Riek en Niek gaan 'n weddenskap aan. Hulle gaan hulle bes probeer om vir juffrou Burp ... e ... juffrou Burk te laat lag! Daar is net een probleem. Die wiskunde-onnie is sonder lagspiere gebore. Haar humorsin is soos die Loch Ness-monster - niemand weet of dit regtig bestaan nie. Niemand het haar nog ooit gehoor lag nie. Sy glimlag nooit eens nie.

Dive into an exciting and mysterious adventure full of fun-filled friendships, fantastical creatures and incredible investigations by the #1 bestselling author Marcus Rashford! Inspired by Marcus's own experiences growing up, The Breakfast Club Adventures: The Beast Beyond the Fence is the first fiction book by England International footballer, child-poverty campaigner and bestselling author Marcus Rashford MBE. Written with children's author Alex Falase-Koya it's packed with tons of illustrations by Marta Kissi, making it the perfect book for children aged 8-11. There's something fishy going on at school . . . When twelve-year-old Marcus kicks his favourite football over the school fence, he knows he's never getting it back. Nothing that goes over that wall ever comes back. But when Marcus gets a mysterious note inviting him to join the Breakfast Club Investigators, he is soon pulled into an exciting adventure with his new mates Stacey, Lise and Asim to find out what is lurking on the other side of the fence - and get his football back! Don't miss the Breakfast Club Investigators next adventure in The Breakfast Club Adventures: The Ghoul in the School! Packed full of friendship, adventure, community and fun, you won't want to miss The Breakfast Club Adventures: The Beast Beyond the Fence, the third title in the Marcus Rashford Book Club. 'Breakfast Club guaranteed I had the best possible start to my day and welcomed me with open arms. It wasn't just about food. It was about forming friendships, about togetherness, about escape. It was where some of my greatest memories were made. I want to capture that feeling in my debut fiction book.' - Marcus Rashford MBE

In hierdie omnibus, wat nog drie gewilde Trompie-stories bevat, word die sproetgesig Grootkaptein en die Boksombende se avonture voortgesit. Trompie wil 'n seun se krieketkolf leen, maar hy moet mooi met die suinige ryk seun onderhandel om sy kolf vir hom te leen sodat Kwaggaberg se seuns kan gaan krieket speel.

'A thrilling journey into a magical world packed with Rob's brilliant humour.' - David Walliams Superstar, author and illustrator Rob Biddulph dazzles in Peanut Jones and the Illustrated City, the first title in an adventure series for boys and girls of 8+. This exciting, funny, middle-grade debut is from the bestselling creative genius behind #DrawWithRob and is illustrated in black and white throughout. Some legends are born, some are drawn . . . Drawing feels like magic to Peanut Jones. But art can't fix her problems. Her dad has gone missing, and she's stuck in a boring new school. Until the day she finds a unique pencil turbo-charged with special powers. Suddenly she's pulled into a world packed with more colour, creativity, excitement and danger than she could ever have imagined. And maybe, just maybe, she might find out what happened to her dad. 'Peanut Jones is AWESOME. I loved this book from start to finish - the story is packed with twists and turns, and Rob's illustrations are full of wit and warmth . . . I need to know what happens next!' - Nadia Shireen 'A vividly illustrated, immersive romp that will leave readers desperate for the next instalment' - Guardian 'A wildly imaginative, big-hearted celebration of creativity' - Anna James, bestselling author of the Pages & Co series 'Look at this utter beauty . . . This book is EPIC' - Laura Ellen Anderson, bestselling author of Amelia Fang

The story takes the form of a series of emails written by Luntu Masiza to his grade 11 English and History teacher, Mr Bali, to fulfil a school holiday assignment.

Over the course of these emails, the reader hears the story of a particularly challenging year in Luntu’s life.

Brilliantly, through Luntu’s words we also access the life lessons passed on by a remarkable teacher, whose wisdom pulls Luntu back from the brink.

Everyone on Easton's campus knows that Cheyenne Martin's death was not a suicide. Now in this latest installment of the "New York Times"-bestselling series, the biggest mystery of all will be solved.

In die tweede boek in die reeks hou die kosskool hou 'n filmkompetisie en almal gebruik hulle talente om die wonderlikste tonele te skiet.

Alva en haar vriende wil baie graag wen, maar vreemde kragonderbrekings plaas die groot premieraand in gevaar.

Kan die vriendegroep betyds uitvind wie verantwoordelik is? En sal die geheimsinnige kennisgewingbord weer help om lig op die duisternis te werp?

Die druk laai op teen Greg Heffley. Sy ma dink videospeletjies maak souskluitjies van sy brein, en sy wil hê hy moet die kontroles wegpak en sy “kreatiewe sy” verken.

En asof dít nie vreesaanjaend genoeg is nie, is Halloween om die draai.

Sy lewe is ’n riller!

Dan ontdek hy ’n pakkie suurwurms, en dit gee hom ’n plan. Kan Greg sy ma paai met sy eie fliek, en kan dit hom sommer ook ryk en beroemd maak? Of gaan sy wit leuentjies hom inhaal en sy sorge vererger?

The brand new sizzling Lancaster prep novel from the author of A Million Kisses in Your Lifetime . . .

Nobody in our class pays attention to Daisy Albright and I think she likes it that way. But when I'm sent to work in the headmaster's office every day with Daisy I am stuck staring at her pretty face, hearing her sweet voice and I start to make her laugh. The more I get to know her, the more obsessed I become. And I think she feels the same way.

The problem? She's not part of my crowd. No one approves of us together. Not my friends, not my parents and not her father. But I don't care what anyone thinks.

I always get what I want.

And I'm going to make Daisy mine.

In hierdie omnibus, wat nog drie gewilde Trompie-stories bevat, word die sproetgesig Grootkaptein en die Boksombende se avonture voortgesit! In Trompie die hoerskoolseun maak die Boksombende ’n plan om geld in te samel om vir Rooie ’n fiets te koop. In Trompie die dromer word die bende bedreig – deur ’n meisiekind! Trompie, die Grootkaptein en meesterlike planmaker, is smoorverlief en sit heeldag net en droom. In Trompie die speurder kom Trompie en Rooie op skelms af wat fietse steel. Trompie agtervolg die diewe en beland in ’n groot penarie. Sal Trompie hierdie gevaarlike avontuur oorleef sodat hy weer saam met sy manskappe onder die blou hemel kan vergader? Die ondeunde Trompie het ’n sjarme wat tot oud en jonk spreek en nuwe lesers sal dadelik deur Trompie en die Boksombende se avonture meegevoer word!

"Twenty-five days ago, something awful happened, and I made a promise to myself. Never to leave home again."

Pete loves the pizza shop, where he lives with his dad, and is terrified of the outside world. But when a new restaurant steals their customers, Pete and his friend Anna have to come up with an INGENIOUS plan to sell more pizzas, otherwise he’ll be forced to move.

When they find a mysterious briefcase in the attic, they create the most extraordinary magical pizzas, and soon a queue of customers snakes down the road. But can they make enough money in four days to save Pete’s home?

Throw in an exploding headmistress, a fire-breathing dog and a vengeful bully and Pete’s life soon ramps up from Margherita to Spicy Pepperoni!

Riek en Niek het ’n plan …

’n Slim plan om SAKKE en SAKKE vol geld by die skool se markdag te maak.

Maar dan steel nare Nanja hulle idee.

En boonop vertel sy vir die HELE skool Riek en Niek gaan roomys maak wat soos blomkool en spinasie smaak …

BLÊG! NIEMAND gaan dit koop nie!

Kan Riek en Niek aan ’n plan dink om Nanja terug te betaal EN vet pret by die markdag te hê?

Who is the mysterious bloodstained man who stops their coach? Why is no one around when Lance and the rest of Year Six arrive at the brand new Crater Lake activity centre? But this is just the beginning of the school trip from hell; a fight for survival that sees five pupils band together to save their classmates from an alien fate far worse than death. But whatever happens, they must Never. Ever. Fall asleep!

Die Storieman-reeks wat in die 1980s deur Leon Rousseau uitgegee is, was ongetwyfel een van die grootste kinderboeksuksesse van ons tyd. Hierdie omnibus-uitgawe is ‘n versameling van die mooiste en gewildste plaaslike- en feëverhale uit die bekende Storieman-reeks.

Dit sluit die oorspronklike voorlesings op twee oudio-CD’s in. Kom luister in hierdie uitgawe saam na geliefde verhale soos “Fritz Deelman en die verlate tuin”,“Racheltjie de Beer” en “Ou Meneer Springer”, asook na die klassieke “Jakkals en Wolf”-stories. Hier is ook sprokies soos “Rooikappie” en “Raponsie” om weer van nuuts af te betower!

Storieman is so ontwerp dat selfs die jongste kind dit kan gebruik. ‘n Ghongslag klink elke keer wanneer die bladsy omgeblaai moet word, sodat dit maklik is om die storie in die boek te volg. By die huis, in die motor . . . Storieman is daar! Honderde aanhangers wag reeds opgewonde vir hierdie opwindende nuwe uitgawes!

Minki het twee beste maats - Natalie en Lara. Natalie is mal oor ponies en gaan aan ’n perdrykompetisie deelneem waar die ruiters en hul ponies soos sprokieskarakters moet aantrek. Lara neem danslesse en eendag as sy groot is, wil sy ’n ballerina of ’n hiphop-danser word. Wanneer sy hoor van ’n danskompetisie by die winkelsentrum, skryf sy dadelik in.

Minki belowe albei haar maats dat sy hulle sal kom ondersteun, maar dis is net een probleem … die perdrykompetisie en die danskompetisie vind op presies dieselfde tyd plaas. Skielik voel Minki asof sy in die middel van ’n toutrekkompetisie tussen haar twee beste maats beland het. Hoe gaan sy ooit tussen Natalie en Lara kan kies?

Oh, how we wished and wished for someone just like you. Someone special to share our home. And the special times, too.

This warm, lyrical picture books tells the story of different adoptive families. It’s the perfect starting point for parents who want to discuss the topic of adoption, and it helps children to understand that every family is special – even though we may not look the same.

The author’s royalties from the sale of this book will be donated to Engo, a nonprofit non-governmental organization that provides support to individuals and families, and is involved in facilitating adoptions and offering support to adoptive families.

Kurt, sy suster Nieke en hul maats is in Gr 5 in Laerskool Bitterbos, en bly in die koshuis. Die nuwe skoolhoof waai soos 'n yskoue onweerswind by die eerste saalbyeenkoms in. Daar's 'n NW-taak wat moet klaarkom, as groepwerk! Toe Kurt-hulle se idee vir 'n sonkrag-oondjie TE goed werk en hulle 'n mini-ontploffing in die vierkant veroorsaak, word hulle na die hoof se kantoor ontbied - met verrassende gevolge . . .   

Celebrate the original eco warrior! After fifty years his message is more important than ever, so enjoy Dr. Seuss's trademark rhyme in this anniversary edition of the classic environmental fable. "Mister! He said with a sawdusty sneeze, I am the Lorax. I speak for the trees." The Lorax is a timeless classic that has been using humour and rhyme to raise awareness of the destruction of the environment for more than fifty years. Join the long-suffering crusader and help save the planet with this very special anniversary edition of Dr. Seuss's beloved, and still achingly relevant, ode to conservation. The perfect gift for boys and girls passionate about our planet, or just those who love to read.

'Very funny, very touching, very truthful - a total delight to read.' Jacqueline Wilson 'Amazing' Noel Fielding A laugh-out-loud, against-all-odds triumph of a story: the funniest debut of 2021 SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2022 BLUE PETER BOOK AWARD SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2022 COSTA CHILDREN'S BOOK AWARD SELECTED FOR THE 2022 READ FOR EMPATHY COLLECTION Billy Plimpton is an eleven-year-old boy with a big dream. He wants to be a stand-up comedian when he grows up: delivering pinpoint punch-lines and having audiences hang on his every hilarious word. A tough career for anyone, but surely impossible for Billy, who has a stammer. How will he find his voice, if his voice won't let him speak? The idea for this story came from Helen Rutter's son, who has a stammer: she wanted to write the book that he would love to read, starring a child like him. Praise for The Boy Who Made Everyone Laugh 'This incredibly debut tugs at your heartstrings and makes you laugh out loud in equal measure. I guarantee you'll be cheering along in the final pages!' Lisa Thompson 'It's Wonder with one-liners.' Scott Evans, The Reader Teacher 'As warm and wise as it is funny.' Shappi Khorsandi 'A laugh out loud story, the like of which I've never read before.' Kerry Godliman 'This book is a great way of showing children how to be confident and winners by having a sense of humour and making others laugh.' Baroness Floella Benjamin 'This book is brilliant. It is funny, wise, kind and exciting.' Marcus Brigstocke 'So funny and joyful.' Rachel Parris

From million-copy bestselling author David Baddiel comes a laugh-out-loud story for readers of 8 and up that takes you on a roller-coaster ride of fame and friendship… Nothing extraordinary has ever happened to Billy Smith. In fact, every single thing about him is ordinary, including his name. But when a documentary crew turns up at Billy’s school to film the new TV series School Daze, everything changes. Billy shouldn’t stand out: all the other kids are much more interesting than him. But when remixes of his boring class presentation go viral, Billy finds himself accidentally an overnight star. With his friends Bo and Rinor by his side, his life turns into a whirlwind of red carpets, TV shows, albums and even the possibility of meeting Sunshine De Marto – the coolest girl on the planet. But as everyone knows, fame comes with a price… The Boy Who Got Accidentally Famous is an epically entertaining tale, brought to life with illustrations by the brilliant Steven Lenton, which asks the question – what if everyone suddenly knew your name…?