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Books > Children's & Educational > Fiction > Science fiction
How did Robin become Batman's crime-fighting partner? Discover the
story behind the Boy Wonder's journey from typical teenager to
superhero sidekick, including the source of his acrobatic skills.
With action-packed illustrations and easy-to-follow text, these
early reader books are perfect for young superhero fans.
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Scythe
(Paperback)
Neal Shusterman
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Two teens must learn the "art of killing" in this Printz Honor-winning book, the first in a chilling new series from Neal Shusterman, author of the New York Times bestselling Unwind dystology.
A world with no hunger, no disease, no war, no misery: humanity has conquered all those things, and has even conquered death. Now Scythes are the only ones who can end life--and they are commanded to do so, in order to keep the size of the population under control.
Citra and Rowan are chosen to apprentice to a scythe--a role that neither wants. These teens must master the "art" of taking life, knowing that the consequence of failure could mean losing their own.
Scythe is the first novel of a thrilling new series by National Book Award-winning author Neal Shusterman in which Citra and Rowan learn that a perfect world comes only with a heavy price.
In a near future where a series of environmental disasters has left
much of the country underwater, Pearl lives on a floating oyster
farm with her father and younger sister, Clover. Following her
mum's death several years earlier, Pearl refuses to set foot on
land, believing her illness was caused by the poisons in the
ground. Meanwhile, Clover dreams of school, friends and a normal
life. Then Nat comes to spend the summer at the sea farm while his
scientist mum conducts some experiments. Leaving behind the
mainland, with its strict rules and regulations, he brings with him
a secret. But when the sisters promise to keep his secret safe,
little do they realize that they may be risking everything... A
thrilling and thought-provoking ecological adventure from the
author of the highly acclaimed WHERE THE WORLD TURNS WILD. Perfect
for fans of THE EXPLORER, THE LAST WILD and WHERE THE RIVER RUNS
GOLD. PRAISE FOR BETWEEN SEA AND SKY: "Atmospheric, memorable,
extraordinarily gripping, this is storytelling at its finest." -
The Guardian "I loved Penfold's debut ... and this confirms her as
a rising star of children's fiction, mixing a thrilling evocative
adventure with pertinent themes of the environment and recovery." -
Fiona Noble, The Bookseller "A beautifully told adventure that will
have readers, like its protagonists, diving deep to discover the
fragility of our eco-system and emerging emboldened to protect its
delicate balance." - Sita Brahmachari, author of Where the River
Runs Gold "A message to us all in the most powerful, evocative and
hopeful story spinning." - Hilary McKay, author of The Skylarks'
War "I loved Between Sea and Sky. I was totally immersed... I could
almost smell the sea and feel salt in my hair. Powerful
storytelling and a thought-provoking tale." - Gill Lewis, author of
Sky Hawk "A shimmering testament to the restorative power of nature
and the limitless wonder unearthed by childhood curiosity." - Piers
Torday, author of The Last Wild "BOSS level MG dystopia, so vivid!"
- Louie Stowell, author of The Dragon in the Library "Nicola
Penfold makes me want to love our planet harder, hold it closer." -
Rashmi Sirdeshpande, author of How to Change the World "This is
compelling, high-stakes storytelling... This will be a favourite
that I will return to over and over again." - Nizrana Farook,
author of The Girl Who Stole an Elephant "An original and wonderful
story of wild children and a world in trouble ... so perfectly
written that reading it is living it. And living it is an
adventure." - Rachel Delahaye, author of Mort the Meek
The first book in a fast-paced, edge-of-your-seat adventure series
from exciting debut author Colm Field. Fans of Danny Wallace, Ben
Miller and Rob Biddulph's Peanut Jones and the Illustrated City
will race through this epic adventure! Welcome, infinity racers!
Prepare for an adventure that's out of this world ... and all of
the others! When Kyan finds a battered old racing-car game in the
loft, he doesn't believe the big claims written on the box. I mean,
what kind of 'Infinite Race' only has seven pieces of track? So it
comes as a shock when the game really does take him on the journey
of a lifetime - through multiple universes! Whether he's a space
pilot on the trail of underwater aliens or an unwitting robber in a
stolen police car, every adventure is more thrilling than the last.
When he lands in a universe as a stunt driver racing for a
million-pound prize, he thinks he's found the way to save his
family and their home. But the life of an infinity racer is about
to prove much more dangerous than Kyan has bargained for ...
Trouble on a movie set and a series of bank heists spur Batman and
his sidekick, Batwing, into action. Soon they discover that former
actor Matt Hagen, better known as the super-villain Clayface, is
plotting a secret comeback. But when the morphing movie star gets
cornered, his escape puts the Dark Knight in danger. Can Batwing
help contain the muddy menace before Batman is brought to his
knees? Find out in this action-packed chapter book for DC Super
Hero fans!
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Light
(Paperback)
Michael Grant
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R195
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Welcome back to the FAYZ! This is Book 6 in the series that Stephen
King calls a 'driving, torrential narrative'. All eyes are on
Perdido Beach. The barrier wall is now as clear as glass and life
in the FAYZ is visible for the entire outside world to see. Life
inside the dome remains a constant battle and the Darkness, away
from watchful eyes, grows and grows ... The society that Sam and
Astrid have struggled so hard to build is about to be shattered for
good. It's the end of the FAYZ. Who will survive to see the light
of day? This is the nail-biting finale to the GONE saga. The GONE
series is Lord of the Flies for the 21st century. In turns
breathtaking, harrowing, and utterly terrifying. Its complex
characters and moral dilemmas will delight fans of The Hunger
Games, Divergent and The Maze Runner. This is dystopian fiction at
its best. Have you got all 6 titles in the New York Times
bestselling saga: Gone, Hunger, Lies, Plague, Fear, and Light? 'I
am now free to leave the FAYZ, but my time there was well spent'
Stephen King Michael Grant has lived an exciting, fast-paced life.
He moved in with his wife Katherine Applegate after only 24 hours.
He has co-authored over 160 books but promises that everything he
writes is like nothing you've ever read before! If the Gone series
has left you hungry for more from the dark genius of YA fiction,
look out for the BZRK trilogy: BZRK, BZRK Reloaded, BZRK Apocalypse
and the terrifying Messenger of Fear and its sequel The Tattooed
Heart.
Celebrate superhero moms this Mother's Day with this extra cute
version of Wonder Woman (TM) in this sturdy board book! What makes
your mom a superhero? My mom does so much for me with care; like a
Wonder Woman, she's always there! Wonder Woman has never been more
adorable in this sturdy board book that's the perfect way for
babies and toddlers to celebrate Mother's Day. Perfect for DC fans
of all ages, from the youngest readers to parental figures of all
kinds, this board book features fun and sweet art of the DC Super
Heroes. Look out for these other fun board books:My Dad Is a
Superhero! (DC Superman) 9780593305423 My Little Super Hero Word
Book (DC Justice League) 9780593122426 Super Hero Halloween! (DC
Justice League) 9780593379318 Super Hero Valentine! (DC Justice
League) 9780593379790 Christmas Heroes! (DC Justice League)
9780593178461
A thrilling, futuristic volume of 1960s Thunderbirds comic strips.
Features The Eiffel Tower Demolition, The Nuclear Threat, The
Hawaiian Lobster Menace and The Time Machine. The first book in a
five volume set of Thunderbirds comic strips.
From the New York Times bestselling author of Enders Game comes a
brand-new series following a teen who wakes up on an abandoned
Earth to discover that he’s a clone. Laz is a side-stepper: a
teen with the incredible power to jump his consciousness to
alternate versions of himself in parallel worlds. All his life,
there was no mistake that a little side-stepping couldn’t fix.
Until Laz wakes up one day in a cloning facility on a seemingly
abandoned Earth. Laz finds himself surrounded by hundreds of other
clones, all dead, and quickly realizes that he too must be a clone
of his original self. Laz has no idea what happened to the world he
remembers as vibrant and bustling only yesterday, and he struggles
to survive in the barren wasteland he’s now trapped in. But the
question that haunts him isn’t why was he created, but instead,
who woke him up…and why? There’s only a single bright spot in
Laz’s new life: one other clone appears to still be alive,
although she remains asleep. Deep down, Laz believes that this girl
holds the key to the mysteries plaguing him, but if he wakes her
up, she’ll be trapped in this hellscape with him. This is one
problem that Laz can’t just side-step his way out of.
Hold on to your pearls! For when criminal genius, sometimes
babysitter and all round bad 'un Pandora Perfect is broken out of
prison by her faithful robot Gort, no one's valuables are safe!
Pandora and Gort set out on the heist of their lives, stealing
fabulous jewels, pickpocketing guffwarblers, and investigating the
secrets of a moon made of sausage! The breakout star of 2000 AD's
acclaimed Regened specials, Pandora swindles, cheats and lies her
way to infamy and riches in this hilarious collection by Roger
Langridge (Bill and Ted are Doomed) and Brett Parson (Tank Girl).
So, hide your heirlooms, lock up your loot and hold on tight! When
Pandora and Gort are around, its sure to be
Supercalifragilis-Twisted-and-Explosive!
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Blueberry Pie Elf
(Hardcover)
Jane Thayer; Illustrated by Seymour Fleishman
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R501
R417
Discovery Miles 4 170
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One day the people who live with Elmer, who was a little elf, baked
a blueberry pie. The minute Elmer had a chance he jumped right into
that rich, melting pie and ate till his elfin stomach bulged. It
was delicious, and Elmer wanted another one right away. But nobody
can see an elf, or hear an elf, or feel an elf, so none of his
people knew he was trying to tell them something. Then, when Elmer
was unhappily sampling cherry pie, he had an inspiration! But, dear
reader, we can't give the ending away. Let's just say that Elmer's
ingenious solution satisfied his craving for blueberry pie, and
being a polite elf, he thanked his people. Elmer hs been the most
appealing and industrious elf around for nearly fifty years, and
he'll continue to delight children for generations to come. Seymour
Fleishman's charming illustrations transform our familiar household
world into the tiny world of elves.
Now a major Nexflix film. A heartbreaking story from Marc Klein
perfect for fans of If I Stay and Five Feet Apart. After bouncing
around in foster homes for most of her childhood,
seventeen-year-old Tessa Jacobs doesn't believe she deserves love -
not from her adoptive parents, and certainly not from anyone at
school. But everything changes when she has a chance encounter with
Skylar, a senior from a neighboring town who's a true romantic.
Their budding relationship quickly leads to the kind of passion you
only see in the movies. As her heart begins to open, Tessa starts
to believe she might be deserving of love after all. When tragedy
strikes, Tessa wakes up alone in a hospital room with no memory of
how she got there. And then she learns the horrifying news: Skylar
is dead. As Tessa searches for answers, Skylar's spirit reaches out
to her from the other side. Desperate to see him one last time,
Tessa must race against the clock to uncover the shocking truth of
their relationship - a truth that might just lead to the afterlife
itself. "This story and Marc had such a big impact on me. Somehow
my heart breaks and swells all at the same time while reading this.
A powerful telling of love and loss." - Joey King, star and
producer of The In Between
How did Supergirl become one of the Earth's greatest superheroes?
Discover the story behind Kara Danvers' journey from Superman's kid
cousin to full-fledged Justice League member, including the source
of her out-of-this-world superpowers. With action-packed
illustrations and easy-to-follow text, these early reader books are
perfect for young superhero fans.
An epic adventure featuring danger, dragons and a fight against
destiny. "A smart, original, fantasy adventure" Dominique Valente,
author of Starfell "Richly imagined and unputdownable" Vashti
Hardy, author of Brightstorm When Paisley Fitzwilliam is summoned
to receive the track of stars that will determine her future, she
is filled with hope for the future. But the fate she is dealt
throws everything upside down. Then her mother goes missing and the
closely guarded secret around her brother Dax is more at risk than
ever before. It seems that the previous metal nightsilver might
hold the key. . . Can Paisley defy her stars and change the course
of history? A breathtaking journey through the Floating Boroughs
and the dark sewers of London, capital city of the Empire of
Albion. A thrilling fantasy debut with immersive world-building and
tons of action! Perfect for readers of Philip Pullman, Diana Wynne
Jones and Cornelia Funke. The first book in a bold new trilogy,
destined to be a future classic.
In a world far from our own, where enemies come in many forms, the
ultimate battle for survival is about to begin ... An epic new trilogy
from the bestselling author of the Summoner series.
CADE CARTER IS LOST
Convicted of a crime he didn't commit, Cade is facing a year in reform
school when he finds himself suddenly transported to another realm.
BUT THIS NEW WORLD IS NO ESCAPE
Populated by bloodthirsty prehistoric creatures and fierce warriors,
Cade's surroundings are full of danger. Along with his fellow students,
Cade is forced to become a contender in a deadly game of the highest
stakes, controlled by invisible overlords.
Who are these brutal rulers, and why did they choose Cade? Before he
can find answers, Cade must get ready to fight ...
BECAUSE IN THIS GAME, FAILURE IS NOT AN OPTION
Celebrate superhero dads this Father's Day with this extra cute
version of Superman (TM) in this sturdy board book! What makes your
dad a superhero? My dad is the best at saving the day; he reminds
me of Superman in every way! Superman has never been more adorable
than in this sturdy board book that's the perfect way for babies
and toddlers to celebrate Father's Day! Great for DC fans of all
ages, from the youngest readers to parental figures of all kinds,
this board book features fun and delightful art of the DC Super
Heroes. Look out for these other fun board books:My Mom Is a
Superhero! (DC Wonder Woman) 9780593305409 My Little Super Hero
Word Book (DC Justice League) 9780593122426 Christmas Heroes! (DC
Justice League) 9780593178461 Super Hero Halloween! (DC Justice
League) 9780593379318 Super Hero Valentine! (DC Justice League)
9780593379790
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Flamefall
(Paperback)
Rosaria Munda
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R417
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The story of a Queendom set in an alternate colonial India,
blending Frances Hardinge with Kipling's Kim. A debut rich in
fantasy, friendship and faith, and an original adventure that
sparkles with storytelling magic. Fierce orphan girl, Minou
Moonshine, lives with her grandmother on a makeshift barge in the
shadow of the General's palace. Under the tyrant's rule, life in
Moonlally is hard: the monsoons have failed and worship of their
goddess, the Dark Lady, is forbidden. When Minou's beloved Dima is
murdered, she joins the secretive Green Orchids, rebels plotting to
overthrow the General. Amid the lush jungles, mountain villages and
treetop temples of Indica, Minou begins a winding journey with her
two friends and a mechanical elephant, on the adventure of a
lifetime. Can Minou bring back the floods and the ancient power of
the Dark Lady, as well as finding the Queen and her own place in
the future of Moonlally?
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