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Large 9781474924160

A Place Called Perfect (#1) by Helena Duggan

$17.99 NZD

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Category: Fantasy, Magic and Science Fiction | Series: A Place Called Perfect

Violet hates living in Perfect. Why does everyone have to wear special glasses to stop them going blind? What are the strange noises in the night and why is Mum acting so weird? Then Dad disappears and Violet is determined to uncover the truth with the help of the mysterious Boy. But returning normality to Perfect is a battle they never imagined... An original and spookily fun concept where brainwashed adults are rescued by brave and clear-sighted kids. Strong girl and boy main characters for widespread appeal. A quirky adventure story with echoes of Roald Dahl, Neil Gaiman and Tim Burton.  ...Show more

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Large 9781760875060

The Stolen Prince of Cloudburst (#3 Bronte Mettlestone) by Jaclyn Moriarty

$24.99 NZD

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Category: Fantasy, Magic and Science Fiction | Series: Bronte Mettlestone / Kingdoms and Empires

A magical tale of mystery and adventure that proves that sometimes even ordinary middle children can be heroes, from the bestselling author of The Extremely Inconvenient Adventures of Bronte Mettlestone and the award-winning The Slightly Alarming Tale of the Whispering Wars. Long ago, the little Prince of Cloudburst was stolen from the seashore by a Water Sprite. Now, ten years later, the prince has found his way home. The King and Queen are planning the biggest party in their Kingdom's history to welcome him. Meanwhile, on the other side of the Kingdoms and Empires, Esther Mettlestone-Staranise is looking forward to another year at Katherine Valley Boarding School. But she arrives to find a number of strange and unsettling changes. For one, her new teacher is rumoured to be an Ogre. Two mysterious students have joined the school, and one of Esther's classmates is an undercover Spellbinder. Most disturbingly, the mountains surrounding the school - usually a delight of glaciers, teashops, lakes and Faeries - are now crowded with wicked Shadow Mages. As secrets and dangers escalate, Esther must find the answers to several puzzles. Why is her teacher behaving so oddly? Which of Esther's classmates is the Spellbinder, and can they really protect the school from gathering hordes of Shadow Mages? Could the Stolen Prince of Cloudburst be connected? How can Esther - who is not talented like her sisters, nor an adventurer like her cousin, but just Esther - save her family, her school and possibly her entire world? ...Show more

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Large 9781452180694

Scared of the Dark? It's Really Scared of You by Peter Vegas

$34.99 NZD

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Category: NZ Picture Books

Scared of the Dark? It's Really Scared of You is a picture book that playfully unpacks a common childhood fear. You may be afraid of the dark . . . but did you know that the dark is actually afraid of YOU? It's true! The dark spends its days hiding from the light in your underwear drawer. The dark thi nks you look scary. And the dark may be difficult to see when the sun goes down, but it also has its fair share of redeeming qualities. * A go-to read for kids who are afraid of nighttime * Personifies darkness to help younger readers shift how they see the night * A humorous and soulful picture book by Peter Vegas and acclaimed illustrator Benjamin Chaud Scared of the Dark? It's Really Scared of You reassures the youngest of readers that the dark is more relatable--and appealing--than ever imagined. Fans of the award-winning illustrator Benjamin Chaud will love adding this one to the collection. * A good pick for parents, grandparents, and caregivers of reluctant readers * Resonates year-round as a go-to gift for birthdays, holidays, and more * Perfect for children ages 3 to 5 years old * Great for teachers and librarians who want to teach there are no monsters, just friends * You'll love this book if you love books like Orion and the Dark by Emma Yarlett, The Dark by Lemony Snicket, and The Berenstain Bears by Stan and Jan Berenstain. ...Show more

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Large 9780753445471

The Germ Lab by Richard Platt

$29.99 NZD

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Category: Science and Maths

An entertaining and comprehensive telling of diseases, infections, plagues and pandemics for young readers.The Germ Labfeatures case histories of specific epidemics and pandemics, including COVID-19, 'eyewitness' accounts from the rats, flies, ticks, and creepy-crawlies who spread the most deadly viruse s, plus plenty of fascinating facts and figures on the biggest and worst afflictions. Illustrated throughout with brilliantly entertaining artworks and fun characters, you'll be entertained by a secret war room showing the war on germs, a rogues' gallery highlighting the worst offenders, the very deadliest diseases examined under the microscope, and much more. ...Show more

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Large 9781444960112

The Girls I've Been by Tess Sharpe

$19.99 NZD

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Category: Teen Fiction

As an ex con artist, Nora has always got herself out of tricky situations. But the ultimate test lies in wait when she's taken hostage in a bank heist. And this time, Nora doesn't have an escape plan. Meet Nora. Also known as Rebecca, Samantha, Hayley, Katie and Ashley - the girls she's been. Nora didn 't choose a life of deception - she was born into it. As the daughter of a con artist who targeted criminal men, Nora always had to play a part. But when her mother fell for one of the men instead of conning him, Nora pulled the ultimate con herself: escape. For five years Nora's been playing at normal - but things are far from it when she finds herself held at gunpoint in the middle of a bank heist, along with Wes (her ex-boyfriend) and Iris (her secret new girlfriend and mutual friend of Wes ... awkward). Now it will take all of Nora's con artistry skills to get them out alive. Because the gunmen have no idea who she really is. And that girl has been in hiding for far too long ... ...Show more

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Large 9781952119071

The Lights and Types of Ships at Night by Dave Eggers

$34.99 NZD

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Category: Hardback Books

You may have heard of ships. You may have also heard of the sea and the night. But did you realize there's nothing more beautiful than a ship and its lights on the sea at night? In warm and witty prose, this picture book's narrator asks the reader to consider the splendor of glowing lights cast by ships on a shimmering waterway. Meet a trawler, a steamship, a RoRo, an exploratory vessel and more across richly illustrated pages, alive with the glowy, otherworldly nighttime scenes of boats as seen from a child's perspective. ...Show more

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Large 9781250250230

Seaman and the Great Northern Adventure (Time Dogs #2) by Helen Moss; Misa Saburi (Illustrator)

$14.99 NZD

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Category: Junior Fiction 5-9-year-olds | Series: Time Dogs

An exciting new illustrated chapter book series for dog-loving readers from writer Helen Moss and artist Misa Saburi When a pack of senior dogs find themselves transported back in time--and turned into puppies --they must make their way back home, helping real-life historical dogs along the way. In t his second story, Time Dogs: Seaman and the Great Northern Adventure, Baxter, Trevor, Newton, Titch, and Maia--the time dogs --find themselves transported through time and space to 1805 on the Missouri River. There, deep in the wilderness, the puppies must help Seaman, the dog of legendary explorers Lewis and Clark. ...Show more

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Over Sea, Under Stone (#1 The Dark Is Rising Sequence) by Susan Cooper

$17.99 NZD

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Category: Fantasy, Magic and Science Fiction | Series: The Dark Is Rising Sequence

On holiday in Cornwall, Simon, Jane and Barney Drew discover an ancient map in the attic of the Grey House, where they are staying with their mysterious Great-Uncle Merry. They know immediately that it is special. But it is much more than just a map. It is the start of a quest to find a grail, a source of great power that could contain - or resurrect - the powerful, age-old forces of evil in the world. And the Drews are not the only ones searching for it. ...Show more

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Large 9781788005920

Orion Lost by Alastair Chisholm

$16.99 NZD

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Category: Fantasy, Magic and Science Fiction

An unputdownable science fiction adventure from a new voice in middle-grade fiction. The transport ship Orion is four months out of Earth when catastrophe strikes - leaving the ship and everyone on board stranded in deep space. Suddenly it's up to thirteen-year-old Beth and her friends to navigate thr ough treacherous and uncharted territory to reach safety. But a heavily-damaged ship, space pirates, a mysterious alien species, and an artificial intelligence that Beth doesn't know if she can trust means that getting home has never been so difficult... Hugely gripping, with incredible twists and a fast-paced, action-packed story, this is an unputdownable science fiction adventure - perfect for fans of Mortal Engines and Star Wars. ...Show more

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Large 9781869507343

The Bone Tiki (Aotearoa #1) by David Hair

$19.99 NZD

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Category: NZ Teen Fiction | Series: Aotearoa

What do you do when you meet a tohunga makutu? You run. When reality dissolves and myths and legends come alive? You run faster. And when the dead come to life and blood debts have to be paid, will you have the courage to do what must be done? Matiu Douglas has a bone tiki he took from a tangi. His fat her's important new client wants it. Badly. And he has some very nasty friends. When Mat is forced to flee for his life, an unexpected meeting with a girl called Pania sets his world spinning. Suddenly he's running through the bush with a girl-clown, a dog who is way too human, and a long-dead warrior. Fearful creatures from legend are rising up around him, and Mat faces a terrifying ordeal. And there is nowhere left to hide...not even in another world. A breathtaking adventure set in two parallel New Zealands, from exciting new author David Hair. The spine chilling adventure continues in The Taniwha's Tear. ...Show more

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