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Hike
(Hardcover)
Pete Oswald; Illustrated by Pete Oswald
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R439
Discovery Miles 4 390
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Splash
(Paperback)
Charli Howard
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R231
R210
Discovery Miles 2 100
Save R21 (9%)
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Ships in 9 - 17 working days
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Molly is in her final year of primary school, with secret dreams of
becoming an Olympic swimmer. Having always lived in the shadow of
her manipulative friend, Chloe, Molly finally has the chance to
compete in a regional swimming contest and define herself on her
own terms. But with the pressure of fitting in, and the sudden
arrival of her mysterious mum, will she give up on her dreams for a
shot at popularity? A hugely exciting debut with a classic underdog
story, a wonderfully relatable protagonist, and an important
message of friendship, body positivity, and celebrating who you
are.
Lena is Trille’s best friend, even if she is a girl. And there is never an ordinary day when you’ve got a best friend like Lena.
Hardly a day passes without Trille and Lena inventing some kind of adventure that often ends in trouble. Whether it’s coaxing a cow onto a boat or sledding down the steepest and iciest hill with a chicken, there is always a thrill—and sometimes an injury—to be had. Trille loves to share everything with Lena, even Auntie Granny’s waffles. But when Lena has to move away and Auntie Granny leaves the world, it sometimes seems like nothing will ever be right again.
The warmth of friendship and the support of family suffuse this lightly illustrated novel, proving that when times are tough, a little taste of sweetness can make all the difference.
Another graphic novel in this fresh and fun series spin-off of The
Baby-sitters Club, featuring Kristy's little stepsister! It's going
to be a great weekend! Karen has new roller skates and is a very
good skater. She's looking forward to trying some new tricks. But,
oh no! Karen falls down and has to go to the hospital. Her wrist is
broken!Karen is determined to get everyone she knows -- plus
someone famous -- to sign her cast. It isn't going to be easy, but
she won't give up until the job is done.
"Refreshingly voice-y, wildly smart, and genuinely hilarious." -
Casey McQuiston, New York Times bestselling author of Red, White
& Royal Blue Emilia Romero is living a double life. By day,
she's a field hockey star with a flawless report card. But by
night, she's kicking virtual ass as the only female member of a
highly competitive eSports team. Emilia has mastered the art of
keeping her two worlds thriving, which hinges on them staying
completely separate. That's in part to keep her real-life persona,
but also for her own safety, since girl gamers are often threatened
and harassed. When a major eSports tournament comes to her city,
Emilia is determined to prove herself to her team and the
male-dominated gaming community. But her perfectly balanced life is
thrown for a loop when a member of a rival team recognizes her . .
. Jake Hooper has had a crush on Emilia since he was ten years old.
When his underdog eSports team makes it into the tournament, he's
floored to discover she's been leading a double life. The fates
bring Jake and Emilia together as they work to keep her secret,
even as the pressures of the tournament and their non-gaming world
threaten to pull everything apart. Debut author Alexis Nedd has
crafted a YA combo-punch of charming romance and virtual adventure
that will win the hearts of gamers and non-gamers alike.
Some folks think Brian the mouse is too small. He may be a tough
little fella, but they are not sure Brian has what it takes. The
Mouse Who Played Football, by former Philadelphia Eagles running
back Brian Westbrook Sr. and sports reporter Lesley Van Arsdall,
shows how Brian the mouse proves everyone wrong with unyielding
confidence that his small size can be his strength. This charming
children's book, featuring appealing and dynamic illustrations by
Mr. Tom, demonstrates how Brian the mouse overcomes what others see
as a "big problem." His determination-as well as speed and
toughness on the gridiron-helps him become a star player in high
school, college, and eventually, the MFL, the Mouse Football
League. The Mouse Who Played Football, based on Westbrook's own
experiences,is an inspiring story that encourages young readers to
believe in themselves and make their unique differences their
strengths.
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The Greatest
(Paperback)
Alan Gibbons; Illustrated by Dylan Gibson
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R225
R203
Discovery Miles 2 030
Save R22 (10%)
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Ships in 9 - 17 working days
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Great sporting title, packed with facts about Muhammad Ali. When
Ali's bike is stolen by a local bully, he turns to the story of
Muhammad Ali for inspiration - the greatest boxer of all time,
inspiring the fight of Ali's young life. A brilliant read about
standing up to bullies and overcoming the odds. From firm favourite
Alan Gibbons. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and
dyslexic readers aged 12+
This exciting coming of age story follows a boy from a tower block
as he joins a premier league football academy. Jackson is surprised
when he gets a call-up to play with United's under-eighteen team,
and when everyone starts raving about his playing. But he's in for
an even bigger shock when his dad turns up on his doorstep for the
first time in years. Can they repair their relationship? Or is his
dad out for what he can get? Bloomsbury High Low books encourage
and support reading practice by providing gripping, age-appropriate
stories for struggling and reluctant readers, those with dyslexia,
or those with English as an additional language. Printed on tinted
paper and with a dyslexia friendly font and illustrations, The
Football Trials is aimed at readers aged 12+ and has a manageable
length (80 pages) and reading age (9+). Produced in association
with reading experts at Catch Up, a charity which aims to address
underachievement caused by literacy and numeracy difficulties.
This exciting coming of age story follows a boy from a tower block
as he joins a premier league football academy. This seem to be
going well for Jackson - he has signed for United and finally has
the chance to go out with Lauren, the girl of his dreams. But when
her ex-boyfriend finds out, Jackson is forced to choose between
Lauren and his United team-mates. Can he still find a way to make
it as a professional footballer? Bloomsbury High Low books
encourage and support reading practice by providing gripping,
age-appropriate stories for struggling and reluctant readers, those
with dyslexia, or those with English as an additional language.
Printed on tinted paper and with a dyslexia friendly font and
illustrations, The Football Trials is aimed at readers aged 12+ and
has a manageable length (80 pages) and reading age (9+). Produced
in association with reading experts at Catch Up, a charity which
aims to address underachievement caused by literacy and numeracy
difficulties.
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