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Further Chronicles of Avonlea is a captivating follow-up to
Chronicles of Avonlea, shifting focus from Anne Shirley's personal
adventures to those of her colorful neighbors. The sequel features
15 stories full of the mystery, romance and warmth Avonlea is
famous for. Further Chronicles of Avonlea was published eight years
after its predecessor and consists of new and exciting tales. Of
the 15 short stories, Anne Shirley makes a brief appearance in "The
Little Brown Book of Miss Emily," which centers on her unique
relationship with a cantankerous elderly woman. The book also
highlights the exploits of a mischievous Persian cat, an estranged
father and daughter, and a man who becomes a town pariah. It's a
whirlwind of unforgettable tales that capture the essence of the
small yet bold village. In this second collection of stories, L.M.
Montgomery continues to expand the world of Avonlea. She introduces
new characters and scenarios that take readers on a trip through
the unknown. Whether it's adventure, romance or mystery, the
Further Chronicles of Avonlea has a story to be told. With an
eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this
edition of Further Chronicles of Avonlea is both modern and
readable.
WHAT if you stumbled upon a boy who could talk to animals? WHY is a
hitchhiker both a saviour and a threat? HOW can a man see without
using his eyes? SEVEN EXTRAORDINARY TALES OF MAGIC, MYSTERY AND
SUSPENSE.
This is the classic novel brought to life in full colour! 'I will
honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year. I
will live in the Past, the Present, and the Future'. Classical
Comics' first Dickens title is probably his best-loved story.
Scrooge gets a rude awakening to how his life is, and how it should
be. Full of Christmas Spirit(s), this is a book that you'll want to
read all year round!
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The Girl From The Sea
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Molly Knox Ostertag; Illustrated by Molly Knox Ostertag
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From the author of The Witch Boy trilogy comes a graphic novel
about family, romance, and first love. Fifteen-year-old Morgan has
a secret: She can't wait to escape the perfect little island where
she lives. She's desperate to finish high school and escape her sad
divorced mother, her volatile little brother, and worst of all, her
great group of friends...who don't understand Morgan at all.
Because really, Morgan's biggest secret is that she has a lot of
secrets, including the one about wanting to kiss another girl. Then
one night, Morgan is saved from drowning by a mysterious girl named
Keltie. The two become friends and suddenly life on the island
doesn't seem so stifling anymore. But Keltie has some secrets of
her own. And as the girls start to fall in love, everything they're
each trying to hide will find its way to the surface...whether
Morgan is ready or not. A gorgeous coming of age story in graphic
novel form, celebrating what it means to be different Molly Knox
Ostertag was named one of Forbes 30 under 30 in 2020 Stunning full
colour illustrations throughout
Behind enemy lines, Jedi Knight Aayla Secura's covert mission is
threatened by an encounter with Shon-Ju-a former Padawan turned
cult leader. Shon-Ju claims to be after the same Separatist warlord
that Aayla was sent to capture, but he also has plenty of reasons
to hate the Republic and the Jedi. The Force is with Aayla, but she
may need more than her lightsaber against The Deadly Hands of
Shon-JuA"!
Davey is crazy about cars and wants to be a mechanic. He wants to
take driving lessons but that means he needs to get a part-time job
to pay for them. First he gets a job as a waiter, but he breaks all
the glasses and spills drinks over the customers. Then he gets a
paper round, but he forgets to deliver the newspapers to some of
the customers on his round He gets fired from every new job he
takes. But then he sees an ad - help needed at a bicycle repair
shop. Will this be the first job he'll be able to keep?
Gryp ’n flitslig, trek die beddegoed oor jou kop en verdiep jou in Rowley Jefferson se verwronge verbeelding , wat onverwags ook skreeusnaaks is. Jy sal jou vasloop in zombies, vampiere , spoke en veel meer in hierdie komies vreesaanjaende verhale.
Rowley se spookstories sal jou dalk laat lag, maar pasop dalk sal jy met die lig aan wil slaap
In the late 19th century, a cylinder crashes down near London. When
George investigates, a Martian activates an evil machine and begins
destroying everything in its path George must find a way to survive
a War of the Worlds. These reader-favorite tiles are now updated
for enhanced Common Core State Standards support, including
discussion and writing prompts developed by a Common Core expert,
an expanded introduction, bolded glossary words and dynamic new
covers."
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Frizzy
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Claribel A Ortega; Illustrated by Rose Bousamra
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October 2022 Indie Bestseller New York Times-bestselling author
Claribel A. Ortega and star debut artist Rose Bousamra's Frizzy is
about Marlene, a young Dominican girl whose greatest enemy is the
hair salon! Through her struggles and triumphs, this heartwarming
and gorgeous middle-grade graphic novel shows the radical power of
accepting yourself as you are, frizzy curls and all. Marlene loves
three things: books, her cool Tia Ruby and hanging out with her
best friend Camila. But according to her mother, Paola, the only
thing she needs to focus on is school and "growing up." That means
straightening her hair every weekend so she could have
"presentable", "good hair". But Marlene hates being in the salon
and doesn't understand why her curls are not considered pretty by
those around her. With a few hiccups, a dash of embarrassment, and
the much-needed help of Camila and Tia Ruby--she slowly starts a
journey to learn to appreciate and proudly wear her curly hair.
Dragons have invaded Crumbling Castle, and all of King Arthur's
knights are either on holiday or visiting their grannies. It's a
disaster! Luckily, there's a spare suit of armour and a very small
boy called Ralph who's willing to fill it. Together with Fortnight
the Friday knight and Fossfiddle the wizard, Ralph sets out to
defeat the fearsome fire-breathers. But there's a teeny weeny
surprise in store . . . Fourteen fantastically funny stories from
master storyteller Sir Terry Pratchett, full of time travel and
tortoises, monsters and mayhem! 'So funny I dropped my spoon
laughing!' - King Arthur
If Orfeo is to be king, his mother decides, he must sleep outside.
And so Orfeo sleeps in the meadow and becomes friends with the
animals, birds, insects and beetles. Then one day, he agrees to
help a jackdaw return a ruby ring to a princess King Beetle Tamer
is just one of fifteen magical wonder tales in this collection by
master storyteller Isabel Wyatt. The stories are full of magic and
unicorns, fairies and palaces, roses and gold, which will transport
children to a world of faraway places and heroic deeds. Suitable
for children aged seven and up, this is a classic collection from
the author of The Seven-Year-Old Wonder Book. A new revised
edition, previously published as King Beetle-Tamer.
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