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Imagine if you got to be the boss of EVERYONE-even your dad! That's
just what happens to 10-year-old Joss in this hilarious, brand-new
comedy from bestselling author, comedian and presenter Danny
Wallace, with illustrations throughout from Gemma Correll. Perfect
for children aged 8+ and fans of David Baddiel, Stephen Mangan,
David Walliams, Andy Griffiths, Jenny Pearson and Helen Rutter.
Ten-year-old Joss's greatest ambition is to be Class Monitor at
school. But she's about to go one step further. It's Take Your Kid
to Work Day, and Joss's dad takes her to the games company he works
for. When the boss calls a meeting and tells them he's giving his
job away to the person with the best idea for a company
game-changer . . . Joss sticks her hand up. And the next thing she
knows, Joss is the boss. Joss is thrilled. Dad is horrified: he's
going to have to be on his best behaviour all the time! As Joss
whips everyone into shape, maybe they can all learn a lesson or two
. . . even Joss herself. Warm-hearted and beautifully observed,
with hilarious artwork from Gemma Correll, this family-centric
comedy has massive wish-fulfilment appeal for kids and adults
alike.
13 Reasons Why meets John Green and Jennifer Niven in We Are Not Ok - a powerful novel about what happens when girls are silenced.
If only they could have spoken out.
Lucy thinks she’s better than the other girls.
Maybe if she’s pointing fingers at everyone else, no one will see the secret she’s hiding.
Ulana comes from a conservative Muslim family where reputation is everything. One rumour -
true or false – can destroy futures.
Trina likes to party. She’s kissed a lot of boys. She’s even shown her red bra to one. But she didn’t consent to that
night at Lucy’s party. So why doesn’t anyone believe
her?
Sophia loved her boyfriend. She did anything for him, even send him photos of herself. So why is she the one being pointed at in the hallways, laughed at, spat at when it was him who betrayed her trust?
Written with great empathy and Rauf's trademark humour, The Great
(Food) Bank Heist is a moving story that gives a child's-eye view
of the increasing problem of food poverty. On Thursdays, Nelson,
Ashley and Mum head out to the bank. But not just any old bank -
the food bank. With its shining tins and packets of food stacked
from floor to ceiling, Nelson thinks it's the best kind of bank
there is. But there's a thief in town, and the shelves of the food
bank are getting emptier each day, leaving people hungrier than
ever. For the sake of his family and everyone else's, Nelson needs
to make them stop. But can he and his friends really be the ones to
catch the bank robber?
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The Armourer's House
(Hardcover)
Rosemary Sutcliff; Introduction by Lara Maiklem; Illustrated by Isabel Greenberg
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Celebrate all things Ravenclaw with this glorious collection of
beautifully crafted House Editions in hardback. The sumptuously
foiled presentation case emblazoned with the Ravenclaw eagle
contains all seven novels from J.K. Rowling's classic series in a
spectacular alternating colour scheme, with cover artwork and
illustrations by artistic wizard and Kate Greenaway Medal winner
Levi Pinfold. Home to the wise, Ravenclaw house has produced some
of the most famous witches and wizards in history, including Luna
Lovegood and Filius Flitwick. The seven lovingly designed covers
are individually decorated with enchanting details that capture
favourite house themes from each novel. Charming vignettes of the
Ravenclaw eagle in a series of playful poses across the seven book
spines complete the decoration scheme. An exclusive artwork print
depicting house founder Rowena Ravenclaw wearing the Ravenclaw
diadem makes for a highly collectable keepsake. The seven books in
this collection are accompanied by a magical miscellany of exciting
feature articles, quizzes and fascinating fact files packed with
trivia about the history and alumni of Ravenclaw house - ideal to
dip into and enjoy time and time again. More than twenty exclusive
illustrations capture the magic of Ravenclaw house and favourite
characters - Luna Lovegood, Professor Trelawney, Cho Chang,
Gilderoy Lockhart, Filius Flitwick and many more ... A must-have
collection for Ravenclaws young and old, this Ravenclaw House
Editions box set is the perfect tribute to the house famed for its
wit, learning and wisdom and is sure to be treasured for years to
come.
Dit is vakansietyd: die weer is heerlik en almal geniet hulle gate uit buite. So, waar is Greg Heffley? Binne-in die huis besig om videospeletjies te speel met die gordyne toe.
Greg, 'n selferkende "binneshuise persoon", ervaar sy heerlikste vakansiefantasie: geen verantwoordelikhede en geen reëls. Maar Greg se ma se idee van 'n perfekte vakansie is nie dieselfde nie. Sy glo aan buitemuurse pret en "gesinstyd".
Wie se idee gaan wen? Of sal 'n nuwe toevoeging tot die Heffley-gesin alles verander?
Formally titled George, this is the unforgettable debut from Alex
Gino "Allow me to introduce you to a remarkable book, full of love,
wonder, hope, and the importance of getting to be who you were
meant to be. You must read this." - David Levithan, author of Every
Day and editor of George. When people look at George, they think
they see a boy. But she knows she's not a boy. She knows she's a
girl. George thinks she'll have to keep this a secret forever. Then
her teacher announces that their class play is going to be
Charlotte's Web. George really, really, REALLY wants to play
Charlotte. But the teacher says she can't even try out for the part
. . . because she's a boy. The timely and touching story from
Stonewall Award Winning author Alex Gino Author of Rick and You
Don't Know Everything, Jilly P! Gino's latest book, Alex Austen
Lived Here, is out in April 2022
Morena loves his new school! There are so many fun extramural
activities and games to play that he and his friends have set up
their own championship. Before school starts and at break Morena
and his friends plays marbles, cards, soccer and shoot hoops. After
school they take the soccer online or jump into go-karts. Morena is
determined to get all the points! But it isn't just sports that he
excels at, he can come up with a rap song on the spot and has a
hilarious idea for an assignment that involves bringing your
favourite traditional food to school. He can't wait to see the
teacher's reaction after the whole class experiences the effects of
eating samp and beans! If there's one thing Morena takes seriously
it is being the captain of his school's softball team. He is good
at pitching and his twin sister Rorisang is an excellent batter.
But their team keeps losing! Morena isn't scared of a challenge,
he'll try his best at any game to be a superstar. How can he help
his team to do their best? A heart-warming story that celebrates
family, friendship and working together. The book is also available
in isiZulu, isiXhosa and Afrikaans.
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Afterglow
(Paperback)
Phil Stamper
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_______________ The exciting, heartfelt sequel to Golden Boys. As
graduation looms, it's clear the boys' friendship will never be the
same - but it could be so much more... After a summer of
life-changing experiences and travel, Gabriel, Reese, Sal and Heath
are reunited for their senior year of high school. With all the
drama going on, from big choices about their future careers to
pursuing new interests to colleges miles away from each other, it's
clear their friendship will never be the same. How could it be?
Their golden years had to end someday, but if they can stay
connected to each other after all this time, what happens next
might be more special than they could've ever imagined.
The strangest things happen at Wigglesbottom Primary! When Year Two
is chosen to look after some eggs that are about to hatch, they
KNOW somthing is strange about one of them. What if it's not a
chick egg, but a DINOSAUR EGG??? Perfect for Easter reading, these
are more funny school stories from award-winning Pamela Butchart,
brilliantly colour-illustrated by Becka Moor.
It's a new year at Wayside School, and Mrs Jewls's class on the
thirtieth floor has a LOT to deal with. First of all, they must
prepare to face The Ultimate Test, which involves a fiendishly
difficult Spelling Bee, upside-down singing and blindfolded
smelling. Meanwhile the paperclips are triple-locked in a safe so
no one can access them, Miss Mush is threatening to serve rainbow
stew for lunch - and a CLOUD OF DOOM is gathering over the school.
It can only mean one thing ... the kids at Wayside School are in
for their strangest year yet! From the basement to the thirtieth
floor, Wayside is packed with quirky and hilarious characters who
are all brought to life in this brand-new instalment of Louis
Sachar's much-loved Wayside School series. With brilliant
illustrations throughout by award-winning Aleksei Bitskoff, this is
an unmissable, irrepressible story of mixed-up mayhem from the
bestselling author of Holes.
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