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The War that Saved My Life (#1 War) by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
24.00 NZD
Category: 9 - 12 years | Series: Ada | Reading Level: good-very good
An exceptionally moving story of triumph against all odds set during World War 2, from the acclaimed author of Jefferson's Sons and for fans of Number the Stars. Nine-year-old Ada has never left her one-room apartment. Her mother is too humiliated by Ada's twisted foot to let her outside. So when her li ...Show more
This Night's Foul Work by Fred Vargas
27.00 NZD
29.00 (6% off)
Category: No Category | Series: Commissaire Adamsberg 5 | Reading Level: very good
"On the outskirts of Paris, two men have been found with their throats cut. It is assumed that this is a drug-related incident of the kind so often uncovered in that area of town. But Adamsberg is convinced that there is more to it. Anxious to keep control of the case, he must call in a favour from the ...Show more
Wash This Blood Clean From My Hand by Fred Vargas
24.99 NZD
Category: No Category | Series: Commissaire Adamsberg | Reading Level: very good
Between 1943 and 2003 nine people have been stabbed to death with a most unusual weapon: a trident. In each case, arrests were made, suspects confessed their crimes and were sentenced to life in prison. One slightly worrying detail: each presumed murderer lost consciousness during the night of the crime ...Show more
World History 101: From ancient Mesopotamia and the Viking conquests to NATO and WikiLeaks, an essential primer on world history by Tom Head
29.00 NZD
Category: Non-fiction | Series: Adams 101
Uncover the mysteries of the past with this exciting, comprehensive guide on world history.History books are often filled with long descriptions, complex facts, and stories that can bore even the most enthusiastic history buffs. In World History 101 you'll skip those tedious details and focus on engagin ...Show more