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Princess Minna loves to sort out mix-ups and mishaps in the
kingdom! In this full-colour, illustrated chapter book, join her on
a funny, exciting adventure to help Granny and her friends, and
still have time for a snowball fight! Princess Minna lives in
Castle Tall-Towers with the King and Queen, Raymond the Wizard and
her best dragon friend, Lorenzo. There are often mix-ups and
mishaps in the kingdom and Princess Minna loves to sort them out!
She can tame unicorns, kiss frogs and fight dragons (apart from
Lorenzo) and she is very good at fixing things before it's time for
bed. In The Big Bad Snowy Day, snow has fallen overnight and poor
Granny Hoody is snowed in! Princess Minna has to fix things. But
Granny Hoody lives in the dark forest and there's a big bad wolf
who lives there too. Can Princess Minna find Granny's cottage or
will she stray from the path and meet the WOLF instead? Full of
colourful illustrations, these short, funny stories are perfect for
readers just moving on from picture books and visual readers.
Hilda can never sit still for long without setting off on another
adventure. She can't resist exploring her enchanting worlda place
where trolls walk, crows speak, and mountains move. The magic and
folklore of the wild, windswept North come alive in this book about
an adventurous little girl and her habit of befriending anything,
no matter how curious it might seem. While on an expedition to
illustrate the magical creatures of the mountains around her home,
Hilda spots a mountain troll. As the blue-haired explorer sits and
sketches, she slowly starts to nod off. By the time she wakes up,
the troll has totally disappeared and, even worse, Hilda is lost in
a snowstorm. On her way home, Hilda befriends a lonely wooden man,
and narrowly avoids getting squashed by a lost giant. This brand
new paperback edition of Hilda and the Troll offers a fresh chance
to read the very first outing in Luke Pearson's ever-popular series
of magical Hilda adventures. This brand new paperback edition
offers a fresh chance to read the first outing of Luke Pearson's
magical Hilda adventures.
A brand-new Baby-sitters Club graphic novel adapted by
Eisner-nominated artist Chan Chau! Jessi recently moved to
Stoneybrook and is one of the newest members of The Baby-sitters
Club. She's getting ready to start regularly sitting for the BSC's
newest charge, Matt Braddock. Matt has been Deaf since birth and
uses sign language to communicate, so Jessi has to use it, too.
It's a secret language! Soon all the neighborhood kids want to
learn how to sign, which keeps the BSC busy. Jessi's the busiest of
all - she's preparing for her dance school's big show, plus working
on another secret, just for Matt. Will Jessi be able to keep the
secret and pull off her performance? a brand-new story from the
original author the series that has been entertaining children for
generations full-colour graphic novel
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A Vegetable Story
(Hardcover)
Arthur A. Stevenson; Illustrated by Arthur A. Stevenson
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R483
Discovery Miles 4 830
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Twisted: Tales to Rot Your Brain Vol. 1 collects 28 flash fiction
stories in a book that targets anyone who giggles when a tale takes
a surprising turn, from middle grade readers through their adult
counterparts. The stories in the collection unfold using
traditional text and illustrations and even a graphic novel. And
all of the stories lean toward the edge of the twisted: told from
unexpected perspectives; not about what you thought they were; head
off in a direction you weren't counting on. And here's hoping you
never see it coming. Blindsided. Time to giggle.
Boggle-Eye Bill, the notorious Space Pirate, has his one good eye
on the ancient treasure that Sally Comet and her parents are
transporting to the Museum planet Historia. With her parents
distracted only Sally can stop him. She will need to use all her
wits when it is Sally Comet vs The Space Pirates.
Two Captain Underpants adventures in one book - AND now in full
colour!Are you ready for more adventures starring the superhero who
fights for truth, justice and all things underweary? Just when you
thought it was safe and underweary... the Captain will need to
defeat the evil Bionic Booger Boy, plus the Wicked Wedgie Woman is
on a mission to take over the world ... and she'll give a whopping
wedgie to anyone who stands in her way! This book contains: Captain
Underpants 5: Captain Underpants and the Wrath of the Wicked
Wedgie-Woman. Captain Underpants 6: Captain Underpants and the Big,
Bad Battle of the Bionic Booger Boy, Part 1: The Night of the Nasty
Nostril Nuggets.
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Secrets of the Castle
(Hardcover)
Scott Lewis Broom; Illustrated by Scott Lewis Broom; Designed by Yip Jar Design
bundle available
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R518
R483
Discovery Miles 4 830
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Kazu Kibuishi's enchanting graphic novel series about two ordinary
children on a life-or-death mission continues! In the third
installment of the thrilling Amulet series, Emily, Navin, and their
crew of resistance fighters charter an airship and set off in
search of the lost city of Cielis, which is believed to be located
on an island high above the clouds. The mysterious Leon Redbeard is
their guide, and there's a surprising new addition to the crew: the
Elf King's son, Trellis. But is he ally or enemy? And will Emily
ever be able to trust the voice of the Amulet? Fully-illustrated
stories for readers at all ages and all abilities #1 New York Times
bestselling series! Amulet #1 was an ALA Best Book and shortlisted
for the CBC's Children's Choice Book Awards Kazu illustrated the
15th anniversary Harry Potter covers in the US
Life Stories In The World Of Fiction
The following stories will take you to this very special place.
Remember to keep an open mind because they could be true. Whose to
say if they are not? Form your own opinion while reading these
stories. In real life happy endings don't always happen but in the
land of fiction it is possible.
These stories are for all ages. Just like life there is a lesson to
be learned by all, even in the WORLD OF FICTION.
Cora Morrissette
Everyone's favorite feline superhero is back for even more
hilarious adventures set in the Cat Ninja-verse. Catch up with Cat
Ninja, Master Hamster, and the rest of the family as they
face...the suburbs! When Dad buys a new house outside the city, the
kids are less than excited about new neighbors, backyard barbecues,
and quiet, tree-lined streets. And they're not alone--a summer in
the suburbs is enough to make Cat Ninja miss the villains of Metro
City! Our hero and his family feel like fish out of water when they
arrive in Peaceful Valley, but it won't be long before Dad's new
neighborhood reveals its scaly, golden underbelly. This volume
includes: Five full-length comics One bonus Cat Ninja Tale
Awesome adventures inspired by the best-selling Pokemon Sword &
Shield video games set in the wild Galar region! Casey Shield, a
hacker who invented the Dynamax Simulator, and Henry Sword, a boy
who repairs gear for Pokemon, both dream of entering the Galar
region's gym battles. For Casey, it's a chance to reunite with her
lost Pokemon. For Henry, it's an opportunity to search for the
legendary Rusted Sword and Rusted Shield. Casey and Henry can't
enter Galar region tournaments without the support of the local
champion, Leon! But with train disruptions, Team Yell and wild
Dynamax Pokemon getting in their way, will they ever get a chance
to impress him?! Who's going to get these wandering Wooloo off the
train tracks?
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Tody the Tire
(Hardcover)
Joseph a Ovick; As told to Dan Hanel
bundle available
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R494
Discovery Miles 4 940
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