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Books > Children's & Educational > Life skills & personal awareness, general studies > Personal awareness: safety matters
The wonderful sequel to the fairytale-inspired fantasy THORN by an exciting new author.
Children have been disappearing from across Menaiya for longer than Amraeya ni Ansarim can remember. When her friend's sister is snatched, Rae knows she can't look away any longer - even if that means seeking answers from the royal court, where her country upbringing and clubfoot will only invite ridicule.
Yet at court she discovers an ally in the foreign princess, who recruits her as an attendant. So Rae begins to seek answers in the dark city streets, finding unexpected help in a thief with secrets of his own. But treachery runs deep, and the more Rae uncovers, the more she endangers the kingdom itself.
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Frankie's World
(Paperback)
Aoife Dooley; Illustrated by Aoife Dooley
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R278
R259
Discovery Miles 2 590
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How do you fit in and stand out when you feel different to everyone
around you? "I loved Frankie's story and could really identify with
her character. This is such an amazing graphic novel that
represents neurodiversity really realistically." Libby Scott "Aoife
Dooley captures Frankie's autistic experience with great care,
humour and love." Lizzie Huxley-Jones "A fun and relatable read
about awkwardness, self-acceptance, family and friendship." Sarah
McIntyre "Unique and often funny ... I cheered Frankie on through
her journey." Sue Cheung Frankie knows she's not like anyone else
in her class: she's different, but she can't quite figure out why.
Is it the new freckle on her nose, or the fact she's small for her
age? Or that she has to go to the hospital sometimes? Everyone else
seems to think she's weird too, and they make fun of her at school.
Frankie's dad left when she was a baby - maybe he was different
too? It would explain why she always feels like an alien. So she
and her best-friend Sam, embark on a mission to track him down. A
graphic novel offering a unique perspective on Autism, told with
humour and heart. Brought to life with glorious colour artwork in a
distinctive blue and orange palette. Perfect for fans of Raina
Telgemeier.
Don’t miss this timely contemporary young adult novel from Alex Flinn, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Beastly, about a teenage boy’s struggle to break free from the cycle of abuse.
“Gripping.” —Publishers Weekly
Intelligent, popular, handsome, and wealthy, sixteen-year-old Nick Andreas is pretty much perfect—on the outside, at least. What no one knows—not even his best friend—is the terror and anger that Nick faces every time he is alone with his father.
Then he and Caitlin fall in love, and Nick thinks his problems are over. Caitlin is the one person he can confide in, the only person who understands him. But when Nick’s anger and jealousy overtake him, things begin to spiral out of control and Nick realizes that he’s more his father’s son than he wants to be.
Now Nick must confront his inner demons to stop the history of violence from repeating itself.
Winner of the Black-Eyed Susan Award
An ALA Top 10 Best Book for Young Adults
An International Reading Association Young Adult Choices List Pick
A New York Public Library Book for the Teen Age Pick
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Shudu Finds Her Magic
(Paperback)
Shudufhadzo Musida; Illustrated by Chantelle & Burgen Thorne
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R160
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Discovery Miles 1 480
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In this courageous and beautiful book, Miss South Africa, Shudufhadzo Musida, tells the story of her upbringing; of a delightful and outgoing girl in Ha-Vhangani, a small Venda village.
She is surrounded by a loving extended family. However, things for Shudu take a turn for the worst when she moves to Mpumalanga to live with her mom. At her new school, Shudu is bullied by her classmates. Read how Shudu overcomes her sadness and her challenges, and grows into a girl, and then an adult, who has learned to love herself!
Published in partnership with Miss South Africa, a leadership platform for ambitious young South African women. Through a pageantry process, contestants receive world-renowned coaching in addition to advanced networking, business and life skills. Shaped into brand ambassadors for our country, they become champions of women’s rights, thought leaders and savvy career women who inspire other young South Africans to fulfil their potential, recognise their self-worth and find their place in the world.
Everyone is laughing at Marvin Redpost. He's the grossest kid in
school. Why? He picks his nose. Well, that's the rumour the class
bully, Clarence, started and no one argues with Clarence - not even
Marvin's so-called best friends. So what can Marvin do to turn
things round? A great story which reveals that good things can
often come out of bad.
Secrets Untold... Family secrets of sexual abuse and betrayal
torment and destroy the innocence of a teenage girl. Darkness
prevails as the animosity and violence erupts within her battered
soul. While battling her own demons, can this single mother bury
the pain of her own life to raise her children? Will she overcome
recurring nightmares of rape and bloodshed? Will the fight to
remain among the living, be stronger than her eternal desire to
die? Walk through hell with, Elizabeth Trujillo, as she faces the
most unspeakable scenarios of torment, and see if young, Elizabeth,
can survive...
Cassandra is hassled by her friends for sitting with the "wrong"
kids at lunch. Jennifer gets harassed because she's overweight.
Dwan's own family taunts her for not being "black enough." Yen is
teased for being Chinese; Jamel for not smoking marijuana. Yet all
find the strength to face their conflicts and the courage to be
themselves. In 26 first-person stories, real teens write about
their lives with searing honesty. They will inspire young readers
to reflect on their own lives, work through their problems, and
learn who they really are.
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