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Dummie the Mummy and the Golden Scarab (Paperback): Tosca Menten Dummie the Mummy and the Golden Scarab (Paperback)
Tosca Menten; Illustrated by Elly Hees
R398 R314 Discovery Miles 3 140 Save R84 (21%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Darwishi Ur-atum Msamaki Minkabh Ishaq Eboni, the son of an Egyptian pharaoh, is only nine years old when he dies. He is mummified and laid to rest in a tomb, with the powerful Golden Scarab of Mukatagara hanging around his neck. Thousands of years later, during a transport of three precious sarcophaguses, there is a terrible storm. Lightning strikes, the lorry plunges from a flyover and the sarcophaguses are hurled through the air. During all this, a little white shape escapes the wreckage unnoticed... Angus Gust is ten and has an absolutely normal life. Then one night, a little mummy appears in his room! Life changes completely. Angus and Dummie (short for his real name) become best friends. One dreadful day, Dummie's scarab goes missing. Without the scarab Dummie falls terribly ill. Angus must now do everything he can to find the scarab, so Dummie doesn't have to face death again. Can Dummie be saved in time?

The Silver Hand (Paperback): Terry Deary The Silver Hand (Paperback)
Terry Deary 1
R254 R209 Discovery Miles 2 090 Save R45 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

This brand new, thrilling adventure from bestselling 'Horrible Histories' author Terry Deary brings the closing days of the First World War to life. Perfect for fans of Michael Morpurgo and John Boyne. It's 1918 and the Great War is entering its final phase. In northern France, young Aimee has just found out that her mother is part of a spy network working with the British. After reluctantly befriending Marius, a German boy who has been left behind by his countrymen, she must try to help him get back behind German lines while evading a traitor she has helped to discover. This page-turning adventure sheds new light on the First World War and will have readers gripped from start to finish.

Across Five Aprils (Paperback): Irene Hunt Across Five Aprils (Paperback)
Irene Hunt
R269 R223 Discovery Miles 2 230 Save R46 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The Newbery Award winning author of Up a Road Slowly presents the unforgettable story of Jethro Creighton—a brave boy who comes of age during the turbulent years of the Civil War.

The Dragon in the Bookshop (Paperback): Ewa Jozefkowicz The Dragon in the Bookshop (Paperback)
Ewa Jozefkowicz
R250 R187 Discovery Miles 1 870 Save R63 (25%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

An old Polish city fizzes with fear. The townsfolk are at the mercy of a dragon who lurks in the cave below the castle... Konrad's dad always used to say, 'There is a character in a book somewhere that matches you almost entirely. It's just a matter of finding them'. Konrad never expected the 'finding' to involve stepping right into a story, and he never expected his dad not to be there with him. After his dad's death, Konrad stops speaking. Not a word at home or school as the year rolls by. But that begins to change when he meets Maya on the beach he loved to explore with Dad. She doesn't mind his silence. It gives her a chance to be heard, because at home no one seems to notice her. When the pair go on a last visit to Konrad's family bookshop before it's sold, they soon get lost in the pages of Konrad's favourite book of folk tales. Whisked back in time to quest with a dragon, they must find themselves and their voices, as well as a happy end to the story in the book and in real life. A beautifully told, compassionate story about grief and finding your voice, with a sprinkle of Polish folklore and a magical, medieval adventure from Waterstones-shortlisted Ewa Jozefkowicz.

Planet Earth Is Blue (Paperback): Nicole Panteleakos Planet Earth Is Blue (Paperback)
Nicole Panteleakos
R223 R172 Discovery Miles 1 720 Save R51 (23%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Case of the Missing Moonstone (The Wollstonecraft Detective Agency, Book 1) (Paperback): Jordan Stratford The Case of the Missing Moonstone (The Wollstonecraft Detective Agency, Book 1) (Paperback)
Jordan Stratford; Illustrated by Kelly Murphy
R246 R205 Discovery Miles 2 050 Save R41 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Blaenafon Tales (Paperback): Dawne Llewellyn Blaenafon Tales (Paperback)
Dawne Llewellyn
R259 Discovery Miles 2 590 Ships in 9 - 15 working days
Stone Age Tales 4: The Great Flood (Paperback): Terry Deary Stone Age Tales 4: The Great Flood (Paperback)
Terry Deary 1
R184 R149 Discovery Miles 1 490 Save R35 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

From the best-selling author of Horrible Histories... 9500 years ago, as the Ice Age is ending... Jay's grandfather is old, maybe twice as many summers as he has fingers and toes, but he is wise too. Jay loves to sit in their house by the river and listen to his stories of the Great Spirit and the Earth Mother. But outside, danger is at their door; food is getting scarcer, tribes are at war, and all the time the river water is rising... A new exciting tale, based on real historical and archeological evidence, this story is full of Terry Deary's imaginative style and dry wit.

The Clockwork Queen (Paperback): Peter Bunzl The Clockwork Queen (Paperback)
Peter Bunzl; Illustrated by Lia Visirin
R235 R188 Discovery Miles 1 880 Save R47 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Chess prodigy Sophie Peshka inherited her love of the game from her grandmaster father. But now that he has been imprisoned in the dungeons of the Winter Palace in St Petersburg by powerful Empress Catherine the Great, Sophie must use all her strategic skill and cunning to help him escape. Part of Sophie's plan involves an incredible chess-playing automaton called the Clockwork Queen, but will the Queen be able to outwit the Empress in a game where the stakes are a matter of life and death?

Across The Roman Wall (Paperback, 2 Rev Ed): Theresa Breslin Across The Roman Wall (Paperback, 2 Rev Ed)
Theresa Breslin
R201 Discovery Miles 2 010 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The minute that Marubetta meets Lucius, she hates him - pompous, stuck-up nephew of a Roman official! He thinks that, as a Briton, she is terribly provincial and she finds him arrogant and big-headed. But the year is 397 AD and life in Roman Britain is getting dangerous. And when Marinetta's home, close to Hadrian's Wall, is raided, Marinetta and Lucius are forced to act together.

The Curse of the Chocolate Phoenix NE (Paperback): Paola Escobar The Curse of the Chocolate Phoenix NE (Paperback)
Paola Escobar; Kate Saunders 1
R223 R184 Discovery Miles 1 840 Save R39 (17%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The exciting companion to THE WHIZZ POP CHOCOLATE SHOP. A secret government department, once again, needs the magical help of Oz and Lily in a desperate new mission. Along with everyone's favourite cantankerous cat, Demerara, her ratty companion Spike, and the help of some powerfully magical chocolate, the children must travel back in time to the height of the Blitz. Can they defeat some very dangerous supernatural creatures and save London's famous cathedral from destruction by fire?

Once Upon a Crime (Paperback): Robin Stevens Once Upon a Crime (Paperback)
Robin Stevens
R253 R208 Discovery Miles 2 080 Save R45 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

A thrilling new short story collection in the number-one bestselling, award-winning Murder Most Unladylike series. Featuring six marvellous mini-mysteries, including four original, brand-new and never-seen-before stories: The Case of the Second Scream: set aboard the ship carrying Daisy and Hazel back from Hong Kong The Case of the Uninvited Guest: Uncle Felix and Aunt Lucy's wedding is the target for an unlikely threat The Hound of Weston School: the Junior Pinkertons investigate a mysterious arrival The Case of the Deadly Flat: introducing Hazel's little sister May, who's determined to be the greatest spy ever The Case of the Missing Treasure: the detectives crack fiendish codes to catch a daring thief who is targeting London's famous museums The Case of the Drowned Pearl: murder follows the Detective Society wherever they go, even on holiday... The perfect book for all Detective Society fans and avid readers of the Murder Most Unladylike series. Praise for Murder Most Unladylike 'Ripping good fun' The Times 'Plotting is what sets this book apart' Telegraph 'Enormous fun' Irish Times 'A skilful blend of golden era crime novel and boarding school romp . . . Top class' Financial Times 'I absolutely loved it' Susie Day

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.

Penguin Readers Level 2: Mulan and Other Tales of Heroes (ELT Graded Reader) (Paperback): Penguin Books Penguin Readers Level 2: Mulan and Other Tales of Heroes (ELT Graded Reader) (Paperback)
Penguin Books
R215 R174 Discovery Miles 1 740 Save R41 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Penguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series. Please note that the eBook edition does NOT include access to the audio edition and digital book. Written for learners of English as a foreign language, each title includes carefully adapted text, new illustrations and language learning exercises. Titles include popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction, introducing language learners to bestselling authors and compelling content. The eight levels of Penguin Readers follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR). Exercises at the back of each Reader help language learners to practise grammar, vocabulary, and key exam skills. Before, during and after-reading questions test readers' story comprehension and develop vocabulary. Mulan and Other Tales of Heroes, a Level 2 Reader, is A1+ in the CEFR framework. Sentences contain a maximum of two clauses, introducing the future tenses will and going to, present continuous for future meaning, and comparatives and superlatives. It is well supported by illustrations, which appear on most pages. These four stories are very old and many of them are about special people or animals. Is your favourite hero in this book? Visit the Penguin Readers website Register to access online resources including tests, worksheets and answer keys. Exclusively with the print edition, readers can unlock a digital book and audio edition (not available with the eBook).

Tara and the Towering Wave - An Indian Ocean Tsunami Survival Story (Hardcover): Cristina Oxtra Tara and the Towering Wave - An Indian Ocean Tsunami Survival Story (Hardcover)
Cristina Oxtra
R682 R556 Discovery Miles 5 560 Save R126 (18%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Viking Tales: The Sword of the Viking King (Paperback): Terry Deary Viking Tales: The Sword of the Viking King (Paperback)
Terry Deary; Illustrated by Helen Flook 1
R213 R173 Discovery Miles 1 730 Save R40 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories, named 'the outstanding children's non-fiction author of the 20th century' by Books For Keeps _______________ Ideal for readers aged 7+ Wessex, Southern England, 878. Fortune is not on the side of the English and the Vikings will soon control all the land. Even young Ethelbert believes he could do a better job than King Alfred. Little does he know that soon he will be called on to prove it. Terry Deary’s Viking Tales explore the world and mythology of the Vikings through the eyes of children who could have lived at the time. These stories feature real people from history and take place in some of the most recognizable Viking settings. This new edition features notes for the reader to help extend learning and exploration of the historical period. Book band: Brown Quizzed for Accelerated Reader _______________ ‘Bubbling with wit, language play and robust dialogue....just the right mix of ingredients to trigger young readers' interest in all things historical’ - Books For Keeps

Viking Tales: The Eye of the Viking God (Paperback): Terry Deary Viking Tales: The Eye of the Viking God (Paperback)
Terry Deary; Illustrated by Helen Flook 1
R213 R173 Discovery Miles 1 730 Save R40 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories... Norway, 793 AD. Fleece was snatched by Viking warriors when she was a young girl. Now she must work for a bullying farmer and his family, looking after their sheep. She longs to return to the country where she was born, but how will she ever make that journey back across the sea? Terry Deary's Viking Tales explore the world and mythology of the Vikings through the eyes of children who could have lived at the time. These stories feature real people from history and take place in some of the most recognizable Viking settings. This new edition features notes for the reader to help extend learning and exploration of the historical period. Book band: Brown Ideal for ages 7+ Quizzed for Accelerated Reader

Viking Tales: The Hand of the Viking Warrior (Paperback): Terry Deary Viking Tales: The Hand of the Viking Warrior (Paperback)
Terry Deary; Illustrated by Helen Flook 1
R173 Discovery Miles 1 730 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories... North America, 1009. The conquering Vikings are delighted to reach North America. The land is green and fertile - it's the perfect place to establish a new home. But first they must learn to get on with the natives. Terry Deary's Viking Tales explore the world and mythology of the Vikings through the eyes of children who could have lived at the time. These stories feature real people from history and take place in some of the most recognizable Viking settings. This new edition features notes for the reader to help extend learning and exploration of the historical period. Book band: Brown Ideal for ages 7+ Quizzed for Accelerated Reader

Viking Tales: The Battle for the Viking Gold (Paperback): Terry Deary Viking Tales: The Battle for the Viking Gold (Paperback)
Terry Deary; Illustrated by Helen Flook 1
R173 Discovery Miles 1 730 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories... Whitby, Northern England, 867. Edwin and Luke are young boys training to be monks. It's a quiet life, until one day the Vikings invade. The boys are terrified of the fearsome Danes, whose gods are even more terrifying warriors than they are. What will happen if the boys are caught? Terry Deary's Viking Tales explore the world and mythology of the Vikings through the eyes of children who could have lived at the time. These stories feature real people from history and take place in some of the most recognisable Viking settings. This new edition features notes for the reader to help extend learning and exploration of the historical period. Book band: Brown Ideal for ages 7+ Quizzed for Accelerated Reader

Just Causes - the gripping debut from an authentic new voice in historical drama (Paperback): Georgia Piggott Just Causes - the gripping debut from an authentic new voice in historical drama (Paperback)
Georgia Piggott
R285 R234 Discovery Miles 2 340 Save R51 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Dorset, 1625: Alice knows she shouldn't be here. She has been careful, watchful, deceitful even, to get to this point. But now the time has come, her heart is pounding with the enormity of her plan ... Alice Edwards is on her own and fighting for all that she holds dear. In a time of deadly plague, hope lies in herbs and remedies. But sickness is not the only danger. Who is the mysterious child who has fallen under her care? And how can Alice tell friend from foe when the shadow of a murder is haunting her steps - and heartache awaits at every turn? A gripping and authentic debut from a new voice in historical drama

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
R219 R194 Discovery Miles 1 940 Save R25 (11%) Ships in 12 - 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.

I Survived the Great Molasses Flood, 1919 (I Survived #19) - Volume 19 (Hardcover, Library ed.): Lauren Tarshis I Survived the Great Molasses Flood, 1919 (I Survived #19) - Volume 19 (Hardcover, Library ed.)
Lauren Tarshis
R685 R646 Discovery Miles 6 460 Save R39 (6%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Lady or the Lion (Paperback): Aamna Qureshi The Lady or the Lion (Paperback)
Aamna Qureshi
R368 Discovery Miles 3 680 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
I Survived the Great Chicago Fire, 1871 (I Survived #11) - Volume 11 (Paperback): Lauren Tarshis I Survived the Great Chicago Fire, 1871 (I Survived #11) - Volume 11 (Paperback)
Lauren Tarshis
R159 R128 Discovery Miles 1 280 Save R31 (19%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Could an entire city really burn to the ground? Oscar Starling never wanted to come to Chicago. But then Oscar finds himself not just in the heart of the big city, but in the middle of a terrible fire! No one knows exactly how it began, but one thing is clear: Chicago is like a giant powder keg about to explode.An army of firemen is trying to help, but this fire is a ferocious beast that wants to devour everything in its path, including Oscar! Will Oscar survive one of the most famous and devastating fires in history? Lauren Tarshis brings history's most exciting and terrifying events to life in this New York Times-bestselling series. Readers will be transported by stories of amazing kids and how they survived!

Brighty of the Grand Canyon (Hardcover, Reissue ed.): Marguerite Henry Brighty of the Grand Canyon (Hardcover, Reissue ed.)
Marguerite Henry; Illustrated by Wesley Dennis
R680 R588 Discovery Miles 5 880 Save R92 (14%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

A determined little burro earns the loyalty and affection of everyone he encounters in this classic story from Newbery Award-winning author Marguerite Henry, now in a gorgeous hardcover gift edition.
Long ago, a lone little burro roamed the high cliffs of the Grand Canyon and touched the hearts of all who knew him: a grizzled old miner, a big-game hunter, even President Teddy Roosevelt. Named Brighty by the prospector who befriended him, he remained a free spirit at heart. But when a ruthless claim-jumper murdered the prospector, loyal Brighty risked everything to bring the killer to justice.
Brighty's adventures have delighted generations of readers, and he has become the symbol of a joyous way of life. Some people say that you can even see his spirit roving the canyon on moonlit nights--forever wild, forever free.
This beloved story from Newbery Award-winning author Marguerite Henry features the original text and illustrations in a gorgeous collectible hardcover edition.

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