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Books > Children's Fiction & Fun > Historical Fiction
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Stronger
(Hardcover)
Pamela S Peckman; Illustrated by Nastya Novozhilova; Contributions by Karen Bushy
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Discovery Miles 5 840
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Coretta Scott King is well known for being the wife of Dr. Martin
Luther King Jr., and for her own civil rights and world peace
activism. She also received many awards and honorary degrees. But
before she did all of those impressive things, Coretta was a strong
little girl who could outclimb anyone in her neighborhood, was very
close to her dad, and had a beautiful singing voice! Read all about
how Coretta Scott King learned that if you work hard enough, your
dreams can come true.
When his mother dies of influenza, a five-year-old boy is dropped
off at the doorstep of Mr. Piggles, the proprietor of the York Soap
Factory. Cared for by Penelope, Mr. Piggles' daughter, this
green-eyed boy with red, curly hair is called Apples. Ten years old
in 1812, Apples seeks to find his father; the only clue is a
battered brass button.
His search leads him to a chance encounter with Major-General
Isaac Brock, Canada's legendary figure assigned to protect the
Canadas. Apples reveres Brock and sees him as a fearless and
assertive leader.
Meanwhile in Washington, nineteen hotheaded senators determined
to invade the Canadas believe the conquest will be a cakewalk, and
the American army attacks. Brock acts decisively, and assassins are
sent to eliminate him. Immersed in loyalty and defiance, Apples
unravels the American's plot to kill Brock. His bravery saves the
major-general's life.
An engaging historical narrative of adventure and bravery,
"Apples and the Fallen Idols" provides a view of the times, events,
and heroes of the War of 1812 as seen through the eyes of a boy
soldier.
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Grimm's Fairy Stories
(Hardcover)
Jacob 1785-1863 Grimm, Wilhelm 1786-1859 Grimm; Created by Johnny 1880-1938 Gruelle
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R827
Discovery Miles 8 270
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Dit is die yskoue winter van 1944/1945. Die Tweede Wereldoorlog
woed nog en Nederland ly onder die Duitse besetting. Die 15-jarige
Michiel kan nie wag tot hy oud genoeg is om aan die ondergrondse
versetsbeweging deel te neem nie. Wanneer Dirk, hulle bure se seun,
hom vra om 'n brief af te lewer voel hy dat hy uiteindelik ernstig
opgeneem word. Maar Dirk word gearresteer en die persoon aan wie hy
die brief moet besorg, word deur die Duitsers doodgeskiet. Gaan
Michiel die brief oopmaak en die verantwoordelikheid van die opdrag
daarin aanvaar?
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Stone Field
(Hardcover)
Christy Lenzi
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Discovery Miles 7 050
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Tam O'Shanter
(Paperback)
Richmond Clements; Illustrated by "Inko"
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R209
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Tam O'Shanter meets Manga... Whene'er to drink you are inclin'd, Or
cutty-sarks run in your mind, Think! ye may buy joys o'er dear-
Remember Tam o' Shanter's mare. This vibrant and appealing
adaptation of Tam O'Shanter brings the work of Robert Burns and the
Scots language to life for a new generation through the medium of
manga in this graphic novel for the 10-14 age range. Using the full
and unabridged original poem, Richmond Clements a writer, editor
and colourist, has adapted one of Burns' best-loved works. The
illustrater, Inko, is a UK based Japanese manga and comic artist.
Her work combines modern & traditional Eastern and Western
cultures in this exciting edition.
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