A Little Princess (The Sisterhood) by Frances Hodgson Burnett

$23.00 NZD

Category: Young Adults | Series: The Sisterhood

Celebrate International Women's Day with the original sisterhood When wealthy Sara Crewe arrives at Miss Minchin's boarding school in London, she is determined to settle in and make friends. Charismatic and popular, with a big heart and a love of storytelling, she seems to be succeeding. That is, until tragedy strikes. Sara must fight harder than she thought possible to remain both strong and kind in the most difficult of circumstances. A Little Princess is one The Sisterhood, a collection of six unforgettable Puffin Classics, brought together for International Women's Day in a stunning set in celebration of some of the most iconic female writers of the 19th and early 20th centuries. ...Show more

Aesop's Kiwi Fables by Aesop; Ray Ching

$40.00 NZD

Category: Young Adults | Reading Level: near fine

In this collection, newly painted for this book, Ray Ching's drawing and painting skills, familiar to New Zealanders through his widely seen paintings of birds, are imaginatively engaged in an altogether new expression of Aesop's Fables. The stories have left their origins in Greece and ancient Europe a nd set off to the distant isles of New Zealand. Now, the tales are told by the inhabitants of these islands, mostly birds, who take the place of the more traditional players - Tui are as smart as Crows, and Tuatara is as dogged as the Tortoise, to successfully win his race over Possum. An introduction by Richard Wolfe gives an insight into the work and art of Ray Ching and a brief history of Aesop's fables in publication. ...Show more

Alice Through the Looking Glass by Lewis Carroll

$18.00 NZD

Category: Young Adults

All About Thailand: Stories, Songs, Crafts and More by Russell Elaine

$24.99 NZD

Category: Young Adults

**2017 Creative Child Magazine Book of the Year Award Winner** **2017 Moonbeam Children's Book Award Silver Medal Winner**   All About Thailand is a new Thai book for kids ages 8 to 12 which brings you on an incredible journey to exotic Thailand.   Thailand is a place where a modern culture thrives in one of the world's most ancient countries. Your guides in this adventure are two Thai children: Mali is a 9-year-old girl from the countryside and Tawan is an 11-year old boy from Bangkok. Travel with them as they explore their land--experienced its fascinating wildlife, beautiful handcrafts, sports, games, celebrations and, of course--great Thai food They'll give you a glimpse of what it's like to live in Thailand, and they'll show you all the things that kids in Thailand love to do.   With this Thai culture and history-for-kids book readers will: Visit with elephants and monkeys Learn new fun and challenging games Share Thai myth, fairy tales and fables Get a taste of the Thai language and learn a song or two Make things that let you experience Thailand's beliefs, celebrations and culture Experience the unique flavors of Thailand with a few easy, yummy recipes And lots more Along with fun facts, you'll learn about the spirit of the Thailand that makes this country and its people unique. All About Thailand is a book for parents and kids to enjoy together ...Show more

An Unfamiliar Place (Dragon Defenders #3) by James Russell

$22.99 NZD

Category: Young Adults | Series: The Dragon Defenders

The Pitbull's plans to capture the dragons from Flynn and Paddy's paradise island have been spoiled twice already, so he's hell-bent on revenge. But first he must find a way to lure the brothers to the city. Meanwhile to punish his niece Briar for her betrayal, the Pitbull locks her up in a prison cell, high in his tower. Surely escape is impossible this time? ...Show more

Anne of Avonlea (#2 Puffin Classics) by L. M. Montgomery

$16.99 NZD

Category: Young Adults | Series: Anne Shirley

The second story in the ever-popular Anne of Green Gables series. Now Anne is half past sixteen and she's ready to begin a new life teaching in her old school. She's as feisty as ever and is fiercely determined to inspire young hearts with her own ambitions. But some of her pupils are as boisterous and high-spirited as Anne, and so life in her Avonlea classroom becomes a lesson in discovery and adventure. ...Show more

Anne of Green Gables (The Sisterhood) by L. M. Montgomery

$23.00 NZD

Category: Young Adults | Series: The Sisterhood

Celebrate International Women's Day with the original sisterhood Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert are in for a big surprise. They are waiting for an orphan boy to help with the work at Green Gables - but a skinny, red-haired girl turns up instead. Feisty and full of spirit, Anne Shirley charms her way into the Cuthberts' affection with her vivid imagination and constant chatter. It's not long before Anne finds herself in trouble, but soon it becomes impossible for the Cuthberts to imagine life without 'their' Anne - and for the people of Avonlea to recall what it was like before this wildly creative little girl whirled into town. Anne of Green Gables is one of six unforgettable Puffin Classics, brought together for International Women's Day in a stunning set in celebration of some of the most iconic female writers of the 19th and early 20th centuries. ...Show more

Bear's Tooth Vol. 2 - Hanna by Alain Henriet (Artist)

$20.00 NZD

Category: Young Adults | Series: Bear's Tooth Ser.

While above him a British night raid is torn to shreds by some of the Luftwaffe's 'wunderwaffen', Max is airdropped into Poland and taken in by local resistance. His mission: infiltrate the nearby German base posing as a replacement pilot, locate Hanna Reitsch ... and kill her Hanna, his childhood frien d, who wears the same bear tooth pendant he does. Hanna, who's a legendary figure of the 3rd Reich and an exceptional test pilot... ...Show more

Bear's Tooth Vol. 3 - Werner by Alain Henriet (Artist); Yann

$20.00 NZD

Category: Young Adults | Series: Bear's Tooth Ser.

April 1945. The Third Reich is collapsing. In Berlin, surrounded by Soviet troops, a small aircraft lands under enemy fire. Daring pilot Hanna Reitsch escorts an important officer to Hitler's bunker - and is granted an audience with the Fuhrer, from which she emerges visibly upset. Meanwhile, in a Germa n hospital in the countryside, Max comes to after a long coma. His task remains the same: to kill Hanna. But what new mission has she been given? ...Show more

Biggles & Co.

$12.50 NZD

Category: Young Adults

Biggles Flies East

$12.50 NZD

Category: Young Adults

Blake & Mortimer 18 - Oath of the Five Lords by Yves Sente

$24.99 NZD

Category: Young Adults | Series: Blake and Mortimer Ser.

1919. Colonel Lawrence - Lawrence of Arabia - has an unpleasant meeting with an MI5 agent who confiscates his manuscript of The Seven Pillars of Wisdom. 35 years later, Oxford is shaken by a series of burglaries at the Ashmolean Museum, at the same time as Blake learns of the death of an old friend. The captain begins an investigation, while Mortimer looks into the thefts - But what dark connection does all of this have with Lawrence or Blake's own past? ...Show more