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Going to school and making new friends can be tough. But going to
school and making new friends while wearing a bulky hearing aid
strapped to your chest? That requires superpowers In this funny,
poignant graphic novel memoir, author/illustrator Cece Bell
chronicles her hearing loss at a young age and her subsequent
experiences with the Phonic Ear, a very powerful--and very
awkward--hearing aid.
The Phonic Ear gives Cece the ability to hear--sometimes things she
shouldn't--but also isolates her from her classmates. She really
just wants to fit in and find a true friend, someone who
appreciates her as she is. After some trouble, she is finally able
to harness the power of the Phonic Ear and become "El Deafo,
Listener for All." And more importantly, declare a place for
herself in the world and find the friend she's longed for.
Magical interlinked stories about what one girl learns from talking
to trees throughout Time and from around the world in a sumptuous
gift book presentation. From the team who brought you Eight
Princesses and a Magic Mirror, Costa Book Award winning Natasha
Farrant and Lydia Corry. Olive's best friend is a
four-hundred-year-old oak tree, and it is in danger. As she tumbles
into its magic world, she makes it a promise. From deep roots to
high branches, a Persian garden to an underwater forest, from tulip
trees to wild apple to vengeful box, she listens to the trees
telling stories for all time. And she keeps her promise. With a
conservation message and facts about tree science alongside the
magic and wonder of seven beautifully imagined original stories,
this full-colour gift book enchants and reminds us of the
importance of trees in our lives. 'Terrific and inspirational'
Irish Times
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Skeleton Key Graphic Novel
(Paperback)
Anthony Horowitz, Antony Johnston; Illustrated by Kanako & Yuzuru Yuzuru
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Discovery Miles 2 380
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A stylish new edition of the acclaimed graphic novel adaptation of
Alex Rider's third thrilling mission. The hazy days of Wimbledon
are the unlikely first link in a terrifying chain of events. Alex
Rider, reluctant teenage spy, is forced into hiding after his recce
mission as a ballboy makes him a target for a murderous Chinese
gang. Sent to the island Skeleton Key, Alex is thrown into further
danger as from there, General Sarov - an insane Russian - has plans
to destroy the world. Alone, with just a handful of gadgets, Alex
must outwit Sarov as the seconds tick away...
Mango and Brash are alligators – who investigate! In their first
adventure the crime fighting duo need to go undercover . . . in a
bakery?
Armed with a moustache and a rolling pin, the Investigators must
discover who has kidnapped top chef Gustavo, and stop his recipes from
getting into the wrong hands! This case isn’t going to be a piece of
cake.
Join Mango and Brash in this full-colour comic book series by John
Patrick Green. Perfect for fans of Dogman and Bunny vs Monkey.
Collect all the books in this hilarious series of graphic novels for
kids: Take the Plunge, Off the Hook, Ants in our P.A.N.T.S and tons
more! And don't miss the spin off series, Agents of S.U.I.T.
Have you ever wondered what happens to your socks when they
disappear in the dryer, why some paths one takes in life are
difficultly reversible, if short can be sweet, why simplicity is
virtuous, why it's OK to let your actions speak for themselves, why
so many obstacles must be overcome before absconding for a weekend,
if it's OK to be different, why humility has its hmmph, why one
must often do for themselves in order to do something right, or why
it's OK to say "No" in order to remain focused on what's important?
These and other very important questions, conundrums and quandaries
are delved in Whim, Woe And Wonder (Tales For The Ever Present
Child).
Radar says: "Read this Book! Great Entertainment for the Whole
Family! [And the Monsters Under Your Bed, Too!] Wonderful story
poem and prose tales for our trying times!"
These tales will enchant Adults, Young Adults, Tweens and even
Precocious Children alike!
Be the first to read the next action-packed adventure from the
indomitable Gauls by pre-ordering now! Follow Asterix and Obelix as
they set out on their 39th adventure on a long journey in search of
a strange and terrifying creature. Half-eagle, half-lion, and
idolised and feared by ancient peoples, this creature is the
griffin. How will Asterix, Obelix, Dogamatix, along with the Druid
Getafix, get drawn into the epic, perilous quest to find this
fantastical animal? Find out in the next instalment of this
multi-million bestselling series.
'The Call of the Wild' is one of Jack London's most popular novels.
The story follows a dog named Buck, a 140lb Saint Bernard and
Scotch Shepard mix. Buck is abducted from a comfortable life as a
pet and tossed into the chaos of the Klondike Gold Rush and the
brutal realities of frontier life. Buck changes hands a number of
times before landing in the kindly hands of John Thornton. Thornton
takes ownership of Buck from a trio of ignorant stampeders, intent
upon making a dangerous river crossing. Buck refuses to cross,
despite a vicious beating. Thornton recognizes the dogs
intelligence and strength. He steps in to claim the dog and nurses
Buck back to health. But Buck is forever changed by the treatment
he has received at the hands of other men. Jack London spent a year
living in the Yukon and drew heavily upon his experiences there
while writing the book. He later said, "It was in the Klondike that
I found myself."
An end to the endless war. The possibility of stopping the Legion
once and for all. Such is humanity's most fervent desire. But in
the war-free world of tomorrow, what will become of the Eighty-Six?
Many have gained a renewed hope for the future. Some have found
love, and others have new aspirations, but what of those who have
yet to dream? The warm rays of hope have bent their iron wills and
distorted their realities. For those tragic few, the worst is yet
to come...
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Imagination
(Hardcover)
Lorenzo Sbrinci; Illustrated by Helen Star
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R519
Discovery Miles 5 190
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