping Germany in the days before the Second World War. This beautiful new hardback celebrates fifty years of an unforgettable adventure that Michael Morpurgo called "The most life-enhancing book you could ever wish to read." Suppose your country began to change. Suppose that without your noticing, it became dangerous for some people to live in it any longer, and you found, to your surprise, that your own father was one of those people. This is what happened to Anna in 1933. Anna is too busy with her schoolwork and tobogganing to listen to the talk of Hitler. But one day she and her brother Max are rushed out of Germany in alarming secrecy, away from everything they know. Their father is wanted by the Nazis. This is the start of a huge adventure, sometimes frightening, very often funny and always exciting. Judith Kerr wrote When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit fifty years ago, based on her own journey, so that her own children would know where she came from and the lengths to which her parents went to keep her and her brother safe. It has gone on to become a beloved classic that is required reading for many children all over the world and is an unforgettable introduction to the real-life impact of the Second World War. This commemorative hardback celebrates fifty years of this extraordinary story.

The Stolen Songbird (Paperback, Main): Judith Eagle The Stolen Songbird (Paperback, Main)
Judith Eagle
R205 Discovery Miles 2 050 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

From the author of The Accidental Stowaway, it's 1950s London and Caro Monday and her friends have become embroiled in a dangerous art heist! When Caro Monday's mother disappears on one of her jaunts, she has no choice but to go and stay with a miserable woman that she's never met. Not only that but she's told that her beloved rabbit, His Nibs, is not allowed to go with her. Luckily, Caro's not one for following rules. With her rabbit in hiding, and her wild behaviour getting her into trouble as soon as she walks through the door, Caro is only going to find herself in deeper water. In the lining of her suitcase is a small but extraordinary painting of a thrush . . . a painting that some dangerous art thieves are hunting down! Can Caro and her friends solve the mystery of the stolen songbird and find its owners before it's too late? Here ensues an exciting dash across London, with twists and turns as plentiful as the cobbled streets which Caro and her friends must navigate!

A Snowfall of Silver (Paperback): Laura Wood A Snowfall of Silver (Paperback)
Laura Wood
R191 Discovery Miles 1 910 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

A snow-dusted love story. In the Autumn of 1931, eighteen-year-old Freya Trevelyan runs away from her home in Cornwall to follow her dream of becoming an actress. When she is invited to join a theatrical company about to head out on tour, Freya thinks the path to success is clear, and, amidst all the glamour and bustle of stage life, she finds - for the first time - a place to belong. But can reality ever live up to her expectations? What if her life - and falling in love - turn out to be nothing like she planned? An enchanting coming of age romance about following your dreams - even when they aren't quite what you expected. Praise for A Sky Painted Gold: 'The perfect comfort read' Ella Risbridger, author of Midnight Chicken 'Pure escapism ... a wildly romantic, delicious indulgence' OBSERVER 'A brilliant, beautiful book' Louise O'Neill, author of The Surface Breaks 'Perfect for glamour-soaked summer escapism' MAIL ON SUNDAY

Sophia's War - A Tale of the Revolution (Paperback, Reprint ed.): Avi Sophia's War - A Tale of the Revolution (Paperback, Reprint ed.)
Avi
R254 R215 Discovery Miles 2 150 Save R39 (15%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Lives hang in the balance in this gripping Revolutionary War adventure from a beloved Newbery Medalist.
In 1776, young Sophia Calderwood witnesses the execution of Nathan Hale in New York City, which is newly occupied by the British army. Sophia is horrified by the event and resolves to do all she can to help the American cause. Recruited as a spy, she becomes a maid in the home of General Clinton, the supreme commander of the British forces in America. Through her work she becomes aware that someone in the American army might be switching sides, and she uncovers a plot that will grievously damage the Americans if it succeeds. But the identity of the would-be traitor is so shocking that no one believes her, and so Sophia decides to stop the treacherous plot herself, at great personal peril: She s young, she s a girl, and she s running out of time. And if she fails, she s facing an execution of her own.
Master storyteller Avi shows exactly how personal politics can be in this nail-biting thriller (Publishers Weekly) that is rich in historical detail and rife with action.

Future Hero (Paperback): Remi Blackwood Future Hero (Paperback)
Remi Blackwood
R189 R154 Discovery Miles 1 540 Save R35 (19%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
A Christmas in Time (Paperback): Sally Nicholls A Christmas in Time (Paperback)
Sally Nicholls; Illustrated by Rachael Dean
R216 R176 Discovery Miles 1 760 Save R40 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Fun-filled, action-packed adventures in time from best-selling, award-winning author, Sally Nicholls. When Alex and Ruby fall through the mirror in their aunt's house, they find themselves in a different historical period, each time with a different task to perform before they can return to the present. From Edwardian crime capers to Victorian Christmasses, their time-slip stories are always exciting and beautifully told. A Victorian Christmas is lovely - all the food and candles and games and singing - unless you're poor, motherless Edith who is condemned to be sent to a cruel boarding school on Boxing Day. Can Alex and Ruby persuade her strict father that home is where the heart is instead? Classic storytelling from a brilliant writer and beautifully illustrated throughout by Rachael Dean, with covers by Isabelle Follath. One of these books is never enough!

The Loop 3: The Arc (Paperback): Ben Oliver The Loop 3: The Arc (Paperback)
Ben Oliver
R211 Discovery Miles 2 110 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The third and final book in the acclaimed THE LOOP trilogy - perfect for fans of The Hunger Games and The Maze Runner ... 'A terrifying and sinister look into the future that will leave your jaw on the floor.' KASS MORGAN, New York Times bestselling author of THE 100 on book 1 'Your next YA obsession.' ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY on book 1 'Fans of The Hunger Games and The Maze Runner should look no further ... Thrilling and terrifying in equal measure.' OBSERVER on book 1 Luka Kane was executed in front of a jeering crowd, but before he died, he opened one pair of eyes to the truth: lab assistant Chester 'Chilly' Beckett's. Chilly is now determined to find out what's happening in the mysterious locked laboratory on the 65th floor. When he finally does, he finds three paralysed subjects ... and one of the subjects, impossibly, is Luka Kane. A bold escape sets in motion a race against time as Happy's world-ending plans draw to a climax ... The final, nail-biting instalment in The Loop trilogy: a must-read YA series for teens and adults alike Prison Break meets 1984 in this cutting-edge sci-fi thriller - perfect for fans of The Hunger Games and The Maze Runner

The Shadow in the North (Paperback): Philip Pullman The Shadow in the North (Paperback)
Philip Pullman 1
R249 R208 Discovery Miles 2 080 Save R41 (16%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The second book in Philip Pullman's classic Sally Lockhart quartet. "readers will weep at the deeds of true villainy and smile through their tears at the close" Publisher's Weekly Sally Lockhart is twenty-two, and running her own financial consultancy - a thoroughly modern woman in a world of pompous men - but she's about to be thrown headlong into a vicious web of murder, mystery and pure evil. When a client's lost investment appears suspicious, Sally investigates. Soon she is ensnared in a whirl of high-society danger and deceit, which can lead her in only one direction - to the terrifying secret of the Shadow in the North. Shadow In the North was made into a featrure-length film starring Billie Piper and Matt Smith Don't miss Philip Pullman's incredible HIS DARK MATERIALS trilogy, now a thrilling, critically acclaimed BBC/HBO television series.

Glorious Poison (Paperback): Kat Dunn Glorious Poison (Paperback)
Kat Dunn
R291 R241 Discovery Miles 2 410 Save R50 (17%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

The daring and dramatic conclusion to Kat Dunn's epic C18th French Revolution YA trilogy 'with lashings of lust, love, sacrifice, betrayal and horror'. Robespierre is dead. The Reign of Terror is over. As Royalist strength grows, the Duc de L'Aubespine plots a coup that will consign the revolution to history. With Olympe in his clutches, he believes nothing can stop him. But he's reckoned without the intrepid Battalion of the Dead! Reunited in Paris, Ada is poised for action - but if she plays her hand too soon, everything she's sacrificed to gain his trust will be lost. Meanwhile, an unlikely alliance with an old enemy might be Camille's only option to save Olympe and stop the duc in his tracks. The glittering and macabre bals des victimes and the eerie catacombs make the perfect backdrop for the final episode of the Battalion's tale. Reviews for Dangerous Remedy: 'Your new YA obsession. Vivid, dark, and complex - I fell under Dangerous Remedy's spell from the very first page' Kiran Millwood Hargrave, author of A Secret of Birds and Bone 'A swashbuckling thrill ride of a debut with protagonists who'll have you on the edge of your seat. This is life or death stuff!' Catherine Johnson, author of Freedom 'Heart-pounding romance, wit, trickery, danger and a uniquely brilliant kind of magic' Kesia Lupo, author of We Are Bound by Stars

The Time Machine Next Door: Explorers and Milkshakes (Paperback): Iszi Lawrence The Time Machine Next Door: Explorers and Milkshakes (Paperback)
Iszi Lawrence; Illustrated by Rebecca Bagley
R220 R180 Discovery Miles 1 800 Save R40 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

_______________ A page-turning, laugh-out-loud historical adventure by comedian and podcaster Iszi Lawrence, perfect for fans of Horrible Histories. Time flies when you're having fun. But what does it do when you're not? Sunil is bored. Very bored. Whilst home alone, he accidentally breaks his grandfather's most prized possession and must scramble for a way to fix it. Alex, his eccentric next-door neighbour, has an unusual solution to his problem - a time machine! Soon, Sunil is visiting the freezing, icy depths of Antarctica as a stowaway on a stranded ship and the heart of London to meet famous astronauts - all while trying to stay away from a mysterious man with a particularly suspicious pet kiwi... _______________ Time Travel Tales is an exciting new series of quirky historical chapter books for readers aged 7-9. Written by comedian, podcaster and children's author Iszi Lawrence, these books bring lesser-known parts of history to life with hilarious plots, real-life characters, fascinating facts and fantastic illustrations. _______________

Maria and the Plague - A Black Death Survival Story (Paperback): Natasha Bacchus-Buschkiel Maria and the Plague - A Black Death Survival Story (Paperback)
Natasha Bacchus-Buschkiel; Illustrated by Francesca Ficorilli
R239 R193 Discovery Miles 1 930 Save R46 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Years of bad weather and natural disasters have choked Italy's food supply, and the people of Florence are dying of starvation. Queues for bread are battlegrounds, and young Maria has to fight for her family's every loaf. Adding to the misery, the Black Plague is rapidly spreading through the country, killing everyone in its path. Maria has already lost her mother and sister. Will she be strong enough to save the rest of her family before it's too late?

Dragonracers (Paperback): Peter Bunzl Dragonracers (Paperback)
Peter Bunzl; Illustrated by Lia Visirin
R220 R176 Discovery Miles 1 760 Save R44 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Twins Kitty and Harris Hawk have grown up at the airfield where their father works as an engineer. Kitty in particular is obsessed with the idea of becoming an aeronaut but her father thinks children should stay firmly on the ground. When the twins discover a strange and unusually large egg from which a dragon hatches, little do they imagine that this is the first step on a journey that will see them taking to the skies and competing in the first long-distance air race. Can they win the huge prize that's at stake and will their daring adventure lead their father to change his mind about Kitty's future?

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