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Books > Children's Fiction & Fun > Short Stories & Other Fiction
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!
'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."
Rimuru has emerged victorious in the war against the Eastern Empire, but between the ultimate skill Michael hijacking Emperor Ludora’s body and the mystic lord Feldway’s secret machinations, he still has a lot left on his plate. Plus, a recent fight at the labyrinth―which occurred while Rimuru was busy with his own climactic battle―revealed serious flaws in Tempest’s defenses.
Now that he’s finally got a moment to breathe, it’s time for everyone’s favorite slime to address some major infrastructure issues with his team…
’n Sneeustorm veroorsaak dat Greg Heffl ey se skool moet sluit, en sy buurt
verander in ’n ysige slagveld. Vyandige groepe baklei om grondgebied, bou
enorme sneeuforte en voer epiese sneeubalgevegte. En Greg en sy getroue beste
vriend, Rowley Jefferson, beland in die spervuur.
Greg en Rowley moet bondgenootskappe, verraad en oorlogbendes in
’n stryd om oorlewing trotseer terwyl die buurt in chaos verval. Sal Greg en
Rowley as helde uit die stryd tree wanneer die sneeu smelt? Gaan hulle hierdie
dag oorleef?
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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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Ships in 10 - 17 working days
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Moods
(Hardcover)
Louisa May Alcott
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R885
Discovery Miles 8 850
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Ships in 10 - 17 working days
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From Julia Donaldson, the bestselling author of The Gruffalo, comes
Princess Mirror-Belle, the exciting adventures of a mischievous
princess. Full of black-and-white illustrations by Lydia Monks,
Princess Mirror-Belle is perfect for fans of this bestselling
picture-book team and who are beginning to read on their own. It
contains six delightful stories that children will come back to
again and again. Ellen's life is turned upside down by the
hilarious Mirror-belle, a spirited princess who claims to be from
somewhere mysterious and far away. She appears out of mirrors to
tell Ellen magical stories and take her on exciting escapades. From
battling with Dragon Pox to helping out with the local pantomime,
celebrating birthdays, having fun at the fair and starting at a new
school, there are always adventures to be had! This book contains
the following stories: Dragon Pox Ellen's Castle Snow White and the
Eight Dwarfs Party Hoppers Wobblesday Love-Potion Crisps
The 26-Storey Treehouse is the second book in Andy Griffith's and Terry Denton's wacky treehouse adventures, where the laugh-out-loud story is told through a combination of text and fantastic comic book-style illustrations – perfect for fans of Dog Man and Bunny vs. Monkey.
Andy and Terry have expanded their treehouse! There are now thirteen brand-new storeys, including a dodgem-car rink, a skate ramp, a mud-fighting arena, an antigravity chamber, an ice-cream parlour with seventy-eight flavours run by an ice-cream-serving robot called Edward Scooperhands, and the Maze of Doom – a maze so complicated that nobody who has gone in has ever come out again . . . Well, not yet anyway.
This time, the two friends have a whole week to finish their next book, and Andy even knows what it should be about: the story of how he and Terry first met. But life is NEVER boring in the treehouse, and emergency shark operations, giant storms, and wooden pirate heads are just the beginning . . .
Well, what are you waiting for? Come on up!
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?
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Lily
(Hardcover)
Bobbie Kaald
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R689
Discovery Miles 6 890
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Ships in 10 - 17 working days
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