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Books > Children's Fiction & Fun > School Stories
From Onjali Q. Rauf, author of The Boy at the Back of the Class,
comes another incredible story, told with humour and heart.
Touching on the challenges navigated by children caring for loved
ones at home, this story brings into focus their hardships and
worries, alongside the unexpected, invisible sources of kindness
which can change their lives. 'It's funny that I'm named after a
movie star. If I ever became one, I would probably win every award
on the planet, because I have to act every single day of my life.'
10-year-old Audrey has a secret. A secret she's constantly afraid
of social services finding out. So she has fine-tuned her life into
becoming one of the best actresses on the planet. As soon as she
steps out of the front door, the show is on, and all the world
becomes her stage! No-one would ever guess that she is a nurse and
doctor for her mam, the family food shopper (and sometimes
shoplifter), a medicines collector, and even bedtime-reader for her
younger siblings. But when Audrey's mam gets sicker, Audrey becomes
determined to find a way of getting her to the best doctor in the
best hospital in the country so that she can get better and they
won't ever need to be apart and she won't have to worry anymore.
The only problem is, it's a dream that will cost her thousands. As
Audrey sets about trying to make her dream for her family come true
with a plan that involves her precious stamp collection, an
unsuspecting postal system, and a globally renowned philatelist,
someone else on the street embarks on a secret mission of their
own. One that will alter Audrey's life - and that of her family -
forever.
UYandi uyafika edolophini enkulu. Uhlala nomzala wakhe osemncinci
uZipho. Wenza ngathi uyabazi ubomi bedolophu kodwa kusekuninzi
ekufuneka ekufundile. Kuthe xa ndodana ithile enguMac izisondasondeza
kuye ngobubele eteksini eya esikolweni, uZipho, uNoteksi noomakhulu
abathile ababona kude, bazi nje ukuba uYandi usengxakini. Ingaba liza
kubahko na ixesha lokumhlangula?
A DEBUT NOVEL-IN-VERSE ABOUT UNDERSTANDING AND CELEBRATING YOUR OWN
DIFFERENCE Selah knows her rules for being normal. This means
keeping her feelings locked tightly inside, despite the way they
build up inside her as each school day goes on, so that she has to
run to the bathroom and hide in the stall until she can calm down.
Selah feels like a dragon stuck in a world of humans, but she knows
how to hide it. Until the day she explodes and hits a fellow
student. As her comfortable, familiar world crumbles around her,
Selah starts to figure out more about who she is. She comes to
understand that different doesn't mean damaged. Can she get her
school to understand that, too, before it's too late?
Greg Heffley is in big trouble. School property has been damaged and
Greg is the prime suspect. But the crazy thing is, he's innocent! Or at
least sort of.
The authorities are closing in, but then a surprise blizzard hits and
the Heffley family is trapped indoors. Greg knows that when the snow
melts he is going to have to face the music but could any punishment be
worse than being stuck inside with your family?
The thirteenth (lucky for us!) title in the bestselling series,
from the brilliantly talented Liz Pichon. Having two sets of
grandparents is turning out to be very good for me. The Wrinklies
are keen on giving presents AND they're planning a family outing
which is going to be EPIC! Even Delia wants to come. (I can always
ignore her.) 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!
Celebrate all things Slytherin with this glorious paperback
collection of the iconic House Editions. The beautifully crafted
slipcase emblazoned with the house emblem the Slytherin serpent
contains all seven novels from J.K. Rowling's classic series in a
spectacular alternating colour scheme, with cover artwork and
illustrations by celebrated Kate Greenaway Medal winner Levi
Pinfold. Home to the notoriously ambitious, Slytherin house has
produced some of the most infamous witches and wizards in history,
including Draco Malfoy and Lord Voldemort. The seven lovingly
designed covers are individually decorated with enchanting details
that capture favourite house themes from each novel. Charming
vignettes of the Slytherin serpent in a series of playful poses
across the seven book spines complete the decoration scheme. An
exclusive colour bookmark depicting house ghost the Bloody Baron
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 Slytherin house - ideal to
dip into and enjoy time and time again. More than twenty exclusive
illustrations capture the magic of Slytherin house and favourite
characters - Severus Snape, Draco Malfoy, Bellatrix Lestrange and
many more ... A must-have collection for Slytherins young and old,
this Slytherin House Editions box set is the perfect tribute to the
house famed for its pride, ambition and cunning and is sure to be
treasured for years to come.
The absolutely brilliant, extra special eighteenth bestseller from
multi-million copy selling author and illustrator Liz Pichon. A
laugh-out-loud, fully illustrated collection of stories starring
Tom Gates and his friends, family and foes! Featuring: A delicious
chicken pie Getting stuck in a lift with Delia A teacher swap at
school Some tiny ants in tiny pants and the adventures of Wafer
Boy... Tom Gates is TREMENDOUS and so are his TALES! 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 TV
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!
Donte wishes he were invisible. As one of the few black boys at
Middlefield Prep, he feels as if he is constantly swimming in
whiteness. Most of the students don't look like him. They don't
like him either. Dubbed the "Black Brother," Donte's teachers and
classmates make it clear they wish he were more like his lighter
skinned brother, Trey. Quiet, obedient. When an incident with
"King" Alan leads to Donte's arrest and suspension, he knows the
only way to get even is to beat the king of the school at his own
game: fencing. With the help of a former Olympic fencer, Donte
embarks on a journey to carve out a spot on Middlefield Prep's
fencing team and maybe learn something about himself along the way.
Imagine a school where you meet your own unicorn and learn to talk
to them! That's what happens for the girls at Lakeside Unicorn
Academy on the beautiful island of Ellinor.The girls have an
important job to do - they must discover their unicorn's special
magic before the annual Starlight Parade. What's more, it looks
like some mysterious people want to harm the island and its magic.
This year at the Lakeside Unicorn Academy is certainly going to be
a big adventure!Sophia is thrilled to be at unicorn school on
Ellinor Island and can't wait to meet Rainbow, her gorgeous
unicorn. She just knows they'll get on brilliantly! And soon, after
witnessing a sinister event at the magical lake, they're away on
their first amazing adventure!
Scarlet and Ivy are back at Rookwood school for what could be their final term…
The sixth and final book in the SCARLET AND IVY series is perfect for fans of MURDER MOST UNLADYLIKE.
When Scarlet and Ivy return to school after the holidays, they quickly realise that the school is in danger. The twins will need to confront enemies from their past and their present if they are to have any chance of it surviving. Could the last secret at Rookwood be the one that brings it down? Or will Scarlet and Ivy be able to untangle the trails of clues and red herrings in time to save it?
Today is Sports Day. I CAN'T WAIT! And as I know that I'll be great, I've planned how I will celebrate - because I'm going to win.
Our heroine is determined that she's going to win all the events at school sports day. The problem is that winning isn't as easy as it looks. She doesn't win the running race or the tug of war - and she can't even win a game of hide-and-seek. But maybe winning isn't really the point?
A joyful picture book with an important message from the author and illustrator of I Really Want the Cake.
The fourth title in the bestselling series from the brilliantly
talented Liz Pichon. Seeing Delia without her sunglasses on is a
BIG shock, but that's nothing compared with the surprise Dad has in
store for me with his new found fitness regime. He says he's going
to compete at my Sport's Day. Shame! Meanwhile Derek, Norman and I
keep practicing in DOGZOMBIES so we're really ready for the school
Talent Show. 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!
From debut author Lisa Moore Ramée comes this funny and big-hearted
debut middle grade novel about friendship, family, and standing up for
what’s right, perfect for fans of Angie Thomas’s The Hate U Give and
the novels of Renée Watson and Jason Reynolds.
Twelve-year-old Shayla is allergic to trouble. All she wants to do is
to follow the rules. (Oh, and she’d also like to make it through
seventh grade with her best friendships intact, learn to run track, and
have a cute boy see past her giant forehead.)
But in junior high, it’s like all the rules have changed. Now she’s
suddenly questioning who her best friends are and some people at school
are saying she’s not black enough. Wait, what?
Shay’s sister, Hana, is involved in Black Lives Matter, but Shay
doesn't think that's for her. After experiencing a powerful protest,
though, Shay decides some rules are worth breaking. She starts wearing
an armband to school in support of the Black Lives movement. Soon
everyone is taking sides. And she is given an ultimatum.
Shay is scared to do the wrong thing (and even more scared to do the
right thing), but if she doesn't face her fear, she'll be forever
tripping over the next hurdle. Now that’s trouble, for real.
When your best friend is a unicorn, magical adventures are
guaranteed! 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. When Lyra discovers
a piece of an ancient map hidden in Unicorn Academy, she's certain
it will lead to treasure. She's ready for a big adventure with her
beautiful unicorn, Misty! There's a tricky riddle to solve and a
dark cave to explore. But Lyra and Misty are in luck. Their friends
are ready to help them, whatever dangers lie ahead... With a
glittery cover and beautifully illustrated throughout by Lucy
Truman, Unicorn Academy is the perfect series for 7+ readers who
love magic and adventure. Check out the other titles in this
series: Phoebe and Shimmer, Zara and Moonbeam, Aisha and Silver and
many more!
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