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True stories (Children's / Teenage)

Hardcover. A picture book biography about John Newbery, pioneering author and publisher--for whom the prestigious Newbery medal is named--and the revolution in children's books that he led. Illustrator(s): Carpenter, Nancy. Num Pages: 48 pages, Full-colour throughout. BIC Classification: YFY. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 249 x 287 x 10. Weight in Grams: 490.
Publisher
Chronicle Books
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9780811879224
ISBN
9780811879224
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 19.69

Paperback. Series: A Stepping Stone Book. Num Pages: 112 pages, Illustrations throughout. BIC Classification: 1FKAH; YFY. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 134 x 195 x 11. Weight in Grams: 86.
Publisher
Random House Books for Young Readers
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9780553509861
ISBN
9780553509861
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 8.00

Paperback. At sixteen, Irishman Ernest Shackleton left school, joined the navy and became a legendary explorer. Written by the best-selling author on Polar exploration, this is the story of Shackleton, whose men called him 'The Boss', involving four expeditions to the snow and ice of Antarctica over 20 years between 1901 and 1922. Illustrator(s): Brady, Annie. Num Pages: 128 pages, black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: 1MTS; 5AH; YFY; YQG; YQH. Category: (E) Primary & Secondary Education; (EJ) Primary; (ES) Secondary. Dimension: 209 x 150 x 10. Weight in Grams: 192.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
The Collins Press
Edition
reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781905172276
ISBN
9781905172276
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 8.69

Paperback. The story of Shackleton's amazing adventure in the heroic age of Antarctic exploration. Illustrator(s): Robertson, M. P. Num Pages: 32 pages, colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1MTS; 1QMP; 5AH; YFY; YQH. Category: (EJ) Primary. Dimension: 272 x 271 x 5. Weight in Grams: 196.
Publisher
Frances Lincoln
Number of pages
32
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Condition
New
SKU
V9780711217447
ISBN
9780711217447
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 10.89

Paperback. Stuck at the bottom of the social ladder at 'pretty much the lowest level of people at school who aren't paid to be here,' the author decided to begin a unique social experiment: spend the school year following a 1950s popularity guide, written by former teen model Betty Cornell. This book tells her story. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: 5AN; YFY. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 197 x 129 x 17. Weight in Grams: 196.
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9780141353258
ISBN
9780141353258
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 10.29

Paperback. Num Pages: 160 pages, b/w photos. BIC Classification: 1QMP; JNUM; YFY; YQH. Category: (E) Primary & Secondary Education; (G) General (US: Trade); (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 214 x 280 x 10. Weight in Grams: 460.
Publisher
A Cappella Books United States
Number of pages
160
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Condition
New
SKU
V9781556525001
ISBN
9781556525001
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 21.04

Paperback. Christopher Columbus' astonishing life is a story of inspiration, bravery, incredible achievement and terrible hardship. His heroic determination to cross the Atlantic opened up a new continent, but his greed for gold brought tragedy on its people. His amazing story captures the excitement and urgency of the Golden Age of Discovery. Series: Lives in Action. Num Pages: 112 pages. BIC Classification: 1DST; 1K; 3H; YFT; YFY; YNH. Category: (Y) Teenage / Young Adult. Dimension: 200 x 130 x 8. Weight in Grams: 100.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Number of pages
112
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781408132654
ISBN
9781408132654
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 8.99
€ 8.90

Paperback. A family travels to Chincoteague Island, Virginia, to see the annual wild pony penning auction. One daughter, Shannon, has saved her money and hopes to buy a pony. Events transpire unexpectedly and end happily. Shannon learns that in life, you get what you give. Grades 3-5. Num Pages: 48 pages, 20 color photos. BIC Classification: YFY. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 231 x 206 x 5. Weight in Grams: 212.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
Number of pages
48
Condition
New
SKU
V9780764336096
ISBN
9780764336096
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 14.29

Paperback. .
Publisher
GW Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
32
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Condition
New
SKU
V9780955156427
ISBN
9780955156427
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 9.37

Hardback. Num Pages: 42 pages, full-colour Chinese ink style illustrations. BIC Classification: 2AB; 2GDC; YFT; YFY. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 246 x 238 x 11. Weight in Grams: 396.
Publisher
Shanghai Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781602209961
ISBN
9781602209961
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 18.38

paperback. Num Pages: 40 pages, Full Colour. BIC Classification: YFY. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 276 x 214 x 4. Weight in Grams: 181.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Dragonfly Books
Condition
New
SKU
9780385755573
ISBN
9780385755573
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 10.52

Paperback. .
Publisher
Definitions
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781909531413
ISBN
9781909531413
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 12.61

Paperback. Consists of profiles of 23 foreign-born adolescents and young adults with a short narrative in the form of an interview or self-description. This illustrated book teaches sensitivity to foreign cultures and the value of diversity to middle school children and older and includes activities, a list of resources, suggested books, and websites. Num Pages: 208 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: YFY; YXF. Category: (Y) Teenage / Young Adult. Dimension: 216 x 141 x 19. Weight in Grams: 504.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
John Murray Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
208
Condition
New
SKU
V9781931930215
ISBN
9781931930215
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.51

Paperback. A bright, poignant, and deeply funny autobiographical account of coming of age as an amputee cancer survivor, from Josh Sundquist: Paralympic ski racer, YouTube star, and motivational speaker. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: YFY; YNW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 135. .
Publisher
Little, Brown & Company United States
Number of pages
336
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780316251006
ISBN
9780316251006
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 12.71

Paperback. The wonderful real-life story of Devon, the naughty border collie whose tale was the inspiration for Marley and Me. Now published for younger readers for the first time! Series: Jon Katz. Num Pages: 176 pages. BIC Classification: 5AH; YFY; YNND. Category: (JC) Children's (6-12). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 12. Weight in Grams: 130.
Publisher
Penguin Random House Children´s UK
Number of pages
176
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9781849411103
ISBN
9781849411103
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 10.99
€ 9.51

Hardcover. Series: New Windmills. BIC Classification: 2AB; YFY; YQCR. Category: (ES) Secondary. Dimension: 193 x 133 x 19. Weight in Grams: 302. Good clean copy with some minor shelf wear
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Heinemann
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KKD0005375
ISBN
9780435017057
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 17.95

Hardcover. Series: New Windmills. BIC Classification: 2AB; YFY; YQCR. Category: (ES) Secondary. Dimension: 193 x 133 x 19. Weight in Grams: 302. Good clean copy with some minor shelf wear
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Heinemann
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KKD0005236
ISBN
9780435017057
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 17.95

Paperback. From award-winning author Jewell Parker Rhodes comes a powerful novel set fifteen years after the 9/11 attacks - now in paperback. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: 5AJ; YFY; YXN; YXZR; YXZW. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 194 x 133. .
Publisher
Little, Brown Young Readers US
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2018
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780316262217
ISBN
9780316262217
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 10.99
€ 9.53

Paperback. In this lovely biography, now in paperback, poetic text and gorgeous paintings come together to create a portrait of famed oceanographer, Jacques Cousteau, that is as magical as it is inspiring Illustrator(s): Puybaret, Eric. Num Pages: 38 pages, Full-colour throughout. BIC Classification: 5AD; YFY; YNWW. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 245 x 256 x 6. Weight in Grams: 224.
Publisher
Chronicle Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781452141237
ISBN
9781452141237
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 9.99
€ 9.18

Paperback. Brimming with honesty, heart and Jenn's patented sense of humor, Really Professional Internet Person features top ten lists, photos, screenshots, social media posts and never-before-posted stories chronicling Jenn's journey from an anxious middle-schooler just trying to fit in, to a YouTube sensation unafraid to stand out. Num Pages: 224 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: YFY. Category: (Y) Teenage / Young Adult. Dimension: 232 x 179 x 15. Weight in Grams: 464. Good clean copy with some minor shelf wear
Condition
Used, Very Good
Publisher
Scholastic
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
SKU
KCG0004175
ISBN
9780545861120
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

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