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Karate Kids (Hardcover): Holly Sterling Karate Kids (Hardcover)
Holly Sterling; Illustrated by Holly Sterling
R446 Discovery Miles 4 460 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Before The Ever After (Paperback): Jacqueline Woodson Before The Ever After (Paperback)
Jacqueline Woodson
R228 R201 Discovery Miles 2 010 Save R27 (12%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Jacqueline Woodson's stirring novel-in-verse explores how a family moves forward when their glory days have passed and the cost of professional sports on Black bodies.

For as long as ZJ can remember, his dad has been everyone's hero. As a charming, talented pro football star, he's as beloved to the neighborhood kids he plays with as he is to his millions of adoring sports fans. But lately life at ZJ's house is anything but charming. His dad is having trouble remembering things and seems to be angry all the time. ZJ's mom explains it's because of all the head injuries his dad sustained during his career. ZJ can understand that--but it doesn't make the sting any less real when his own father forgets his name.

As ZJ contemplates his new reality, he has to figure out how to hold on tight to family traditions and recollections of the glory days, all the while wondering what their past amounts to if his father can't remember it. And most importantly, can those happy feelings ever be reclaimed when they are all so busy aching for the past?

The Football Trials: Dangerous Play (Paperback): John Hickman The Football Trials: Dangerous Play (Paperback)
John Hickman 1
R196 Discovery Miles 1 960 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

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.

The Dream Team: Jaz Santos vs. the World (Paperback): Priscilla Mante The Dream Team: Jaz Santos vs. the World (Paperback)
Priscilla Mante
R249 R228 Discovery Miles 2 280 Save R21 (8%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

SHORTLISTED FOR THE CHILDREN'S SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR 2022 The first book in THE DREAM TEAM series. 'Exciting, original and heart-warming' - Jacqueline Wilson 'Priscilla Mante is an author to watch' - Aisha Bushby --- A relatable, inclusive story about families, unlikely friendships and girl power. Perfect for fans of Ella on the Outside and Jacqueline Wilson. Ola! I'm Jasmina Santos-Campbell (but you can call me Jaz). You've probably heard of me and my football team the Bramrock Stars before. No? Well, you will soon because we're almost famous! Forming the Stars was my genius idea - you see I need to prove to Mae (that's my mum!) that I'm a football star so she'll want to come back home. The idea was the easy part, though. Now I've got a team of seven very different girls and we need to work together, to be taken seriously as footballers. We are the DREAM TEAM and we're going to show the world that girls CAN play football!

Goes Wild (Paperback): Fran Manushkin Goes Wild (Paperback)
Fran Manushkin
R188 R174 Discovery Miles 1 740 Save R14 (7%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Watch Over Her (Paperback): Dennis Hamley Watch Over Her (Paperback)
Dennis Hamley
R238 R197 Discovery Miles 1 970 Save R41 (17%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Everyone on the estate thinks Mrs Cattermole is a bit batty, talking about her non existent "children" and her precious "treasure." She's easy prey for two con men who persuade her they're from the Water Board and break into her house to steal her treasure. But no one knows that Mrs Cattermole's children do exist--the ghosts of children she looked after in the War--and they will do anything to protect her. The two con men are found dead of fright outside her flat, while Mrs Cattermole has also gone to her rest, holding her "treasure"a box full of the important details of her life. The children have been watching over her all the time.

On Target is original fiction by leading authors written to appeal to the reluctant reader.

Pienk Is Nie Vir Sissies Nie (Afrikaans, Paperback): Christien Neser Pienk Is Nie Vir Sissies Nie (Afrikaans, Paperback)
Christien Neser
R225 R211 Discovery Miles 2 110 Save R14 (6%) Ships in 4 - 8 working days

Nicci is 'n willewragtig op 'n bergfiets. Die heel lekkerste is om die seuns se reaksie te sien wanneer hulle besef 'n meisie het vir hulle weggery. Tot die dag wat Nicci wreed aangeval en van haar fiets beroof word. Haar wêreld tuimel ineen. Wie sal so iets doen? Stuk-stuk pas Nicci en haar vriende Felicity en Donovan die legkaart inmekaar, en wat hulle uitvind toets hulle geloof in hulle medemens, en hulle eie waardes. Die boek daag ook geslags- en verhoudingstereotipes speels en slim uit. Nicci is ewe goed in ballet en bergfietsry, maar omdat sy 'n meisie is, verwag haar ouers en onderwysers dat sy vanselfsprekend ballet sal kies. Haar oë gaan ook oop oor die ou op wie sy verlief is, wat eintlik maar net 'n modelmooi meisie soek vir wie voorkoms en wat ander mense van haar dink, mees belangrik is. Sy vind in Donovan 'n ware vriend wat haar toelaat om haarself te wees.

Fair Ball (Paperback, New Edition): Derek Jeter Fair Ball (Paperback, New Edition)
Derek Jeter; As told to Paul Mantell
R206 R195 Discovery Miles 1 950 Save R11 (5%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Inspired by Derek Jeter's own life, Fair Ball is the fourth middle grade novel in the New York Times bestselling Jeter Publishing Program and focuses on the theme "the world isn't always fair."

Life isn't always fair. You can't control that, but you can control how you think and act when things don't go your way. You have to hang in there and keep after it, not get down and give up.

Derek has a lot to look forward to. School is almost out, his baseball team is competing in the Westwood Little League Playoffs, and then he'll head to his grandparents' house for the summer. Sure, there are finals to study for first, but Derek doesn't mind. Maybe this year he'll get better grades than Gary. But when his best friend Dave starts to act strangely, ignoring Derek and canceling their plans, his summer isn't looking quite so fun. What's going on? Doesn't he want to be Derek's friend anymore?

Derek is so distracted by his problems with Dave that he makes a mistake in the outfield during a key play--and his team loses the game. It's so unfair! With the championship at stake and finals looming, Derek needs to stay focused or risk everything.

Karen's Roller Skates: A Graphic Novel (Baby-Sitters Little Sister #2) - Volume 2 (Hardcover, Adapted, Adapted, Full-Color... Karen's Roller Skates: A Graphic Novel (Baby-Sitters Little Sister #2) - Volume 2 (Hardcover, Adapted, Adapted, Full-Color ed.)
Ann M Martin; Illustrated by Katy Farina
R593 R547 Discovery Miles 5 470 Save R46 (8%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

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.

Black Brother, Black Brother (Paperback): Jewell Parker Rhodes Black Brother, Black Brother (Paperback)
Jewell Parker Rhodes
R228 R215 Discovery Miles 2 150 Save R13 (6%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Donte wishes he were invisible. As one of the few black boys at Middlefield Prep, he feels as if he is constantly swimming in whiteness. Most of the students don't look like him. They don't like him either. Dubbed the "Black Brother," Donte's teachers and classmates make it clear they wish he were more like his lighter skinned brother, Trey. Quiet, obedient. When an incident with "King" Alan leads to Donte's arrest and suspension, he knows the only way to get even is to beat the king of the school at his own game: fencing. With the help of a former Olympic fencer, Donte embarks on a journey to carve out a spot on Middlefield Prep's fencing team and maybe learn something about himself along the way.

Jabari Jumps (Paperback): Gaia Cornwall Jabari Jumps (Paperback)
Gaia Cornwall; Illustrated by Gaia Cornwall
R214 R192 Discovery Miles 1 920 Save R22 (10%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
First Win - How Friendship and a Bit of Kindness Makes Every Team Stronger (Hardcover): Ricky R Jimenez First Win - How Friendship and a Bit of Kindness Makes Every Team Stronger (Hardcover)
Ricky R Jimenez
R451 Discovery Miles 4 510 Ships in 9 - 17 working days
Tae Kwon Do Test (Paperback): Cristina Oxtra Tae Kwon Do Test (Paperback)
Cristina Oxtra
R205 Discovery Miles 2 050 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Soccer Superstars (Paperback): David Bedford Soccer Superstars (Paperback)
David Bedford; Designed by Keith Brumpton
R186 R170 Discovery Miles 1 700 Save R16 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

The Team are on a high. They have just won the Superstars Record for the most unbeaten matches. It's one of the oldest records in the league. The problem is, the record is jinxed.

Triple Threat (Paperback): Mike Lupica Triple Threat (Paperback)
Mike Lupica
R258 Discovery Miles 2 580 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Bravo! Charlie (Afrikaans, Paperback): Jacolet van den Berg Bravo! Charlie (Afrikaans, Paperback)
Jacolet van den Berg
R200 R188 Discovery Miles 1 880 Save R12 (6%) Ships in 7 - 11 working days

Wat het geword van elke man vir homself?

Charlie Flets is 17, taai en ʼn 800m atleet op pad na SA’s. Behalwe vir sy skaaphond buddy, Bravo, en vriend, Jordan Jafta, probeer Charlie sy bes om solo te vlieg. Probeer ...

Dis makliker gesê as gedaan, veral as jou buddies moeilikheid kry.

Terwyl hy bloed sweet op die atletiekbaan, maak hy seker dat hy nie per ongeluk ʼn barmhartige Samaritaan soos die res van sy gesin word nie. Hy fokus eerder op sy eie oorlewing, want hy haat dit dat sy pa ’n helikoptervlieënier in die lewensgevaarlike Soedan is en hy haat dit dat sy ma alles en almal in nood help. Soos die uiters vreemde tannie San wat haar intrek in sý buitekamer kom neem het.

En dan tel Charlie teensinnig ʼn verlore joernaal op en teen sy beterwete probeer hy die eienaar opspoor. Skielik word sy eie planne van alleen leef ontspoor, want die joernaal maak ʼn ander wêreld vir hom oop.

Hit & Miss (Paperback, Reprint ed.): Derek Jeter Hit & Miss (Paperback, Reprint ed.)
Derek Jeter; As told to Paul Mantell
R202 R190 Discovery Miles 1 900 Save R12 (6%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Hockey Rink Heroes (Paperback): Jake Maddox Hockey Rink Heroes (Paperback)
Jake Maddox
R294 R272 Discovery Miles 2 720 Save R22 (7%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Crossover (Hardcover): Kwame Alexander Crossover (Hardcover)
Kwame Alexander 1
R485 R457 Discovery Miles 4 570 Save R28 (6%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

""With a bolt of lightning on my kicks . . .The court is SIZZLING. My sweat is DRIZZLING. Stop all that quivering. Cuz tonight I'm delivering, "" announces dread-locked, 12-year old Josh Bell. He and his twin brother Jordan are awesome on the court. But Josh has more than basketball in his blood, he's got mad beats, too, that tell his family's story in verse, in this fast and furious middle grade novel of family and brotherhood from Kwame Alexander ("He Said, She Said" 2013).


Josh and Jordan must come to grips with growing up on and off the court to realize breaking the rules comes at a terrible price, as their story's heart-stopping climax proves a game-changer for the entire family.

Snitch (Paperback): Edyth Bulbring Snitch (Paperback)
Edyth Bulbring
R225 R211 Discovery Miles 2 110 Save R14 (6%) Ships in 4 - 8 working days

13-year-old Ben Smith attends St David's, where rugby is a compulsory sport. After the annual derby against Voortrekker in which a St David's player is severely injured and rushed to hospital, Ben inadvertently catches a glimpse of a bottle labelled Methyltestosterone in the player's tog bag. But when he is told "It's just vitamins, OK?" by another team member, he remembers some references from the team's facebook pages and realises that it is steroids. What follows turns Ben's life upside down.

Pedro Keeps His Cool (Paperback): Fran Manushkin Pedro Keeps His Cool (Paperback)
Fran Manushkin; Illustrated by Tammie Lyon
R188 R174 Discovery Miles 1 740 Save R14 (7%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Heroine (Paperback): Mindy McGinnis Heroine (Paperback)
Mindy McGinnis
R485 R277 Discovery Miles 2 770 Save R208 (43%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Squad Goals (Paperback): Erika J. Kendrick Squad Goals (Paperback)
Erika J. Kendrick
R219 R207 Discovery Miles 2 070 Save R12 (5%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Magic Olive Poindexter has big shoes to fill. Her mother was a professional cheerleader, her father is a retired NBA legend, her big sister is the new face of the oh-so-glamorous Laker Girls, and her grandmother was the first black cheerleader ever on Valentine Middle School's HoneyBee cheer squad. Magic wants nothing more than to follow in their footsteps. But first, she has to survive Planet Pom Poms, the summer cheer camp where she'll audition for a spot on the HoneyBee squad. But with zero athletic ability and a group of mean girls who have her number, Tragic Magic is a long way from becoming the toe-touching cheerleader heroine she dreams of being. Things start to look up when her best friend Cappie joins her at camp--until Cappie gets bitten by the popularity bug, that is. To make matters worse, Magic's crushing hard on football star Dallas Chase. Luckily, Magic's not alone: with the help of a new crew of fabulous fellow misfits and her Grammy Mae's vintage pom poms by her side, Tragic Magic might just survive--and even thrive--at cheer camp.

Catch Soccer's Beat (Paperback): Jake Maddox Catch Soccer's Beat (Paperback)
Jake Maddox
R233 R220 Discovery Miles 2 200 Save R13 (6%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Epoca: The Tree of Ecrof (Hardcover, New edition): Kobe Bryant Epoca: The Tree of Ecrof (Hardcover, New edition)
Kobe Bryant; Ivy Claire
R474 R412 Discovery Miles 4 120 Save R62 (13%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

#1 New York Times Bestseller From the mind of basketball legend, Academy Award-winning, and New York Times-bestselling storyteller Kobe Bryant comes a new tale of finding your strength against all odds. Set in an alternate classical world dominated by sports and a magical power called grana, Epoca: The Tree of Ecrof is the story of two children: the lowly born Rovi and the crown princess Pretia who uncover and battle terrible evil and discover their inner strength along the way. Epoca: The Tree of Ecrof takes place at the most elite sports academy in the land, where the best child-athletes are sent to hone their skills. When Rovi and Pretia arrive, each harboring a secret about themselves, they begin to suspect that something evil is at play at the school. In the course of their first year, they must learn to master their grana in order to save the world from dark forces that are rising.

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