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Michael Mickelstick Saves The Day (Hardcover): Craig W Beresin Michael Mickelstick Saves The Day (Hardcover)
Craig W Beresin; Illustrated by Tincho Schmidt
R581 Discovery Miles 5 810 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Scrawl (Paperback): Mark Shulman Scrawl (Paperback)
Mark Shulman
R371 R346 Discovery Miles 3 460 Save R25 (7%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Tod Munn is a bully. He's tough, but times are even tougher. The wimps have stopped coughing up their lunch money. The administration is cracking down. Then to make things worse, Tod and his friends get busted doing something bad. Something "really "bad.

Lucky Tod must spend his daily detention in a hot, empty room with Mrs. Woodrow, a no-nonsense guidance counselor. He doesn't know why he's there, but she does. Tod's punishment: to scrawl his story in a beat-up notebook. He can be painfully funny and he can be brutally honest. But can Mrs. Woodrow help Tod stop playing the bad guy before he actually turns into one . . . for real?

Read Tod's notebook for yourself.

Sadiq and the Bridge Builders (Paperback): Siman Nuurali Sadiq and the Bridge Builders (Paperback)
Siman Nuurali
R215 R199 Discovery Miles 1 990 Save R16 (7%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Ways to Be Me (Paperback): Libby Scott, Rebecca Westcott Ways to Be Me (Paperback)
Libby Scott, Rebecca Westcott
R248 R227 Discovery Miles 2 270 Save R21 (8%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

From the bestselling author duo behind Can You See Me? comes this exceptional portrayal of autism diagnosis, with diary entries by 12-year-old autistic author Libby Scott. Taking place before Can You See Me? and Do You Know Me? this standout prequel follows Tally through her autism diagnosis in her final year of primary school. Ten-year-old Tally had high hopes for Year 6. Being in the top class at school means a whole host of privileges, but even better than that is the school production - and Tally is convinced she'll win the lead role. But at home, things aren't going so well. Mum and Dad have been making Tally feel pressured and upset, and Tally wishes things didn't bother her so much - but they do, and sometimes she feels so misunderstood and frustrated, she could explode. Then Tally's mum and dad tell her about something she's never heard about before. Something called autism. And everything changes. The third book written in collaboration with Libby Scott & prequel to the bestselling Can You See Me? When Libby's mum shared a short piece of Libby's writing online it soon went viral, with tens of thousands of people saying that Libby's writing helped them understand autism for the first time This fictionalised portrayal of a young autistic girl is written by Rebecca Westcott, in close collaboration with Libby Scott, making it a truly original and inspirational book that will give readers of all ages a deeper understanding of what it's like to be autistic Perfect for fans of The Goldfish Boy, Wonder and The Curious Incident of the Dog In the Night-time PRAISE FOR CAN YOU SEE ME 'This is a powerful and highly relatable story about fitting in and being yourself. Tally's diary entries give an authentic insight into one girl's perspective of being autistic, and smashing a host of common assumptions and stereotypes about autism as we see Tally's potent sense of humour and her deep empathy.' Booktrust 'Recommended for readers with autism who will feel genuinely seen and for those desiring to see others more clearly' Kirkus

The Phantom Lollipop Man (Paperback): Pamela Butchart The Phantom Lollipop Man (Paperback)
Pamela Butchart; Illustrated by Thomas Flintham 1
R250 R201 Discovery Miles 2 010 Save R49 (20%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Izzy and her friends are shocked when they find their lollipop man has disappeared! Maisie thinks he's gone to Rome but if that's true, why do they keep seeing a weird white wispy cloud around the school? And why do Izzy's legs feel cold even though she's got tights on? Could it be that the lollipop man is a phantom and he's come to spook them all?! Laugh-out-loud fun from Blue Peter Award winners Pamela Butchart and Thomas Flintham.Read more of Izzy's adventures!Baby Aliens Got My TeacherThe Spy Who Loved School DinnersMy Headteacher Is a Vampire RatAttack of the Demon Dinner LadiesTo Wee Or Not To Wee!There's a Werewolf In My Tent!

The Whispering Dark (Hardcover): Kelly Andrew The Whispering Dark (Hardcover)
Kelly Andrew
R527 R494 Discovery Miles 4 940 Save R33 (6%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Unolali (Xhosa, Paperback): Thulani Simayile Unolali (Xhosa, Paperback)
Thulani Simayile
R270 R253 Discovery Miles 2 530 Save R17 (6%) Ships in 4 - 8 working days

Velile, bullied at school because of being much older than the other children in his grade, hates school. Instead, he goes to the forest to hunt for birds and other animals. After his mother dies, her sister takes him in, but Emihle, his cousin, remains unaccepting of him.

Velile becomes one of the top students in their district, but unfortunately bad choices and friends involving him in illegal mining and gambling result in suspension from high school. After being spat on by a snake (meant to make him successful and wealthy) Velile is hospitalised, where he bumps into one of his old friends, now a priest. He convinces Velile to return to school and attend ABET classes.

When he meets ex-classmate Lawukazi, who had gone to Cuba to study medicine, Velile is inspired to change his ways.

Sadiq and the Ramadan Gift (Paperback): Siman Nuurali Sadiq and the Ramadan Gift (Paperback)
Siman Nuurali
R215 R199 Discovery Miles 1 990 Save R16 (7%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Think Like an Elf (Hardcover): Lauren Child Think Like an Elf (Hardcover)
Lauren Child
R365 R326 Discovery Miles 3 260 Save R39 (11%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Join the one and only Clarice Bean and 'Think Like an Elf' in this irresistible and spectacularly sparkling Christmas story from the inimitable Lauren Child. Clarice Bean usually looks forward to Christmas. Except this year it is going to be a quiet-ish Christmas in her house, which doesn't feel right because Christmas is all about noisiness and being full up and FAMILY. And without those things, she is going to have to try exceptionordinarily hard to stop the Christmas spirit completely floating away... But luckily, there is no one in the world like Clarice Bean - and she is going to THINK LIKE AN ELF, and that means everything will be A-OKAY. Won't it? The one and only Clarice Bean is back to save her family's Christmas in this sparkling story of joy, goodwill to all peoplekind, and some very Clarice catastrophes, perfect for sharing with all the family! Wrap yourself in the warmth and wit of former Children's Laureate Lauren Child and be transported by the love and laughter that is Christmas with the utterly irreplaceable Clarice Bean. "We can't get enough Clarice Bean." The Sunday Times

The Office: A Day at Dunder Mifflin Elementary (Hardcover): Robb Pearlman The Office: A Day at Dunder Mifflin Elementary (Hardcover)
Robb Pearlman; Illustrated by Melanie Demmer
R564 R525 Discovery Miles 5 250 Save R39 (7%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The instant #1 New York Times bestseller! Discover "The Office reboot fans never knew they needed" with this kid-friendly adaptation of everyone's favorite workplace comedy (Entertainment Weekly). Michael Scott is Line Leader at Dunder Mifflin Elementary! It's a very big job, but Michael is sure he can live up to the "World's Best Line Leader" title printed on his water bottle. There's just one problem--Michael doesn't know how to lead the line. Filled with colorful, detailed illustrations and brimming with Easter eggs and nods to iconic moments from the show, this hilarious reimagining features a pint-sized cast. This story will introduce The Office to a whole new generation and will teach them that everyone needs to ask for help sometimes. Even Line Leaders. The Office is a trademark and copyright of Universal Content Productions LLC. Licensed by Universal Studios 2020. All Rights Reserved.

Sindhu and Jeet's Detective Agency: A Bloomsbury Reader - Grey Book Band (Paperback): Chitra Soundar Sindhu and Jeet's Detective Agency: A Bloomsbury Reader - Grey Book Band (Paperback)
Chitra Soundar; Illustrated by Amberin Huq
R209 R189 Discovery Miles 1 890 Save R20 (10%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Book Band: Grey, ideal for ages 8+ An exciting detective story from Chitra Soundar, author of over 50 children's books in the UK, India and the US. Sindhu and Jeet are the best detectives in town: they solve all their cases with a dollop of observation, a dash of imagination and a whole load of legwork. And when they travel from India to England for a holiday, the detective work doesn't stop! This page-turning story is accompanied by black-and-white illustrations by Amberin Huq. The Bloomsbury Readers series is packed with book-banded stories to get children reading independently in Key Stage 2 by award-winning authors like double Carnegie Medal winner Geraldine McCaughrean and Waterstones Prize winner Patrice Lawrence. With engaging illustrations and online guided reading notes written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), this series is ideal for home and school. For more information visit www.bloomsburyreaders.com. 'Any list that brings together such a quality line up of authors is going to be welcomed ... Bloomsbury Readers are aimed squarely at children in Key Stage 2 and designed to support them as they start reading independently and while they continue to gain confidence and understanding.' Books for Keeps

Owl Diaries Bind-Up 1: Eva's Treetop Festival & Eva Sees a Ghost (Paperback): Rebecca Elliott Owl Diaries Bind-Up 1: Eva's Treetop Festival & Eva Sees a Ghost (Paperback)
Rebecca Elliott
R223 R205 Discovery Miles 2 050 Save R18 (8%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Two Books in one! Now on Apple TV. This full-colour, highly illustrated diary series is perfect for young readers who love friendship stories starring animal characters! BOOK 1: EVA'S TREETOP FESTIVAL Eva Wingdale gets in over her head when she offers to organize a spring festival at school. Even with her best friend Lucy's help, there is NO way she will get everything done in time. Will Eva have to ask Sue (a.k.a. Meanie McMeanerson) for help? Or will the festival have to be cancelled?! BOOK 2: EVA SEES A GHOST Eva sees a ghost! Or at least, she thinks she does . . . What else could that all-white owl Eva sees be? With her friend Lucy by her side, Eva goes in search of the ghost. Eek!

The Poet X (Paperback): Elizabeth Acevedo The Poet X (Paperback)
Elizabeth Acevedo 1
R265 R237 Discovery Miles 2 370 Save R28 (11%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

A powerful novel with an unforgettable voice, perfect for fans of Rupi Kaur, The Hate U Give and Sarah Crossan's One.

Xiomara has always kept her words to herself. When it comes to standing her ground in her Harlem neighbourhood, she lets her fists and her fierceness do the talking.

But X has secrets – her feelings for a boy in her bio class, and the notebook full of poems that she keeps under her bed. And a slam poetry club that will pull those secrets into the spotlight.

Because in spite of a world that might not want to hear her, Xiomara refuses to stay silent.

A novel about finding your voice and standing up for what you believe in, no matter how hard it is to say. Brave, bold and beautifully written, this is perfect for fans of Orangeboy, Nicola Yoon's Everything Everything and Zoella Book Club choice Moxie.

Headphones - A Book for Children With Autism & Sensory Disorders (Hardcover): Kira B Elbeyli Headphones - A Book for Children With Autism & Sensory Disorders (Hardcover)
Kira B Elbeyli; Illustrated by Kira B Elbeyli
R525 Discovery Miles 5 250 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Not My Fault (Paperback): Cath Howe Not My Fault (Paperback)
Cath Howe 1
R250 R200 Discovery Miles 2 000 Save R50 (20%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Maya and Rose won't talk to each other.

Even though they are sisters.

Not since the accident.

Maya is running wild, and Rose doesn't know what to do.

Now Maya and Rose have to go away together on a week-long school journey. But will the trip - and a life-threatening adventure - fix their relationship... or break it for good?

A beautiful story of family, forgiveness, and finding out who you are, from the author of the highly-acclaimed Ella on the Outside.

Unicorn Academy 13: Lily and Feather (Paperback): Julie Sykes Unicorn Academy 13: Lily and Feather (Paperback)
Julie Sykes; Illustrated by Lucy Truman
R238 R186 Discovery Miles 1 860 Save R52 (22%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Imagine a school where you meet your own unicorn and have amazing adventures together! That's what happens for the girls at Unicorn Academy on beautiful Unicorn Island. Lily is thrilled to be joining Unicorn Academy, and she's relieved to be paired with a unicorn who seems to be as shy as she is. They immediately become fast friends and are welcomed into Amethyst dorm. But then they learn that Unicorn Island is being threatened by destructive purple tornadoes. Will Unicorn Academy survive and can Lily and Feather do anything to help save it? Have you read the other Unicorn Academy stories? Sophia and Rainbow Scarlett and Blaze Ava and Star Isabel and Cloud Layla and Dancer Olivia and Snowflake Rosa and Crystal Ariana and Whisper Matilda and Pearl Freya and Honey Violet and Twinkle Isla and Buttercup

Hoe haal ek nou asem? (Afrikaans, Paperback): Cliffordene Norton Hoe haal ek nou asem? (Afrikaans, Paperback)
Cliffordene Norton
R200 R175 Discovery Miles 1 750 Save R25 (13%) Ships in 7 - 11 working days

Pa is weg, en skielik moet ek ’n grootmens wees. Ek wil nie die man van die huis wees nie. Ek wil nie hoor hoe Ma in die stilte huil nie. Ek wil nie hę Mason moet eendag opdaag en vra “Waar is Pa?” nie.

Ek wil teruggaan na twee jaar gelede – toe ek nog net Ethan was. Ethan met die cool broer en ôsim ouers. Ethan wie se ouers Sondagmiddae in die agterplaas gedans het. Maar op Vrydagaand het die dood Pa kom haal. Hoe oorleef ek my eerste week sonder hom – en alles wat nou anders is?

Hoe haal ek nou asem?

Unicorn Academy: Isabel and Cloud (Paperback): Julie Sykes Unicorn Academy: Isabel and Cloud (Paperback)
Julie Sykes; Illustrated by Lucy Truman 1
R136 Discovery Miles 1 360 Ships in 5 - 7 working days

Imagine a school where you meet your own unicorn and have amazing adventures together! That's what happens for the girls at Unicorn Academy on beautiful Unicorn Island. Isabel and Cloud are finding it hard to get along. Isabel is impetuous and hasty, and Cloud is more cautious and (Isabel thinks) dull. But when they go off on a thrilling adventure along the coast of Unicorn Island, the two become firm friends in the face of terrible danger! Have you read the other Unicorn Academy stories?: Sophia and Rainbow Scarlett and Blaze Ava and Star And look out for: Layla and Dancer Olivia and Snowflake

Stella and the Berry Bay (Hardcover): Tuula Pere Stella and the Berry Bay (Hardcover)
Tuula Pere; Illustrated by Elina Johanna Ahonen; Edited by Susan Korman
R699 R623 Discovery Miles 6 230 Save R76 (11%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Messy Alphabet Book! - An ABC Book! (Hardcover): Sesame Workshop The Messy Alphabet Book! - An ABC Book! (Hardcover)
Sesame Workshop
R330 Discovery Miles 3 300 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Campaign - With Liberty and Study Hall for All (Hardcover): Laurie Friedman The Campaign - With Liberty and Study Hall for All (Hardcover)
Laurie Friedman
R577 Discovery Miles 5 770 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Amanda Adams has always dreamed of running for class president. Her mom is a member of Congress and her dad is a political strategist who manages her mother's campaigns. Politics is in her DNA. She has the perfect VP in mind for the school ticket--her best friend Meghan Hart. But when Amanda finds out that Meghan has political ambitions of her own, these two best friends suddenly find themselves on opposite sides of the aisle, and, as each girl mounts her campaign, it's clear the gloves are about to come off. As the rest of their classmates begin to choose sides, the girls realize how they carry themselves over the coming weeks will have a lasting impact on the outcome.

Wigglesbottom Primary: Super Dog! (Paperback): Pamela Butchart Wigglesbottom Primary: Super Dog! (Paperback)
Pamela Butchart; Illustrated by Becka Moor 1
R246 R196 Discovery Miles 1 960 Save R50 (20%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Laugh-out-loud school-based fun in two-colour stories, perfect for encouraging independent reading! Life at Wigglesbottom Primary is often lived on the edge. Is that a superhero dog on the school roof? YES! Is the lunchtime mashed potato really, really weird? YES! Does Susie Keys own an alien egg? YES! So what are Class 2R going to do about it all? Have a lot of fun! Three short stories in each book keep just confident readers engaged while lively two-colour illustrations bring these hilarious early readers to life and perfectly bridge the gap between picture books and chapter books. Written by the bestselling, Blue Peter award-winning author Pamela Butchart and illustrated by Becka Moor. Look out for all the Wigglesbottom titles! The Toilet Ghost The Shark in the Pool Super Dog The Classroom Cat The Break-Time Bunnies

Fall of the School for Good and Evil (Paperback): Soman Chainani Fall of the School for Good and Evil (Paperback)
Soman Chainani
R200 R179 Discovery Miles 1 790 Save R21 (10%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD AND EVIL is now a major motion picture from Netflix – starring Academy Award winner Charlize Theron, Kerry Washington, Laurence Fishburne, Michelle Yeoh, Sofia Wylie, Sophie Anne Caruso, Jamie Flatters, Earl Cave, Kit Young and more! What rises . . . must fall. Two brothers One Good. One Evil. In exchange for power and immortality, they watch over the Endless Woods and rule the School for Good and Evil. Yet all School Masters must face a test. Theirs is loyalty. But what happens when loyalty is corrupted? When the bonds of blood are broken? Who will survive? Who will die? And what will become of the school and its students? The journey that started a hundred years ago throttles towards its end. This final chapter in the duology that began with the RISE OF THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD AND EVIL brings the tale of the twin School Masters to the brink of war and a shocking conclusion that will change the course of the school forever.

Murder on a School Night (Paperback): Kate Weston Murder on a School Night (Paperback)
Kate Weston
R280 R256 Discovery Miles 2 560 Save R24 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Sex Education meets A Good Girl's Guide to Murder in this darkly hilarious YA murder mystery by Comedy Women in Print Prize and Carnegie Medal nominated author, Kate Weston. Sixth formers Kerry and Annie are nerdy, horny, hilarious, and exceptionally uncool. They're never invited to parties, picked for sports teams or included in jokes, yet together they form a unit so great that they don't need anyone else. But, when they're approached by the popular Heather and invited to one of the coolest parties in town to help her find out who's been trolling her from an account claiming to be her dead dad, their investigations take a turn. Heather's best friend is found murdered. Suffocated with a mooncup. Uncovering eye watering secrets, Kerry and Annie learn that everyone's got dirty secrets to hide, no matter their popularity...

Ben and the Bullies (Paperback): Zuleka Smit Ben and the Bullies (Paperback)
Zuleka Smit; Illustrated by Johann Strauss
R180 R153 Discovery Miles 1 530 Save R27 (15%) Ships in 7 - 11 working days

Ben is being bothered by not one, but two bullies at school. The twin boys with the red hair scares him sometimes, and they make Ben feel unhappy. Because of this, Ben doesn’t even want to go to school anymore. But then his mom reminds him that Jesus is always with
him and that there are other ways to handle bullies.

This beautiful story by Zuléka Smit sensitively explores the topic of being bullied, especially at school, and is based on her years of experience as an educator as well as being a mother.

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