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Play Like a Girl
(Hardcover)
Misty Wilson; Illustrated by David Wilson
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One of a series of fiction titles for schools. Scout, the keen-eyed
narrator, and her brother Jem interrupt their games to champion
their lawyer father when, in a hostile, racist town in the American
South, he battles to defend Tom, who is black and accused of
murder.
Give Asterix the gold medal for best-selling series ever, as the
character gets ready for his close-up in the sure-to-be-blockbuster
film, "Asterix at the Olympic Games," It has the biggest budget of
any Asterix movie ever filmed, stars Gerard Depardieu, and includes
guest cameos from David Beckham, Michael Schumacher, Zinedine
Zidane, and wrestler Nathan Jones.
When Asterix and the Gauls compete in Athens' Olympic Games, they
find themselves up against an unexpected restriction: their magic
potion has been banned as an artificial stimulant. Can they win
without it? And what tricks do their rivals have up their sleeves
to ensure that Asterix and his friends go down in defeat?
This entirely new volume features a combination of stills and plot
highlights, as well as behind the scenes information. It's the
perfect companion to a fun film.
When a young girl befriends a troll, she is disgusted by his
strange habits and manners - like loudly burping or scratching his
bum with a fork - and tries to teach him to behave in a more
'human' manner. But when she visits his home, the troll city
underground, she discovers that the trolls have their own way of
doing things, and learns the importance of accepting and
celebrating difference. This is a humorous and breathtakingly
inventive tale from the gifted Jonathan Standing, winner of the
2020 English 4-11 Picture Book Award (Fiction 7-11 category) for
his debut picture book, Through The Wall.
Peter Porker, the Spectacular Spider-Ham hits the PIG time... in
Hollywood! Legendary director Alfred Peacock has acquired the
rights to bring Spider-Ham's spectacular story to the silver
screen. There's only one, itsy-bitsy problem: Spider-Ham didn't
sell those rights, and Peacock is getting the origin all wrong and
making our hero out to be a monstrous menace! Once he catches wind
of the perilous production, Peter Porker uses his Daily Beagle
connections to secure on-set credentials, where he not so subtly
tries to improve the film's depiction of his alter ego and fix all
the 'continuity errors'. Now, Spider-Ham must face down an army of
ninja production assistants and some truly shoddy CGI to prevent
this box-office bomb from blowing up his reputation! Will
everyone's favorite pig clear his name? Or is this porky protector
headed for the cutting room floor? Who knows? You'll have to read
to find out! But one thing's for sure - Hollywood May-Ham! is an
action-packed, hilarious adventure perfect for younger readers. A
hilarious middle-grade graphic novel that fans will love One of the
breakout characters of Into the Spider-Verse (2018) Perfect for
young Marvel fans
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
Victor Hugo's great story of Quasimodo, the deformed bell ringer of
Notre Dame and his unrequited love for the dancer, Esmeralda.
Classics Illustrated tells this wonderful tale in colourful comic
strip form, offering an excellent introduction for younger readers.
This edition also includes theme discussions and study questions,
which can be used both in the classroom and at home to further
engage the reader in the story.
Revisit the tale of Goldilocks and the Three Bears with this
graphic novel for new readers. Goldilocks takes a walk and
discovers a special place in the woods. She innocently eats some
food, breaks a chair and falls asleep. What happens when a bear
family discovers a sleeping Goldilocks?
A classic work of rural magic realism from one of Britain's
greatest children's novelists. Through four interconnected fables
of a way of living in rural England that has now disappeared, Alan
Garner vividly brings to life a landscape situated on the outskirts
of industrial Manchester. Smiths and chandlers, steeplejacks and
quarrymen, labourers and artisans all live and work hand in hand
with the seasons, the elements, and the land. There is a mutual
respect and a knowledge of the magical here that has somehow,
somewhere been lost to us. These fables beautifully recapture and
restore that lost world in simple, searching prose.
Join a brother and sister in Borneo as they help their mother and
other scientists with their work in the jungle, and encounter
orangutans, a very stinky flower and a clouded leopard. Find out
what makes the jungle and the wildlife that lives there so special,
and learn about the work being done to protect it.
At the end of the second century, the lands of ancient China are
thrown into turmoil when the Han Dynasty collapses, a tyrant
overthrows the weak emperor, and a group of regional warlords forms
an army to restore the nation. But bravery and valour are soon
stifled by ambition and cunning, and the coalition dissolves before
the battle is even won. Now, a new group of heroes must emerge if
China is to survive!
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(Hardcover)
Robin Bennett
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Chronicles of the Old and New Testament for teens: from Genesis to
the Crucifixion sensitively and often thrillingly dramatised
through the eyes of young adults.
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Santa Jaws
(Hardcover)
Bridget Heos; Illustrated by Galia Bernstein
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R474
Discovery Miles 4 740
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While kids write notes to Santa Claus, / Sharks line up for Santa
Jaws. / They tell him all their Christmas wishes. / Santa thinks
they sound delicious! With bouncy, delightful rhymes, Bridget Heos'
Santa Jaws celebrates Christmas under the sea. Every year, Santa
Jaws delivers presents to his fellow sharks, spreading cheer
wherever he goes. Elfin sharks make toys, horn sharks trim the
Christmas kelp, and cookiecutter sharks make sure Santa doesn't go
hungry. Get ready for a ride on Santa's sled (pulled, of course, by
hammerheads) in this joyful holiday tale!
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Video Game Victors
(Paperback)
Berenice Muniz; Cover design or artwork by Bere Muniz; Jake Maddox
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Discovery Miles 2 250
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Valentina loves playing video games, and she's really good at them.
When a local esports team asks her to join them for an upcoming
tournament, she's thrilled. There's just one problem-Valentina has
great skills in first-person action games, but winning Kings and
Castles relies on teamwork and strategy. During her practice
matches, Valentina keeps trying to win the game on her own. But
she's quickly overwhelmed and defeated each time. If she wants to
win, she can't try to be the hero and take out all of the enemies
herself. Will Valentina learn to hold back and work together with
her teammates to achieve ultimate victory?
An instant USA Today and New York Times bestseller! F. C. Yee's The
Rise of Kyoshi delves into the story of Kyoshi, the Earth
Kingdom-born Avatar. The longest-living Avatar in this beloved
world's history, Kyoshi established the brave and respected Kyoshi
Warriors, but also founded the secretive Dai Li, which led to the
corruption, decline, and fall of her own nation. The first of two
novels based on Kyoshi, The Rise of Kyoshi maps her journey from a
girl of humble origins to the merciless pursuer of justice who is
still feared and admired centuries after she became the Avatar.
[Re]Start: It's Never Too Late is a narrative graphic novel and
guided journal designed to help people on their life's journey.
Founded by a seasoned entrepreneur and co-created by young
creatives from a range of backgrounds, this novel is a
collaborative effort to compassionately guide readers into comfort,
confidence and resilience. Our protagonists: Andi, Pete, Priya,
Sophie, Tash, TJ and Yasmin enrol onto the [Re]Start programme, and
in six bite-sized chapters, learn how to manage the many obstacles
they face. Andi grapples with anxiety, managing family expectations
while studying alone in a new country. Pete struggles with caring
for his ill mum and younger brothers while trying to secure a
full-time job. Priya combats family expectations and
responsibilities with her ambition to excel at university. Sophie
feels like she doesn't fit in with her parents' or her friends'
worlds. Tash struggles with her body image and social media
presence. TJ struggles to cope in his dysfunctional family while
managing college alongside his supermarket job. Yasmin feels guilty
for chasing her dreams while remaining committed to her parents'
sacrifices. Our book shows through our seven young protagonists:
it's never too late to start or restart your journey.
Get ready to experience a whole new thrilling sequence of adventure
and discovery in the delightful, New York Times bestselling Phoebe
and Her Unicorn series by Dana Simpson. A new school year means
many things for nine-year-old Phoebe Howell and her unicorn best
friend, Marigold Heavenly Nostrils. They prepare for a school dance
(lame!), meet new friends (ghosts and gnomes and goblins, OH MY!),
and even experience a rare supernatural phenomenon called a
Unicornado! In fact, sometimes things get almost too magical.
Marigold's presence attracts pixies, talking birds, and a sphinx,
turning Phoebe's house into a magical sylvan glen. And Marigold
even briefly transforms Phoebe into a goblin. Whether they're
trick-or-treating, singing showtunes, or casting new spells, every
day for Phoebe and Marigold is an adventure thanks to the power of
friendship.
FROM THE POWERHOUSE DUO BEHIND ALLERGIC COMES A GRAPHIC NOVEL ABOUT
FINDING YOUR OWN SPACE. WHEN YOU'RE IN A FAMILY OF NINE!
Eleven-year-old Avery Lee loves living in Hickory Valley, Maryland.
But she's tired of feeling squished by her six siblings! All Avery
wants is her own room -- her own space to be alone and make art.
Avery hatches a plan to finally get her own room, all while trying
navigating changes in her friendships, and working on an art entry
for the fair. And when Avery finds out that her family might move
across the country, things get even more complicated. A funny,
heartfelt, and charming story of family, friendship, and growing
up.
**A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection** What happens
when the living risk their lives to save the souls of the dead?
Every summer, in an isolated Japanese village, a celebration known
as the Festival of Shadows takes place. The villagers are entrusted
to assist the troubled souls or "shadows" of those who died
tragically, and to help them come to terms with their deaths and
find eternal peace. Naoko, a young girl born in the village, is
given a year to save the soul of a mysterious young man. She
develops strong feelings for her shadow--a handsome young man, an
artist--but he seems haunted by a terrible secret. She has a year
to find out what happened to him, to help him come to terms with
his past, and if she fails, his soul will be lost forever... As the
year goes by, Naoko finds herself teetering between the worlds of
the living and the dead. What is the terrible secret that seems to
be haunting her shadow? And could she be risking her own life to
help someone who has already lost his? Naoko puts her own life on
the line to save the soul of this man she loves, in an exciting,
moving and beautifully drawn story that takes the reader on a
journey from the beautiful Japanese countryside to glamorous Tokyo
art world.
Step back in time for a prehistoric adventure! Eager, young
velociraptor Mateo Raptor has made an interesting find during his
class's archaeological dig. He presents the odd, rectangular object
to his uncle, Dr Raptor, an ambitious scientist. Inside the shiny
slab is a clue about the destiny of long-lost, world-famous
scientist Ernie Stegosaur. This find leads Mateo, Dr Raptor and the
doctor's lab assistant, Darby, on a fascinating journey to the
centre of the Earth!
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