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Books > Children's & Educational > Fiction > School stories

We Hold These Truths (Paperback, Reprint): Andrew Clements We Hold These Truths (Paperback, Reprint)
Andrew Clements; Illustrated by Adam Stower
R224 Discovery Miles 2 240 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

From the author of "Frindle, "Ben and his friends have just three days left to save their school or it will be bulldozed before their very eyes. The conclusion to Andrew Clements's dynamic Keepers of the School series
The Keepers of the School--known to their friends as Ben, Jill, and Robert--have one last chance to save their school before it's torn down to make room for a seaside amusement park. But their nemeses, Janitors Lyman and Wally, are just as determined to keep the kids out of the way and the demolition on schedule.
One way or the other, this battle is about to come to a head. When all is said and done, will the school still be standing? Or will everything the Keepers have fought for be destroyed?

The Palomino Pony Rides Out (Paperback): Olivia Tuffin The Palomino Pony Rides Out (Paperback)
Olivia Tuffin 1
R232 R185 Discovery Miles 1 850 Save R47 (20%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

The second in a series of perfect pony books full of action and adventure! Life for Georgia has been pretty much perfect since the little palomino pony, Lily, came to Redgrove Stables. And now Lily's expecting a foal and Georgia has been asked to try out for the Championship team! If only her best friend, Emma, shared her excitement. But she's too busy being friends with the new girl at school... Can Georgia stop feeling jealous? If only Emma were as loyal as Lily...

Junie B. Jones Complete Kindergarten Collection - Books 1-17 (Paperback): Barbara Park Junie B. Jones Complete Kindergarten Collection - Books 1-17 (Paperback)
Barbara Park; Illustrated by Denise Brunkus
R2,394 R1,927 Discovery Miles 19 270 Save R467 (20%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days

"Hilarious. Barbara Park makes reading fun." -Dav Pilkey, author of Dog Man Get ready to go back to school with The World's Funniest Kindergartner, Junie B. Jones, in this special 17 book boxed set! The #1 New York Times bestselling chapter book series has been keeping kids laughing-and reading-for more than twenty-five years. Over 65 million copies sold! Laugh yourself silly with Junie B. Jones' hilarious classroom adventures! Now, for the first time ever, ALL 17 of the Junie B. Jones kindergarten adventures are available in one hilarious boxed set! Perfect for holiday, birthday, back to school, kindergarten graduation, and teacher gifts!

Mr Majeika (Paperback, Reissue): Humphrey Carpenter Mr Majeika (Paperback, Reissue)
Humphrey Carpenter
R197 R177 Discovery Miles 1 770 Save R20 (10%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

"Magic carpets don't turn up in schools."

But this is exactly what does happen when Class Three's new teacher flies in through the window. With Mr Majeika in charge, it's going to be the most exciting school term ever . . .

Molly Mac: Lucky Break (Paperback): Marty Kelley Molly Mac: Lucky Break (Paperback)
Marty Kelley
R189 Discovery Miles 1 890 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Murder Most Unladylike 8: Top Marks For Murder (Paperback): Robin Stevens Murder Most Unladylike 8: Top Marks For Murder (Paperback)
Robin Stevens 1
R264 R241 Discovery Miles 2 410 Save R23 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER

'This is that rare thing - a series that gets better with each book' Telegraph

The brilliant new mystery from the bestselling and award-winning author of Murder Most Unladylike.

Daisy and Hazel are finally back at Deepdean, and the school is preparing for a most exciting event: the fiftieth Anniversary.

Plans for a weekend of celebrations are in full swing. But all is not well, for in the detectives' long absence, Deepdean has changed. Daisy has lost her crown to a fascinating new girl - and many of the Detective Society's old allies are now their sworn enemies.

Then the girls witness a shocking incident in the woods close by - a crime that they're sure is linked to the Anniversary. As parents descend upon Deepdean, decades-old grudges, rivalries and secrets begin to surface, and soon Deepdean's future is at stake.

Can the girls solve the case - and save their home?

'Riotously retro' Financial Times

The Magnificent Mya Tibbs: Mya in the Middle (Paperback): Crystal Allen The Magnificent Mya Tibbs: Mya in the Middle (Paperback)
Crystal Allen
R235 R222 Discovery Miles 2 220 Save R13 (6%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days

The third book in the hilarious middle-grade series about Mya, the cowgirl-loving fourth grader-perfect for fans of Ramona the Pest and Clementine. Things have changed in the Tibbs house, and Mya isn't happy about it. She's stuck in the middle between an exceptionally cute baby sister and an exceptionally smart older brother. And her tired parents seem to only notice the "exceptional" kids in the house. So when a class project lassoes Mya into starting her own school newspaper, she's sure this will earn her the star status she wants from her parents. But the same project also gives Mya's archenemy, Naomi Jackson, a chance to prove she is a better friend to the twins, Skye and Starr, than Mya is . . . and soon Mya feels caught in the middle again, just like at home. Good gravy in the navy! When Mya makes a monumental mistake in an effort to celebrate the twins, she stands to lose everything, including their friendship. Now she has to figure out how to get back in the saddle, grab those reins, and gallop her way toward fixing everything.

My Weird School Special 7: We're Red, Weird, and Blue! What Can We Do? (Paperback): Dan Gutman My Weird School Special 7: We're Red, Weird, and Blue! What Can We Do? (Paperback)
Dan Gutman; Illustrated by Jim Paillot
R179 R167 Discovery Miles 1 670 Save R12 (7%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days

With more than 23 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading!

In honor of Presidents' Day, A.J. and Andrea from Ella Mentry will compete against their Dirk School rivals in the ultimate Presidents' Day Challenge! The winning school will get bragging rights, a free trip to an amusement park, and a top-secret prize.

The only problem is that A.J. doesn't know anything about U.S. presidents, unless it involves their use of toilets! Will A.J. and Andrea be able to work together as a team and bring home the win?

Bestselling author Dan Gutman brings his kid-friendly sense of humor to this special series of after-school chapter books featuring hilarious stories plus thirty-two pages of games, puzzles, and more.

This is one weird Presidents' Day special you won't want to miss!

The Second Form at St Clare's - Book 4 (Paperback): Enid Blyton The Second Form at St Clare's - Book 4 (Paperback)
Enid Blyton 1
R201 R183 Discovery Miles 1 830 Save R18 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Schooldays at St Clare's are never dull for twins Pat and Isabel O'Sullivan in Enid Blyton's much-loved boarding school series. In book four, the twins have made it to second form. New girls Gladys and Mirabel have great talents for acting and music, and Elsie, the form's unpopular Head Girl, learns to be less spiteful. Expect more mischief at St Clare's! Between 1941 and 1946, Enid Blyton wrote six novels set at St Clare's. This edition features the original text and is unillustrated.

Detective Dan (Paperback): Vivian French Detective Dan (Paperback)
Vivian French; Illustrated by Daniel Duncan 1
R197 R177 Discovery Miles 1 770 Save R20 (10%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

A quirky school comedy from Vivian French. Perfect for fans of Wigglesbottom Primary and Kes Grey's Daisy books. When Dan gets into trouble at school for being untidy, he teams up with his best friend Billy to find out who's throwing his lunchbox on the floor. With chalk fingerprints and missing sardine sandwiches as clues, Detective Dan is on the case! This humorous mystery from award-winning author Vivian French has appealing black-and-white illustrations by Daniel Duncan and is perfect for children who are developing as readers. The Bloomsbury Readers series is packed with brilliant books to get children reading independently in Key Stage 2, with book-banded stories by award-winning authors like double Carnegie Medal winner Geraldine McCaughrean and Waterstones Prize winner Patrice Lawrence covering a wide range of genres and topics. With charming illustrations and online guided reading notes written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), this series is ideal for reading both in the classroom and at home. For more information visit www.bloomsburyguidedreading.com. Book Band: Lime Ideal for ages 7+ Quizzed for Accelerated Reader

Noodle The Doodle (Paperback): Jonathan Meres Noodle The Doodle (Paperback)
Jonathan Meres; Illustrated by Katy Halford
R228 R206 Discovery Miles 2 060 Save R22 (10%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Someone new is joining the class at Wigley Primary ... He's got four legs, a big bark and shaggy golden curls! Nora, Lou, Marty, Josh and the other children love having Noodle the Doodle at school. He listens when they read him stories, he sings along in music class and he even delivers messages to the other classroom ... or at least, he tries to! So when Mr Reed announces that they're taking a school trip to the seaside, they're thrilled that Noodle will be coming too. But the beach is an exciting place for a dog - perhaps too exciting. Will Noodle be on his best behaviour or will the whole trip end in chaos? Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant or dyslexic readers aged 8+

My Big Heart-Shaped Fail - A Tween Comedy of Errors (Paperback): Cindy Callaghan My Big Heart-Shaped Fail - A Tween Comedy of Errors (Paperback)
Cindy Callaghan
R520 R330 Discovery Miles 3 300 Save R190 (37%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

In this hourly time-stamped, action-packed tween comedy of errors, Abby Gray, feeling weighed down by her secrets and lies, lets five balloons float into the sky with her deepest secrets attached to them in a desperate attempt to clear her conscience. Her relief is short-lived, though: the next day, those balloons start dropping one by one at her school, revealing Abby's innermost thoughts to both friends and frenemies and creating hilarious misinterpretations of crushes amongst her peers. This is the worst day of her life . . . or is it? Before the last bell rings, Abby manages to integrate the oddball who is blackmailing her into her friend group and to fix the mix-ups the notes have caused-not only getting couples back together but also making a few new love matches-and finally comes clean as the author of the notes that have created such chaos.

Most Valuable Players - A Rip & Red Book (Paperback): Phil Bildner Most Valuable Players - A Rip & Red Book (Paperback)
Phil Bildner; Illustrated by Tim Probert
R335 R312 Discovery Miles 3 120 Save R23 (7%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Bad Girls in School (Paperback): Gwyneth Harold Bad Girls in School (Paperback)
Gwyneth Harold
R508 Discovery Miles 5 080 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

There have been many great and enduring works of literature by Caribbean authors over the last century. The Caribbean Contemporary Classics collection celebrates these deep and vibrant stories, overflowing with life and acute observations about society. Three girls are on the brink of expulsion from the respected Redeemer College: 'Failure to complete term assignments, ... using foul language ... stealing another student's cell phone ... persistent lateness for English classes. Breaching the behaviour code ...' Katreena, Ta Jeeka and Caledonia are about to be written off. This insightful book unsentimentally exposes the fault lines through society, and the deep effects they have on individuals. It describes the choices people make and the decisions they feel forced in to. Maturing into young adulthood, these girls each have to make, or lose, their way, in their own way. What difference can one teacher make?

Planet Joy (Paperback): Jenny Valentine Planet Joy (Paperback)
Jenny Valentine
R203 R185 Discovery Miles 1 850 Save R18 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

For readers aged 9+ comes the third book in a sparkling series about family, friends and finding the joy in life! From Guardian award-winning author Jenny Valentine, this is the perfect series for fans of Jacqueline Wilson, Cath Howe and Lara Williamson! Meet ten-year-old Joy Applebloom, a girl with a knack for finding the silver lining in even the darkest of rainclouds. After years of travelling the world with her family, Joy feels like she's finally found a place she can call home. She's settled in at school, has a new best friend called Benny and she's finally making a difference in the world. But when a new girl, Phoebe Dark, joins class 6C, Joy discovers there's a whole world out there that she hasn't explored yet . . . Could Plane Tree Gardens be just the beginning? A heart-warming and joyful series about family, friends and never being too small to make a difference, with gorgeous illustrations from Claire Lefevre. 'A delight for its warmth and humour, but principally because the writing is alive and stunning' The Sunday Times on A Girl Called Joy

Alley & Rex (Paperback, Reprint ed.): Joel Ross Alley & Rex (Paperback, Reprint ed.)
Joel Ross; Illustrated by Nicole Miles
R163 R154 Discovery Miles 1 540 Save R9 (6%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days

Fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Wayside School will love this first book in a new, off-the-wall middle grade series about two boys--one with the heart of a lion and the test scores of a baked potato, the other a shy boy genius in a bunny suit--finding their strengths and true friendship.Sixth-grader Alley Katz is innocently trying to help a bunch of kindergarteners when the burrito hits the fan. Literally. A burrito. A ceiling fan. A hail of beans. Now he has to get an A on his science test or he'll be transferred to the dreaded Steggles Academy. An A seems impossible! Alley is kind, intrepid, and well-liked, but for some reason he doesn't get graded on any of that. So the principal assigns a peer mentor to help: Rex, a fourth-grade genius who wears a bunny suit. Alley is totally in favor of both bunnies and fourth graders, but he doesn't need Rex. He has his own foolproof plan to ace the test. Still, Rex is determined to fulfill his duty as Alley's mentor--and he may need some help of his own. One boy needs to stay in school, the other needs to get through it. Can this odd couple save the day--and each other?

The Yearbook (Paperback): Holly Bourne The Yearbook (Paperback)
Holly Bourne
R270 R249 Discovery Miles 2 490 Save R21 (8%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

The dramas, the traumas, the rumours - it's time to expose it all... The Perks of Being a Wallflower meets Mean Girls in this scathingly funny and relatable high-school takedown from the queen of UKYA.

Most likely to...be forgotten

Working on the school newspaper, Paige is used to dealing with fake stories. How popular girl Grace is a such an amazing person (lie). How Laura steals people's boyfriends (lie). How her own family are so perfect (lie).

Now Grace and friends have picked their "best" high-school moments for Paige to put in the all-important Yearbook. And they're not just fake. They're poison.

But Paige has had enough of all the lies in her life. And with the help of Elijah - the only boy who could ever understand her - she's going to reveal the truth, whatever the cost...

Most likely to...bring the popular girls down

Earth Friends: Green Garden (Paperback): Holly Webb Earth Friends: Green Garden (Paperback)
Holly Webb
R188 Discovery Miles 1 880 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The third fantastic book in the series about four friends who want to make the world a better place. There's a sad, neglected part of the playground at Poppy's school. She's desperate to win the competition to transform it and she's got some great ideas - a sensory garden, a hedgehog crossing, flowers to attract bees - but then she's accused of copying! Can Poppy clear her name and create the garden of her dreams?A brilliant series about the small changes that make a big difference, with themes of environmentalism and friendship. Written by Holly Webb, bestselling author of the Pet Rescue Adventure series. With cover illustration by Owen Gildersleeve. Look out for the other books in the Earth Friends series: Fair Fashion, River Rescue, Pet Protection Originally published as Poppy's Garden, this edition of the book comes with a brilliant new cover!

Last Squad Standing - Independent And Unofficial (Paperback): Eddie Robson Last Squad Standing - Independent And Unofficial (Paperback)
Eddie Robson; Illustrated by Oscar Herrero
R231 R210 Discovery Miles 2 100 Save R21 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

The Fortnite competition is hotting up at Tyler Meeks' school, and he's ready to take on the world! This independent and unofficial chapter book combines an accessible Fortnite play guide with the laugh-out-loud story of Tyler's continuing journey from a complete Fortnite noob to a master player. Readers will learn all-new tips, tricks and secrets along with Tyler, while reading about his hilarious adventures in the game and at school. Original illustrations and easy-to-read text make this the ideal book for Fortnite-obsessed reluctant readers and fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Tom Gates.

The Naughtiest Girl: Naughtiest Girl Again - Book 2 (Paperback): Enid Blyton The Naughtiest Girl: Naughtiest Girl Again - Book 2 (Paperback)
Enid Blyton
R130 Discovery Miles 1 300 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

In Enid Blyton's highly popular school series, Elizabeth Allen is at boarding school. She's tried being the naughtiest pupil there's ever been. But could she be just as successful at being good? In book two, Elizabeth Allen - once the naughtiest girl at Whyteleaf School - is trying to mend her ways. There are so many friends to make when she makes the effort. But not everyone is so kind. Someone wants to spoil things for Elizabeth and they're not going to let her forget how she got her nickname! Between 1940 and 1952, Enid Blyton wrote four novels about Naughtiest Girl, Elizabeth Allen. Books 5-10 are authorised sequels of the series written by Anne Digby in 1999. Bonus material: A rare, complete serial story about a very special school. An interview with Enid Blyton about her school days. Enid Blyton's experiences as a teacher. A timeline of the author's life. Photos from Enid Blyton's younger days.

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Hardcover, Deluxe Illustrated Edition): J. K. Rowling Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Hardcover, Deluxe Illustrated Edition)
J. K. Rowling; Illustrated by Jim Kay
R4,838 R4,001 Discovery Miles 40 010 Save R837 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Prepare to be spellbound by Jim Kay's dazzling full-colour illustrations in this stunning new collector's edition of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. An extraordinary creative achievement by an extraordinary talent, Greenaway Medal winner Kay's inspired reimagining of J.K. Rowling's classic series has captured a devoted following worldwide. Breathtaking scenes and unforgettable characters - including Sirius Black, Remus Lupin and Professor Trelawney - await inside as Harry, now in his third year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, faces Dementors, death omens and - of course - danger.

This beautiful, deluxe edition features an opulent page size and an exclusive pull-out double gatefold; intricate foiled line art by Jim Kay on the real cloth cover and slipcase; gilt edges on premium grade paper; head and tail bands and two ribbon markers - the ultimate must-have edition for any Potter fan, collector or bibliophile.

My New Best Friend (Hardcover): Sara Marlowe, Ivette Salom My New Best Friend (Hardcover)
Sara Marlowe, Ivette Salom
R376 R355 Discovery Miles 3 550 Save R21 (6%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Beano Dennis & Gnasher: Super Slime Spectacular (Paperback): Beano Studios, Craig Graham, Mike Stirling Beano Dennis & Gnasher: Super Slime Spectacular (Paperback)
Beano Studios, Craig Graham, Mike Stirling
R247 R230 Discovery Miles 2 300 Save R17 (7%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days

Dennis and Gnasher are back for another adventure. What could possibly go wrong when Dennis, Gnasher and their classmates undertake a risky experiment to create the ultimate slime? EVERYTHING! Join the gang in a race against slime to save Beanotown.

Turtle Walk (Paperback): Joanne Macgregor Turtle Walk (Paperback)
Joanne Macgregor 2
R59 Discovery Miles 590 Ships in 6 - 10 working days

When Samantha Steadman starts high school at a boarding school in the Ukahlamba Drakensberg mountains, little does she know that she will soon be engaged in an ecological war for the survival of the endangered leatherback turtle.

Their adventures range from dangerous night-time skirmishes with illegal fishermen, to crazy antics for television cameras. Samantha and her friends - rich and sassy Jessie Delaney, and cabinet minister's daughter Nomusa Gule - take the fight from the classroom to the open seas.

Back at school, they have to deal with romances and heartbreaks, a joint musical production with the neighbouring boys' school, encounters with an eccentric bunch of teachers, conflicts with parents and skirmishes with bitter rivals.

Together they will need to find the strength to cope, and the hope that comes from knowing that individuals can make a difference.

Goue Reeks Vlak 8: Toe Oom Langnek siek was (Aanvullende boek) (Afrikaans, Paperback): Goue Reeks Vlak 8: Toe Oom Langnek siek was (Aanvullende boek) (Afrikaans, Paperback)
R97 Discovery Miles 970 Ships in 4 - 6 working days
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