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Eleven Eleven by Paul Dowswell
$19.99 NZD
Category: Middle Fiction 8-12-year-olds
Set during the final 24 hours before the armistice at 11 a.m. on 11th November 1918, the story follows a German storm trooper, an American airman and a British Tommy. Their destinies converge during the death throes of the first ever conflict to spread across the globe. War becomes incredibly personal a ...Show more
Everest Adventures (Usborne True Stories) by Paul Dowswell
$14.99 NZD
Category: General Non-Fiction | Series: Usborne True Stories
As the world's tallest mountain, Everest has held a special fascination for climbers ever since it was first discovered. Over a thousand men and women have stood triumphant on its tiny summit. But the frozen bodies that litter its dizzy slopes tell another tale of tragedy, misfortune and reckless ambiti ...Show more
Ghosts (Usborne True Stories) by Paul Dowswell
$14.99 NZD
Category: General Non-Fiction | Series: Usborne True Stories
This title includes four new editions in the popular "True Stories" series, each with an arresting new cover. Each book contains thrilling stories of heroism, bravery and battling the odds to provide young readers with a truly compelling read. It contains maps, line drawings and notes on sources and fur ...Show more
Pirate Attack (RA 8+ IA 13+) by Paul Dowswell
$21.00 NZD
Category: Dyslexia Friendly (Junior)
Joe's thrilled when Dan and his family invite him to join them on a sailing holiday in the Seychelles. But when some lost Somali pirates board the ship with AK-47s, he's the only one they don't notice - and the only one who can call for help - Thrilling adventure. Particularly suitable for dyslexic ...Show more
Survival (Beginners Plus) by Paul Dowswell
$16.99 NZD
Category: Learn to Read Books | Series: Beginners Plus
A guide to survival in extreme conditions and inhospitable environments, fully illustrated with a mix of photos, comic strip art and step-by-step diagrams. Learn how to find north, make a fire, send signals, evade dangerous animals, escape if you're trapped in a car, cope with an earthquake or tornado, ...Show more
True Stories Polar Adventures by Paul Dowswell
$15.99 NZD
Category: General Non-Fiction | Series: True Stories
A collection of true stories of exploration over the icy wastelands of the North and South Poles, including the fated expedition of Captain Scott of the Antartic and Ernest Shackleton's epic trek across the snow to save his crew. Stories are illustrated with maps and drawings, and readers can find out m ...Show more
True Stories of Escape by Paul Dowswell
$15.99 NZD
Category: Middle Fiction 8-12-year-olds | Series: True Stories
Eight true stories of daring breakouts from infamous institutions such as Alcatraz and Devil's Island, detailing the risks the prisoners faced in attempting to make their escapes, including savage dogs, armed guards and shark-infested waters.
True Stories of Escape by Paul Dowswell
$12.99 NZD
Category: Middle Fiction 8-12-year-olds | Series: Young Reading Series 4
Eight true stories of daring breakouts from infamous institutions such as Alcatraz and Devil's Island, detailing the risks the prisoners faced in attempting to make their escapes, including savage dogs, armed guards and shark-infested waters.
True Stories of Everest Adventures (Usborne True Stories) by Paul Dowswell
$10.99 NZD
Category: History and Pre-History | Series: Usborne True Stories
As the world's tallest mountain, Everest has held a special fascination for climbers. This collection of real life stories tells of the lengths to which people have gone to get to its summit, and the dangers they've experienced, in some cases ending in tragedy. Includes a glossary of mountaineering word ...Show more
True Stories of Everest Adventures (Usborne True Stories) by Paul Dowswell
$12.99 NZD
Category: NZ Non-Fiction | Series: True Stories
A collection of real-life stories: extreme cold, perilous danger and daring exploration, including several stories of tragedy the mountain's slopes. Includes maps, a glossary of mountaineering words; further resources - including photos, video clips and a virtual climb of Mount Everest - are available v ...Show more
True Stories of Heroes by Paul Dowswell
$15.99 NZD
Category: General Non-Fiction | Series: True Stories
Thirteen short stories of real-life courage and heroism. From firefighters battling a blazing nuclear reactor, to a helicopter rescue team on board a fast sinking ship and one housewifeâe(tm)s brave defiance of the Gestapo, this book contains inspiring tales of extraordinary courage from everyday people ...Show more
True Stories of Polar Adventures by Paul Dowswell
$12.99 NZD
Category: History and Pre-History | Series: Young Reading Series 4 Ser.
A gripping collection of true stories telling the remarkable and dangerous journeys of exploration to the North and South Poles. This volume seeks to encourage even the most reluctant reader to pick up a book. A collection of exciting real-life stories. Contains maps for reference. Part of the Usborne R ...Show more