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Princess Ice Palace
Sam Hay; Illustrated by Lucy Fleming
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R183
Discovery Miles 1 830
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High school is tough enough without bringing in extra
complications. Quentin Robinson has managed to keep secrets from
his family, friends, and even his girlfriend, but his world is
about to change. Earth is in the crosshairs of a homicidal alien
race from another galaxy. Infiltrators have been here for years
quietly moving the pieces into place. Only one thing stands in
their way--a small group of aliens from a competing civilization.
The good guys have a plan to stop the invaders, but they need help
to implement it. It's the kind of help that no one on Earth should
be able to give; the kind that Quentin just happens to be able to
provide. It's a race against time. It's a race across time. Can
Quentin and his newfound friends make it in time?
Twenty stories from the plays of William Shakespeare (as well as a
simple biography of his life) are retold in this volume, first
published in 1907. Nesbit does a wonderful job of transforming
these old classic plots into forms that can be understood and
enjoyed by children.
Jason's sisters get all the attention-and cause him all sorts of
trouble. His older sister, Tayleigh, once made a wish that got her
suspended from the dance team, and then Jason had to move to a new
middle school. His twin, Polly, also made a wish which almost
ruined the family vacation when she started hearing and seeing
Thomas Jefferson's ghost everywhere. Jason can't wait to get away
for a bit, and lucky for him, he gets to go on a band trip to the
happiest place on earth
Along with his big brother, Bryant, and his best friend,
Scooter, Jason is headed to a special theme park in Florida. Away
from his family, Jason will be free of drama and the strange magic
that surrounds his sisters. But then he makes a mistake of his own:
he wishes for the truly magical experience. Miraculously, he is
given the Key to the Kingdom, and he befriends a young woman whose
family helped develop the theme park.
Jason soon begins to realize that things are coming much too
easily, and the wish comes back to haunt him. In a family filled
with fulfilled fantasies, did he really think he would be any
different? Jason remembers what his big sister said after her wish:
"Be careful what you wish for." He and his friends must now figure
out how to solve a mystery and make it safely home no worse for
wear
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Dr H Explores the Moon
(Hardcover)
K Renee Horton; Illustrated by Patrick Giles; Contributions by Theresa Apodaca
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R521
Discovery Miles 5 210
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The third novel of the galaxy-spanning Sun Eater series merges the
best of space opera and epic fantasy, as Hadrian Marlowe continues
down a path that can only end in fire. Hadrian and his Red Company
have been serving the Empire in military engagements against the
Cielcin, the vicious alien civilisation bent on humanity's
destruction. And they've been successful: a cult-like fervour
building around following a particularly impressive victory. but
popularity comes as a price: an assassination attempt, triggered by
those within the Imperial government who are scared of his rise to
prominence. Now the Empire has turned dangerous, Hadrian and his
crew leave to pursue his true interest: a search for a
long-rumoured connection between the first Emperor and the Quiet,
the ancient, seemingly long-dead race. And he will find the next
key to unlocking their secrets in a massive library on a distant
world. The coordinates for their origin planet. A planet that no
longer holds life, but may still contain answers. 'Empire of
Silence is epic science fiction at its most genuinely epic.
Ruocchio has made something fascinating here, and I can't wait to
see what he does next' James S.A. Corey, New York Times-bestselling
author of The Expanse novels 'Empire of Silence is a rich tapestry
of future history and worldbuilding, a galactic-sized story of a
hero, a tyrant, but portrayed as a man' Kevin J. Anderson, New York
Times-bestselling author of The Dark Between the Stars
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Mitwa
(Hardcover)
Kate MacLeod
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R739
Discovery Miles 7 390
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Benjamin Nathan Tuggle thinks he's like any other
twelve-year-old growing up in eastern Kentucky in 1976--until he
learns he can travel back in time. Now his love of American history
is more than just book knowledge; he actively participates in it.In
his newest adventure, Ben travels back to the year 1778 and the
American Revolution. He visits with Martha Washington at Mount
Vernon, where he sees the day-to-day operations of the famous
Washington plantation. When Martha is called to be with her
husband, Ben travels with her to winter with General Washington and
the Continental Army at Valley Forge.Ben is never shy about
anything he does. In this, the second book in the Benjamin Nathan
Tuggle: Adventurer series, join him as he journeys back in time,
meets the father of our country, and experiences the Revolutionary
War firsthand.
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Ascension
(Hardcover)
Cjm Naylor; Cover design or artwork by Alexander Von Ness
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R699
R628
Discovery Miles 6 280
Save R71 (10%)
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That naggy voice in her head said, "Don't do it."but she did.
She ran away from unloving, controlling parents. She switched
places with another girl.
Now Chessie Bligh lives in an imaginary world, an invisible
world, a fantasy world with magic spells. She's stumbled into a
lost civilization.the world of elves.
Flying horses, murderous wraiths, levitating pyramid stones,
gnomes, magical staffs, fantasy rooms, .these are just some of the
awe inspiring things Chessie gets to see and experience.
But Chessie is unaware that the evil Elf Wizard Nictus lurks
nearby. He tries to kidnap her and her puppy, Wuggbert. Nictus is
intent upon conquering the lost kingdom to declare himself ruler.
Chessie is the key to his success.
Follow Chessie's journey. Will she find parental love, a lost
civilization, treasure, magical powers? As Chessie and Wuggbert
venture down the trail she's about to discover
.a painful past
.a wondrous future
She's coming.the elf is coming.
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Flashback
(Paperback)
Shannon Messenger
1
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R295
R264
Discovery Miles 2 640
Save R31 (11%)
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Sophie Foster doesn’t know what—or whom—to believe. And in a game with this many players, the worst mistake can be focusing on the wrong threat.
But when the Neverseen prove that Sophie’s far more vulnerable than she ever imagined, she realizes it’s time to change the rules. Her powerful abilities can only protect her so far. To face down ruthless enemies, she must learn to fight.
Unfortunately, battle training can’t help a beloved friend who’s facing a whole different danger—where the only solution involves one of the biggest risks Sophie and her friends have ever taken. And the distraction might be exactly what the villains have been waiting for.
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