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Penguin Readers Level 4: The Boy in Striped Pyjamas (ELT Graded Reader)

Abridged Edition

by John Boyne ...

Series Book 4 - Penguin Readers
This is an adapted, abridged version of the original story.This ELT Graded Reader is made for people learning English as an additional language. The short, simple text is also perfect for anyone looking for an easier read.In this story, Bruno's father gets a new job, and the family have to move from Berlin, Germany, to a new place. There is a strange camp at the end of the garden. Bruno is very ... Read more

$10.99 NZD

This is an adapted, abridged version of the original story.This ELT Graded Reader is made for people learning English as an additional language. The short, simple text is also perfect for anyone looking for an easier read.In this story, Bruno's father gets a new job, and the family have to move from Berlin, Germany, to a new place. There is a strange camp at the end of the garden. Bruno is very
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Time to Think Like a Forest

by Shay Agnes ...

Shay Agnes has written a beautiful novella for 8-12yr olds exploring what it is to reimagine and recreate a world as it collapses around itself.Naio’s baby sister was lost under the canopy of the forest at the edge of the city. The forest haunts Naio’s life. Its streams run under the street. It makes cracks in the walls of the apartment building.The forest fills Naio’s dreaming and waking life. ... Read more

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Shay Agnes has written a beautiful novella for 8-12yr olds exploring what it is to reimagine and recreate a world as it collapses around itself.Naio’s baby sister was lost under the canopy of the forest at the edge of the city. The forest haunts Naio’s life. Its streams run under the street. It makes cracks in the walls of the apartment building.The forest fills Naio’s dreaming and waking life.
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Who Would Win?: Fiercest Feuds

by Jerry Pallotta ...

Illustrated by Rob Bolster ...

Series series Who Would Win?
Ten fierce animals battle it out in this exciting bind-up featuring five books in this action-packed animal series!Which dangerous animals would win in a fight? Find out in this awesome bind-up of five books in the popular Who Would Win? series. The collection features a range of mammals, sea creatures, reptiles, and birds to satisfy all kinds of animal fans, including Falcon vs. Hawk, Hyena vs. ... Read more

$15.31 NZD

Ten fierce animals battle it out in this exciting bind-up featuring five books in this action-packed animal series!Which dangerous animals would win in a fight? Find out in this awesome bind-up of five books in the popular Who Would Win? series. The collection features a range of mammals, sea creatures, reptiles, and birds to satisfy all kinds of animal fans, including Falcon vs. Hawk, Hyena vs.
... Read more
House of Robots: Robot Revolution

by James Patterson ...

Series Book 3 - House of Robots
After a few early glitches in their relationship, Sammy and his 'bro-bot' E are now best friends. In fact, E is such a valued member of the family that the other electronic members of the House of Robots are feeling sorely unappreciated. And when Sammy's inventor mom becomes distracted by a top-secret project, the robots soon begin to fall into disrepair.Cue a robot revolution, with the droids ... Read more

$17.99 NZD

After a few early glitches in their relationship, Sammy and his 'bro-bot' E are now best friends. In fact, E is such a valued member of the family that the other electronic members of the House of Robots are feeling sorely unappreciated. And when Sammy's inventor mom becomes distracted by a top-secret project, the robots soon begin to fall into disrepair.Cue a robot revolution, with the droids
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Swallows And Amazons

by Arthur Ransome ...

Series Book 1 - Swallows And Amazons
The ultimate children's classic - long summer days filled with adventure.John, Susan, Titty and Roger sail their boat, Swallow, to a deserted island for a summer camping trip. Exploring and playing sailors is an adventure in itself but the island holds more excitement in store. Two fierce Amazon pirates, Nancy and Peggy, challenge them to war and a summer of battles and alliances ensues.'My ... Read more

$13.99 NZD

The ultimate children's classic - long summer days filled with adventure.John, Susan, Titty and Roger sail their boat, Swallow, to a deserted island for a summer camping trip. Exploring and playing sailors is an adventure in itself but the island holds more excitement in store. Two fierce Amazon pirates, Nancy and Peggy, challenge them to war and a summer of battles and alliances ensues.'My
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Alien Kid

Alien Kid

by Kristen Otte ...

Series series Alien Kid
What happens when a mind-reading alien goes to middle school?Charlie Baker is the new kid at school. He looks like any other kid, but he's far from it, and somehow he has to fit in and not reveal his secret.He thought it would be easy, but on the first day, he already messed up big time. Now, a girl, Maya, knows he's from outer space, and the school bully, Caden, is out to get him.But Charlie has ... Read more

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What happens when a mind-reading alien goes to middle school?Charlie Baker is the new kid at school. He looks like any other kid, but he's far from it, and somehow he has to fit in and not reveal his secret.He thought it would be easy, but on the first day, he already messed up big time. Now, a girl, Maya, knows he's from outer space, and the school bully, Caden, is out to get him.But Charlie has
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Judy Moody and the Poop Picnic

by Jamie Michalak ...

Series series Judy Moody
Judy is desperately trying to earn thrill points so she plans a trip to the Cemetery Creep n Crawl. Meanwhile Stink has been collecting all the samples and evidence he can in his efforts to catch Bigfoot. Add in Aunt Opals crazy driving (and bad sense of direction) and somehow they all end up at an abandoned amusement park eating scat sandwiches. Thats gotta be worth some thrill points. . . . ... Read more

$6.30 NZD

Judy is desperately trying to earn thrill points so she plans a trip to the Cemetery Creep n Crawl. Meanwhile Stink has been collecting all the samples and evidence he can in his efforts to catch Bigfoot. Add in Aunt Opals crazy driving (and bad sense of direction) and somehow they all end up at an abandoned amusement park eating scat sandwiches. Thats gotta be worth some thrill points. . . .
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The Fun in Flower Series: Books 1-4

4-Books-in-1

by Jane E M Atkinson ...

Series Book 1 - Fun in Flower Chapter Book
With easy-to-read language and no scary characters, the Fun in Flower series is appropriate for even the youngest of readers. Appeals to ages 4-9.ANNA & BELLA and the Puppy Problem:"Today, something absolutely incredible happened to my sister, Bella, and me. We discovered that magic is real. Yes, real! We learned this right in the middle of recess. One minute we were at school. The next minute we ... Read more

$8.35 NZD

With easy-to-read language and no scary characters, the Fun in Flower series is appropriate for even the youngest of readers. Appeals to ages 4-9.ANNA & BELLA and the Puppy Problem:"Today, something absolutely incredible happened to my sister, Bella, and me. We discovered that magic is real. Yes, real! We learned this right in the middle of recess. One minute we were at school. The next minute we
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Those Kids Series Boxed Set

Books 1 to 4

by Jon Tucker ...

Series series Those Kids series
Centred on three Australian youngsters and their Kiwi friends, these four multi-layered novels have received enthusiastic international acclaim from readers young and old. Set in several richly diverse Southern Hemisphere waterways, the focus is on children and young teens having fun whilst learning about themselves, their environment and the fact that freedom and responsibility go hand-in hand. ... Read more

$16.19 NZD

Centred on three Australian youngsters and their Kiwi friends, these four multi-layered novels have received enthusiastic international acclaim from readers young and old. Set in several richly diverse Southern Hemisphere waterways, the focus is on children and young teens having fun whilst learning about themselves, their environment and the fact that freedom and responsibility go hand-in hand.
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Stealing from Wizards

Volume 1: Pickpocketing

by R. A. Consell ...

Series Book 1 - Stealing from Wizards
Living in secret and stealing to eat is a hard life, but it's all Kuro has ever known. Fear and necessity forged him into the finest young thief in the wizard kingdoms. Nobody can hide forever, though, and a run of poor luck lands Kuro in a place where his quick hands and quiet feet count for nothing: Avalon Academy, school of magic.Out of his depth and unable to escape, can Kuro find a place ... Read more

$6.38 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

Living in secret and stealing to eat is a hard life, but it's all Kuro has ever known. Fear and necessity forged him into the finest young thief in the wizard kingdoms. Nobody can hide forever, though, and a run of poor luck lands Kuro in a place where his quick hands and quiet feet count for nothing: Avalon Academy, school of magic.Out of his depth and unable to escape, can Kuro find a place
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House of Robots

(House of Robots 1)

by James Patterson ...

Series Book 1 - House of Robots
In this new illustrated middle-grade series from James Patterson, an extraordinary robot signs up for an ordinary fifth grade class... and elementary school will never be the same!It was never easy for Sammy Hayes-Rodriguez to fit in, so he's dreading the day when his genius mom insists he bring her newest invention to school: a walking, talking robot he calls E – for "Error". Sammy's no stranger ... Read more

$15.99 NZD

In this new illustrated middle-grade series from James Patterson, an extraordinary robot signs up for an ordinary fifth grade class... and elementary school will never be the same!It was never easy for Sammy Hayes-Rodriguez to fit in, so he's dreading the day when his genius mom insists he bring her newest invention to school: a walking, talking robot he calls E – for "Error". Sammy's no stranger
... Read more
Penguin Readers Level 4: Killing Floor (ELT Graded Reader)

Adapted and Shortened Version

by Lee Child ...

Series Book 4 - Penguin Readers
This is an adapted, shortened version of the original story.This ELT Graded Reader is made for adults learning English as an additional language. The short, simple text is also perfect for anyone looking for an easier read.Reacher was a soldier, and then he was in the military police. But now he is traveling the United States of America with nothing much to do. Then one morning, he is arrested - ... Read more

$10.99 NZD

This is an adapted, shortened version of the original story.This ELT Graded Reader is made for adults learning English as an additional language. The short, simple text is also perfect for anyone looking for an easier read.Reacher was a soldier, and then he was in the military police. But now he is traveling the United States of America with nothing much to do. Then one morning, he is arrested -
... Read more
The Super Nerds and the Snail Army of Doom

Episode One in the Laugh-Out-Loud Superhero Saga for 6-10 year olds

by James Warwood ...

Series Book 1 - Super Nerds
Can the school nerds become the school superheroes? Maybe, but defeating the Snail Army of DOOM will not be as easy as algebraic equations.Meet the two nerds, Reggie and Hilda.Reggie LOVES math. He is an engineering whizz kid. The toolkit he keeps around his waist at all times contains every little gizmo needed to take anything apart, then put it back together again.Hilda LOVES reading. She is a ... Read more

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Can the school nerds become the school superheroes? Maybe, but defeating the Snail Army of DOOM will not be as easy as algebraic equations.Meet the two nerds, Reggie and Hilda.Reggie LOVES math. He is an engineering whizz kid. The toolkit he keeps around his waist at all times contains every little gizmo needed to take anything apart, then put it back together again.Hilda LOVES reading. She is a
... Read more
Trapped in a Video Game: The Complete Series

by Dustin Brady ...

Illustrated by Jesse Brady ...

Five books in one! With nonstop action, huge plot twists, and tons of humor, this series will quickly have your 7- to 12-year-old video game fan begging for just one more chapter.Getting sucked into a video game is not as much fun as you'd think. Sure, there are jetpacks, hover tanks, and infinite lives, but what happens when the game starts to turn on you? In this best-selling series, 12-year-old ... Read more

$26.49 NZD

Five books in one! With nonstop action, huge plot twists, and tons of humor, this series will quickly have your 7- to 12-year-old video game fan begging for just one more chapter.Getting sucked into a video game is not as much fun as you'd think. Sure, there are jetpacks, hover tanks, and infinite lives, but what happens when the game starts to turn on you? In this best-selling series, 12-year-old
... Read more
Diary of a Farting Ghast

An Unofficial Minecraft Diary

by M.T. Lott ...

Why does a ghast have such farting problems?A gassy ghast was sad about how badly he smelled, but then Herobrine arrived and everything changed.***Please note this book is inspired by Minecraft, and is NOT OFFICIAL MINECRAFT PRODUCT. NOT APPROVED BY OR ASSOCIATED WITH MOJANG. ... Read more

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Why does a ghast have such farting problems?A gassy ghast was sad about how badly he smelled, but then Herobrine arrived and everything changed.***Please note this book is inspired by Minecraft, and is NOT OFFICIAL MINECRAFT PRODUCT. NOT APPROVED BY OR ASSOCIATED WITH MOJANG.
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Diary of a Spider Chicken, Book 1

An Unofficial Minecraft Book

by Dr. Block ...

Series Book 1 - Diary of a Spider Chicken
Spider Chicken dominates, but what is he?A spider chicken should not exist in Minecraft. I mean, just saying the words "spider chicken" sounds wrong. But, because of a mad scientist villager intent on creating chimera mobs, he does exist.Read this first book in the Diary of a Spider Chicken series to find out how the spider chicken came to be and what he plans to do about it.***This book is NOT ... Read more

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Spider Chicken dominates, but what is he?A spider chicken should not exist in Minecraft. I mean, just saying the words "spider chicken" sounds wrong. But, because of a mad scientist villager intent on creating chimera mobs, he does exist.Read this first book in the Diary of a Spider Chicken series to find out how the spider chicken came to be and what he plans to do about it.***This book is NOT
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Merlin Raj and the Drones of Sleepy Hollow

A Halloween's Dog Tale

by D. G. Priya ...

Series Book 3 - Merlin Raj
My name is Merlin Raj and I live in Sleepy Hollow. Legend has it that a Headless Horseman haunts the town. Usually, I only have to worry about helping my boy, Matthew, to walk at school. But during the spookiest time of year, we’ll tackle the scariest one of all—big brother.Boo!Will learning conditional logic save this family’s Halloween from certain doom?Appealing to readers of all ages, Merlin ... Read more

$5.95 NZD

My name is Merlin Raj and I live in Sleepy Hollow. Legend has it that a Headless Horseman haunts the town. Usually, I only have to worry about helping my boy, Matthew, to walk at school. But during the spookiest time of year, we’ll tackle the scariest one of all—big brother.Boo!Will learning conditional logic save this family’s Halloween from certain doom?Appealing to readers of all ages, Merlin
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MoMo - The Egg

The children's overseas adventure story loved by adults

by Mark Playne ...

Series Book 1 - The Incredible Adventures of Me, my Duck and a man called Wolof
"MoMo - The Egg" is not your ordinary children's book. It is a magical tale set in rural Morocco, where the young goat herding MoMo and his best friend, a running duck named 'Duck', are discovering the secrets of money and magic. But as they practice their flying skills, MoMo is haunted by a question that no one seems to be able to answer - where are the geese flying to each spring and autumn?★★★★ ... Read more

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"MoMo - The Egg" is not your ordinary children's book. It is a magical tale set in rural Morocco, where the young goat herding MoMo and his best friend, a running duck named 'Duck', are discovering the secrets of money and magic. But as they practice their flying skills, MoMo is haunted by a question that no one seems to be able to answer - where are the geese flying to each spring and autumn?★★★★
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Little Red Riding Hood

by Anne Walter ...

Illustrated by Marjorie Dumortier ...

Series Book 11 - Hopscotch: Fairy Tales
Little Red Riding hood is off to Granny's house with a basket of food, but the wolf gets to Granny's house first. When Little Red Riding Hood arrives, she soon realises her Granny doesn't look quite right... ... Read more

$11.99 NZD

Little Red Riding hood is off to Granny's house with a basket of food, but the wolf gets to Granny's house first. When Little Red Riding Hood arrives, she soon realises her Granny doesn't look quite right...
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The First Nine Lives of Isabella LaFelini

by Rhonda Harvey ...

14-year-old Isabella LaFelini is a "normal" kid, or so she thinks until one day she finds herself transformed into a cat! What is behind these transformations? Can she learn to control them? When her great-grandmother, Nonna Rose, warns her about avoiding a ninth transformation at all costs, will Isabella listen? Or will she risk becoming a cat permanently to save someone she loves? ... Read more

$4.32 NZD

14-year-old Isabella LaFelini is a "normal" kid, or so she thinks until one day she finds herself transformed into a cat! What is behind these transformations? Can she learn to control them? When her great-grandmother, Nonna Rose, warns her about avoiding a ninth transformation at all costs, will Isabella listen? Or will she risk becoming a cat permanently to save someone she loves?
... Read more
Treasure Island

by Robert Louis Stevenson ...

Perhaps the greatest of all adventure stories for boys and girls, Treasure Island began, a brave boy who finds himself among pirates, and of the sinister pirate-cook Long John Silver holds children as entranced today as it did a century ago. It has appeared with illustrations by many leading artists, but none so apt as Peake's--first published in 1949 and out of print until now. ... Read more

$4.04 NZD

Perhaps the greatest of all adventure stories for boys and girls, Treasure Island began, a brave boy who finds himself among pirates, and of the sinister pirate-cook Long John Silver holds children as entranced today as it did a century ago. It has appeared with illustrations by many leading artists, but none so apt as Peake's--first published in 1949 and out of print until now.
... Read more
Broden and the Shark-Toothed Chicken

by Katie Coughran ...

Series Book 1 - Broden and Cookie
City-kid Broden Tunney has it rough as the New Kid in School when he moves to the land of dirt roads. Discovering that his promised first pet is a chicken only makes things worse!When Broden’s problems explode like a water balloon, it just might be a shark-toothed chicken with hidden powers that comes to the rescue.The books in the Broden and Cookie Series are great for kids (ages 7-10) who enjoy ... Read more

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City-kid Broden Tunney has it rough as the New Kid in School when he moves to the land of dirt roads. Discovering that his promised first pet is a chicken only makes things worse!When Broden’s problems explode like a water balloon, it just might be a shark-toothed chicken with hidden powers that comes to the rescue.The books in the Broden and Cookie Series are great for kids (ages 7-10) who enjoy
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Mystery Mob and Midnight in the Waxworks

by Sarah Flemming ...

Series series Mystery Mob
Lee and Rob are camping out at the waxworks museum. People say the place is haunted. Will the boys make it through the night?The Mystery Mob series has been created specifically to encourage boys to get reading and to support teachers with paired and guided reading sessions. The books have been written by Roger Hurn, bestselling author and primary school teacher, and feature a gang of boys getting ... Read more

$5.79 NZD

Lee and Rob are camping out at the waxworks museum. People say the place is haunted. Will the boys make it through the night?The Mystery Mob series has been created specifically to encourage boys to get reading and to support teachers with paired and guided reading sessions. The books have been written by Roger Hurn, bestselling author and primary school teacher, and feature a gang of boys getting
... Read more
LEGO® DC Comics Super Heroes: Batman's Missions

by Beth Davies, DK ...

Series series DK Reads Beginning To Read
Join Batman™ as he fights crime in Gotham City and beyond!Learn how Batman and Robin train to take on their enemies. Go on epic missions. Follow Batman under the sea and out of this world!Engaging topics and fun, interactive pages build reading skills in this Level 3 Reader - just right for children who are beginning to read on their own. A glossary and fun quiz at the end of the book help to ... Read more

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Join Batman™ as he fights crime in Gotham City and beyond!Learn how Batman and Robin train to take on their enemies. Go on epic missions. Follow Batman under the sea and out of this world!Engaging topics and fun, interactive pages build reading skills in this Level 3 Reader - just right for children who are beginning to read on their own. A glossary and fun quiz at the end of the book help to
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