Children's New Books

Title:

Put Your Best Foot Forward: Social Smarts for Kids!

Author: Karmel Schreyer
Summary:

When learning another language, it is important for us to know what to say and when to say it, to make a good impression. But good communication is not only about using the best words, it is also about appropriate behaviour...

Price: HK$118
 
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Title:

In the News: Stories of Hong Kong Life - and things to think about!

Author: Karmel Schreyer
Summary:
The 15 stories in In the News: Stories of Hong Kong Life provide young readers with an opportunity to examine the underlying issues that face Hong Kong society ...
Price: HK$88
 
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Title:

Hong Kong Surprise! - Little-Known Facts about Hong Kong

Author: Karmel Schreyer
Summary:
Hong Kong is a city of surprises! Explore and learn more about Asia's World City with Hong Kong Surprise! The texts have been designed to educate as well as entertain, and will appeal to children both familiar with the region, and those just passing through ...
Price: HK$108
 
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Title:
The Great Switcheroonie
Author:
Alex Shearer
Summary:
Bill's ordinary life is very boring, whilst Benny, the son of a famous footballer, longs for some peace ...
 
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Title:
Girls in Pants
Author:
Ann Brashares
Summary:
The Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants are facing their final weeks together before they all go their separate ways to university ...
 
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Title:
CHERUB: Maximum Security
Author:
Robert Muchamore
Summary:
CHERUB runs teenage operatives as agents in missions impossible for adults ...
 
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Title:
Boy Soldier
Author:
Andy McNab and Robert Rigby
Summary:
Fergus Watts betrayed the SAS and sold out to the Colombians ...
 
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Title:
". . . and that"s when it fell off in my hand."
Author:
Louise Rennison
Summary:
The continuing diary of Georgia Nicholson. Her boyfriend has left for New Zealand, leaving her totally bored and lonely ...
 
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Title: The Beasts of Clawstone Castle
Author: Eva Ibbotson
Summary: Clawstone Castle is huge and ancient, but its owners can't afford the upkeep ...
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Title:
Spy High
Author:
A. J. Butcher
Summary:
Rebecca Devereaux begins to suspect her father, the founder of the school, of becoming a megalomaniac ...
 
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Title:
The Journals of Amaryllis Flowerdew V Nearly 13
Author:
Caroline Plaisted and Cherry Whytock
Summary:
The first two volumes of the diary of Amaryllis Flowerdew, whose family all seem to be from a different planet ...
 
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Title:
All About Rachel
Author:
Bras and Broomsticks
Summary:
Rachel can't believe it - her little sister Miri turns out to be a witch, whilst she doesn't have any magical powers at all ...
 
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Title: Girl Nearly 16: Absolute Torture
Author: Sue Limb
Summary:
Jess is so looking forward to going to a music festival with Fred, until her Mum announces a trip to visit her Dad ...
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Title: Marsh Martinez Meets the Stars
Author: Jenny Oldfield
Summary:
Marsha lives with her father, stepmother and stepsisters Zadie and Rochelle. When she is entered into a beauty contest, it looks like she might be chosen as the winner ...
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