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In The Deep End, book 15 of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series from #1
international bestselling author Jeff Kinney, Greg Heffley and his
family hit the road for a cross-country camping trip, ready for the
adventure of a lifetime. But things take an unexpected turn, and
they find themselves stranded at a campsite that's not exactly a
summertime paradise. When the skies open up and the water starts to
rise, the Heffleys wonder if they can save their vacation - or if
they're already in too deep. And don't miss Rowley Jefferson's
Awesome Friendly Adventure, an all-new fantasy from Greg's best
friend - the follow-up to the instant #1 bestseller Diary of an
Awesome Friendly Kid: Rowley Jefferson's Journal.
One of the most iconic characters in children's books Herge's
classic comic book creation Tintin is one of the most iconic
characters in children's books. These highly collectible editions
of the original 24 adventures will delight Tintin fans old and new.
Perfect for lovers of graphic novels, mysteries and historical
adventures. The world's most famous travelling reporter flies out
to Khemed to investigate a case of arms smuggling and the
involvement of an old friend. There's a rebellion in Khemed and the
Emir's life is in danger! He has entrusted his mischievous son to
Captain Haddock's care, but when an old friend of Tintin's is
caught smuggling arms to the Khemed rebels, they must jump straight
on a plane to find out what on earth is going on ... Join the most
iconic character in comics as he embarks on an extraordinary
adventure spanning historical and political events, and thrilling
mysteries. Still selling over 100,000 copies every year in the UK
and having been adapted for the silver screen by Steven Spielberg
and Peter Jackson in 2011. The Adventures of Tintin continue to
charm more than 90 years after they first found their way into
publication. Since then more than 230 million copies have been
sold, proving that comic books have the same power to entertain
children and adults in the 21st century as they did in the early
20th. Herge (Georges Remi) was born in Brussels in 1907. Over the
course of 54 years he completed over 20 titles in The Adventures of
Tintin series, which is now considered to be one of the greatest,
if not the greatest, comics series of all time. Have you collected
all the graphic novel adventures? Tintin in the Land of the Soviets
Tintin in America Tintin: Cigars of the Pharaoh Tintin: The Blue
Lotus Tintin: The Broken Ear Tintin: The Black Island Tintin: King
Ottakar's Sceptre Tintin: The Crab with the Golden Claws Tintin:
The Shooting Star Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn Tintin: Red
Rackham's Treasure Tintin: The Seven Crystal Balls Tintin:
Prisoners of the Sun Tintin: Land of Black Gold Tintin: Destination
Moon Tintin: Explorers of the Moon Tintin: The Calculus Affair
Tintin: The Red Sea Sharks Tintin in Tibet Tintin: The Castafiore
Emerald Tintin: Flight 714 to Sydney The Adventures of Tintin and
the Picaros Tintin and Alph-Art
Gripping stories of myth, folklore and magic:Two step-brothers
share one nightmare; red gloves that reach for your throat; a
changing room where a stranger asks to swap lives with you; and a
ghost in the rain... An expert storyteller weaves nine spells. Fear
mixed with wit, heart and magic.
Dog Man, the newest hero from the creator of Captain Underpants, is still learning a few tricks of the trade. If only the Chief would throw him a bone every once and a while... Dog Man needs to dry up the drool, dust away the dander, and roll out of the refuse if he's going to impress the Chief, and he needs to do it fast! Petey the cat is out of the bag, and his criminal curiosity is taking the city by storm. Can the canine crime biter unleash justice on this ruffian in time to save the city, or will Petey get away with the purrfect crime?
Dit gaan oes met Greg Heffley. Sy beste vriend, Rowley Jefferson, het
hom verlaat, en om op sy ouderdom nuwe vriende te maak, is glad nie
maklik nie.
In sy soektog na voorspoed besluit Greg om te waag en sy lot aan die
toeval oor te laat. Sal die dobbelsteentjies in sy guns val, of is Greg bestem
om ’n ongeluksvoël te bly?
Could your worst week be funny too? Start Monday with a bang in the
hilarious new series taking the world by storm. Justin Chase is
having the WORST WEEK EVER! His Mum has just married a vampire. His
Dad is driving a giant toilet on wheels. His cat has probably been
abducted by aliens. A bully is making his first day at a new school
miserable. And right now, he's hanging off the edge of a
10-metre-high diving tower in front of his entire class wearing
nothing but rapidly disappearing crocheted swimmers! And it's
only... MONDAY! The first book in the hilarious new seven-part
highly-illustrated series for fans of the globally bestselling
Treehouse series.
Howl with laughter with the FOURTH book in the hilarious
full-colour, illustrated series, Dog Man, from the creator of
Captain Underpants! Hot diggity dog! Dog Man is back -- and this
time he's not alone. The heroic hound with a real nose for justice
now has a furry feline sidekick, and together they have a mystery
to sniff out! When a new kitty sitter arrives and a glamorous movie
starlet goes missing, it's up to Dog Man and Cat Kid to save the
day! Will these heroes stay hot on the trail, or will Petey, the
World's Most Evil Cat, send them barking up the wrong tree? Dav
Pilkey's wildly popular Dog Man series appeals to readers of all
ages and explores universally positive themes, including: empathy,
kindness, persistence, and the importance of being true to one's
self. Full colour pages throughout. OTHER BOOKS IN THE SERIES Dog
Man (book 1) Dog Man: Unleashed (book 2) Dog Man: A Tale of Two
Kitties (book 3) Dog Man: Lord of the Fleas (book 5) Dog Man: Brawl
of the Wild (book 6) Dog Man: For Whom the Ball Rolls (book 7) Dog
Man: Fetch-22 (book 8)
Mac B. and his arch-nemesis are facing off at the Video Game World
Championships! But first, Mac B. needs to crack an unbreakable
secret code... can he solve it in time to defeat his enemy? Find
out in this kid spy adventure from New York Times bestselling
author, Mac Barnett! The Queen of England calls on Mac B. once
again! This time, Mac must crack a secret code that has been
recovered from a double agent. A series of clues leads Mac to
France, and then to Japan, where he comes face-to-face with his
arch-nemesis, the KGB man ... and the world headquarters of
Nintendo! Is the KGB Man secretly behind all of this? And are Mac's
video game skills good enough to facedown his enemy at the Video
Game World Championships? historical facts masterfully woven
throughout the plot full-colour illustrations on every page perfect
for kids who love to laugh themselves silly. Don't Miss! Mac
Undercover (Mac B., Kid Spy #1) The Impossible Crime (Mac B., Kid
Spy #2) Top Secret Smackdown (Mac B., Kid Spy #3) Mac Cracks the
Code (Mac B., Kid Spy #4)
Summoner The Complete Collection 4 Books Box Set by Taran Matharu
(The Novice, The Inquisition, The Battlemage & The Outcast):
Summoner: The Novice: Demons, magic and epic adventure -
introducing the first book in the New York Times bestselling
Summoner Trilogy...Fletcher was nothing more than a humble
blacksmith's apprentice, when a chance encounter leads to the
discovery that he has the ability to summon demons from another
world. Summoner: The Inquisition: More demons, epic battles, and
fights to the death: introducing the unmissable next instalment in
the New York Times bestselling Summoner Trilogy...On trial for a
crime he did not commit, Fletcher must face the Inquisition who
will decide his future. Summoner: The Battlemage: After the
thrilling cliffhanger at the end of book two, we rejoin Fletcher
and his friends in the ether, where they must undertake a mortally
dangerous quest all the while avoiding capture by enemies and
facing foes more terrifying than anything they have yet
encountered. The Outcast: The highly anticipated prequel to the New
York Times bestselling Summoner trilogy.
For 5+ kids who love video games but aren't allowed to play as
often as they'd like... Sunny's favourite game is Super Rabbit Boy,
where his carrot-loving friend must thwart all the plots the evil
King Viking of Boom Boom Mountain comes up with. King Viking is
competing in the Super Cup Grand Prix to win the power of super
speed. Super Rabbit Boy and his friends, Jody Racer and Nugget,
must work together to stop him! Can they dodge King Viking's
fireballs, Robo Bobo's long Robo-arms, Princess Pirate's
super-secret boxing gloves AND each other to win all four races? Or
will King Viking stop them in their tracks. You'll have to read and
find out... The third in a full-colour series of graphic novels
about - and for - kids who love gaming - especially fans of Mario
Kart! Join Sunny as he and Super Rabbit Boy take on the world, one
move at a time!
Nicole en Pappa trek in ’n nuwe huis in Kaapstad in ná die dood van haar ma. Die nuwe huis voel vreemd en leeg, en Nicole mis vir Mamma vreeslik.
Wanneer Nicole verjaar, neem Pappa haar na die middestad om roomys te eet en vir haar nuwe skoene te koop. Hier ontdek hulle ’n beseerde gansie wat hulle saamneem huis toe.
Hulle bure help Om die gansie gesond te kry en sommer gou voel die nuwe huis en straat soos ‘n ware tuiste.
Here comes Thoko again!. Thoko is resourceful!. Thoko is full of
fun!. Thoko is kind-hearted!. Niki Daly makes reading about life as
a kid entertaining and realistic with his delightful new local
heroine, Thoko. Thoko skips through life, leaving behind a trail of
laughter. With adorable illustrations and four heart-warming
easy-to-read stories, Niki Daly has created a second book about
Thoko - who is sure to become one of his most beloved characters.
Look out for Hooray! Thoko.
The perfect present for DOG MAN fans - starring some of your
favourite characters from the series! Now in an epic paperback
edition. Welcome to the Cat Kid Comic Club, where Li'l Petey (LP),
Flippy, and Molly introduce twenty-one rambunctious, funny, and
talented baby frogs to the art of comic making. As the story
unwinds with mishaps and hilarity, readers get to see the progress,
mistakes, and improvements that come with practice and persistence.
Squid Kid and Katydid, Baby Frog Squad, Gorilla Cheese Sandwich,
and Birds Flowers Tree: A Haiku Photo Comic are just some of the
mini-comics that are included as stories-within-the-story, each
done in a different style, utilizing humour and drama, prose and
poetry, illustrated in different media including acrylics, pastels,
coloured pencils, felt-tip markers, clay, hand-made cardboard
sculptures, photographs, pipe cleaners, construction paper
collages, and cookies. Readers of all ages will be inspired to
dream up their own stories and unleash their own creativity as they
dive into this pioneering graphic novel adventure from Dav Pilkey
and his heartfelt, humorous, and amazing cast of characters in the
Cat Kid Comic Club.
From the esteemed New York Times bestselling and
multi-award-winning author Mac Barnett comes a thrilling, hilarious
fully-illustrated new spy adventure series! Before Mac Barnett was
an author, he was a kid. And while he was a kid, he was a spy. Not
just any spy. But a spy...for the Queen of England. James Bond
meets Diary of a Wimpy Kid with this groundbreaking
fully-illustrated chapter book series Mac B., Kid Spy. The precious
Crown Jewels have been stolen, and there's only one person who can
help the Queen of England: her newest secret agent, Mac B. Mac
travels around the globe in search of the stolen treasure... but
will he find it in time? From secret identities to Karate hijinks,
this fast-paced, witty and historically inspired chapter book will
keep readers guessing until the very last page. With full-color
illustrations and fascinating historical facts masterfully
sprinkled throughout, this series offers adventure, intrigue,
absurdity, history and humor. Discover this totally smart and
side-splittingly funny new series, and experience what it's really
like to be a kid spy.
There are lots of laughs at every level in The 130-Storey
Treehouse, the tenth book in the number one bestselling Treehouse
series from Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton. This is our Treehouse,
come on up! We've added 13 new levels to our Treehouse (it used to
be 117 storeys, but it keeps on growing!) including a soap bubble
blaster, a GRABINATOR (it can grab anything from anywhere at any
time), a time-wasting level, a toilet paper factory (because you
can never have too much toilet paper) and an extraterrestrial
observation centre . . . Which will come in handy when giant flying
eyeballs from outer space come to grabinate US!
Join your favorite characters from Animal Crossing (TM): New
Horizons for all-new adventures in this official manga! What do the
residents of Animal Crossing (TM): New Horizons get up to when
you're not around? Find out all about their antics in this
hilarious manga filled with goofy gags and silly stories! Get ready
for even more charming characters from Animal Crossing: New
Horizons to show up for all the fun! K.K. Slider might even drop by
the island!
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