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Egyptian Tales: The Gold in the Grave (Paperback): Terry Deary Egyptian Tales: The Gold in the Grave (Paperback)
Terry Deary; Illustrated by Helen Flook 1
R184 R149 Discovery Miles 1 490 Save R35 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories... Tutankhamen has been buried in his rocky tomb. But there is a plot to rob the grave of its vast wealth as soon as possible after the funeral. A motley gang of villains have all the skills they need to undertake the crime - the key member of the team is young Paneb, who is small and lithe and the only one who can slip through the tunnel and into the funeral chamber. It's a risky venture, because, if he's caught, the punishment is slow torture and death. Terry Deary's Egyptian Tales explore the world of Ancient Egypt through the eyes of children who could have lived at the time. These stories feature real people and take place in some of the most recognisable Egyptian settings. This new edition features notes for the reader to help extend learning and exploration of the historical period.

Troubled Waters (Paperback): Sophie De Mullenheim Troubled Waters (Paperback)
Sophie De Mullenheim
R366 R308 Discovery Miles 3 080 Save R58 (16%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
National Trust: The Secret Diary of Thomas Snoop, Tudor Boy Spy (Paperback): Philip Ardagh National Trust: The Secret Diary of Thomas Snoop, Tudor Boy Spy (Paperback)
Philip Ardagh; Illustrated by Jamie Littler 1
R220 R180 Discovery Miles 1 800 Save R40 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

THOMAS SNOOP is in training to become a SPY. Entrusted with a TOP SECRET mission by the mysterious Lord Severn, right-hand man to the Tudor king, Thomas must travel to the magnificent Goldenhilt Hall - in the guise of a servant - in order to uncover traitors plotting against the crown. It will take all Thomas's wits and cunning to uncover the traitors lurking at Goldenhilt Hall - and he must do so without being discovered himself... Filled with amazing facts and historical trivia, you won't be able to put this SECRET DIARY down!

Shadow And Bone Trilogy - Shadow And Bone / Siege And Storm / Ruin And Rising (Paperback): Leigh Bardugo Shadow And Bone Trilogy - Shadow And Bone / Siege And Storm / Ruin And Rising (Paperback)
Leigh Bardugo
R861 R703 Discovery Miles 7 030 Save R158 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Enter the Grishaverse with the Shadow and Bone Trilogy by number one New York Times-bestselling author, Leigh Bardugo. Perfect for fans of Laini Taylor and Sarah J. Maas.

Shadow And Bone
Soldier. Summoner. Saint. Orphaned and expendable, Alina Starkov is a soldier who knows she may not survive her first trek across the Shadow Fold - a swath of unnatural darkness crawling with monsters. But when her regiment is attacked, Alina unleashes dormant magic not even she knew she possessed. Now Alina will enter a lavish world of royalty and intrigue as she trains with the Grisha, her country's magical military elite - and falls under the spell of their notorious leader, the Darkling. He believes Alina can summon a force capable of destroying the Shadow Fold and reuniting their war-ravaged country, but only if she can master her untamed gift. As the threat to the kingdom mounts and Alina unlocks the secrets of her past, she will make a dangerous discovery that could threaten all she loves and the very future of a nation. Welcome to Ravka . . . a world of science and superstition where nothing is what it seems.

Siege And Storm
Alina Starkov's power has grown, but not without a price. She is the Sun Summoner - hunted across the True Sea, haunted by the lives she took on the Shadow Fold. But she and Mal can't outrun their enemies for long. The Darkling is more determined than ever to claim Alina's magic and use it to take the Ravkan throne. With nowhere else to turn, Alina enlists the help of an infamous privateer and sets out to lead the Grisha army. But as the truth of Alina's destiny unfolds, she slips deeper into the Darkling's deadly game of forbidden magic, and further away from her humanity. To save her country, Alina will have to choose between her power and the love she thought would always be her shelter. No victory can come without sacrifice - and only she can face the oncoming storm.

Ruin And Rising
The nation's fate rests with a broken Sun Summoner, a disgraced tracker, and the shattered remnants of a once-great magical army. The Darkling rules from his shadow throne while a weakened Alina Starkov recovers from their battle under the dubious protection of the zealots who worship her as a Saint. Now her hopes lie with the magic of a long-vanished ancient creature and the chance that an outlaw prince still survives. As her allies and enemies race toward war, only Alina stands between her country and a rising tide of darkness that could destroy the world. To win this fight, she must seize a legend's power - but claiming the firebird may be her ruin.

The Crown of Violet (Paperback, Main): Geoffrey Trease The Crown of Violet (Paperback, Main)
Geoffrey Trease
R371 Discovery Miles 3 710 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

All over Athens the cocks were crowing, the sky was turning from dark-blue to oyster-grey, and the city was waking to one of its great events, the annual festival in the vast open-air theatre. Alexis, son of Leon, was full of anticipation as he dreamed of having his own plays performed there one day. But he was to be involved in more than playwriting before the day was over, for among the spectators at the horse race, by the light of the flaming torches, he heard Hippias, the arrogant dandy, and a stranger with a beaked nose and over-high cheekbones, plotting to overthrow the democracy of Athens. For the rest of the year, two things possessed Alexis: his comedy The Gadfly, and the plans he laid with his friend Corinna to trap the conspirators and save his beloved city. His exultation and anxiety grew together as the fateful Theatre Festival arrived once more. Geoffrey Trease has combined a fast-moving dramatic story with a vivid and accurate picture of a great historical period.

Roman Tales: The Fatal Fire (Paperback): Terry Deary Roman Tales: The Fatal Fire (Paperback)
Terry Deary; Illustrated by Helen Flook 1
R184 R149 Discovery Miles 1 490 Save R35 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories... AD 64 Rome is a frightening place. But little does Christian slave girl Mary realise the dangers that await her when she accompanies her master to the city. It is the day of the chariot races and Mary finds herself the only witness to a terrible crime. Soon it is not just the thieves and drunks she has to worry about, but someone far more cruel and powerful... A tale based on a key moment in Roman history, full of Terry Deary's dark humour and dry wit. Book band: Brown Ideal for ages 7+ Quizzed for Accelerated Reader

Hello Lighthouse (Hardcover): Sophie Blackall Hello Lighthouse (Hardcover)
Sophie Blackall
R533 R437 Discovery Miles 4 370 Save R96 (18%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
On the Wings of Heroes (Paperback): Richard Peck On the Wings of Heroes (Paperback)
Richard Peck
R240 R198 Discovery Miles 1 980 Save R42 (18%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Davy Bowman's dad looks forward to Halloween more than a kid, and Davy's brother, Bill, flies B-17s. Davy adores these two heroes and tries his best to follow their lead, especially now. World War II has invaded Davy's homefront boyhood. Bill has joined up, breaking their dad's heart. It's an intense, confusing time, and one that will spur Davy to grow up in a hurry. This is one of Richard Peck's finest novels--a tender, unforgettable portrait of the World War II home front and a family's enduring love.

Flygirl (Paperback): Sherri L Smith Flygirl (Paperback)
Sherri L Smith
R323 Discovery Miles 3 230 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

All Ida Mae Jones wants to do is fly. Her daddy was a pilot, and years after his death she feels closest to him when sheos in the air. But as a young black woman in 1940s Louisiana, she knows the sky is off limits to her, until America enters World War II, and the Army forms the WASPnWomen Airforce Service Pilots. Ida has a chance to fulfill her dream if sheos willing to use her light skin to pass as a white girl. She wants to fly more than anything, but Ida soon learns that denying oneos self and family is a heavy burden, and ultimately itos not what you do but who you are thatos most important.
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Sovay (Paperback): Celia Rees Sovay (Paperback)
Celia Rees
R291 R240 Discovery Miles 2 400 Save R51 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

From the author of the bestselling and award-winning WITCH CHILD, comes another outstanding historical novel. Set against the backdrop of the French Revolution and its impact on British politics, this action-driven novel shows once again that Celia Rees is one of our very best writers for teenage readers. Wild and beautiful, spoilt and wilful, Sovay finds that her cosseted upbringing in rural England has not prepared her for life as a highway robber, for defending the honour of her family or for trying to save herself from corruption and evil. As Sovay becomes more and more embroiled in adventures she could never have imagined, a story of dark intrigue, thwarted passions and sinister intentions is revealed to her. Will she be able to survive, and if she does so, at what cost?

Where the World Ends (Paperback): Geraldine McCaughrean Where the World Ends (Paperback)
Geraldine McCaughrean
R351 R276 Discovery Miles 2 760 Save R75 (21%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
When the Siren Wailed (Hardcover): Noel Streatfeild When the Siren Wailed (Hardcover)
Noel Streatfeild
R319 R262 Discovery Miles 2 620 Save R57 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

A thrilling and moving adventure story about evacuees in World War Two, perfect for readers of Goodnight Mister Tom 'A compelling heart-warming story about three children in the Second World War - I loved it.' Jacqueline Wilson When war breaks out in September 1939, Laura, Andy and Tim Clark are evacuated to the countryside. The Colonel's comfortable home in Dorset is a huge contrast to their cramped terraced house in London, where their loving parents struggle to put the next meal on the table. Though unused to having children around, the Colonel proves to be a kind and generous, if gruff, guardian until a terrible turn of events means the kids must move on. When they discover they are to live with Miss Justworthy, who is rumoured to feed her evacuees on cat food, Andy insists they can't risk staying. He persuades his sensible older sister and their little brother that they must run away, back to London and their mum. The children are shocked to see London now pitted with craters and ruined buildings. And no sooner have they stepped off the train than the skies are lit by searchlights and filled with the crack of bombs and the glow of fires. How will they be able to find their mum in the middle of an air raid? A brilliantly page-turning read from the author of Ballet Shoes, based on her own real-life experience in the Second World War. Perfect for any child interested in wartime and classic adventure stories.

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
R271 R206 Discovery Miles 2 060 Save R65 (24%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Maribel Versus the Volcano (Paperback): Sarah Hannah Gomez Maribel Versus the Volcano (Paperback)
Sarah Hannah Gomez
R270 R224 Discovery Miles 2 240 Save R46 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
A Long Walk to Water (Paperback, None): Linda Sue Park A Long Walk to Water (Paperback, None)
Linda Sue Park 1
R301 R240 Discovery Miles 2 400 Save R61 (20%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Cherished by millions of readers, this #1 New York Times bestselling novel is a powerful tale of perseverance and hope. Newbery Medalist Linda Sue Park interweaves the stories of two Sudanese children who overcome mortal dangers to improve their lives and the lives of others. A Long Walk to Water begins as two stories, told in alternating sections, about two eleven-year-olds in Sudan, a girl in 2008 and a boy in 1985. The girl, Nya, is fetching water from a pond that is two hours' walk from her home: she makes two trips to the pond every day. The boy, Salva, becomes one of the "lost boys" of Sudan, refugees who cover the African continent on foot as they search for their families and for a safe place to stay. Enduring every hardship from loneliness to attack by armed rebels to contact with killer lions and crocodiles, Salva is a survivor, and his story goes on to intersect with Nya's in an astonishing and moving way. Includes an afterword by author Linda Sue Park and the real-life Salva Dut, on whom the novel is based, and who went on to found Water for South Sudan.

The Extraordinary Voyage of Katy Willacott (Paperback): Sharon Gosling The Extraordinary Voyage of Katy Willacott (Paperback)
Sharon Gosling
R190 R152 Discovery Miles 1 520 Save R38 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Living among the flowers and ferns of Kew Gardens, Katy has always dreamed of more - of the sky and the stars and the sea. Unfortunately for Katy, her father doesn't understand. He says young girls should be content to stay at home, not go off gallivanting around the world. So when news reaches London of a meteorite falling in the faraway land of Brazil and an expedition being put together to find it, Katy knows it's her chance to follow her dreams and prove her father wrong. And winning a place on the trip is just the start of her extraordinary voyage on the trail of a fallen star... A thrilling historical adventure from the author of THE HOUSE OF HIDDEN WONDERS, perfect for fans of Katherine Woodfine, Lucy Worsley, Jennifer Bell and Robin Stevens Praise for THE GOLDEN BUTTERFLY: "Touching on issues of class and gender, its main purpose is to bewitch and enthral." - Financial Times "A perfectly paced and wonderfully written tale of mystery and magic." - Sinead O'Hart, author of THE EYE OF THE NORTH and THE STAR-SPUN WEB

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 (Paperback)
Rene Goscinny; Illustrated by Albert Uderzo
R454 R363 Discovery Miles 3 630 Save R91 (20%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005: A Graphic Novel (I Survived Graphic Novel #6) (Hardcover): Lauren Tarshis I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005: A Graphic Novel (I Survived Graphic Novel #6) (Hardcover)
Lauren Tarshis; Illustrated by Alvin Epps
R696 R583 Discovery Miles 5 830 Save R113 (16%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
I Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916 (I Survived #2) - Volume 2 (Paperback): Lauren Tarshis I Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916 (I Survived #2) - Volume 2 (Paperback)
Lauren Tarshis; Illustrated by Scott Dawson
R159 R127 Discovery Miles 1 270 Save R32 (20%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Based on true events It's the summer of 1916 and the Jersey shore is being terrorized by a Great White shark. Can 10-year-old Chet and his friends survive a swim in the local creek?
In the summer of 1916, ten year-old Chet Roscow is captivated by the local news: a Great White shark has been attacking and killing people up and down the Atlantic Coast, not far from Chet's hometown of Springfield, New Jersey.
Then one day, swimming with his friends, Chet sees something in the water. . .

Les Miserables (Hardcover): Marcia Williams Les Miserables (Hardcover)
Marcia Williams; Illustrated by Marcia Williams
R536 R459 Discovery Miles 4 590 Save R77 (14%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Circus Maximus: Race to the Death (Paperback): Annelise Gray Circus Maximus: Race to the Death (Paperback)
Annelise Gray
R257 R194 Discovery Miles 1 940 Save R63 (25%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Circus Maximus, the greatest sporting stage of the ancient Roman world, where the best horses and charioteers compete in a race to the death, and one girl dreams of glory. Ben Hur meets National Velvet in the ultimate 9-12 adventure story by debut children's author, Annelise Gray. Twelve-year-old Dido dreams of becoming the first female charioteer at the great Circus Maximus. She's lost her heart to Porcellus, a wild, tempestuous horse she longs to train and race. But such ambitions are forbidden to girls and she must be content with helping her father Antonius - the trainer of Rome's most popular racing team, The Greens - and teaching the rules of racing to Justus, the handsome young nephew of the Greens' wealthy owner. When her father is brutally murdered, she is forced to seek refuge with an unlikely ally. But what of her dream of Circus triumphs and being reunited with the beloved horse she left behind in Rome? And the threat to her life isn't over as she faces a powerful and terrifying new enemy... the emperor Caligula.

Victorian Tales: The Fabulous Flyer (Paperback): Terry Deary Victorian Tales: The Fabulous Flyer (Paperback)
Terry Deary; Illustrated by Helen Flook 1
R184 R150 Discovery Miles 1 500 Save R34 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories... Henri Giffard has devoted all his free time and money to inventing the first steam-driven hot air balloon. He's determined to make mankind's first ever-powered flight, and so in 1852 he sets off for Paris with just an urchin girl to help him. Thousands of people gather to watch the flight. Will the machine work when the weather changes - or will Henri's dream of flying become his downfall? Terry Deary's Victorian Tales explore the fascinating world of the Victorians, including many of the incredible achievements and breakthroughs that took place, through the eyes of children who could have lived at the time. This new edition features notes for the reader to help extend learning and exploration of the historical period.

Mrs. Noah's Doves (Hardcover): Jane Yolen Mrs. Noah's Doves (Hardcover)
Jane Yolen; Illustrated by Alida Massari
R516 R437 Discovery Miles 4 370 Save R79 (15%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Don't Tell the Nazis (Paperback): Marsha Forchuk Skrypuch Don't Tell the Nazis (Paperback)
Marsha Forchuk Skrypuch
R246 R200 Discovery Miles 2 000 Save R46 (19%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Little Bird Lands (Paperback): Karen McCombie Little Bird Lands (Paperback)
Karen McCombie; Illustrated by Jasu Hu 1
R223 R183 Discovery Miles 1 830 Save R40 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Little Bird has landed in America, far from her home in Scotland and far from the danger that stalked her family. But the new world holds new perils, and soon she's on the run again. From the teeming streets of New York to the prairies of the west, Little Bird holds tight to secrets and dreams of freedom. Then, on her journey, she comes face-to-face with an unwelcome ghost from the past...

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