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Paperback. Cleopatra, the last pharoah of Egypt, is one of the most famous and powerful women in history. This narrative biography gets deep into the gripping and dramatic chain of events. Series: Lives in Action. Num Pages: 128 pages. BIC Classification: 1QDAE; YFY; YNH. Category: (Y) Teenage / Young Adult. Dimension: 196 x 133 x 10. Weight in Grams: 112. The Story of the Beautiful Egyptian Queen. Series: Lives in Action. 128 pages. Cleopatra, the last pharoah of Egypt, is one of the most famous and powerful women in history. This narrative biography gets deep into the gripping and dramatic chain of events. Cateogry: (Y) Teenage / Young Adult. BIC Classification: 1QDAE; YFY; YNH. Dimension: 196 x 133 x 10. Weight: 110.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Number of pages
128
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9781408124505
ISBN
9781408124505
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 8.99
€ 8.84

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
€ 10.41

Paperback. A memoir of Jacqueline Wilson's life as a teenager - her problems with her family, first love, her school life and her friends. It includes extracts from her real secret teenage diaries and the stories she wrote as a teenager, to build up a picture of a real teenager and her inner life. Illustrator(s): Sharratt, Nick. Num Pages: 256 pages, B+W illustrations and photos t/o. BIC Classification: 5AK; YFY. Category: (JC) Children's (6-12); (Y) Teenage / Young Adult. Dimension: 194 x 133 x 15. Weight in Grams: 184.
Publisher
Corgi Childrens
Number of pages
256
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9780552561563
ISBN
9780552561563
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 10.99
€ 9.50

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
€ 10.27

Paperback. An autobiography of Jacqueline Wilson that takes a look at her own childhood. It contains stories of friendships, loneliness, books, toys, parents and much more. It explores her early years and covers difficult issues such as her parents' extra-marital affairs. It also includes several photographs and illustrations. Illustrator(s): Sharratt, Nick. Num Pages: 368 pages, B+W illustrations & photos t/o. BIC Classification: 5AK; YFY. Category: (JC) Children's (6-12); (Y) Teenage / Young Adult. Dimension: 195 x 131 x 23. Weight in Grams: 260.
Publisher
Yearling
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9780440867203
ISBN
9780440867203
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 10.99
€ 9.47

Paperback. When Haatchi was injured by a train, he lost one of his legs and his tail - a huge problem for such a big dog. He needed some serious love; he needed to find his perfect Forever Home. And then Haatchi met Owen. Owen was finding life hard too. He also needed some love. And, like Haatchi, he had a lot of love to give.. Num Pages: 144 pages, illustrations (black and white, and colour). BIC Classification: 5AH; YFY; YNND. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 129 x 197 x 7. Weight in Grams: 108.
Publisher
Penguin Random House Children´s UK
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
Junior edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781782954682
ISBN
9781782954682
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.68

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
€ 8.88

Paperback. A new edition of the classic story of Scotland's most famous, best-loved dog. Num Pages: 24 pages, chiefly col. Illustrations. BIC Classification: YFY; YNND. Category: (JC) Children's (6-12). Dimension: 234 x 173 x 3. Weight in Grams: 108.
Publisher
Hachette Children´s Group United Kingdom
Number of pages
24
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9781444000573
ISBN
9781444000573
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 10.99
€ 9.49

Paperback. When 10-year-old Abbas arrives in England to start a new life, little does he know that his troubles have only just begun.. His cousin packs him off to boarding school, and infrequent phone calls are Abbas's only contact with his beloved mother in Iran. Num Pages: 264 pages. BIC Classification: YFY. Category: (Y) Teenage / Young Adult. Dimension: 131 x 197 x 20. Weight in Grams: 230.
Publisher
Murdoch Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781743366899
ISBN
9781743366899
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 9.99
€ 9.11

paperback. In July 1942, thirteen-year-old Anne Frank and her family, fleeing the occupation, went into hiding in an Amsterdam warehouse. Over the next two years Anne describes in her diary the frustrations of living in such close quarters. This title presents her dairy that ends abruptly when, in August 1944, they were all betrayed. Translator(s): Massotty, Susan. Num Pages: 352 pages, portraits. BIC Classification: 1DDN; 3JJH; 5AN; YFY; YNH. Category: (Y) Teenage / Young Adult. Dimension: 197 x 130 x 23. Weight in Grams: 254. Good clean copy showing light age and shelfwear, and light bumping to edges
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Penguin London
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KMO0000783
ISBN
9780141315188
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 5.70

paperback. Jung-ling's family considers her bad luck because her mother died giving birth to her. They discriminate against her and make her feel unwanted yet she yearns and continuously strives for her parents' love. Her stepmother is vindictive and cruel and her father dismissive. Series: A Puffin Book. Num Pages: 304 pages, photographic inset. BIC Classification: 5AH; YFY. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 130 x 197 x 21. Weight in Grams: 214. Very good copy showing minor age and wear
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Puffin U.K.
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KMK0026224
ISBN
9780141359410
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.82

paperback. What's the worst smell in the world? The ugliest animal? The most revolting parasite? You'll find the answers to all these questions and more in this book of most revolting things..Particularly suitable for reluctant readers and for 10-14s with a reading age of 8+. Illustrator(s): Phillips, Mike. Num Pages: 64 pages, 20 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 5AR; YFY. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 199 x 130 x 5. Weight in Grams: 116. Clean copy with minor shelf wear
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Barrington Stoke
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KMK0022049
ISBN
9781781120712
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. Num Pages: 162 pages. BIC Classification: 1D; YFY; YNH. Category: (Y) Teenage / Young Adult. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 11. Weight in Grams: 274.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Granville Island Publishing Canada
Number of pages
162
Condition
New
SKU
V9781894694209
ISBN
9781894694209
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 14.27

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
€ 14.23

paperback. Jung-ling's family considers her bad luck because her mother died giving birth to her. They discriminate against her and make her feel unwanted yet she yearns and continuously strives for her parents' love. Her stepmother is vindictive and cruel and her father dismissive. Series: A Puffin Book. Num Pages: 304 pages, photographic inset. BIC Classification: 5AH; YFY. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 130 x 197 x 21. Weight in Grams: 214. ***THIS IS A PREORDER TO BE SHIPPED ON OR AROUND THE PUBLICATION DATE IN MARCH 2024***
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Puffin U.K.
Condition
New
SKU
9780141359410
ISBN
9780141359410
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 4.82

Paperback. Num Pages: 195 pages. BIC Classification: 3JJH; YFY; YNH; YNJ. Category: (ES) Secondary. Dimension: 199 x 130 x 21. Weight in Grams: 170.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Candy Jar Books
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9780993519222
ISBN
9780993519222
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 9.99
€ 9.12

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

Hardcover. In his 'History of Early Rome', the ancient historian Livy tells the story of a Roman girl named Cloelia who was taken prisoner by Larth Porsena, the king of the Etruscans. 'Brave Cloelia' tells this exciting and true story. Illustrator(s): Crosby, Jeff. Num Pages: 32 pages, 24 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: YFT; YFY. Category: (JC) Children's (6-12). Dimension: 222 x 267 x 9. Weight in Grams: 404.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Getty Trust Publications United States
Number of pages
32
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780892367634
ISBN
9780892367634
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 17.11

Paperback. Num Pages: 176 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 5AK; YFY; YNM; YXZ. Category: (JC) Children's (6-12); (Y) Teenage / Young Adult. Dimension: 193 x 139 x 11. Weight in Grams: 208.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Free Spirit Publishing
Edition
Original
Number of pages
176
Condition
New
SKU
V9781575423500
ISBN
9781575423500
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 16.00

Paperback.
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group
Condition
New
Edition
Reprint
Format
Paperback
SKU
V9780553274295
ISBN
9780553274295
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 10.05

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

Hardback. Presents and dissects one of the most tragic events of the 20th Century in a dramatic insight into the Titanic's construction and fit-out, to its maiden voyage. This title includes the tales of the people on board including the captain, members of the crew, and passengers from first, second, and third class. Illustrator(s): Noon, Steve. Num Pages: 48 pages, chiefly Illustrations (chiefly col.). BIC Classification: 1QSAN; 3JJC; 5AH; YFY; YNH. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 304 x 258 x 9. Weight in Grams: 528.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Condition
New
SKU
9781409383390
ISBN
9781409383390
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 10.82

Paperback. Maxine is crazy about sports! She's thrilled to be going to Camp Gold, an elite sports summer camp. She's nervous too - will she be good enough? At the camp she discovers her hidden talent - running. Soon she's training for the Nationals. Then the pranks start and her things go missing.. Someone is out to sabotage her chance of winning. Series: Camp Gold. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: 5AK; YFY; YNW; YNWG; YXN. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 200 x 131 x 27. Weight in Grams: 198.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1900
Publisher
Penguin Random House Children´s UK
Condition
New
SKU
V9781848531741
ISBN
9781848531741
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.00
€ 11.81

Paperback. A collection of good jokes to tell your dad, mum, your baby brother, your teacher and anybody else you can think of, such as: What goes ha ha bonk? A man laughing his head off; What goes 99 bonk? A centipede with a wooden leg; What goes putt, putt, putt, putt, putt, putt, putt, putt? A bad golfer and more besides.. Num Pages: 96 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 5AH; YFY; YNU. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 197 x 129 x 8. Weight in Grams: 76.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1982
Publisher
Puffin
Condition
New
SKU
V9780140314120
ISBN
9780140314120
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 9.99
€ 8.70

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