What it was like to be an Ancient Roman (RA 8 IA 9+) by David Long; Stefano Tambellini (Illustrator)
18.00 NZD
Category: Middle Fiction | Series: What It Was Like to Be ... Ser.
Who were the Romans and how did this small tribe come to dominate Italy before establishing the largest empire the world has ever seen? Why were the Romans such brilliant innovators, responsible for inventions including newspapers, concrete, surgeon's tools and even an efficient postal system? What made ...Show more
The Boy Who Stole the Pharaoh's Lunch by Karen McCombie; Anneli Bray (Illustrator)
17.00 NZD
Category: Middle Fiction
While awaiting punishment in his headmaster's office for his latest piece of mischief, prankster Seth picks up an Egyptian amulet from the desk and is whisked back in time to Ancient Egypt. In a village by the Nile, Seth finds a place for himself, working for the local tradesmen and playing with the loc ...Show more
Suitcase S(witch) by Aisha Bushby; Coralie Muce (Illustrator)
18.00 NZD
Category: Middle Fiction
When Zahra accidentally swaps suitcases with a witch, it's the beginning of a whole series of magical mishaps. Her feet take on a dancing life of their own when she puts on a pair of enchanted boots, while her first flyingadventure in a charmed cloak nearly ends in disaster! But it's not all bad. She le ...Show more
Nightjar by Katya Balen
18.00 NZD
Category: Middle Fiction
When Noah's dad visits from New York, he and Noah come across an injured nightjar during a walk in the countryside. Noah is determined to save the bird, but his dad believes they should leave it alone to let nature take its course. As father and son argue, it becomes clear that Noah is angry about more ...Show more
The Storm and the Minotaur by Lucy Strange; Pam Smy (Illustrator)
18.00 NZD
Category: Middle Fiction
Money is scarce in George's family and so at the age of nine he has to join his father underground, hewing coal in the local mine. It's far from the dreams George had of continuing his education, and it's also a dangerous way to earn a living that has already claimed the life of his dad's older brother. ...Show more
The Creatures of Killburn Mine (#5 The Crooked Oak Mysteries) by Dan Smith
20.00 NZD
Category: Middle Fiction | Series: The\Crooked Oak Mysteries Ser.
A meteorite harbouring an alien lifeform crashes to Earth with horrifying consequences in this gruesome and gripping tale from master of creepy sci-fi Dan Smith. What's slithering about deep underground ...? When a meteorite crashes to Earth near Crooked Oak, Pete, Nancy and Krish are determined to ...Show more
Tilly's Promise by Linda Newbery
22.00 NZD
Category: Senior Fiction | Series: Teen. Barrington stoke
A beautiful and timeless story about the uncertainty and destruction caused by war. Tilly is a young nurse doing her best to help in the war effort. When she hears her brother Georgie must go to the front line in France she is devastated. Georgie isn't like other people - he has learning difficulties an ...Show more
The OMG Blog by Karen McCombie
15.00 NZD
Category: Senior Fiction | Series: Conkers
A lighthearted tale of vlogging newbies from queen of tween Karen McCombie, wrapped up in a stunning package bound to appeal to fans of instagram, Snapchat and Zoella. Heartwarming and affirmative, this cracking new Conker has family and friendship of the offline variety at its heart.Four �good' girls m ...Show more
Blowback (Bulletcatcher #3) by Chris Bradford
15.00 NZD
Category: Senior Fiction | Series: Bulletcatcher
Exhilirating action meets heart-pounding suspense in this action-packed final instalment of a popular trilogy . A sure-fire favourite for Marvel fans and ideal for readers of Muchamore and Horowitz. "Would you stand in the line of fire?" That's exactly what Troy has been doing as a member of SPEAR - ta ...Show more
Sniper (Bulletcatcher #2) by Chris Bradford
18.00 NZD
Category: Senior Fiction | Series: Bulletcatcher
Exhilirating action meets heart-pounding suspense in this sequel to 2015's popular Bulletcatcher as troy's adventure as a super-gifted member of SPEAR continues. A sure-fire favourite for Marvel fans and ideal for readers of Muchamore and Horowitz.In the face of a ruthless �Fight Against Fear' campaign, ...Show more
The Number 7 Shirt by Alan Gibbons
15.00 NZD
Category: Senior Fiction
The story of a boy's journey to becoming a professional footballer. Will the advice of 5 of Manchester United's greats help him achieve his dream? A must for football fans everywhere. Jimmy has always dreamed of becoming a pro footballer and gets one step closer when he's invited to go for a trial for t ...Show more
United Here I Come! by Alan Combes
15.00 NZD
Category: Senior Fiction | Series: Solo
Joey and Jimmy are both terrible at football. Everyone says so, but Jimmy's convinced that he will play for United. Will he be able to prove everyone wrong?