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Soldier Bear (Paperback, Translation): Bibi Dumon Tak Soldier Bear (Paperback, Translation)
Bibi Dumon Tak
R216 R176 Discovery Miles 1 760 Save R40 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Winner of the 2012 Batchelder Award Based on a real series of events that happened during World War II, Soldier Bear tells the story of an orphaned bear cub adopted by a group of Polish soldiers in Iran. The soldiers raise the bear and eventually enlist him as a soldier to ensure that he stays with the company. He travels with them from Iran to Italy, and then on to Scotland. Voytek's mischief gets him into trouble along with way, but he also provides some unexpected encouragement for the soldiers amidst the reality of war: Voytek learns to carry bombs for the company, saves the camp from a spy, and keeps them constantly entertained with his antics.Always powerful and surprising, Bibi Dumon Tak's story offers readers a glimpse at this fascinating piece of history.

The Bully and Me - Stories that Break the Cycle of Torment (Paperback): Helen Carmichael Porter The Bully and Me - Stories that Break the Cycle of Torment (Paperback)
Helen Carmichael Porter
R715 R470 Discovery Miles 4 700 Save R245 (34%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This pack contains a book and an audio CD. Porter has been touring her stories about victims and bullies for over seven years. These stories are first person accounts by both victims and bullies. The victims try to change the situation and usually, but not always, succeed. The stories are descriptive narratives of what happens to real people. They are based on Porter's observations, countless interviews, personal experience, and imagination. The book explores the idea that victims and bullies are two sides of the same coin and that the healing of both lies in dealing with this paradox. There is not a lot of real violence in these stories; there is some, and much of it is implied in threats, taunts, gossip, e-mails, gestures, and language. Most of the bullying is teasing and it is always designed to torment and ridicule. "The Bully and Me" also refers to biblical and folk tales in the comments showing how bullying is not a new problem. This is not a self-help book; it is about listening to and thinking about the stories of bullying that happen everyday in our homes, our schools, and our communities.

Strong and Tough (Hardcover): Rico Hinson-King Strong and Tough (Hardcover)
Rico Hinson-King; Illustrated by Nick Sharratt
R403 R330 Discovery Miles 3 300 Save R73 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

_______________ 'A very touching and honest story ... Rico and Nick make a great team!' - Jacqueline Wilson _______________ An empowering adoption story by eleven-year-old Premier League Young Writer of the Year Rico Hinson-King, illustrated by the award-winning Nick Sharratt There is a kid. Let's call him Charlie. On the outside he looks like every other football-mad boy of his age. But he isn't ... A story of hope and resilience, this gentle, inspiring picture book tells the tale of Charlie, a little boy who was taken into care when he was very small. Charlie dreams of finding his forever home to share with his sisters. Sometimes he feels scared. Sometimes he wants to scream and cry (and he does, just a little). But he is strong. He is tough. Strong and Tough is by the amazingly talented ten-year-old Rico Hinson-King. Rico, like Charlie, found strength and resilience along the journey to find his forever family (and played lots of football along the way!). Rico is a Junior Premier League footballer with a knack for words too, who wrote his story so that other children going through similar circumstances can feel less alone, and to encourage empathy in others. His moving and powerful words are paired with warm, friendly illustrations by the award-winning Nick Sharratt, who famously illustrated many of Jacqueline Wilson's books including the Tracy Beaker series.

Fantastically Great Women Who Made History (Hardcover): Kate Pankhurst Fantastically Great Women Who Made History (Hardcover)
Kate Pankhurst 1
R377 R310 Discovery Miles 3 100 Save R67 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

'Significantly more engaging and inspiring than the rival Rebel Girls' GUARDIAN 'It's hard to imagine any group of primary-aged children who wouldn't be inspired' BOOKSELLER 'An absolute must-have for every young person's bookshelf' HUFFINGTON POST The eagerly anticipated follow up to Kate Pankhurst's hugely successful Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World, number one best-selling children's non-fiction title. Kate Pankhurst, descendent of suffragette Emmeline Pankhurst, has created a wildly wonderful and accessible book about the accomplishments and adventures of many more brilliant women from throughout history. * Travel through the Underground Railroad with the brave and courageous Harriet Tubman * Turn the pages of the hauntingly brilliant Frankenstein with the incredibly talented Mary Shelley * Blast into space with astronaut Valentina Tereshkova * Become a mighty Egyptian pharaoh with the powerful Hatshepsut Overflowing with vibrant and beautiful illustrations, and wonderfully engaging text, Fantastically Great Women Who Made History is a celebration of just some of the inspirational women who put their mark on the world we live in. A fantastic gift for girls and boys alike! List of women featured: Elizabeth Blackwell, Qiu Jin, Boudicca, Flora Drummond, Pocahontas, Noor Inayat Khan, Harriet Tubman, Valentina Tereshkova, Ada Lovelace, Sayyida al-Hurra, Hatshepsut, Josephine Baker, Mary Wollstonecraft, Mary Shelley

Alphamaniacs - Builders of 26 Wonders of the Word (Hardcover): Paul Fleischman Alphamaniacs - Builders of 26 Wonders of the Word (Hardcover)
Paul Fleischman; Illustrated by Melissa Sweet
R317 Discovery Miles 3 170 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Thandi the Rhino - A Story of Love and Hope (Paperback): Imelda Bell Thandi the Rhino - A Story of Love and Hope (Paperback)
Imelda Bell
R294 Discovery Miles 2 940 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Rainforest Warrior (Paperback): Anita Ganeri Rainforest Warrior (Paperback)
Anita Ganeri; Illustrated by Margaux Carpentier
R486 R264 Discovery Miles 2 640 Save R222 (46%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

A fascinating tale of one of the first well-known environmental activists, Chico Mendes, who fought tirelessly to save the Amazon rainforest as well as fighting for people's rights. This is the story of Chico Mendes, a Brazilian rubber tapper and environmentalist. He fought to preserve the Amazon rainforest, and advocated for the human rights of other rubber tappers who lived in the forest. Tragically, he was assassinated for trying to protect these rights. Grippingly written by award-winning author, Anita Ganeri, and vibrantly illustrated by Margaux Carpentier, throughout the story, we see the wonders of the Amazon rainforest and learn why it is so important that global rainforests are protected. Tell this tale and inspire a new generation of environmental heroes who will speak up and take action to protect our natural world. Great support material for children's study of habitats, rainforests and their importance for biodiversity and helping to combat climate change

The Number 25 2022 (Paperback): The Number 25 2022 (Paperback)
R274 R224 Discovery Miles 2 240 Save R50 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days
How Wales Beat the Mighty All Blacks - The most famous win in Welsh rugby history (Hardcover): James Stafford How Wales Beat the Mighty All Blacks - The most famous win in Welsh rugby history (Hardcover)
James Stafford; Illustrated by Carys Feehan
R255 Discovery Miles 2 550 Ships in 9 - 15 working days
Lights in a Dark Place - True Stories of God at work in Colombia (Paperback, Revised ed.): Rebecca Davis Lights in a Dark Place - True Stories of God at work in Colombia (Paperback, Revised ed.)
Rebecca Davis
R182 R148 Discovery Miles 1 480 Save R34 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Colombia has been known as a land of violence - Colombian people have reacted to the Gospel of Jesus Christ by cursing the messengers, beating them, kidnapping them, killing them and burning down their houses. But from those burnings have shot out sparks and flames and laser beams of light, as the Gospel has continued to shine forth in the midst of darkness. God has delivered people from burning houses. God has healed the ones who cursed. God has even rescued kidnappers. Read fourteen true stories of the Light of the World shining in the land of Colombia, South America.

Living Your Best Life with Asperger's Syndrome - How a Young Boy and His Mother Deal with the Challenges and Joys of Being... Living Your Best Life with Asperger's Syndrome - How a Young Boy and His Mother Deal with the Challenges and Joys of Being Eleven, Brilliant and Socially Absent (Paperback)
Karra Barber
R978 Discovery Miles 9 780 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

'Every year I read several manuscripts written by mothers about having a child with Asperger's syndrome. The quality of manuscripts varies considerably. As soon as I started to read 'Living Your Best Life with Asperger's syndrome' I knew it was going to be one of my favourite biographies. I was entranced by Karra's descriptions of her son's intellectual abilities, his perspective on life and sense of humour. The anecdotes illustrate aspects of Asperger's syndrome perfectly. Professionals will have the 'Ah ha!' moment, as the descriptions of events and conversations are consistent with the theoretical models of Asperger's syndrome. Both parents and professionals need to read this book, and then other children with Asperger's syndrome will indeed live a better life' - Professor Tony Attwood 'This book is a worthwhile read and written in a very positive way. Many professionals will find the anecdotes evocative and perhaps illumination. There are also useful and practical tips and ideas noted throughout the book. I would happily recommend it to parents, especially those who are in the early days, post diagnosis and looking for information, ideas and a positive perspective' - Alison Leask, Chair of Autism, Argyll, Scotland Effectively accommodating the social and academic needs of children on the autistic spectrum is an important task in every school. This book is a practical guide to benefit parents, teachers, Local Education Authorities and international autism organisations. Each chapter provides a summary followed by anecdotal stories that illustrate a point, describing how a young boy navigates his way through the social challenges that he faces every day. Issues covered include: o diagnosis and recognizing the difference; o providing support and understanding; o communication; o concrete thinking. The focus of the writing is how to live your best life despite your difference. The book describes the problems and pain Karra faced as her son changed and encountered difficulties at every stage. She also demonstrates her resilience and determination and the book is a celebration of her son and their relationship. 'This is a very accessible book which would be helpful to parents and teachers meeting autism for the first time. The book charts a success story and as such should make an encouraging read. This would be well worth having a parents' group or staff room library.' - Special

Jason Sherlock - Great Irish Sports Stars (Paperback): Donny Mahoney Jason Sherlock - Great Irish Sports Stars (Paperback)
Donny Mahoney
R245 R200 Discovery Miles 2 000 Save R45 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Before Jason Sherlock was an icon of Hill 16, he was a prodigy in basketball, soccer and even hurling. Follow Jason's journey from an estate in Finglas to the top of the Irish sporting world and how he became an Dublin GAA icon as the Boys in Blue won the All-Ireland football final in 1995. It wasn't always easy, as Jason had to cope with racist abuse from an early age. After his inspiring playing career, Jason would go on to become a trusted assistant for Jim Gavin during Dublin's five-in-a-row run. Discover how a boy from the Dublin northside found strength in his difference to become a gaelic football great.

The Gifting Tree And Other Real World Stories (Paperback): B.B Blanshard The Gifting Tree And Other Real World Stories (Paperback)
B.B Blanshard
R360 Discovery Miles 3 600 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Little Horses (Hardcover): Ester Lopez Little Horses (Hardcover)
Ester Lopez; Illustrated by Kierston Dunfee
R689 R594 Discovery Miles 5 940 Save R95 (14%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Maralinga's Long Shadow - Yvonne's Story (Paperback): Maralinga's Long Shadow - Yvonne's Story (Paperback)
R224 R203 Discovery Miles 2 030 Save R21 (9%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

'Grandfather and Grandmother telling lots of stories. They had to live at Yalata. Their home was bombed. That was their home where the bomb went off. They thought it was mamu tjuta, evil spirits coming. Everyone was frightened, thinking about people back in the bush. Didn't know what bomb was. Later told it was poison. Parents and grandparents really wanted to go home, used to talk all the time to get their land back.'Yvonne Edwards was just six years old when the first nuclear bomb of the British nuclear tests was detonated in 1956. The consequences of these tests which continued until 1963 had a devastating and lasting effect on her life and that of her family. This powerful book, by award-winning author Christobel Mattingley, honours Yvonne Edwards' legacy as a highly respected artist and community elder.

The Promise - The Moving Story of a Family in the Holocaust (Paperback, Scholar's): Barbara Powers The Promise - The Moving Story of a Family in the Holocaust (Paperback, Scholar's)
Barbara Powers 1
R182 R148 Discovery Miles 1 480 Save R34 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Holocaust survivor Eva Schloss retells her own story specially for younger readers. This is the remarkable true story of a young Jewish girl and her brother caught in a world turned upside down by the Nazis during the Second World War. Eva Schloss describes her happy early childhood in Vienna with her kind and loving parents and her older brother Heinz, whom she adored. But when the Nazis marched into Austria everything changed. Eva's family fled to Belgium, then to Amsterdam where, with the help of the Dutch Resistance, they spent the next two years in hiding - Eva and her mother in one house, and her father and brother in another. But in the end they were all betrayed and deported to Auschwitz concentration camp in Poland. Despite the horrors of the camp, Eva's positive attitude and stubborn personality (which had often got her into trouble) saw her through one of the most tragic events in history but sadly her father and brother perished just weeks before the liberation. Eva and her mother travelled back to the house in Amsterdam where Heinz and his father had hidden. There they found over thirty beautiful paintings by her brother. For Eva, here was a tangible, everlasting memory of her beloved older brother, and a reminder of her father's promise that all the good things you accomplish will make a difference. Heinz's paintings have been on display in exhibitions in the USA and are now a part of a permanent exhibition in Amsterdam's war museum. Eva Schloss is the posthumous step-sister of Anne Frank, after her mother was remarried to Otto Frank, the only surviving member of his immediate family.

My Long Covid Vacation (Paperback): Ella Dembeck My Long Covid Vacation (Paperback)
Ella Dembeck; Illustrated by Lizette Duvenage
R374 R306 Discovery Miles 3 060 Save R68 (18%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
No Matter What - How Far Would You Go to Save Your Child? (Hardcover): Monika Polefka-Proulx No Matter What - How Far Would You Go to Save Your Child? (Hardcover)
Monika Polefka-Proulx
R631 R524 Discovery Miles 5 240 Save R107 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Adjoa's New Arrival (Paperback): Izzie Kpobie-Mensah Adjoa's New Arrival (Paperback)
Izzie Kpobie-Mensah; Illustrated by Leanne Armstrong
R271 Discovery Miles 2 710 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Everybody Had A Yucky Time - How to explain 2020 to kids (in rhyme) (Hardcover): Christopher Buttons Everybody Had A Yucky Time - How to explain 2020 to kids (in rhyme) (Hardcover)
Christopher Buttons; Illustrated by Christopher Buttons
R601 Discovery Miles 6 010 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Popular: Vintage Wisdom for a Modern Geek (A Memoir) (Paperback): Maya Van Wagenen Popular: Vintage Wisdom for a Modern Geek (A Memoir) (Paperback)
Maya Van Wagenen 1
R274 R223 Discovery Miles 2 230 Save R51 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

New York Times Bestseller Popular: Vintage Wisdom for a Modern Geek is a touchingly honest, candidly hysterical memoir from breakout teen author Maya Van Wagenen. 'School is the armpit of life . . . and my school is no exception' Stuck at the bottom of the social ladder at 'pretty much the lowest level of people at school who aren't paid to be here,' Maya Van Wagenen decided to begin a unique social experiment: spend the school year following a 1950s popularity guide, written by former teen model Betty Cornell. Can curlers, girdles, Vaseline, and a strand of pearls help Maya on her quest to be popular? The real-life results are painful, funny, and include a wonderful and unexpected surprise-meeting and befriending Betty Cornell herself. Told with humour and grace, Maya's journey offers readers of all ages a thoroughly contemporary example of kindness and self-confidence. 'The real deal. . . A teenage John Green for the next generation. Stunning.' Margaret Stohl, bestselling co-author of the bestselling Beautiful Creatures series 'Popular is wonderful. It is charming, touching, entertaining - and brought back a lot of memories about my own high school anxieties. I will be saving my copy to give to my daughter when she is a little older' Jo Elvin, Glamour 'I was inspired by [Maya's] journey and made a point of saving a copy of 'Popular' for my sister, who starts middle school this fall. Maybe if I had read it when I was her age, it could have saved me from a world of hurt, or at least put that world in perspective.' Maude Apatow, New York Times Book Review 'Made me smile, giggle and question what my idea of popularity really is . . A must read this summer' Guardian Books Blog 'Honest, funny, and thought-provoking.' Gretchen Rubin, #1 bestselling author of The Happiness Project 'Her year-long experiment in popularity is timeless; the intelligent and humane way she gets to the heart of the matter is uniquely her. Funny, determined, and wry, Van Wagenan has written a wise, heartfelt guide for other kids eager to keep up.' Rachel Hartman, NYT bestselling author of Seraphina 'A talented writer, she's funny, thoughtful and self-effacing . . . Teens will readily identify with her' Kirkus About the author: Maya Van Wagenen is fifteen years old. When she was eleven, her family moved to Brownsville, Texas, the setting of Popular. When not hunched over a desktop writing, Maya enjoys reading, British Television, and chocolate. She now lives with her parents and two siblings in a rural Georgia. She is a sophomore in high school but still shares a room with her sixth grade brother. Remarkably they have not yet killed each other.

You Will Always Be In My Heart (Paperback): Arlene Nikita Mensah You Will Always Be In My Heart (Paperback)
Arlene Nikita Mensah
R352 Discovery Miles 3 520 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Dudes Dog Days (Paperback): Emily Kay Johnson, Tyler Reynolds Dudes Dog Days (Paperback)
Emily Kay Johnson, Tyler Reynolds; Cover design or artwork by Jacquelyn B Moore
R358 Discovery Miles 3 580 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Biggest Names in Music: Ed Sheeran (Hardcover): Emma Huddleston Biggest Names in Music: Ed Sheeran (Hardcover)
Emma Huddleston
R683 Discovery Miles 6 830 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This title introduces readers to the life and music of Ed Sheeran. Colorful photos, fun facts, and a timeline of key dates in his life make this book an exciting read for young music lovers.

She Rides Like the Wind - The Story of Alfonsina Strada (Hardcover): Joan Negrescolor She Rides Like the Wind - The Story of Alfonsina Strada (Hardcover)
Joan Negrescolor; Illustrated by Joan Negrescolor; Edited by Little Gestalten
R410 R338 Discovery Miles 3 380 Save R72 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days
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