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Doubting Thomas


Morris Gleitzman - 2006
    He was a pretty normal kid until two weeks ago when he discovered he had developed a startling new ability. Every time anyone tells a lie Thomas develops a violent itch in his nipples. It's uncomfortable, embarrassing and gets Thomas into all sorts of trouble and he just wants it to go away. So with the help of his two friends, Holly and Kevin, he sets out to find a cure.A funny, clever and poignant story about family, travel and telling the truth from the author of Once and Aristotle's Nostril.

The Abominable Snowman / Journey Under the Sea / Space and Beyond / The Lost Jewels of Nabooti / Mystery of the Maya / House of Danger (Choose Your Own Adventure 1-6) (Box Set 1)


R.A. Montgomery - 2006
    This Choose Your Own Adventure 6-Book Boxed Set includes the following storied titles from the classic, interactive, children's series: The Abominable Snowman * Journey Under the Sea * Space and Beyond * The Lost Jewels of Nabooti * Mystery of the Maya * House of Danger.Book Details: Format: Paperback Publication Date: 6/1/2011 Pages: 864 Reading Level: Age 9 and Up

The World of Alice


Phyllis Reynolds Naylor - 2003
    Now Alice's many fans can treasure the first four books in the beloved series in his handsome boxed set.Books in this set include:"The Agony of AliceAlice in Rapture, Sort OfReluctantly AliceAll But Alice"

Death of a Princess


Susan Geason - 2005
    Meryet, the harem’s beautician, learns that the princess was poisoned, and must race against time to find the culprit—before she becomes the prime suspect! Her investigation pits her against jealous queens and concubines, and plunges the reader into a world of seething intrigue. Set in Ancient Egypt during the reign of the mighty Ramesses II, Death of a Princess is a spellbinding mystery.

Urn Burial


Robert Westall - 1987
    By digging into the stones, he discovers a strange "sleeping" creature with ointments and a dangerous weapon buried alongside. Before he knows it, he has awakened a dangerous and terrifying secret.

Climbing a Monkey Puzzle Tree


Karen Wallace - 2002
    She's rolled up from the backwoods of Canada, eager for a new life brimming with adventure. But boarding school isn't the fantasy that Nancy had imagined. It is an austere, loveless world where budding relationships are soon put to the test. Nancy wins friends and finds solace by telling stories, but still feels horribly alone inside. And when she leads her dorm in a special fund-raising event that goes tragically wrong, things go from bad to worse. Nancy longs to meet the glamorous brother of her friend, Caroline, and as her troubles build it's an encounter that can't come soon enough—until a shocking revelation comes to light.

Zillah & Me


Helen Dunmore - 2000
    Zillah is gloomy and bad-tempered and makes it clear she wants nothing to do with Katie. But Katie is curious. Why is Zillah so angry? What secrets is she keeping about her family? The two give each other one more chance -- and what develops is a friendship that surprises them both.

Children of the Lamp Set


P.B. Kerr - 2006
    

Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix (Piano Solos)


John Williams - 2011
    Rowling’s Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix™ come alive is made only more delightful by the extraordinary soundtrack that enhances Harry, Hermione, Ron's adventures. Alfred presents this selection of music from the soundtrack to the major motion picture arranged for advanced solo piano. Titles are * Dumbledore's Army * Fireworks * Flight of the Order of the Phoenix * Loved Ones & Leaving * The Ministry of Magic * Professor Umbridge * The Room of Requirement * (Bonus Selection) Hedwig's Theme.

Bionicle: Rahi Beasts


Greg Farshtey - 2005
    Some of them will be new to fans, some of them will be familiar and all of them are unique! Filled with photographs of actual models, this book will inspire kids to go out and create their own creatures.

Shog's Best Friends: Shog, Lilly Frog and Piggle in... (Red Beetle Picture Books)


Lisette Starr - 2019
    A book they'll want to read again and again, and you'll enjoy reading with them! * I loved "Shog's Best Friends" It was great fun to read and the verses were adorable. I highly recommend this book.- children's author, Deanie Humphrys-Dunne* A very well written children's educational adventure story book. It was very easy to read/follow from start/finish, and never a dull moment. There is no doubt in my mind this is a very easy rating of 5 stars. - Tony Parsons (Amazon Reviewer) * We absolutely love rhyming books and can't wait to read more from this author. - Danie Mac (Amazon Reviewer) "Shog's best friends" is a bright, fun way for younger children to learn about finding friendship. Shog desperately wants friends, but he only wants to mix with other dogs. When Shog has an accident, Lilly Frog and Piggle come to his aid and he learns a powerful lesson. A true friend doesn't have to be a dog, just like him! A true friend is someone who is kind and caring, and there when it counts, even if they are "that shade of green!" Combining wonderfully vibrant illustrations with the power of rhythm and rhyme, "Shog's Best Friends"is a perfect bedtime story and a must read for kids starting their reading journey. If you love read along children's picture books this one is a must. RED BEETLE PICTURE BOOKSFollowing in the great tradition of moral tales, Red Beetle Picture Books are designed to teach important life lessons in a fun and entertaining way. Exploring subjects like sharing, kindness, friendship, understanding differences, facing challenges and adapting to change, Red Beetle Books will help your child develop their emotional intelligence, while fostering a life long love of books and reading. This book is for suitable for children from 3-8 years.If you're looking for fun kids picture books with a great message (that your kids will actually want to read)check out the whole series. Look for these other RED BEETLE PICTURE BOOK titles now... "Horses For Courses" - on adapting to change, and developing resilience. "A House For A Mouse"- on kindness, charity and compassion. "The Day I Met The Cribbeldy Crank"(or how to train an angry bug)- on mindfulness and anger management. If you love Hairy Maclary or Room on the Broom, or even if you are just a fan of kids books that rhyme, you will love Red Beetle Picture books. If your kids go mad for Cat in the Hat or just love Dr Seuss, they will love Red Beetle Books. Sharing rhyming books with your children, is one of the most special parts of being a parent. You will love these books!

Buddy


V.M. Jones - 2002
    Most of all, he loves to win. Just one person stands in his way: super-jock Shane. Then along comes an off-the-wall teacher and a wicked new challenge the Energex Iron Kid Triathalon. The perfect chance to take Shane on and win. Except Josh can't swim. He vowed he never would. If he's going to enter the triathalon he will have to overcome his fear of water and take a first step to confront a secret burried too deep in his past to think about.

Mercedes Ice: An Urban Fairy Story For Modern Children


Philip Ridley - 1989
    But soon the shining concrete began to crack and the gleaming windows became grimy and dull. Into this colourless decay comes Mercedes Ice, Crown Prince of Shadow Point, with an impossible demand: colour.

Guardians of Ga'hoole Boxed Set (Guardians of Ga'hoole, #1-12)


Kathryn Lasky - 2006
    Aegolius Academy. Once there, he must use his wits and bravery to escape his captors. Soren and his new band of orphans fight their way through many dangers, hoping to find refuge with a group of brave owls thought only to be a legend-the Guardians of Ga'Hoole! And so begins a magical journey in this stunning collection of the first three books from the bestselling Guardians of Ga'Hoole series. Together with the Guardians, the band will face a threat more terrible than any the Great Tree has ever encountered before. Soren must seek out the truth about his lost family, and with his friends behind him, become the stuff of legends.

Music on the Bamboo Radio


Martin Booth - 1997
    As he grows to manhood, he witnesses the atrocities and deprivations of the Japanese occupation and is himself drawn into the Communist resistance activities. The book ends when the Japanese surrender and Nicholas is reunited with what remains of his family.