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Ever wondered what it would be like to be an Incan runner, carrying messages across the ancient Andes at lightning speed? Or perhaps a jester, keeping the royal courts in stitches with your hilarious antics? What about a stage farter? A poo collector? A body double? All these jobs are yours for the taking in history’s line-up of the world’s oddest jobs. In this book, you’ll encounter a colourful cast of characters who embraced the quirkiest of professions, including the legendary Harry Houdini who defied the laws of nature with his mind-bending magic tricks; Bessie Coleman, the first African-American stunt-pilot; Marie Tussaud who fled the French Revolution and came to London to create wax sculptures; Zazel, a Victorian daredevil who became the first human cannonball; and the amazing story of Samuel Sorensen Adams, inventor of many of the most famous joke shop gags.
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In this third book in the funny, contemporary diary-style series,Hercules is determined to find fortune as well as glory… Inspiredby Greek mythology and highly illustrated by David O’Connell- perfect for readers of 8+ and fans of Louie Stowell’s Loki.
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In the Hive, a monarchy of tomorrow, a young bodyguard awaits execution.Guilty of being alive when her charge lies dead. But theprisoner, Feldspar, has one defender – royal maverick Nico. Togetherthey have three days to question everything Feldspar knows aboutthe world that raised her to discover who the real murderer is.
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First published by HarperCollinsUS in 1964, this classic children’s novel has sold over 4 million copies and was awarded the New York Times Outstanding Book Award.
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Welcome to Acorn Wood. Join Hare and her friends at a party in the latest preschool lift-the-flap book from the creators of The Gruffalo.
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OPEN A DOOR AND ENTER A WORLD – A WORLD TRAPPED IN ETERNAL WINTER, AWAITING HOPE ? AND FREEDOM.
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This info-packed fact book is bursting with over 200 fun facts and illustrations.
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Hare and Bear are at the fair, but Bear does NOT like rides that swirl and twirl and Hare does NOT like rides that go bump and thump. Will the two friends ever find something they BOTH like? Step this way for rib-tickling, tongue-twisting fun where friendship always comes first.
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Learn all about the life cycle of a butterfly in this beautiful introduction to the natural world.
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Splish, splash and be amazed as the beautiful artwork in Duck and Friends comes to life when brushed or dipped in water, revealing a world of colour and hidden river creatures.
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London, 1951: Clem Fatale, the youngest crook in the city, is on a mission to find her dad. Jimmy Fatale, notorious jewel thief and leader of the Spider Gang, has gone missing and with him the greatest prize in London: the Fool’s Canary. Along with her prisoner and/or sidekick Gilbert (depends who you’re asking), Clem sets off on a rip-roaring chase through the London underworld. Racing through dodgy dives, glamorous nightclubs, greasy spoons and secret alleyways, Clem and Gilbert are soon pursued by a host of friends and foes. Will Clem find her father in time? Or will the most sinister villain this side of the river put a stop to all her plans?
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An inexperienced Guardian. A missing kelpie. A growing threat. Callen may have befriended a gargoyle, but he’s yet to complete his training. When Oculus discover that Callen has been made a Guardian, they send a Watcher to assess his skills. Callen knows that if fails, he risks losing both his gargoyle and his new home. But satisfying the Watcher is the least of his worries. With ghasts on the prowl, a missing kelpie to find, and blighted magic spreading beyond Gargoyles Rest, Callen’s friendships, his courage, and his ingenuity will all be put to the test.
