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The first OFFICIAL Minecraft novel for young readers 7+
It's Ash's first day at Woodford Middle School and she's very nervous. But fellow student, Morgan, isn't doing a good job of making her feel welcome. He liked things before Ash arrived.
When Doc Culpepper, the science teacher, asks Morgan and his friends to test her new Virtual Reality Minecraft Project, they can't wait! Inside the world of Minecraft, the friends build and gather to make a castle and survive the night.
But something isn't right. Morgan and his friends are in trouble and Ash might be the only person that can help.
For fans of the Minecraft game, Jumanji and Wreck it Ralph.
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Deadly Deep
(Paperback)
Jennifer Killick
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The brand new must-read middle-grade novel from the author of
super-spookyCrater Lake. Perfect for 9+ fans of R.L.Stine’s
Goosebumps and Stranger Things! It’s summer term and time for a
school trip with a difference! Year 8 are on a boat off the coast
of France, learning about ocean life. But things are about to get
WEIRD . . . Who is the creepy man on board the ship? And what IS
the vast, shadowy creature seen lurking at the bottom of the ocean?
When the ship is sunk Club Loser realise that they are the only
ones who can save the day, and their classmates. Can they outwit
and defeat a giant, deadly sea monster from the depths? It’s a
fight for survival and if they fail, Club Loser will find
themselves in a watery grave . . .
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The Big Breakout
(Paperback)
Burhana Islam; Illustrated by Farah Khandaker
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R210
R186
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Yusuf wants to be the ultimate uncle to his sister's new baby, and
he has a foolproof plan! With the help of his friends, the school
chameleon Chompy, and even his nemesis Bashir the Basher, he knows
nothing at all can go wrong... right?
Meet Karma Grant - aspiring rapper and hip-hop artist from the
Netflix animated series Karma's World!! Karma and her friends are
totally stoked for the MC Grillz concert in their neighbourhood,
Hansberry Heights, but when the famous rapper's bus breaks down and
the show is cancelled, it's up to Karma to make the best of some
bad luck. Will Karma be able to put on her own concert, the
Shine-a-Thon, with her friends or will the pressure prove to be way
too much? a brand-new chapter book series from one of the Karma's
World show writers perfect for young music fans an inspirational
story based on the property created by rapper Chris Ludacris
Bridges. Filled with heart, humour and Karma's own rhymes, this
original chapter book is sure to delight fans of the show!
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!
Prepare your little unicorns for their first day at school with
this magical tale! Rocky is VERY excited. It's his first day of
school and he just can't wait! Racing to the school gates with all
the other little unicorns, Rocky walks proudly through the
corridors to his new classroom. But when something goes wrong, he
starts to WORRY. Join Rocky as he discovers the magic of friendship
and teamwork. Packed with adorable illustrations and easy-to-read
rhyming text, this picture book is perfect for sparking
conversations about first-day worries. Want to discover another
first day adventure? Also available: Welcome to Dinosaur School
Ella is the new girl at school. She doesn't know anyone and she doesn't have any friends. And she has a terrible secret. Ella can't believe her luck when Lydia, the most popular girl in school, decides to be her new best friend - but what does Lydia really want? And what does it all have to do with Molly, the quiet, shy girl who won't talk to anyone? A gripping story of lies, friendship, and blackmail...
A twisted take on a school for magic where the line between curse
and survival is always shifting. Sebastian Wight is cursed. As a
boy with the forbidden ability to traverse the lands of the dead,
he must not only harness his newfound powers to fight the monster
that stalks him, but also to navigate a creepy world of hunting
ghosts and ghouls with his eccentric classmates. And there's also
the tangled on a boy who barely looks at him twice... and the
deadly family history that brought him to the halls of Gallowgate
Academy in the first place. For Sebastian Wight, fighting the dead
might be hard... but it's dealing with the living that may bring
him down.
What does Throw-up, Pigs, & Kisses have to do with Solomon
Isaiah Spreewell? Everything, just as cockroaches, baseball,
nicknames, and meddling friends. Sis continually weaves his way
into and out of hilarious confrontations as he combats pre-teen
growing pains
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Stuck
(Hardcover)
Jennifer Swender
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R423
R396
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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.
There's more to life than lessons at Malory Towers, Enid Blyton's
best-loved boarding school series. This fantastic bumper collection
contains Malory Towers books 4-6, with a brand-new cover
illustrated by Pippa Curnick. Upper Fourth Darrell Rivers is Head
Girl of her class and her sister Felicity has joined Malory Towers.
It looks set to be a wonderful term until Felicity makes friends
with young trouble-maker June. With twins Connie and Ruth causing
problems in their form too, Darrell's first term in charge is a big
challenge . . . In the Fifth Now that Darrell Rivers and her
friends are fifth-formers, it's their turn to produce the school
play. There is plenty of talent on show but everyone has their own
ideas and competition for the starring role is fierce. Can the
girls overcome their quarrels so that no one is upstaged? Last Term
Darrell Rivers is Head Girl of Malory Towers and there is plenty to
keep her busy. Amanda is prepared to risk everything to be chosen
to swim in the Olympics and spoilt Gwendoline is up to her usual
tricks. Can Darrell stop Gwendoline from ruining their final term
before it's time to wave goodbye? Between 1946 and 1951, Enid
Blyton wrote six novels set at Malory Towers. This collection
features the original stories and is unillustrated.
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Bobby's Story
(Hardcover)
Bryan Patrick Avery; Illustrated by Arief Putra
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Mooshegaga
(Hardcover)
Merideth Tullous; Illustrated by Marvin Teeples; Edited by Kathryn Palmer
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R487
Discovery Miles 4 870
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With more than 35 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading! In this seventh book of the My Weirdtastic School arc, A.J. and his friends start taking shop class and home economics with Mr. and Mrs. Phelps, married teachers who just can't seem to get along!
A.J. and his friends don't know how to cook or build anything! Enter Mr. and Mrs. Phelps, married teachers who will help the students of Ella Mentry School learn how to cook, sew, and build things with wood.
But Mr. and Mrs. Phelps keep saying and doing mean things to each other. Can A.J. and his friends help these weird teachers learn to like each other again?
Excellent 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 his friends!
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