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Large 9781406375503

Burn (HB) by Patrick Ness

$27.99 NZD

Available Stock:
8

Category: Teen Fiction

An all-consuming story of revenge, redemption and dragons from the twice Carnegie Medal-winner Patrick Ness. “On a cold Sunday evening in early 1957, Sarah Dewhurst waited with her father in the parking lot of the Chevron Gas Station for the dragon he'd hired to help on the farm.” This dragon, Kazimir, has more to him than meets the eye. Sarah can't help but be curious about him, an animal who supposedly doesn't have a soul but is seemingly intent on keeping her safe from the brutal attentions of Deputy Sheriff Emmett Kelby. Kazimir knows something she doesn't. He has arrived at the farm because of a prophecy. A prophecy that involves a deadly assassin, a cult of dragon worshippers, two FBI agents – and somehow, Sarah Dewhurst herself. From the bestselling author of the Chaos Walking trilogy comes a heart-stopping story of fanaticism, hope, bravery and impossible second chances, set in a world on the very brink of its own destruction.   ...Show more

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Large 9781743832615

The First Sniff (#1 Fartboy) by Adam Wallace

$16.99 NZD

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7

Category: Junior Fiction 5-9-year-olds | Series: Fartboy

Martin Kennedy is the tidiest boy in the world's tidiest town. Martin is so neat and clean that he has never ever farted-UNTIL NOW. A freak accident dooms Martin to a dreadful destiny of baked beans and bottom blowouts. With the help of his grand fart master, can Martin learn to harness the power of his new skill and use it to save the day?   ...Show more

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Large 9781782692737

Bandit's Daughter by Simon Mason

$17.99 NZD

Available Stock:
4

Category: Adventure and Real Life Stories

An extraordinary true adventure story - how the bandit's daughter Mu Guiying became a great general in Ancient China. At the beginning of the 11th century, General Yang sends his son Zongbao to exterminate the bandit living in Dragon-Taming Wood. In the forest, Zongbao is surprised by the bandit's teena ge daughter, a kung fu prodigy, who challenged him to unarmed combat. Her deal? If Zongbao wins, she will lead him to her father's secret hideout. If she wins, she will take him to her father as her prisoner. So begins Mu Guiying's extraordinary story, which will end with a spectacular battle for the destiny of her country. ...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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3

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 9780143773122

A Place of Stone and Darkness (HB) by Chris Mousdale

$30.00 NZD

Available Stock:
3

Category: NZ Middle Fiction 8-12-year-olds

The amazing, mysterious realm of Striggworld can finally be revealed. When the human creatures appeared, they ravaged the forests and hunted many birds to extinction. The flightless Striggs had only one option: They went down, down under the ground . . . And it’s there, as you may have heard it whispere d, that they still remain. Far below, in a place of stone and darkness . . . Over thousands of years, they colonised a labyrinth of tunnels and caves, but even underground the Striggs are not safe: chemicals now pollute their water and a deadly sickness threatens the flock. Even worse: an inquisitive young Strigg called Ellee Meddo discovers a human boy, trapped deep in a well. Humans are to be feared and saving him could mean travelling to the surface, a place of untold peril. What will Ellee decide to do?Are you brave enough to follow Ellee into the darkness? ...Show more

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Large 9781760526054

Across the Risen Sea by Bren MacDibble

$18.99 NZD

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3

Category: NZ Middle Fiction 8-12-year-olds

'It's one of them days when everything is off. A hot sweaty night in Rusty Bus means we kids is all grouchy-tired. Me and my best friend, Jaguar, is trying to cool down by taking turns at dipping in the sea pool. Him standing on the sea wall made from car frames and rocks on lookout for crocs, me swimmi ng, then we'll swap places. We's always doing things as a team, him and me. We's gonna be the best fisher people and the best salvagers on the whole of the inland sea one day.' Neoma and Jag and their small community are 'living gentle lives' on high ground surrounded by the risen sea that has caused widespread devastation. When strangers from the Valley of the Sun arrive unannounced, the friends find themselves drawn into a web of secrecy and lies that endangers the way of life of their entire community. Soon daring, loyal Neoma must set off on a solo mission across the risen sea, determined to rescue her best friend and find the truth that will save her village. Across the Risen Sea is another thrilling adventure for young readers from the bestselling author of How to Bee and The Dog Runner. ...Show more

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Large 9780986466847

Baa Baa Smart Sheep by Mark Sommerset; Rowan Sommerset

$19.99 NZD

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Category: NZ Picture Books

Kids who love wicked humor will gobble up this tale of a trickster sheep and a comically gullible turkey. Ewww   Little Baa Baa is bored. So when Quirky Turkey comes along, the opportunity to make mischief is too good to resist. "What's that?" asks Turkey, pointing at a suspicious something on the groun d. "What's what?" "That there." "This here?" "Yes, that there." "Oh, it's just a pile of . . . smarty tablets." "Ohhh. . ." After a well-sustained buildup evoking hilarity and disbelief, this kid-pleasing trickster tale will have readers both groaning and laughing out loud at the payoff. ...Show more

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Large 9780241377130

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 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 9781843654759

David Roberts' Delightfully Different Fairy Tales by David Roberts; Lynn Roberts-Maloney

$29.99 NZD

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2

Category: Hardback Books

A treasury of fairy tales with a difference - feminist, sparky and set in different decades of the 20th century, with funky clothes and recognisable settings. A stunning collaboration between the brilliant illustrator David Roberts and his talented writer sister Lynn. This special collection includes: a feminist Sleeping Beauty, set in the 1950s (and 2950s), in a story populated entirely with women and girls (no princes needed here!) a 1970s Rapunzel whose friend plays in a rock band a 1920s-set Cinderella with flapper girls and a fashion-conscious fairy godmother. These are all deliciously, delightfully different takes on the fairy tales we all know. ...Show more

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Large 9781910989241

Kid Got Shot (#2 Garvie Smith) by Simon Mason

$24.99 NZD

Available Stock:
2

Category: Teen Fiction | Series: Running Girl

Meet Garvie Smith. Reprobate, genius, waster, and sometime detective. A boy from Marsh Academy has been shot, with no clear motive and no clues. DI Singh is on the case, and he's determined to keep Garvie away. But Garvie knows he's the only one who has any idea where to look for the answers. Starting w ith his best friend's girlfriend, it's going to take more than flunking his exams to stop him getting involved. ...Show more

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Large 9780143773825

Mallory, Mallory: The Revenge of the Tooth Fairy by James Norcliffe

$17.99 NZD

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2

Category: NZ Junior Fiction 5-9-year-olds

When Mallory and her sidekick Arthur kidnap the tooth fairy, they get more than they bargained for in this sparkling fantasy adventure novel for children. Mallory is a nasty piece of work. Her one friend is Arthur, who only puts up with her because he has no one else. When Mallory loses a tooth, she co mes up with an evil idea to capture and blackmail the tooth fairy for an endless supply of money. But it's never a good idea to meddle with a magical creature, and Mallory and Arthur are about to find out just how bad it can get. With James Norcliffe's signature magic and humour, and Emily Walker's equally magical illustrations, The Revenge of the Tooth Fairy will delight fans of the Harry Potter series, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, the Wizard of Oz and top-quality fantasy adventures. ...Show more

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