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My Weirder-est School 2: Miss Porter Is Out of Order! (Paperback): Dan Gutman My Weirder-est School 2: Miss Porter Is Out of Order! (Paperback)
Dan Gutman; Illustrated by Jim Paillot
R155 R139 Discovery Miles 1 390 Save R16 (10%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

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

In this second book in the My Weirder-est School series, A.J. and his friends are getting a substitute.

Miss Porter isn t your average teacher, though. She s a Personal Digital Assistant that literally knows everything. She can tell a million hundred weird jokes and get pizza delivered by drone in seconds!

But what happens when Miss Porter s system is no longer set to fun? Will anyone be able to shut her down before she takes over Ella Mentry?

Perfect for reluctant readers and all kids hungry for funny school stories, Dan Gutman s hugely popular My Weird School chapter book series has something for everyone. Don t miss the hilarious adventures of A.J. and the gang!

Amari and the Night Brothers (Hardcover): B B Alston Amari and the Night Brothers (Hardcover)
B B Alston
R388 R357 Discovery Miles 3 570 Save R31 (8%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

An epic middle grade supernatural adventure series, soon to be a major movie starring Marsai Martin. Perfect for readers aged 8+ and fans of Percy Jackson, Nevermoor and Men in Black. Amari and the Night Brothers has been on the children's NYT bestseller list since its launch in January, 2021 Amari Peters knows three things. Her big brother Quinton has gone missing. No one will talk about it. His mysterious job holds the secret ... So when Amari gets an invitation to the Bureau of Supernatural Affairs, she's certain this is her chance to find Quinton. But first she has to get her head around the new world of the Bureau, where mermaids, aliens and magicians are real, and her roommate is a weredragon. Amari must compete against kids who've known about the supernatural world their whole lives, and when each trainee is awarded a special supernatural talent, Amari is given an illegal talent - one that the Bureau views as dangerous. With an evil magician threatening the whole supernatural world, and her own classmates thinking she is the enemy, Amari has never felt more alone. But if she doesn't pass the three tryouts, she may never find out what happened to Quinton ... B. B. Alston lives in Lexington, SC. Amari and the Night Brothers is his debut middle grade novel. When not writing, he can be found eating too many sweets and exploring country roads to see where they lead. Cover artwork from rising star artist Brittany Jackson.

Vivi Loves Science (Hardcover): Kimberly Derting Vivi Loves Science (Hardcover)
Kimberly Derting; Illustrated by Joelle Murray; Shelli R. Johannes
R457 R434 Discovery Miles 4 340 Save R23 (5%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days

Vivi loves science! In this STEM-themed picture book, part of a series about girls who love science, Vivi and her classmates go on a field trip to the ocean to investigate tide pools. A must-have for fans of Rosie Revere, Engineer and What Do You Do with an Idea? and anyone who loves to ask questions and learn about the world. Features a glossary and fun tide pool activity to do at home. In the companion to Cece Loves Science and Libby Loves Science, Vivi and her classmates take a field trip to the beach to study tide pools. With help from her teacher and a park ranger, Vivi and her friends make aquascopes, participate in a marine-inspired scavenger hunt, and learn about different species that call the ocean home. At the end of their trip, there's one more surprise for Vivi! Full of fun facts about marine biology and conservation, Vivi Loves Science is a perfect pick for aspiring scientists, classrooms, and fans of Andrea Beaty's Ada Twist, Scientist. Features a glossary and instructions on how to make your own aquascope and tide pool at home.

Sam Wu is NOT Afraid of Sharks! (Paperback): Katie Tsang, Kevin Tsang Sam Wu is NOT Afraid of Sharks! (Paperback)
Katie Tsang, Kevin Tsang; Illustrated by Nathan Reed 1
R204 R186 Discovery Miles 1 860 Save R18 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Brilliantly funny new young series about the bravest scaredy-cat in the world

Sam Wu is NOT a scaredy-cat (except when he is). And when a shark TOTALLY tries to eat him at the local aquarium, he decides he's not going to take any more chances. So at his friend's birthday party at the beach, Sam refuses to dip even a toe in the water. Nothing could go wrong now, could it?

A wonderful belly-laugh of a book, perfect for young fans of Tom Gates and Pamela Butchart.

Also look out for Sam is NOT Afraid of Ghosts and Sam Wu is NOT Afraid of the Dark!

Katie and Kevin Tsang met in in 2008 while studying at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. Since then they have lived on three different continents and travelled to over 40 countries together.

Kevin was born in Copenhagen and grew up in Atlanta, Georgia. Some of Sam Wu's experiences are based on Kevin's childhood. Katie was born and raised in Southern California. She has previously worked at Booktrust and also writes YA as Katherine Webber.

Katie and Kevin currently live in London. Sam Wu is NOT Afraid of Sharks is the second book they have written together.

Dagboek van 'n Wimpy Kid 9: Hardepad (Afrikaans, Paperback): Jeff Kinney Dagboek van 'n Wimpy Kid 9: Hardepad (Afrikaans, Paperback)
Jeff Kinney
R170 R157 Discovery Miles 1 570 Save R13 (8%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

’n Lang reis per motor saam met jou gesin behoort groot pret te wees ... tensy julle die Heffley’s is.

Dit begin vol belofte, maar slaan spoedig die verkeerde koers in. Badkamers by vulstasies, seemeeue wat kop verloor, ’n harde stamp en ’n vark wat op die vlug slaan – nie juis Greg Heffley se idee van plesier nie. Maar selfs die goorste reis kan ’n avontuur word – en hierdie is een wat die Heffley’s nie gou gaan vergeet nie.

Against All Gods (Paperback): Maz Evans Against All Gods (Paperback)
Maz Evans 1
R234 R214 Discovery Miles 2 140 Save R20 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

The fourth and final book in the hilarious bestselling WHO LET THE GODS OUT series; perfect for fans of David Solomons! 'I totally fell in love with Elliot and the gods, and I think you're all going to love them too.' ROBIN STEVENS on book 1 'One of the funniest new voices in children's literature. The laughs come thick and fast' DAVID SOLOMONS on book 1 In the series finale of Maz Evans' bestselling Who Let the Gods Out? series, Elliot faces his darkest period yet. As well as facing up to his fears, he realises that the future of mankind - and the survival of everything he holds dear - is at stake. But can a bunch of misfit gods, a lost constellation and a mortal boy stand up to the daemon hordes? Book 4 and the finale to the bestselling Who Let the Gods Out series! An exciting, laugh-out-loud hilarious and highly-acclaimed Percy Jackson-esque adventure Book 1 was shortlisted for both the Waterstones Children's Book Prize and the Books Are My Bag Readers' Award Hilarious and heartfelt, the Who Let the Gods Out? series is centred on the Olympian gods - perfect for fans of Greek mythology!

Drie Hoera's vir Denver (Afrikaans, Paperback): Drie Hoera's vir Denver (Afrikaans, Paperback)
R170 R160 Discovery Miles 1 600 Save R10 (6%) Ships in 7 - 11 working days
Justin Case: Rules, Tools, and Maybe a Bully (Paperback): Rachel Vail Justin Case: Rules, Tools, and Maybe a Bully (Paperback)
Rachel Vail; Illustrated by Matthew Cordell
R349 Discovery Miles 3 490 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Ways to Live Forever (Paperback): Sally Nicholls Ways to Live Forever (Paperback)
Sally Nicholls 1
R235 R215 Discovery Miles 2 150 Save R20 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

My name is Sam. I am eleven years old. I collect stories and fantastic facts. By the time you read this, I will probably be dead. Sam loves facts. He wants to know about UFOs and horror movies and airships and ghosts and scientists, and how it feels to kiss a girl. And because he has leukaemia he wants to know the facts about dying. Sam needs answers to the questions nobody will answer. WAYS TO LIVE FOREVER is the first novel from an extraordinarily talented young writer. Funny and honest, it is one of the most powerful and uplifting books you will ever read.

El Peor Dia de Toda Mi Vida - Volume 1 (English, Spanish, Paperback, First Edition, ed.): Julia Cook El Peor Dia de Toda Mi Vida - Volume 1 (English, Spanish, Paperback, First Edition, ed.)
Julia Cook; Illustrated by Kelsey De Weerd
R241 R223 Discovery Miles 2 230 Save R18 (7%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days

This is a Spanish/English edition of the popular, award-winning

children's book, The WORST Day of My Life EVER. Rico (RJ in the

English text) wakes up with gum in his hair, misses recess because he's late to school, and kicks the ball into his own team's soccer goal

After his mom helps him learn the skills of listening and following

instructions, Rico finds that he can have the BEST day of his life. Tips for parents and educators on how to reinforce the skills with children are included.

Libby Loves Science (Paperback): Kimberly Derting Libby Loves Science (Paperback)
Kimberly Derting; Illustrated by Joelle Murray; Shelli R. Johannes
R236 R223 Discovery Miles 2 230 Save R13 (6%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days

“A successful marriage of solid information and good fun.”—School Library Journal (starred review) “A natural fit for classroom science units and home use.”—Booklist Libby loves science! In this STEM-themed picture book, a companion to the popular Cece Loves Science and Vivi Loves Science, Libby and her friends are put in charge of the science booth at their school fair. There’s only one problem: no one is visiting their booth! Does everyone think science is boring? Libby and her friends use teamwork, creativity, and just a bit of chemistry to turn things around and prove that science is for everyone. Perfect for aspiring scientists, story times, classrooms, homeschooling, and fans of Andrea Beaty’s Ada Twist, Scientist. Includes a glossary and four super-fun experiments to try at home! Libby Loves Science is just right for fans of Rosie Revere, Engineer and What Do You Do with an Idea? and anyone who loves to ask questions and learn about the world.

Naughtiest Unicorn and the Firework Festival (Paperback): Pip Bird Naughtiest Unicorn and the Firework Festival (Paperback)
Pip Bird; Illustrated by David O'Connell
R167 R157 Discovery Miles 1 570 Save R10 (6%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days

A brand new book in the bestselling NAUGHTIEST UNICORN series – the funniest unicorn books EVER! The perfect gift for Bonfire Night and Diwali – and for readers of 7+ and fans of The Worst Witch, Bad Nana and Pamela Butchart. it’s time for some firework festival fun at Unicorn School! But there’s only one problem… the fireworks are missing! But – this being Unicorn School – the fireworks are very special and magical, created by mysterious creatures who live behind the Fearsome Forest. It’s time for Mira, Dave and the gang to go on an adventure, find out what is going on and make sure that the sparkling, colourful, fizzing firework fun is returned to the festival with a BANG! Pip Bird is the pseudonym for a small group of brilliant and funny children’s book writers. They all believe in magic and dream of having a Unicorn Best Friend Forever. The Naughtiest Unicorn series: The Naughtiest Unicorn The Naughtiest Unicorn at Sports Day The Naughtiest Unicorn and the School Disco The Naughtiest Unicorn at Christmas The Naughtiest Unicorn on a School Trip The Naughtiest Unicorn on the Beach The Naughtiest Unicorn and the Spooky Surprise The Naughtiest Unicorn on Holiday The Naughtiest Unicorn in a Winter Wonderland The Naughtiest Unicorn on a Treasure Hunt

Ready for School, Murphy? (Paperback): Brendan Murphy Ready for School, Murphy? (Paperback)
Brendan Murphy
R144 R130 Discovery Miles 1 300 Save R14 (10%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Murphy doesn't want to go to school. He has butterflies in his tummy and ants in his pants! But no amount of made-up excuses convince his dad to let him stay home. Just when Murphy has all but given up, his father brings him up-to-date-it's Saturday! Now available as an 8x8 paperback with stickers, this picturebook is full of comic sympathy for young students.

You Should See Me in a Crown (Paperback): Leah Johnson You Should See Me in a Crown (Paperback)
Leah Johnson
R234 R214 Discovery Miles 2 140 Save R20 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

The very first book pick for Reese Witherspoon's YA Book Club! '[A] super funny, joyful story that'll have you reliving your high school prom days!' - Reese's YA Book Club. Liz has always believed she's too black, too poor, too awkward to shine in her small, rich, prom-obsessed town. But Liz has an escape plan to attend an uber-elite college, play in their world-famous orchestra, and become a doctor. But when the financial aid she was counting on unexpectedly falls through, Liz's plans come crashing down . . . until she's reminded of her school's scholarship for prom king and queen. There's nothing Liz wants to do less than endure a gauntlet of social media trolls, catty competitors, and humiliating public events, but despite her devastating fear of the spotlight she's willing to do whatever it takes to get to college. The only thing that makes it halfway bearable is the new girl in school, Mack. She's smart, funny, and just as much of an outsider as Liz. But Mack is also in the running for queen. Will falling for the competition keep Liz from her dreams . . . or make them come true? Becky Albertalli meets Jenny Han in a smart, hilarious, black girl magic, own voices rom-com by fantastic debut talent, Leah Johnson.

Krag (Afrikaans, Paperback): Fanie Viljoen Krag (Afrikaans, Paperback)
Fanie Viljoen
R210 R197 Discovery Miles 1 970 Save R13 (6%) Ships in 7 - 11 working days

Aldan Valentyn is niemand nie.

Hy plaas ʼn foto van homself sonder sy hemp, op Instagram. En word die bespotting van die skool.

Maar dit sal binnekort verander. In die gym. Met gewigte. En die KRAG in die naalde.

“Wat is die ergste wat kan gebeur?”.

Amari And The Great Game (Hardcover): B B Alston Amari And The Great Game (Hardcover)
B B Alston
R434 R412 Discovery Miles 4 120 Save R22 (5%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Sequel to the New York Times bestseller Amari and the Night Brothers! Artemis Fowl meets Men in Black in this magical second book in the New York Times bestselling Supernatural Investigations trilogy, soon to be a major movie starring Marsai Martin. Perfect for 8+ fans of Percy Jackson and Nevermoor.

After finding her brother and saving the entire supernatural world, Amari Peters is convinced her first full summer as a Junior Agent will be a breeze. But between the fearsome new Head Minister's strict anti-magician agenda, fierce Junior Agent rivalries, and her brother Quinton's curse steadily worsening, Amari's plate is full. So when the secretive League of Magicians offers her a chance to stand up for magiciankind as its new leader, she declines. She's got enough to worry about! But her refusal allows someone else to step forward, a magician with dangerous plans for the League. This challenge sparks the start of the Great Game, a competition to decide who will become the Night Brothers' successor and determine the future of magiciankind.

The Great Game is both mysterious and deadly, but among the winner's magical rewards is Quinton's last hope . . . so how can Amari refuse?

Stink - The Incredible Shrinking Kid (Paperback): Megan McDonald Stink - The Incredible Shrinking Kid (Paperback)
Megan McDonald; Illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds
R179 Discovery Miles 1 790 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Tales from the Shadowhunter Academy (Paperback, Reprint ed.): Cassandra Clare, Sarah Rees Brennan, Maureen Johnson, Robin... Tales from the Shadowhunter Academy (Paperback, Reprint ed.)
Cassandra Clare, Sarah Rees Brennan, Maureen Johnson, Robin Wasserman
R408 Discovery Miles 4 080 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Amelia Writes Again (Paperback, Reprint ed.): Marissa Moss Amelia Writes Again (Paperback, Reprint ed.)
Marissa Moss; Illustrated by Marissa Moss
R216 R205 Discovery Miles 2 050 Save R11 (5%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days

Can Amelia share her life without sharing her journal? A series favorite is now available in paperback
Amelia's sister Cleo gives her a new notebook as a tenth birthday present, and Amelia can't wait to fill it with all her secret thoughts and drawings. But when her best friend Leah wants to read her notebook, Amelia is torn: Sometimes secrets are better when shared with friends, but other secrets are private. How can Amelia keep her friend from feeling left out while still saving some secrets for herself?
This popular installment of the bestselling Amelia series is now available for the first time as a paperback, making Amelia's antics available to a wide new audience of young readers.

The Day Ladybug Drew a Giant Ball of Fluff (Hardcover): Jose Carlos Roman The Day Ladybug Drew a Giant Ball of Fluff (Hardcover)
Jose Carlos Roman; Illustrated by Zurine Aguirre; Translated by Jon Brokenbrow
R416 Discovery Miles 4 160 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

Everybody tells Ladybug her drawing is not an elephant, but a giant ball of fluff. But... is it? A pleasantly colorful book, printed in stone paper, that invites readers to be imaginative and creative.In school, the forest children had fun discovering the names of distant jungles, jumping around in the schoolyard, learning new songs. Miss Dragonfly asked their students to draw an elephant as homework. Ladybug's friends Snail, Firefly and other colleagues were the first to show their masterpiece. Ladybug surprised everyone by drawing a giant ball of fluff. There was no sign of the pachyderm! All the forest animals were worried: why would she have drawn something like that? Miss Dragonfly couldn't believe it, so she warned Ladybug's parents. It was not like her to do such thing... Who knows! Maybe she needed an ear exam... People in the forest started gossiping... But she could not be any healthier! Soon enough, Ladybug made it clear that perhaps they were wrong prejudging her creativity.

Through the Moon (the Dragon Prince Graphic Novel #1) (Hardcover): Peter Wartman Through the Moon (the Dragon Prince Graphic Novel #1) (Hardcover)
Peter Wartman; Illustrated by Xanthe Bouma
R309 R292 Discovery Miles 2 920 Save R17 (6%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days

Don't miss this exclusive, original story set between seasons 3 and 4 of the hit animated series The Dragon Prince on NETFLIX! The Dragon Prince has been reunited with his mother, the Human Kingdoms and Xadia are at peace, and humans and elves alike are ready to move on. Only Rayla is still restless. Unable to believe Lord Viren is truly dead, and haunted by questions about the fate of her parents and Runaan, she remains trapped between hope and fear. When an ancient ritual calls her, Callum, and Ezran to the Moon Nex-us, she learns the lake is a portal to a world between life and death. Rayla seizes the opportunity for closure-and the chance to confirm that Lord Viren is gone for good. But the portal is unstable, and the ancient Moonshadow elves who destroyed it never intended for it to be reopened. Will Rayla's quest to uncover the secrets of the dead put her living friends in mortal danger? Don't miss this exclusive, original graphic novel from Peter Wartman and Xanthe Bouma, with story by The Dragon Prince creators Aaron Ehasz and Justin Richmond!

Malory Towers 4: Upper Fourth (Paperback, New Edition): Enid Blyton Malory Towers 4: Upper Fourth (Paperback, New Edition)
Enid Blyton 1
R195 R174 Discovery Miles 1 740 Save R21 (11%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

For new girl Darrell Rivers, there are friends to be made, pranks to be played and fun to be had at Malory Towers in Enid Blyton's best-loved boarding school series.

In book four, Darrell is very pleased to be head girl, but Alicia and Betty are determined to ruin her good work.

Meanwhile, Darrell's sister Felicity joins Malory Towers and becomes best friends with none other than June - obnoxious, brash and Alicia's cousin.

Expect more drama at Malory Towers!

Between 1946 and 1951, Enid Blyton wrote six novels set at Malory Towers. This edition features the original text and is unillustrated.

Lailah's Lunchbox - A Ramadan Story (Hardcover): Reem Faruqi Lailah's Lunchbox - A Ramadan Story (Hardcover)
Reem Faruqi; Illustrated by Lea Lyon
R380 R347 Discovery Miles 3 470 Save R33 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Lailah solves her problem with help from the school librarian and her teacher and in doing so learns that she can make new friends who respect her beliefs. This gentle, moving story from first-time author Reem Faruqi comes to life in Lea Lyon’s vibrant illustrations. Lyon uses decorative arabesque borders on intermittent spreads to contrast the ordered patterns of Islamic observances with the unbounded rhythms of American school days. Fountas & Pinnell Level N

Tom Gates: Spectacular School Trip (Really.) (Paperback): Liz Pichon Tom Gates: Spectacular School Trip (Really.) (Paperback)
Liz Pichon
R213 Discovery Miles 2 130 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The seventeenth laugh-out-loud, fully illustrated Tom Gates adventure! Tom's doing everything possible to stay out of trouble but somehow he's got THREE sad faces :( :( :( on the school achievement chart! And getting another sad face means Mr Fullerman won't let him go on the SCHOOL TRIP! Moany Marcus Meldrew is making things worse and now Tom's annoyed his grumpy sister Delia. Can his best friend Derek help? Will Rooster the dog stop eating his homework? ABOUT THE SERIES: Written in diary form Full of Tom's doodles and pictures & his amazing sense of humour The Brilliant World of Tom Gates, was the winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize! Perfect gifts for boys & girls who love to laugh themselves silly The first series of The Brilliant World of Tom Gates won the Scottish BAFTA for Entertainment! Love Tom Gates? Don't miss Liz Pichon's spectacular Shoe Wars, a laugh-out-loud, gadget-packed adventure!

Spooky School (Board book): Sam Lloyd Spooky School (Board book)
Sam Lloyd; Illustrated by Sam Lloyd 1
R217 R202 Discovery Miles 2 020 Save R15 (7%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Spooky school is open, welcome everyone! Here you'll learn to scare and creep while having lots of fun. Welcome to Spooky School! It's the scariest school around, where all the creepiest creatures come to dust off their skills and become the best they can be. Join your friends and learn how to fly like a wicked witch on a broomstick, howl like a werewolf and jiggle like a skeleton to all the best Halloween tunes. The friends you make will stay with you forever - because sometimes scaring is caring! Packed with Halloween delights from creepy spiders to stomping monsters, this brilliantly spooky and accessible board book is perfect for Halloween!

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