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Books > Children's & Educational > Life skills & personal awareness, general studies > Personal issues
Innocent by day, killer by night: a dark, twisting thriller about a
teen assassin's attempt to live a normal life. 'An electrifying
debut!' Chelsea Pitcher, author of This Lie Will Kill You Trained
and traumatised by a secret assassin programme for minors, Isabel
Ryans wants nothing more than to be a normal civilian. After
running away from home, she has a new name, a new life and a new
friend, Emma, and for the first time, things are looking up. But
old habits die hard, and it's not long until she blows her cover,
drawing the attention of the guilds - the two rival organisations
who control the city of Espera. An unaffiliated killer like Isabel
is either a potential asset . . . or a threat to be eliminated.
Will the blood on her hands cost her everything? From Finn Longman,
an exhilarating new voice in YA fiction, comes an addictive new
blockbuster series for fans of global phenomena The Girl with the
Dragon Tattoo, Killing Eve and The Hunger Games. PRAISE FOR THE
BUTTERFLY ASSASSIN: 'This dark, enthralling thriller is a
compulsive debut' The Guardian 'An immersive, fast-paced thriller'
The Irish Times 'A heart-in-your-mouth thriller that grips you from
the first page until the very last.' Benjamin Dean, author of The
King is Dead 'A bold, jagged and uncompromising thriller that will
keep you guessing all the way to the end.' Tom Pollock, author of
White Rabbit, Red Wolf 'Sharp and layered, with a bright beating
heart. The Butterfly Assassin will lure you deep into a fascinating
and dangerous new world.' Rory Power, author of Wilder Girls 'An
utterly addictive story. I told myself "just one more chapter" well
into the night.' Emily Suvada, author of This Mortal Coil 'Fierce,
thrilling, and impossible to put down. Packed full of amazing
friendships, plot twists and a desperate fight to survive' C. G.
Drews, author of The Boy Who Steals Houses
Meet four magical friends who control the seasons in this
irresistible new series from author-illustrator Jo Lindley. Say
hello to the Little Seasons! The sun is shining and the Little
Seasons are on their way to the beach. But Summer is feeling hot
and bothered . . . First their picnic is overrun by hungry
creatures. Next their game of catch is ruined when their ball goes
POP. Luckily his friends know the perfect way to relax: building a
giant sandcastle. Finally Summer is starting to have fun! But no
one has noticed the great big wave that's rolling in . . . A
pitch-perfect story about managing emotions and showing compassion
- to ourselves and others. Meet four magical friends who control
the seasons in this irresistible series from author-illustrator Jo
Lindley. Each title centres on a different seasonal character and
gently explores key social and emotional themes, such as anxiety,
self-belief and resilience. Set in an enchanting natural world that
readers will love to return to again and again! With a sparkling
foil finish! Also available: Hello Spring, Hello Autumn Coming
soon: Hello Winter
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All Hair Best
(Hardcover)
Elizabeth Stoops; Illustrated by Alin Russ
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R484
Discovery Miles 4 840
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Willow
(Hardcover)
Jaymi Guess
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R590
R501
Discovery Miles 5 010
Save R89 (15%)
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A brilliant new picture book about sharing based on the
award-winning CBeebies show Bing! When Bing and Sula find a duckie
helium balloon stuck in a tree in the park, they both want to play
with it first. "Stuckie Duckie! Quack! Quack! Quack!" But there's
only one string! Can they share? A wonderful Bing story about
learning to share, being patient and showing resilience when things
don't go to plan!
Does your child often feel isolated and do they struggle to get
involved in social situations? Are they nervous about what people
think of them, or maybe they're just a little unsure of how they
feel about themselves? These could be signs that your child is
experiencing low self-esteem. This practical guide combines proven
cognitive-behavioural therapy methods used by child psychologists
in schools with simple activities to help your child grow their
self-esteem. It's aimed at children aged 7-11 because a lot happens
in these years that can impact a child's sense of self-worth, not
just now but for years to come. Your child will be guided, with the
help of Bop - a friendly and supportive character they can identify
with - through fun and engaging activities which are interspersed
with useful tips, inspirational statements and practical
information for parents.
A sensitive and engaging Mr Men Little Miss story about worries,
big and small, and how to manage them. Mr Worry worries about
everything. It sometimes starts with a funny feeling in his tummy.
Do you ever feel worried? Everyone worries sometimes. But Mr Worry
worries all the time. Can Mr Calm and Little Miss Sunshine help him
to ease his worries? The Mr Men and Little Miss are the perfect
characters to help children understand a bit more about their own
emotions and how to manage them. With engaging questions to
encourage conversations and some helpful tips from favourite
characters to help children develop their emotional intelligence.
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