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Bombs on Aunt Dainty by Judith Kerr
$18.90Partly autobiographical, this is the second title in Judith Kerr’s internationally acclaimed trilogy of books following the life of Anna through war-torn Germany, to London during the Blitz and her return to Berlin to discover the past…
It is hard enough being a teenager in London during the Blitz, finding yourself in love and wondering every night whether you will survive the bombs. But it is even harder for Anna, who is still officially classified as an “enemy alien”. Those bombs are coming from Germany – the country that was once her own. If Hitler invades, can she and her beloved refugee family possibly survive?ISBN: 9780008726416
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A Small Person Far Away by Judith Kerr
$18.90Partly autobiographical, this is the third title in Judith Kerr’s internationally acclaimed trilogy of books following the life of Anna through war-torn Germany, to London during the Blitz and her return to Berlin to discover the past…
Berlin is where Anna lived before Hitler, when she was still a German child; before she spoke a word of English, before her family had all become refugees. Long before her happy new existence in London. But Mama is there, dangerously ill. Anna is forced to go back, to deal with questions of life and death, to face old fears, and to discover the past which she has so long shut away.ISBN: 9780008726423
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Zarra and the Twelve Realms of Kayangan
$22.90Forced to work for her aunt like a modern-day Cinderella, twelve-year-old Zarra Nuraman thinks her life is awful until one day her fairy ‘godmother’ turns up and kidnaps Zarra’s baby cousin. Zarra follows her cousin and ends up in Kayangan – a parallel universe filled with the characters of the Malaysian folktales she grew up with. In this land where magic fairy coats and were-crocodiles exist, and where even saying the wrong thing can kill you, Zarra is being hunted by the evil Queen Zamrud. With the help of the Border Guardians, Khai and Amir, and a magic Bidari coat which can transport her anywhere she wants, Zarra has three days to rescue her cousin, and in the process discovers a secret which changes her life.
ISBN: 9789815144895
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Starspill by Catherine Fisher
$18.90It’ s been one hundred and forty years since the Wolf swallowed the Sun, so why are all the cats in the dark, fog-shrouded town of Starspill bothering Zac about it now? He just wants to stay warm, listen to stories, and work hard for his brother as an apprentice starsmith. But the cats have other ideas. They want Zac to steal one of the three legendary Embers of the Sun from the town museum for them, and they’ ve taken his precious secret map to make sure he’ ll agree!
ISBN: 9781915444684
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Hamra and the Jungle of Memories by Hanna Alkaf
$17.90On Hamra’s thirteenth birthday, she receives nothing but endless nagging and yet another errand to run in the Langkawi jungle that looms behind her home.
No one has remembered her special day.
And so, stifled and angry, Hamra ignores something she shouldn’t: the rules of the jungle.
Always ask permission before you enter. Hamra walks boldly in.Never take what isn’t yours. Hamra finds the most perfect jambu and picks it.
Of course, rules exist for a reason, and soon an enormous weretiger is stalking her dreams, demanding payment for her crimes—and Hamra embarks on a quest deep into the jungle to set things right.ISBN: 9780063207967
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Marvel Captain Marvel: Born to Fly Destined for this Stars
$11.90The full origin story for Marvel’s most powerful Super Hero, Captain Marvel-perfect for early readers! This entry in Marvel’s chapter book series gives kids easy-to-read origin storis for all of their favorite Super Heroes. The full origin story for Marvel’s most powerful Super Hero, Captain Marvel-perfect for early readers!
ISBN: 9781368102001
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Marvel Spider-man: The Bug Bite that Changed Everything
$11.90Peter Parker is your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man—but he wasn’t always this amazing! Discover the moment a radioactive spider bit unsuspecting high-school student Peter Parker, gifting him with incredible abilities! Witness the personal tragedy that shows Peter that with great power also comes great responsibility! See Peter create his first Spider-Suit and meet his nemesis, Doctor Octopus! This action-packed Marvel origin story tells the full tale of how Spider-Man became a Marvel Super Hero.
ISBN: 9781368102360
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Marvel Double Feature: Ironman and Guardian of the Galaxy
$17.90Two stand-alone, fully illustrated, full-color stories bound up to create one action-packed book! First, Iron Man has to rescue some of his fellow Avengers, while meanwhile Gamora is in a race against Thanos with some of her fellow Guardians of the Galaxy. Marvel Double Features are two full-color, fully illustrated stories in one volume! Iron Man: Whether running Stark Industries or suited up as Iron Man, Tony Stark has dedicated his life to doing good.
ISBN: 9781368113113
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Diary of A Rich Kid: The Ghost of Mount Hantu
$17.90Once you enter Mount Hantu, you may never leave …
When Robin’s school organizes a glamping trip at Mount Hantu, not everyone is thrilled. But the campers are soon dazzled by the luxurious tents, cozy beds and even a giant flatscreen TV at the campsite!
Before long, terrifying things begin to unravel. From a brush with death to the disappearance of a fellow camper, Mount Hantu seems more forbidding than ever.
Robin soon discovers that they’re not alone—something. . . or someone . . . is watching them from the shadows. Robin must unravel the dark secret of Mount Hantu before it’s too late.ISBN: 9789815058987
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Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw (Book 3)
$13.90Greg Heffley’s dad is on a mission! He’s decided it’s time for this wimpy kid to become, well, less wimpy and has planned lots of “manly” activities for him and his son.
Greg somehow manages to find ways to get out of most of them, but when his dad threatens to send him to a military academy, Greg realises he’s going to have to somehow shape up … or get shipped out!
ISBN: 9780141324920
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Why Should I? A Book About Respect Reading Level Band 6 Orange
$10.90A gentle picture book that examines the issue of respect in a reassuring way – perfect for young children who struggle with respecting possessions, or other people’s space or opinions. The story offers a way in to talk about what respect is and why it is important, reinforcing good behaviour. At the end of the story, there are notes for parents and teachers with suggestions of ways to help children deal with the big emotions they experience.
Arin really struggles with showing respect for his own possessions or those of others. He doesn’t see why he should respect other people’s space or opinions either. But when everyone gets upset with him, Arin feels upset, too. Grandpa helps to explain how being respectful shows care for others, and how treating others how he wishes to be treated himself will make him, and others, feel happier.
ISBN: 9781445165660
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I Hate Everything! A Book About Feeling Angry Reading Level Band 5 Green
$10.90Sam is having a bad day and nothing is going right. Dad is too busy to play with him, he doesn’t like his lunch and he doesn’t enjoy Archie’s party. Can Aunt Jen help him to stop feeling so angry
This series introduces young children to different aspects of our emotions and behaviour. A fictional story is backed up by suggestions for activities and ideas to talk about, while a wordless storyboard encourages children to tell another story.
ISBN: 9781445138992
