Kom ons wees eerlik: Greg Heffley gaan nooit van sy wimpgewoontes ontslae raak nie. Iemand moet dit nog net aan Greg se pa verduidelik.

Jy sien, Frank Heffley dink hy kan sy seun so ver kry om sy spiere te bult en hy laat Greg deelneem aan georganiseerde sport en ander “manlike” aktiwiteite.

Natuurlik kan Greg maklik koes vir sy pa se pogings om hom te verander. Maar as Greg se pa dreig om hom na ’n militêre akademie te stuur, besef Greg hy sal hom moet regruk voordat hy weggeruk word.

Translated into Isindebele from Stories of Africa: This folklore story collection offers a feast of enjoyment for young South African readers. Ten enchanting tales, steeped in the imaginative richness of African storytelling: Where did the first stories in the world come from? How did little Tortoise win the respect of all the other animals? Who was Nanana Bo Sele Sele and what happened when she built her house in the middle of the animals' road? Why was young Crocodile so determined to get hold of Monkey's heart? Told with inimitable aplomb by South Africa's most popular performance storyteller and illustrated by a lively selection of KwaZulu-Natal artistic talent, Stories of Africa is a classic to delight new readers across the multicultural spectrum.

Treehouse is getting festive! With lots of Christmas laughs at every level in The 156-Storey Treehouse, from the worldwide bestselling Treehouse series by Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton. They've added 13 new levels, including a wishing well, a world-record breaking level, a T.V quiz show (hosted by Quizzy the quizzical quizbot) and an amazing mind-reading sandwich-making machine! It's the night before Christmas, but it's not going well for Andy and Terry - they're at war with an angry snowman, Santa has crashed his sleigh and fallen into the cloning machine, and Mr. Big Nose wants a new book by tomorrow! Can they defeat the snowman, save Christmas, and get their book written in time? Well, what are you waiting for? Come on up!

Kom deel in die wonderwereld van sprokies ... ’n hele fantasiewereld saamgevat in ses klassieke stories vir ure se lees- en kykgenot vir jonk en oud. Die besondere illustrasies deur Valentine Iokem verryk die teks en voer die kind mee op ’n onvergeetlike ontdekkingsreis diep die verbeeldingswereld in … Eendag, lank, lank gelede ...

Zucchini Street is a street just like any other street. Okay, maybe not quite. After all, it’s the street where Zack Berry lives.

And whether he’s doing marvelous magic tricks, starting his own newspaper or making desperate plans to get out of the school play – wherever Zack is, there’s always loads of fun, adventure and mischief!

Three fantastic, funny stories in one book!

This book includes the following stories:

• The Magnificent Magic Trick
• The (Almost) Incredibly Awesome Idea
• The Dreadfully Disgusting Kiss

Enjoy Wales's rich heritage of myth and fairy tales, re-told for young readers. From magical Welsh dragons that destroy a castle night after night, to a princess made out of flowers and a fairy changeling bother; from loyal hunting hound Gelert, to a boy who asks questions and goes on to become the greatest Welsh bard ever known... This book includes traditional favourites and classic myths and legends from Welsh folklore. 18 Welsh fairy tales, myths and legends in a perfect, child-friendly package Beautiful new edition of retellings - including the story of the Welsh flag came to have a red dragon on it, and other home-grown magical myths and legends Scholastic Classics: introducing generations of book lovers to timeless stories, repackaged especially for young readers Look out for the others in the series: Irish Fairy Tales, Myths and Legends, Scottish Fairy Tales, Myths and Legends, and Stories From Around the World

Crack the case with the InvestiGators! Join Mango and Brash in InvestiGators Off the Hook for the third adventure in the laugh-out-loud full colour series by John Patrick Green, perfect for fans of Bunny vs Monkey. Rob a bank? Check. Find a secret lair? Check. Kidnap a giant chicken? Check. Crackerdile and Hookline and Slinker are back and badder than ever! Luckily, Mango and Brash are hot on their tail with their hi-tech Very Exciting Spy Technology (V.E.S.T.s). Do the InvestiGators have what it takes to catch the crooks or will the vile villains slither away from justice? The InvestiGators series is a hit with all ages and covers themes like: - Teamwork - Resilience - Problem-solving Join the InvestiGators on more adventures in Take the Plunge, Ants in Our P.A.N.T.S, Braver and Boulder and Heist and Seek!

Nicole en Pappa is mal oor hulle nuwe buurt en hulle het reeds ‘n klomp vriende gemaak. Daar is oom Samsodien met die mooi roostuin, tannie Bets met die poedels, die Masango-gesin met die twee klein dogtertjies, mevrou Carboni en haar kleinseun Luca met sy rekenaar en kitaar, die veearts en haar ontvangsdame, Simon in die rolstoel, en die busbestuurder wat elke dag vir Simon na sy toe skool neem.

Maar Nicole het steeds nie ’n maat van haar eie ouderdom nie. Iemand wat sy haar BESTE maat kan noem. Dan kom Zintle huis toe vir die skoolvakansie. Sy woon oorkant Nicole-hulle en al is sy blind, is sy baie onafhanklik en groot pret. Saam bou die twee maats vir Appelliefie ’n dam, maar hulle kry stry wanneer Nicole vir Zintle met alles probeer help, selfs met die dinge wat sy self kan doen. Asof dit nie genoeg is nie, is daar ook ’n droogte in Kaapstad. Hoe op aarde gaan hulle genoeg water kry om die dam vol te maak? Gelukkig is daar altyd hulp in ’n buurt soos hulle s’n …

Millions of young readers have loved the World's Worst Children tales and revelled in the World's Worst Teachers with their delightfully dreadful deeds - now prepare for...THE WORLD'S WORST PARENTS! From the phenomenally bestselling David Walliams and illustrated in glorious colour by the artistic genius, Tony Ross. Are you ready to meet the worst parents ever? Sure, some parents are embarrassing - but they're NOTHING on this lot. These ten tales of the world's most spectacularly silly mums and deliriously daft dads will leave you rocking with laughter. Pinch your nose for Peter Pong, the man with the stinkiest feet in the world... jump out of the way of Harriet Hurry, the fastest mum on two wheels... watch out for Monty Monopolize, the dad who takes all his kids' toys... and oh no, it's Supermum! Brandishing a toilet brush, a mop and a very bad homemade outfit...

THE ONE WITH THE WINTER BATTLE!

*The thirteenth laugh-out-loud, fully illustrated bestselling Wimpy Kid book!*

Snow has shut down Greg Heffley's middle school! Which should be exciting, but now his neighbourhood is a wintry battlefield.

And Greg and his best friend Rowley are caught in the crosshairs of territory battles, epic snowball fights and massive snow forts.

Can Greg and Rowley navigate the art of war when their street goes into meltdown? Or will they even survive to see another day?

With an introduction from bestselling author Sharna Jackson, HAPPY HERE features stories and poems by 10 Black British authors for readers aged 7+. Exploring themes of joy, home and family through a wide range of genres and styles, each author has been paired with a different illustrator to spotlight Black British artistic talent. With stories by Dean Atta, Joseph Coelho, Kereen Getten, Patrice Lawrence, Theresa Lola, E.L. Norry, Jasmine Richards, Alexandra Sheppard, Yomi Sode, and Clare Weze.

There are lots of laughs at every level in The 143-Storey Treehouse, from the number one Treehouse series from Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton. They've added thirteen new levels to their Treehouse, including a word-o-matic (it knows every word in the whole world!); a recycling depot; a wrecking ball; a deep, dark cave with a real live, fire-breathing dragon; a complaining room; a spooky graveyard (where it's always midnight, even in the middle of the day); and a camping ground where you can have a nice, relaxing camping holiday. Andy's been a bit stressed, so Terry has decided the perfect way for them to relax is to head up to their new camping ground level for a much-needed holiday. But it turns out to be not quite as relaxing as Terry originally planned . . . Terry forgets to pack the tent and the food, their attempt at fishing ends in disaster, the spooky campfire stories are a little too spooky and then, to make matters worse, all of Andy's fellow campers start mysteriously disappearing. Can Andy brave the dark, dark woods and rescue them in time to finish writing their next book? Well, what are you waiting for? Come on up!

Greg Heffley is in groot moeilikheid. Skool- eiendom is beskadig en hy is die hoofverdagte in die saak. Maar hy is redelik onskuldig. Al hou ‘n frats sneeustorm die Heffley-familie binnenshuis, weet Greg dat hy die saak moet hanteer wanneer die storm bedaar het. Maar kan enige straf erger wees as om met jou familie ingehok te wees vir die vakansie?

'n Onverwagte erflating gee Greg Heffley se gesin ’n kans om groot veranderinge aan hul huis aan te bring. Maar hulle besef gou huisverbeteringe is nie kinderspeletjies nie.Die oomblik wanneer die mure platgeslaan word, duik probleme oral op. Verrotte hout, giftige skimmel, onwelkome gediertes en iets meer onheilspellends laat Greg en sy gesin wonder of die verbouings die moeite werd is.Sal die Heffleys kan aanbly nadat die stof uiteindelik gaan lê het ... of sal hulle die dorp moet verlaat?

Shuna, the prince of a poor land, watches in despair as his people work themselves to death harvesting the little grain that grows there. And so, when a traveler presents him with a sample of seeds from a mysterious western land, he sets out to find the source of the golden grain, dreaming of a better life for his subjects. It is not long before he meets a proud girl named Thea. After freeing her from captivity, he is pursued by her enemies, and while Thea escapes north, Shuna continues toward the west, finally reaching the Land of the God-Folk. Will Shuna ever see Thea again? And will he make it back home from his quest for the golden grain?

In die vernuwende strokiesboek Kaptein Pipskwiek moet die bleeksiel Danie skielik ’n geweldige taak aanpak: om die aarde teen ’n gevaarlike aanvaller te beskerm. Nou dra hy ’n kostuum en kan hy selfs vlieg – hy is ’n gemaskerde superheld! Alles is egter nie net pret en avontuur nie, want dit gaan sleg by die huis. Danie se stiefpa en -broer gee hom probleme en verder wil dit lyk of sy ma sieker raak elke keer as hy in Kaptein Pipskwiek verander. Hoe kan hy dan die dorp red? Hy sal vinnig die regte besluite moet neem...

The perfect present for Dog Man fans - starring some of your favourite characters from the series! The Cat Kid Comic Club is deep in discovery in the newest graphic novel in the hilarious and heartwarming worldwide bestselling series by Dav Pilkey, the author and illustrator of Dog Man. The comic club is going in all different directions! Naomi, Melvin, and siblings are each trying to find their purpose. Naomi has an idea to get rich quick that causes a lot of commotion and emotion. And when faced with rejections, the friends try and try again to stay true to their vision. To top it off, a surprise visitor comes to class to stir things up. Will a desire for money and power cloud Naomi's purpose? Is it quitting time? Will the club ever be the same? Award-winning author and illustrator Dav Pilkey uses a variety of techniques - including acrylic paints, coloured pencils, photography, collage, gouache, watercolours, and much more - to illustrate each frog's creative purpose and encourage teamwork. The kaleidoscope of art styles, paired with Pilkey's trademark storytelling and humour, fosters creativity, collaboration, independence, and empathy. 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 Heartfelt and humorous with an amazing cast of characters, this is the perfect present for Dog Man fans Full colour pages throughout make it a fun and bright read!

Widely considered to be one of the greatest novels in the English language, Charlotte Bronte's semi-autobiographical epic masterpiece is the story of a strong-willed woman growing up in 19th Century England. This engaging story is presented as an exciting and fast-paced graphic novel which remains faithful to Bronte's original text. Specially commissioned full-colour artwork brings excitement and atmosphere to this classic tale. Speech bubbles work with the main text to emphasise and enhance the retelling. A running glossary at the foot of each page helps young readers with any challenging vocabulary without disrupting their reading experience. The highly visual nature of comic book storytelling, small amounts of text and easy-to-follow sequential ordering of the picture strips are a brilliant way for young readers who're challenged or intimidated by reading to improve their literacy skills.

’n Lang reis per motor saam met jou gesin behoort groot pret te wees ... tensy julle die Heffley’s is.

Dit begin vol belofte, maar slaan spoedig die verkeerde koers in. Badkamers by vulstasies, seemeeue wat kop verloor, ’n harde stamp en ’n vark wat op die vlug slaan – nie juis Greg Heffley se idee van plesier nie. Maar selfs die goorste reis kan ’n avontuur word – en hierdie is een wat die Heffley’s nie gou gaan vergeet nie.

The 52-Storey Treehouse is the fourth book in Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton's wacky treehouse adventures, where the laugh-out-loud story is told through a combination of text and fantastic cartoon-style illustrations. Winner of the ABIA Book of the Year Award. Andy and Terry's incredible, ever-expanding treehouse has thirteen new storeys (it used to be 13, then 26, then 39, but they keep expanding!) including a watermelon-smashing level, a wave machine, a life-size snakes and ladders game (with real ladders and real snakes!), a rocket-powered carrot launcher, a Ninja Snail Training Academy and a high-tech detective agency with all the latest high-tech detective technology. Which is lucky, because they have a BIG mystery to solve - Where is Mr Big Nose??? Well, what are you waiting for? Come on up!

Die druk laai op teen Greg Heffley. Sy ma dink videospeletjies maak souskluitjies van sy brein, en sy wil hê hy moet die kontroles wegpak en sy “kreatiewe sy” verken.

En asof dít nie vreesaanjaend genoeg is nie, is Halloween om die draai.

Sy lewe is ’n riller!

Dan ontdek hy ’n pakkie suurwurms, en dit gee hom ’n plan. Kan Greg sy ma paai met sy eie fliek, en kan dit hom sommer ook ryk en beroemd maak? Of gaan sy wit leuentjies hom inhaal en sy sorge vererger?

There are lots of laughs at every level in Treehouse Tales: too SILLY to be told ... UNTIL NOW! From the bestselling Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton. Climb the storeys with 13 fully illustrated adventures starring Andy, Terry and their friends. Featuring stories such as: Terry and the Magic Wand Chair-up-your-nose Day The Day Terry Flushed Me Down the Toilet The Mystery Case of the Missing Doodles ... and many, many more! Well, what are you waiting for? Come on up!

Dog Man and Petey face their biggest challenges yet in the tenth Dog Man book from worldwide bestselling author and illustrator Dav Pilkey - now available in paperback. Dog Man is down on his luck, Petey confronts his not so purr-fect past, and Grampa is up to no good. The world is spinning out of control as new villains spill into town. Everything seems dark and full of despair. But hope is not lost. Can the incredible power of love save the day? 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 doing good. Full colour pages throughout. Love Dog Man? Check out Cat Kid Comic Club and Captain Underpants by Dav Pilkey! Everyone Digs Dog Man! "High-intensity, heartwarming, and, above all, hysterically funny." - Kirkus Reviews, starred review "Riotously funny and original." - School Library Journal, starred review "An utter, unfettered delight." - Booklist, starred review "Readers (of any age) will be giggling from start to finish." - Publishers Weekly, starred review "Action-oriented cartoons... Laffs aplenty." - Kirkus Reviews, starred review

Framed for a murder she did not commit and sentenced to hang, Esmerelda's only hope for survival is the bell-ringer, Quasimodo, and an unlikely friendship is formed. This engaging story is presented as an exciting and fast-paced graphic novel which remains faithful to Victor Hugo's original text. Specially commissioned full-colour artwork brings excitement and atmosphere to this classic tale. Speech bubbles work with the main text to emphasise and enhance the retelling. A running glossary at the foot of each page helps young readers with any challenging vocabulary without disrupting their reading experience. The highly visual nature of comic book storytelling, small amounts of text and easy-to-follow sequential ordering of the picture strips are a brilliant way for young readers who're challenged or intimidated by reading to improve their literacy skills.