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World's Worst Time Machine
$16.99
World's Worst Time Machine is a new illustrated novel series by best-selling author Dustin Brady, perfect for fans of funny, unexpected adventures and wacky plot twists. For kids Liam and Elsa, life can be a bit boring, but they know how to create their own fun. When Liam buys a $3 time machine at a garage sale, he uses it to summon Thomas Edison for help with his book report. But instead of the inventor, a different Thomas Edison from the 1930s appears, causing chaos to ensue. Brady's newest series features his signature laugh-out-loud humor and daring adventures that will keep even the most reluctant reader eager to turn the page.
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World's Worst Time Machine 2
$19.99
World's Worst Time Machine: The $3 time machine strikes again in this second installment in the illustrated novel series perfect for fans who love funny, unexpected adventures and wacky plot twists from best-selling author Dustin Brady. Legend says that an eccentric millionaire hid a treasure somewhere inside the legendary "White City" at the 1893 World's Fair in Chicago. Elsa and Liam have reason to believe that treasure holds the key to finding Elsa's grandfather who disappeared mysteriously over a year ago. The kids decide to break out the duct tape and twist ties to reassemble the World's Worst Time Machine. They're on the hunt! Liam and Elsa are not the only time travelers after the treasure. Not even close. If they're going to survive long enough to untangle the secrets of the White City, they'll need to upgrade their technology, make a few new friends, and rely on each other like never before. Oh, also, they're going to need a LOT of pickles.
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Worldâ??s Most Atrocious Animals
$29.99
The World’s Most Atrocious* Animals (*or are they?) This witty, quirky, colourfully illustrated and fact-filled book features some of the most terrifying and shocking animals on the planet! The third title in The World's Most series from the hilarious Philip Bunting is filled with facts about some of the scariest creatures in the natural world. Meet the enormous murder hornets of east and southeast Asia, the poisonous blue-ringed octopus, Africa's hungry but deadly hippos and some shocking electric eels, among many more truly scary creatures! <ul><li> A 2024 CBCA Eve Pownall Award Book of the Year: Notable Book </li></ul>
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Worst Broommate Ever!
$16.99
The first book in the New York Times bestseller Middle School and Other Disasters series, witch-in-training Heidi Heckelbeck juggles magical mishaps and everyday mayhem at her new boarding school. Featuring black-and-white illustrations and doodles throughout and perfect for fans of Dork Diaries, The Worst Witch and Harper Drew! My name is Heidi Heckelbeck, my new school is magic and I am officially freaking out! Heidi is both excited and nervous to start at her new boarding school, Broomsfield Academy! She can't wait to start magical classes but her first day takes a turn for the worse when Heidi discovers her roommate (or "broommate" as they are known here) is none other than her old rival, Melanie Maplethorpe. Melanie is less than thrilled too, and the two find themselves engaged in an epic prank war. But when magic enters the mix, will the reluctant roommates go too far? Join Heidi and her friends for pranks, potions and magical misahaps in this bestselling series!
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Worst Week Ever! Friday
$15.99
Have you ever had a bad week? Justin Chase sure has, and this is it! Against all odds, he somehow survived the trials and torments of Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. But now ... it's Friday! Just when Justin thinks his wacky week can’t get any worse, he’s plunged to a new, all-time low. We’re talking subterranean levels. The actual pits. An abysmal abyss. So prepare to plumb the depths!
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Worst Week Ever! Thursday
$15.99
Have you ever had a bad week? Justin Chase sure has and this is it! Monday was mortifying, Tuesday was tumultuous Wednesday was wild, but now it's ... Thursday! Justin's utterly unwanted celebrity status sees his most embarrassing moments being beamed around the globe! But it's a case of mistaken identity, creating a kidnapping kerfuffle, that will truly test our hapless hero to his limits.
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Worst Week Ever! Tuesday
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Have you ever had a bad week? Justin Chase sure has, and this is it! He barely made it through Monday, but now it’s ... Tuesday! His cat is still missing, probably abducted by aliens. His dad is more embarrassing than ever. He’s unexpectedly gone viral online in the worst possible way. And when school photo day collides with the Super Science Spectacular, it’s destined to blow up into a hair-raising, teeth-shattering disaster of epic proportions!
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Worst Week Ever! Wednesday
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Justin Chase sure has, and this is it! Monday really socked, Tuesday blew up, but now it's ... Wednesday! His cat is still mysteriously missing. He's an unintentional internet sensation. And right now sharks are circling as he's stranded in a heart-stopping, skin-crawling, jaw-dropping, seriously shocking S.O.S situation with his unbelievably annoying arch-enemy!
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Worth Fighting For (disney: A Meant To Be Novel)
$19.99
Worth Fighting For (Disney: A Meant To Be Novel) As the right hand of her father’s hedge fund company, Fa Mulan knows what it takes to succeed as a woman in a man’s world. So when her father unexpectedly falls ill in the middle of a critical acquisition, she is determined to see it through. There’s just one hitch: the family company in question is known for its ultra masculine whiskey brand— lead by the dedicated but overworked Shang— will only trust Mulan’s father, Fa Zhou, with the future of their business. Rather than fail the deal and her father, Mulan pretends she’s Fa Zhou. Since they’ve only corresponded over email, how hard could it be to keep things moving in his absence? But will she be able to convince Shang’s dubious family that this young woman is the powerful hedge fund CEO they’ve been negotiating with? And what will happen when she finds it harder and harder to ignore the undeniable spark between her and Shang? Can she keep her head in the game and make her father proud, or in love with Shang?
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Would That Be Funny?
$22.99
A new edition of the warm and witty family memoir about the beloved comedian John Clarke by his daughter, Lorin Clarke. An uplifting look at how our families make us who we are.When satirist John Clarke died, in April 2017, many people mourned his passing as if they had lost a friend or a member of the family. Many of us felt we grew up with him. After all, for the best part of half a century, since he burst into our lives as Fred Dagg in 1974, he was a performer, an actor, a writer, a satirist and as a commentator in both Australia and New Zealand.In this fascinating memoir, Lorin Clarke tells the story of growing up with her famous father, her art historian mother Helen, and her little sister Lucia. Much has been written about John Clarke, but this is the insider's view-of his childhood, his relationship with his parents, his decision to leave New Zealand and live in Australia, and the choices he and Helen made to create a family life that is right out of the box.Would that be funny? is a story about the almost imperceptible things that make a family what it is, from long-told folklore, in-jokes, and archetypes, to calamities like world wars, deep-seated traumas, and sudden loss.Lorin Clarke, author of the celebrated podcast The Fitzroy Diaries brings to life her idyllic, hilarious and deeply nerdy childhood, and in doing so reveals not only the private man behind satirist John Clarke but the sense of love and security that comes from being able to laugh at yourself.PRAISE-'This beautiful memoir honours love, grief, and riotous fun. An utter joy to read.' Kaz Cooke'Marvellous stuff...a memoir to be grateful for.' Conversation'Builds a kaleidoscopic picture of her childhood and her father...Full of tender and wacky anecdotes.' Age'Luminous... dances on the tightrope of tone that memoir demands, and succeeds with vim and lucidity. The Clarkes' humour is polished to a fine edge, but it welcomes anyone who wants to laugh with those who dream of a juster and kinder world.' Inside Story
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Would You Rather
$34.99
Grieving widow or wronged wife ... which would you choose? The witty and heartwarming new novel from the bestselling author of <em>The Scent of You</em> <p><em>Sophie blinked and looked down again, relieved that everyone would think she was overcome with devastation at the prospect of reading her husband's eulogy, not that she was in shock, having just looked right into the eyes of his mistress.</em></p><p>Food stylist Sophie Crommelin has a beautiful life. Now that their two boys are grown up, she and her husband Matt - an acclaimed artist - are leaving London for a new start on England's fashionably boho south coast. But the day after the house is sold, a series of shocks leave Sophie reeling - and suddenly she's heading off to Hastings on her own.</p><p>Beau Crommelin has always been very much his father's son. Charming, beautiful and creative, he gets on with everyone and is building a name as a jewellery designer. But after Matt's sudden death, Beau finds himself on the wrong end of a scandal and everything he thought he knew about himself is called into question.</p><p>As Sophie and Beau try to find their feet, new friends and opportunities appear. But the biggest revelation is still to come ...</p><p>A deliciously warm, witty and moving story of love, family, second chances and starting over.</p><p>Praise for Maggie Alderson:</p><p>'Fact: Maggie Alderson is a goddamn national treasure. Her writing is pithy, warm, incisive and touching, her characters extremely lovable and relatably flawed.' <em>Cosmopolitan</em></p><p>'Delicious and delightful in every way' <em>Daily Mail</em></p><p>'Brimming with wit and wisdom' <em>Courier-Mail</em></p>
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Woven By Gold
$32.99
A Beauty and the Beast Fantasy Romance Retelling  A curse that must be broken. A human longing for home. Four yearning fae princes. A villain in the shadows. Rosalina O’Connell has been exiled from the fae realm and sent back to Orca Cove, against her wishes. Betrayed by her own mate, Prince Keldarion of the Winter Realm. But nothing will stop her from returning to her true home. When Rosie manages to tap into the magic of Castletree, and make contact with Prince Ezryn of the Spring Realm, she begs him to rescue her. But when Rosie returns to the Enchanted Vale, she and the princes discover that there is a frost attacking the Autumn Realm. If Rosie can’t figure out how to stop it, war will be declared in the Enchanted Vale. Can Rosie unearth the magic inside herself and save her princes and the Autumn realm? The second book in the Beasts of the Briar series, a spicy Beauty and the Beast retelling filled with morally grey characters, a sinfully hot villain and a princess who has found her Prince Charming. All four of them. Spice :  Tropes : Fated Mates Forced proximity Grumpy x sunshine Enemies to lovers Why choose Reverse harem Enchanted Castle Awkward Sunshine FMC Touch her and die Autumn vibes Sword crossing Hot Villain
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Wrap: Celebrate
$26.99
Celebrate with this cool and funky all-in-one gift-wrapping collection! The striking marbled artworks are printed and designed as 15 double-sided wraps, along with 30+ gift tags and over 100 fun stickers and tape pieces. No more cluttered drawers filled with half-used wrapping paper and broken tape dispensers – this collection has everything you need to dress up your presents in style. Wrap: Celebrate is perfect for any occasion and will fit neatly on your bookshelf.
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Wrath Of The Dragons
$34.99
The highly anticipated sequel to the dragon romantasy Fear the Flames
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Writers' Journeys That Shaped Our World
$32.99
Writers' Journeys That Shaped Our World invites you to follow in the footsteps of some of the world's most famous authors on the travels that inspired their greatest works.
