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Books > Children's Fiction & Fun > School Stories
In the shadows of friendship, can love to illuminate the way?
Maryam, a 16-year-old girl from Cape Town, has always been the quiet
observer, content to let her vibrant best friend, Tauhier, take the
spotlight. But when Fuad, thecharismatic heartthrob of their friend
group, begins to notice her, Maryam findsherself caught in a whirlwind
of curiosity, fear, and excitement. Each interaction withFuad feels
like an insurmountable challenge—until Tauhier steps in to help.
Set against the backdrop of 1990s Cape Town, Maryam must navigate
thecomplexities of first love, cultural expectations, and her own
insecurities. As shegrapples with her feelings, she must decide if she
has the courage to let her heartlead the way, even if it means stepping
out of the shadows and into the light.
Libby was born with a heart three sizes too big. She takes daily
shots, can't do monkey bars, and doesn't always read social cues.
But having Turner Syndrome doesn't mean she can't be a scientist
when she grows up. Besides her big sister Nonny, Libby's hero is
astronomer Cecilia Payne, who discovered what stars are made of.
When Nonny comes home to stay and tells Libby that she and her
husband Thomas are having a baby, Libby knows what to do: She'll
make Cecilia Payne the subject of her entry into a contest, and
give all the first-place prize money - twenty-five thousand
dollars! - to Nonny's growing family. But it'll take more tenacity
than she's ever needed to help take care of the sister who has
always taken care of her, all while navigating school with a unique
set of challenges.
In hierdie omnibus, wat nog drie gewilde Trompie-stories bevat,
word die sproetgesig Grootkaptein en die Boksombende se avonture
voortgesit! Trompie samel geld in vir 'n bedleende seun, Trompie
word verkies as junior leerderraadslid en die rugbyseisoen begin -
wat beteken dat Trompie en sy maats se lewe net om een ding draai.
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Know My Name
(Paperback)
Refiloe Moahloli; Illustrated by Katlego Keokgale
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R140
R127
Discovery Miles 1 270
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Rorisang and her twin brother Mo must start the school year at a new school after their mom decides that the family needs to get out of their comfort zone.
The twins have attended the school across the road since they were toddlers. All their friends are there, and their dad is best friends with the headmaster. The new school is far from their house, the extramural activities that are on offer are unfamiliar and the ones that Rorisang used to excel at in her old school is dominated by kids far better than her.
Luckily Rorisang makes new friends quickly, learns to play softball and performs a praise poem at the Eisteddfod. She even survives the long trips in the car with her pest of a brother!
A heartwarming story that celebrates family and friendship and finding your voice amidst change. The book is also available in isiZulu and Afrikaans.
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It's Cool to Be Kind
(Hardcover)
Karen Franzese Pesce; Illustrated by Joshua Wichterich; Edited by Jacqueline Franzese
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R440
Discovery Miles 4 400
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One of Us Is Lying meets Big Little Lies in Melissa de la Cruz's
first YA thriller. Four Los Angeles prep students are at the center
of a fatal car crash - and they will go to and the dangerous
lengths to bury the truth. One of them was driving. One of them was
high. One of them screamed. And one of them died. When one of their
own is tragically killed in a car crash, Argyle Prep is full of
questions. Who was at the wheel? And more importantly, who was at
fault? But in a place ruled by pedigree and privilege, the answers
can only come at a price. Set against the glitz and glamour of an
elite LA private school, Melissa de la Cruz's first YA thriller is
an addictive whodunit perfect for fans of Gossip Girl and A Good
Girl's Guide to Murder.
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Ray of Sunshine
(Hardcover)
Laquana Reaves-Green; Created by Myles Reaves; Illustrated by Daniel Thompson
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R479
Discovery Miles 4 790
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Chaos and mayhem reign as Izzy and her friends take on another
hilarious (mis)adventure. There's no such thing as an ordinary day
at school when they're around... Izzy and her friends overhear
their head teacher talking about "missing treasure" and "running
out of time". They know this means there's TREASURE buried in the
school somewhere and that Mr Graves wants it all for himself. So
Jodi says they've got to find it first, and they should start by
searching the staffroom. After seeing things they will never
forget, they head to the basement. Gary Petrie's dad is working
down there and he's seen something SHINY! So they send Zach's cat
down with a camera strapped to her head and study the footage
carefully. What they see is SHOCKING and CHANGES EVERYTHING. It's
not treasure in the basement, it's a BEAST with SHINING EYES and
it's coming to get them! RUN!!!
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