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 From the writing team of Ian Wright and Musa Okwonga.
Inspired by the story of the superstar striker, Ian Wright.
CO-WINNER OF THE CHILDREN'S SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR 2022 "A
thrilling book ... an uplifting story about triumph against all
odds ... You don't have to be a football fan to love it!" David
Walliams "I devoured it … moving, thrilling, disturbing,
triumphant and inspiring ... a wonderful achievement." Stephen Fry
 Thirteen-year-old Jerome Jackson dreams of becoming a
world-class footballer. But with a difficult home life, Jerome
can't see how he'll ever make this dream come true ... until he
meets a mentor figure who can hopefully put him on the right track.
"The best strikers aren't the most skilful ones. They are the ones
who never give up." Perfect for fans of real-life drama Readers
will love Ian Wright's cameo role in the story With phenomenal
cover art from Benjamin Wachenje. "This engaging and uplifting
novel, which celebrates friendship and community, is based on Ian
Wright's own childhood experiences and will appeal to any aspiring
sportsperson." Booktrust "An inspiring story that encourages you to
dream big and overcome life's challenges." Trent Alexander-Arnold
Ian Wright is one of the UK's all-time leading goal scorers. He's
lifted the Premier League title, The FA Cup, the European Cup
Winners' Cup and won the Premier League golden boot. Musa Okwonga
is an author, poet, journalist and musician; he is a co-host of the
Stadio football podcast.
From the creators of Love Is a Tutu and Love Is a Truck, an ode to
toy balls of all kinds A bouncy and bright ode to toy balls big and
small-from beach balls and baseballs to gumballs-and to the kids
who love them.
At last, a board book edition of this beloved preschool story.
One sunny day Mr. Gumpy decides to take a ride in his small boat. It's a perfect idea for a lovely summer day, and soon he is joined by children, a rabbit, a cat, a pig, and a host of other friends. But when the goat kicks, the chickens flap, the dog teases the cat and the children squabble -- the boat tips into the water and everyone tumbles out. No one minds getting wet on such a nice day, though, especially since Mr. Gumpy invites everyone to his house for tea.
A colorful new design and sturdy board book format bring this beloved classic to a whole new audience of children.
It's time for a game of football! Duggee is teaching the Squirrels
how to play, but the ball keeps going in the wrong direction. How
will they ever score a goal? Featuring all of your favourite
characters from the triple BAFTA-winning CBeebies show, this new
board book story is perfect for reading at storytime with little
Hey Duggee fans.
From the opening kick off to the final whistle, Goodnight Football
will bring the excitement of afootball game to the youngest fan.
The rhyming text, vibrant illustrations, and gentle ending
willcapturethe love of the game through a child's eyes.A
celebration of football, friendship, and family. This book is sure
to be a touchdown for every football fan "
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Strong Mama
(Hardcover)
Robin Arzon; Illustrated by Addy Rivera Sonda
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R396
Discovery Miles 3 960
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A New York Times bestseller! Before I met you, I dreamed of you.
This is the story of how we first met. Ultramarathons. Bike
sprints. Squats and deadlifts. Naps. Kitchen dance parties! All of
it is in preparation for meeting Pequeno, the "Little One" growing
in this strong mama's belly. From first heartbeats and fluttery
kicks to grinning grandparents and that first loud cry -- pregnancy
might just be the biggest workout yet! But there's nothing this mom
and new baby can't tackle together as a team. New York Times
bestselling author and Peloton Head Instructor Robin Arzon takes
readers on sweat-packed journey through motherhood in this
affirming and heartwarming celebration of mothers and parents
everywhere.
I just wanted him to stop beating me. I just wanted to live. After
a violent act that leaves their community and, ultimately, the
country divided, Rashad and Quinn - one Black, one White - face the
truth that racism and prejudice are all around us. And there's a
future at stake, a future where no one will have to deal with
police brutality. They just have to risk everything they've ever
known to speak out. This edition includes evocative black and white
illustrations from Akhran Girmay.
Welcome to the All-World School of Sportsmanship, where kids from
all over train to become the best athletes in a world obsessed with
even the most marginal sports. PENG! follows students Rocky, Sassy,
Ven, and Radley-also known as the FOOT KNUX. Together they will
master action-packed "fringe" sports like kickball, breakdancing
and hackey sack! Our heroes battle boredom, the sun in their eyes,
their own self-doubt, and strange and unusual baddies like the
Aurora Skeddos and The Biter, mystical foes who are also vying for
victory! With a little love and luck, the FOOT KNUX may just win
the game-and your heart!
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Shoot-Out
(Paperback)
Mike Lupica
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R252
R212
Discovery Miles 2 120
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Book 9 in the acclaimed Rugby Spirit series. Eoin's back playing
rugby, but this time he feels out of his depth. He's been promoted
early to the Senior Cup team - where he's the youngest ever player
- and he's not sure if he's ready for it. It's hard finding his
feet among the older boys. A discovery from the earliest days of
Irish rugby brings more ghostly encounters for Eoin - and leads him
and his friends to tackle a series of crimes at the national
stadium. Robberies, rucks and Senior Cup rugby make it a term to
remember!
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Roller Girl
(Hardcover)
Victoria Jamieson
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R688
R590
Discovery Miles 5 900
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The Newbery Honor Award Winner and New York Times bestseller Roller
Girl is a heartwarming graphic novel about friendship and surviving
junior high through the power of roller derby-perfect for fans of
Raina Telgemeier's Smile! For most of her twelve years, Astrid has
done everything with her best friend Nicole. But after Astrid falls
in love with roller derby and signs up for derby camp, Nicole
decides to go to dance camp instead. And so begins the most
difficult summer of Astrid's life as she struggles to keep up with
the older girls at camp, hang on to the friend she feels slipping
away, and cautiously embark on a new friendship. As the end of
summer nears and her first roller derby bout (and junior high!)
draws closer, Astrid realizes that maybe she is strong enough to
handle the bout, a lost friendship, and middle school... in short,
strong enough to be a roller girl. In this graphic novel debut that
earned a Newbery Honor and five starred reviews, real-life derby
girl Victoria Jamieson has created an inspiring coming-of-age story
about friendship, perseverance, and girl power!
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Sixth Man Surprise
(Hardcover)
Berenice Muniz; Illustrated by Mel Joy San Juan; Jake Maddox
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R719
R588
Discovery Miles 5 880
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If you could see with your eyes closed, would you use your power for good or for personal gain? That's what Henry has to decide in The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar, one of the seven short stories in this extraordinary collection. A boy who can talk to animals, a cunning hitchhiker, and a man who finds a fabulous fortune are only a few of the characters you'll meet. This clever mix of fact and fiction also includes the story of how master storyteller Roald Dahl became a writer.
Mik vir die doelhok ...
Jason is ’n goeie sokkerspeler ... ’n baie goeie sokkerspeler.
Wanneer ’n talentsoeker van Orlando Pirates hom in die park sien speel blyk dit asof hy dalk net die kans gegun sal word om dit uit sy woonstelblok tot in die premierliga te maak.
Maar die ander seuns speel al van kleins af saam en Jason is nie seker of hy ooit sal kan inpas nie – en of hy sy vurige humeur sal kan beheer nie.
Hierdie maklik-om-te-lees boek is ideaal om trae lesers aan te moedig en is gemik op leerlinge wat Afrikaans dalk as tweede- of derdetaal het.
Die ouderdoms-gepaste storie staan lesers by in leesoefeninge en om hul taal te verbeter.
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