Children’s / Teenage fiction: Crime and mystery fiction

Book SynopsisWINNER OF THE NEWBERY MEDAL AND NATIONAL BOOK AWARDONE OF TIME MAGAZINE''S 100 BEST YA BOOKS OF ALL TIMEThe iconic, multi-million bestselling novel, in a 25th anniversary edition with exclusive new material inside. An unmissable modern classic.''Joyous... Everyone should be reading it, including adults'' Cressida Cowell, author of How to Train your DragonStanley Yelnats'' family has a history of bad luck, so when a miscarriage of justice sends him to Camp Green Lake Juvenile Detention Centre (which isn''t green and doesn''t have a lake), it''s not exactly a surprise.Every day he and the other inmates are told to dig a hole each, five foot wide by five foot deep, reporting anything they find. Why? The evil warden claims that it builds character, but this is a lie. It's up to Stanley to dig up the truth.A masterpiece of storytelling that combines sly humour with irresistible, page-turning writing.Trade ReviewHoles is one of those instant classics that adults, as well as children over eight, will thoroughly enjoy. Sachar has created something quite different from JK Rowling or Philip Pullman, but no less enchanting * Independent on Sunday *If you want a witty, moving read that grabs you and never lets up, look no further than Holes * The Daily Telegraph *Totally absorbing and beautifully written * Bookseller *Forget the fame and glamour of Holes, the movie and the rest. Just remember Camp Green Lake and that story that gave us one of the best books of the last ten years * Books for Keeps *The most moving, exciting, thrilling book... I loved it * Malorie Blackman *

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Book SynopsisCold cases get hot in this unputdownable mystery from Jennifer Lynn Barnes, no.1 New York Times bestselling author of The Inheritance Games series. Perfect for fans of A Good Girl's Guide to Murder. Cassie is a natural at reading people. Piecing together the tiniest details, she can tell you who you are and what you want. But it's not a skill that she's ever taken seriously until the FBI come knocking: they've begun a classified programme that uses exceptional teenagers to crack infamous cold cases, and they need Cassie.What Cassie doesn't realize is that there's more at risk than a few unsolved murders - especially when she's sent to live with a group of teens whose gifts are as unusual as her own. Soon, it becomes clear that no one in the Naturals program is what they seem. And when a new killer strikes, danger looms close. Caught in a lethal game of cat and mouse with a killer, the Naturals are going to have to use all of their gifts just to survive . . .Born smart. Born tough. Born FBI.'The Naturals is Criminal Minds for the YA world, and I loved every page' - Ally Carter, New York Times bestselling authorTrade ReviewThe Naturals is Criminal Minds for the YA world, and I loved every page. * Ally Carter, author of Gallagher Girls *[A] tightly paced suspense novel that will keep readers up until the wee hours to finish * VOYA - starred review *This savvy thriller grabs readers right away * Kirkus Reviews *It's a stay-up-late-to-finish kind of book, and it doesn't disappoint * Publishers Weekly *In this high-adrenaline series opener...even a psychic won't anticipate all the twists and turns * Booklist *

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Book SynopsisChristopher is 15 and lives in Swindon with his father. He has Asperger's Syndrome, a form of autism. He is obsessed with maths, science and Sherlock Holmes but finds it hard to understand other people. When he discovers a dead dog on a neighbour's lawn he decides to solve the mystery and write a detective thriller about it. As in all good detective stories, however, the more he unearths, the deeper the mystery gets - for both Christopher and the rest of his family.Trade ReviewHaddon is to be congratulated for imagining a new kind of hero, for the humbling instruction this warm and often funny novel offers and for showing that the best lives are lived where difference is cherished -- Carol Ann Duffy * Daily Telegraph *The clash between Christopher's view of the world and the way it looks to the rest of us makes this an extraordinarily moving, often blackly funny read. It is hard to think of anyone who would not be moved and delighted by this book, so the decision to publish it simultaneously for older children and adults is certainly well-founded -- Jill Slotover * Financial Times *Brilliantly inventive, full of dazzling set-pieces, unbearably sad, yet also skilfully dodging any encounters with sentimentality, this isn't simply the most original novel I've read in years . . . It's also one of the best * The Times *A stroke of genius, as the advantages of having a naive, literal-minded boy in the driving seat are manifold . . . We do learn what it might feel like to have Asperger's Syndrome -- David Newnham * TES *The book gave me that rare, greedy feeling of: this is so good I want to read it all at once but I mustn't or it will be over too soon -- Kate Kellaway * Observer *

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Book Synopsis6 MILLION COPIES SOLD OF THE #1 BESTSELLING SERIES!'A MASTER OF PUZZLES AND PLOT TWISTS' E. Lockhart, author of We Were LiarsThe romantic, addictive and twisty mystery, full of dark family secrets and deadly stakes that's 'impossible to put down' (Buzzfeed). Perfect for fans of Karen McManus and Holly Jackson. A BILLION-DOLLAR FORTUNE TO DIE FOR. Avery has a plan: keep her head down, work hard for a better future. Then an eccentric billionaire dies, leaving her almost his entire fortune. And no one, least of all Avery, knows why. A DEADLY GAME. Now she must move into the mansion she's inherited. It's filled with secrets and codes, and the old man's surviving relatives -a family hell-bent on discovering why Avery got 'their' money. WINNER TAKES ALL. Soon she is caught in a deadly game that everyone in this strange family is playing. But just how far will they go to keep their fortune?**Don't miss the next books in the Inheritance Games series: The Hawthorne Legacy, The Final Gambit and The Brothers Hawthorne are available now****The games continue in The Grandest Game**What the readers are saying about The Inheritance Games:A five-star read that I was unable to put down until every question was answered.The romance in this had me freaking out over the littlest things! I'm obsessed!I don't think I am going to be able to stop thinking about this book for a while probably until I can get my hands on the sequel!I raced through this in a day!Richly dark and has all the elements of a classic mystery but with a fresh, modern twist.The love triangle here I can't decide who I'm rooting for!*Reading all of the Inheritance Games world novels? The ideal reading order is: The Inheritance Games, The Hawthorne Legacy, The Final Gambit, The Brothers Hawthorne, Games Untold, The Grandest Game, and Glorious Rivals. *Looking for more unputdownable reads from Jennifer Lynn Barnes? Check out The Debutantes duology (Little White Lies, Deadly Little Scandals), The Fixer duology (The Ruling Class, Lessons in Power), and The Lovely and the Lost.Trade ReviewBarnes is a master of puzzles and plot twists. -- E. Lockhart, author of We Were LiarsImpossible to put down * Buzzfeed *A fantastic rollercoaster of a book! We Were Liars meets The Da Vinci Code. -- Kat Ellis, author of Harrow LakeA thrilling blend of family secrets, illicit romance and a high-stakes treasure hunt . . . The nonstop twists kept me guessing until the very last page! -- Katharine McGee, author of American Royals

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Book SynopsisThe New York Times best-selling, brilliantly crafted crime-thriller sequel to the no.1 debut of 2019, A GOOD GIRL''S GUIDE TO MURDER. .A GOOD GIRL''S GUIDE TO MURDER ISTHE WINNER OF THE BRITISH BOOK AWARDS'' CHILDREN''S BOOK OF THE YEAR 2020 ANDSHORTLISTED FOR THE WATERSTONES CHILDREN''S BOOK PRIZE 2020Nail-biting, taut and pacy. Jackson [is] a homegrown thriller writer to watch. GuardianPip Fitz-Amobi is not a detective anymore.With the help of Ravi Singh, she released a true-crime podcast about the murder case they solved together last year. The podcast has gone viral, yet Pip insists her investigating days are behind her.But she will have to break that promise when someone she knows goes missing. Jamie Reynolds has disappeared but the police won't do anything about it. And if they won't look for Jamie then Pip will, uncovering more of her town's dark secrets along the way& and this time EVERYONE is listening.But will she find him before it's too late?Perfect for fans of One of Us ITrade ReviewA taut, compulsively readable, elegantly plotted thriller', Guardian Good Girl, Bad Blood made the Children’s and YA Sunday Times list on 5th May 2020 'A fiendishly-plotted mystery that kept me guessing until the very end', Laura Purcell, bestselling author of The Silent Companions 'There is a lot to really enjoy in this story and great energy to the writing, as well as some fine characterization', Peter James, no. 1 bestselling crime thriller author of Detective Superintendent Roy Grace series 'Prepare to be murdered by this book. Dark, dangerous and intricately plotted – my heart literally pounded. I haven't been this addicted to anything since Serial. Holly Jackson is the next big thing, I promise', Laura Steven, author of award-winning The Exact Opposite of Okay 'That ending! Pure genius', Yasmin Rahman, author of All the Things We Never Said 'Twisty, compulsive and so, so clever', Savannah Brown, author of The Truth About Keeping Secrets 'Twisty and compelling', Fiona Noble, The Bookseller '“Nail-biting, taut and pacy. Jackson [is] a homegrown thriller writer to watch.… – Guardian', The Guardian

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Book SynopsisCrack the case with the InvestiGators! Join Mango and Brash in InvestiGators Take the Plunge for another adventure in the laugh-out-loud full colour comic book series by John Patrick Green, perfect for fans of Bunny vs Monkey. **Don't miss Mango and Brash in their World Book Day adventure - High Rise Hijinks!**'Fast, fabulous, and fantastically funny, the InvestiGators books are instant classics!' - Jamie SmartThe city is under attack by three dastardly villains! Crackerdile is back, a robo-ghost haunts the streets and does that man have a snake arm?!When a huge flood threatens the city, the Investigators get the blame. With Mango and Brash exiled to sewer duty they’ll have to be extra sneaky to solve this crime wave.Can Mango and Brash restore their good name and put the real culprit behind bars, before the whole city is in deep water?The InvestiGators series is a hit with readers of all ages and covers positive themes like:- Fun teamwork- Never giving up- Pesky problem-solvingCollect all the books in the hilarious series of graphic novels for kids! InvestiGators, InvestiGators: Off the Hook, InvestiGators: Ants in our P.A.N.T.S and tons more – and don't miss Agents of S.U.I.T., the spin off series featuring Mango and Brash's colourful coworkers!Trade ReviewHas heaping helpings of surreal alligator action and wordplay gags to keep new readers bent on solving the mystery. * The New York Times *A hilarious ride with great wordplay, bright illustrations and plenty of twists and turns – lots to keep young readers engaged. Keen illustrators will also enjoy Green’s bonus drawing tips to create their own InvestiGators. -- Sarah Mallon * The Scotsman *In high-intensity colors, straightforward panel artwork by Green (Hippopot­a­mister) offers plenty of slapstick gags to Brash and Mango’s tale. Fast-paced fun for the bad pun and dorky joke crowd. * Publisher's Weekly *Like the heroes of Dav Pilkey’s Dog Man or Captain Underpants, the Investigators are bound to resonate with kids. * School Library Journal: XpressReviews *With its rampant good-natured goofiness and its unrelenting fizz and pep, this feels like a sugar rush manifested as a graphic novel. Silly and inventive fast-paced fun. * Kirkus *If your young reader is looking for something to fill a Dogman-shaped hole in their personal libraries, let alligator investigators Mango and Brash step in. With a detailed comic-strip format, lots of toilet humour and zany plot lines, you will be pestered for the sequel before it's published. -- Sara Keating * Sunday Business Post (Ireland) *It’s perfect for year 3/4 especially those who may be less confident or enthused when it comes to reading. -- Richard Ruddick * https://comicsinclass.school.blog/reviews-from-the-teachers-desk/ *My six year old nephew would not put this book down. We can’t wait for more books in this series to be released! * Toppsta review *pun-heavy whodunnit graphic novel which is just as clearly laid out, colourful and silly as Dav Pilkey’s phenomenally successful series. Mango and Brash are an excellent detective duo that readers will definitely want to see more from… * BookTrust *Simply bursting with youthful energy, crazy comedy, vibrant artwork and breathtaking creativity, InvestiGators is a visual and verbal delight… and guaranteed to please even the most reluctant reader! * Lancashire Evening Post *A hilarious ride with great wordplay, bright illustrations and plenty of twists and turns – lots to keep young readers engaged. Keen illustrators will also enjoy Green’s bonus drawing tips to create their own InvestiGators. -- Sarah Mallon * The Scotsman *Absolutely hilarious and fantastic book. Investigators has become a good new series to look out for and we simply can't wait to continue the story. My son and I went through the whole book in one sitting. Mango was my son’s favourite as he was extremely funny. The book has great design and vibrant colourful pictures. The puns and jokes are spot on * Toppsta review *Bursting with youthful energy, crazy comedy, vibrant artwork and breathtaking creativity, InvestiGators is a visual and verbal delight… and guaranteed to please even the most reluctant reader! -- Pam Norfolk * Lancashire Post *It’s like a cartoon you can read, the illustrations are so good it’s like you’re watching them and not reading them at all. -- Yusuf, aged 10 * The Reading Agency *My son loves this graphic novel and finds it hilarious -- Mini Travellers Blog

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Book SynopsisCold cases get hot in this unputdownable mystery from Jennifer Lynn Barnes, no.1 New York Times bestselling author of The Inheritance Games series. Perfect for fans of A Good Girl's Guide to Murder. Cassie Hobbes has a gift for profiling people. Her talent has landed her a spot in an elite FBI programme. After barely escaping a confrontation with an unbalanced killer obsessed with her mother's murder, Cassie hopes she and the rest of the team can stick to solving cold cases from a distance.But when victims of a brutal new serial killer start turning up, the Naturals are pulled into an active case that strikes too close to home: the killer is a perfect copycat of one of their incarcerated fathers - a man he'd do anything to forget. Forced deeper into a murderer's psyche than ever before, will the Naturals be able to outsmart his brutal mind games before he twists them into his web for good?Born smart. Born tough. Born FBI.'The Naturals is Criminal Minds for the YA world, and I loved every page' - Ally Carter, New York Times bestselling authorTrade ReviewThe Naturals is Criminal Minds for the YA world, and I loved every page. * Ally Carter, author of Gallagher Girls *[A] tightly paced suspense novel that will keep readers up until the wee hours to finish * VOYA - starred review *This savvy thriller grabs readers right away * Kirkus Reviews *It's a stay-up-late-to-finish kind of book, and it doesn't disappoint * Publishers Weekly *In this high-adrenaline series opener...even a psychic won't anticipate all the twists and turns * Booklist *

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Book SynopsisThe brand new bestselling Dog Man book from Dav Pilkey - you'll howl with laughter!

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Book SynopsisGentlemen! William McAdam addressed the room, a knife in each hand. Your watches, please! I guarantee you the fastest amputation ever performed anywhere in the worldSixteen-year-old Ezra McAdam has much to be thankful for: trained up as an apprentice by a well-regarded London surgeon, Ezra's knowledge of human anatomy and skill at the dissection table will secure him a trade for life. However, his world is turned on its head when a failed break-in at his master's house sets off a strange and disturbing series of events that involves grave robbing, body switching and murder. Sparky, persuasive young Loveday Finch, daughter of the late Mr Charles Finch, magician, employs Ezra to investigate her father's death - and there are marked similarities between his corpse and the others. The mystery takes Ezra and Loveday from the Operating Theatre at St Bart's to the desolate wasteland of Coldbath Fields; from the streets of Clerkenwell to the dark, damp vaults of NewgaTrade ReviewCatherine Johnson has penned a clever historical novel that provides a fascinating insight into an aspect of the 18th century * www.booktrust.org.uk *Both thought-provoking and accessible, this is an impressive historical adventure. * www.booktrust.org.uk *Both original and informative . . . the wealth of detail never slows what is a tightly woven plot * Historical Novel Society *[Reminiscent of] Jamila Gavin’s Coram Boy * The Independent *Historical fiction with a gruesome twist. * The Independent supp. *An enjoyable tale. * Books for Keeps *Cleverly constructed, rich in atmosphere and truly exciting. * The School Librarian *Her best thus far…an exciting and satisfying read * Carousel *It was a wonderful setting in terms of location and era and Catherine Johnson really captures the more gruesome elements of body dissection and life in the 18th century. I loved the fiery nature of Loveday and her enthusiastic nature that was sort of infectious as I read. . . A great read for fans of historic style novels and a real mystery adventure that I truly enjoyed * Sister Spooky *Often gory and gruesome, this tale is perfect for readers who love crime stories. * The Week Junior *Catherine Johnson is the master of historical fiction for children; her prose is warm and wise and utterly gripping * Katherine Rundell *

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Book SynopsisThere's a new bunch of baddies in town, and they have something sinisterin store for Petey the Cat. Once again, Dog Man is calledinto action! With a cute kitten and a remarkable robot by his side,the Supa Buddies must join forces with the most unlikely of heroesto save the day.

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Book Synopsis"For fans of Holly Jackson and Karen M McManus." The Observer"An awesome book, full of mystery, friendship and sass. ***** " The Sun"Fun, twisty and insightful...will keep you on the edge of your seat." Adiba Jaigirdar, YA Book Prize winning author of Hani and Ishu's Guide to Fake Dating"I'll make it clear from the start: I did not kill Hugh Henry Van Boren. I didn't even help. Well, not intentionally."When Hugh Henry Van Boren, one of the most popular and richest kids in Jess Choudhary's school, is found dead, the student body is left reeling and wondering who the murderer could be... Jess, a student under strict instructions to keep her record clean or risk losing her scholarship, finds herself at the centre of the investigation when it's revealed that Hugh died in the exact same way as a character in a short story she wrote.And then Jess receives an anonymous text thanking her for the inspiration.With time running out, Jess knows if she doesn't solve this mystery she'll finally have something in common with Hugh Henry. She'll be dead too.Trade ReviewAn awesome book, full of mystery, friendship and sass * The Sun *A gripping YA debut * The Guardian *[A] boarding school drama with deliciously plotted Agatha Christie-style mystery...for fans of Holly Jackson & Karen McManus. * The Observer *A satire on race and class privilege as well as a complete murder mystery, this is gripping stuff. * Daily Mail *A satisfying mystery for a winter night. * The Irish Times *At once fun, twisty, and insightful, This Book Kills is a gripping murder mystery that will keep you on the edge of your seat. * Adiba Jaigirdar, YA Book Prize winning author of Hani and Ishu’s Guide to Fake Dating *Witty and fun, from a very accomplished voice, this school-set murder mystery is an exhilarating read, full of twists that the reader won't see coming. * The Bookseller *Gripping * The i *This Book Kills is a perfect example of a YA thriller done right * Culturefly *Sassy. Smart. And funny? What more could a girl want? * S.M. Wilson, author of The Extinction Trials *A wickedly plotted thriller that kept me guessing through to its end, This Books Kills is not only mysterious and funny, it's also an insightful exploration of elitist culture. I raced through it! * Amy Beashel, author of We Are All Constellations *Brilliantly fun, twisty and dark in all the right ways. This Book Kills had such great energy and pace that I flew through it. * Tess James-Mackey, author of Someone is Watching You *This Book Kills is an entertaining whodunnit with rich characters and laugh-out-loud one-liners you only want more of. Sure to be the year's outstanding debut thriller! * Anika Hussain, author of This is How You Fall in Love *Clever, cinematic, satisfying who-dunnit that perfectly operates on so many levels. * Clare Povey *

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Book SynopsisAN INSTANT NUMBER 1 NYT BESTSELLER AND SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER! THE EXPLOSIVE NEW YA CRIME THRILLER FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF A GOOD GIRL'S GUIDE TO MURDER.AN INSTANT NUMBER 1 NYT BESTSELLER AND SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER!WINNER of the CrimeFest award 2022 for Best Crime Fiction Novel for Young Adults!A blisteringly good standalone thriller.'The Observer, YA Books of the Year, 4/12/2022A thrill ride.' The Guardian Eighteen year old Red and her friends are on a road trip in an RV, heading to the beach for Spring Break. Spirits are high. Until the RV breaks down in the middle of nowhere. And as the wheels are shot out, one by one, the friends realise that this is no accident.There's a sniper out there. He's watching them and he knows exactly who they are. One of the group has a secret that the sniper is willing to kill for.As a game of cat-and-mouse plays out, the group desperately tries to get help. Buried secrets are forced to light and tensions within the group reach deadly levels. Only one thing is for sure. Not everyone will survive the night . . .Five Survive reached number one in the New York Times Young Adult Hardcover Besteller list, week commencing 19/12/2022.Five Survive reached number four in the Sunday Times Children's and YA Fiction chart, week commencing 12/12/2022.Trade Review ‘A blisteringly good standalone thriller.’ The Observer, YA Books of the Year, 4/12/2022 ‘A thrill ride.’ The Guardian 'The secrets, suspense and action pushes you to read the entire book in just one sitting, proving yet again Jackson is the queen of young adult novels.' The Independent (Children’s book of the week, 4/1/2023) “Holly Jackson, the OG of UK YA thriller writers, has written one of her most exciting novels yet. Five Survive, my Book of the Month, is about a group of teens who set off on a trip for spring break; when they find themselves under attack, they must work out who is trying to shoot them—and why. Set over the course of just a few hours, this taut thriller will keep readers hooked.” Charlotte Eyre, The Bookseller Praise for the Good Girl’s Guide to Murder trilogy: ‘A taut, compulsively readable, elegantly plotted thriller' - Guardian 'Jackson ensnares readers in another highly addictive web, woven from the dark shadows of small-town secrets.’ The Observer “As Good As Dead is a phenomenal YA mystery that deserves to be one of the books of the year and provides a stellar finale to a knockout series." Nerd Daily 'A fiendishly-plotted mystery that kept me guessing until the very end.' – Laura Purcell, bestselling author of The Silent Companions 'There is a lot to really enjoy in this story and there is great energy to the writing, as well as some fine characterization' – Peter James, award-winning and no.1 bestselling crime thriller author of Detective Superintendent Roy Grace series 'Twisty, compulsive and so, so clever' – Savannah Brown, author of The Truth About Keeping Secrets 'That ending! Pure genius' – Yasmin Rahman, author of All the Things We Never Said

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Book SynopsisCrack the case with the InvestiGators! The first adventure in the laugh-out-loud full colour comic book series by John Patrick Green, perfect for fans of Bunny vs Monkey. **Don't miss Mango and Brash in their World Book Day adventure - High Rise Hijinks!**'Fast, fabulous, and fantastically funny, the InvestiGators books are instant classics!' - Jamie Smart, creator of Bunny vs Monkey.Join Mango and Brash, alligator secret agents, as they fight crime, save the day and go undercover . . . in a bakery?Armed with a moustache and a rolling pin, the Investigators need to work together to find out who has kidnapped top chef Gustavo, and stop his recipes getting into the wrong hands!Can Mango and Brash uncover the clues, crack the case, and capture the crooks? Or will the criminals wriggle out of their grasp?The InvestiGators series is a hit with readers of all ages and covers positive themes like:- Fun teamwork- Friendship- Pesky problem-solvingCollect all the books in the hilarious series of graphic novels for kids! InvestiGators: Take the Plunge, InvestiGators: Off the Hook, InvestiGators: Ants in our P.A.N.T.S and tons more! And don't miss the spin off series, Agents of S.U.I.T.!Trade ReviewHas heaping helpings of surreal alligator action and wordplay gags to keep new readers bent on solving the mystery. * The New York Times *A hilarious ride with great wordplay, bright illustrations and plenty of twists and turns – lots to keep young readers engaged. Keen illustrators will also enjoy Green’s bonus drawing tips to create their own InvestiGators. -- Sarah Mallon * The Scotsman *In high-intensity colors, straightforward panel artwork by Green (Hippopot­a­mister) offers plenty of slapstick gags to Brash and Mango’s tale. Fast-paced fun for the bad pun and dorky joke crowd. * Publisher's Weekly *Like the heroes of Dav Pilkey’s Dog Man or Captain Underpants, the Investigators are bound to resonate with kids. * School Library Journal: XpressReviews *With its rampant good-natured goofiness and its unrelenting fizz and pep, this feels like a sugar rush manifested as a graphic novel. Silly and inventive fast-paced fun. * Kirkus *If your young reader is looking for something to fill a Dogman-shaped hole in their personal libraries, let alligator investigators Mango and Brash step in. With a detailed comic-strip format, lots of toilet humour and zany plot lines, you will be pestered for the sequel before it's published. -- Sara Keating * Sunday Business Post (Ireland) *Brimming over with glorious puns, lashings of toilet humour, and plenty of references to pop culture, Green’s high-energy, snap, crackle and pop story will have youngsters snorting and sniggering. -- Pam Norfolk * Lancashire Post *This book will appeal to all but you can easily see how it could be a stepping stone for those who struggle to engage with reading and it may just help them light their reading fire. -- Richard Ruddick * https://comicsinclass.school.blog/reviews-from-the-teachers-desk/ *My six year old nephew would not put this book down. * Toppsta review *pun-heavy whodunnit graphic novel which is just as clearly laid out, colourful and silly as Dav Pilkey’s phenomenally successful series. Mango and Brash are an excellent detective duo that readers will definitely want to see more from… * BookTrust *Simply bursting with youthful energy, crazy comedy, vibrant artwork and breathtaking creativity, InvestiGators is a visual and verbal delight… and guaranteed to please even the most reluctant reader! * Lancashire Evening Post *A hilarious ride with great wordplay, bright illustrations and plenty of twists and turns – lots to keep young readers engaged. Keen illustrators will also enjoy Green’s bonus drawing tips to create their own InvestiGators. -- Sarah Mallon * The Scotsman *Absolutely hilarious and fantastic book. Investigators has become a good new series to look out for and we simply can't wait to continue the story. My son and I went through the whole book in one sitting. Mango was my son’s favourite as he was extremely funny. The book has great design and vibrant colourful pictures. The puns and jokes are spot on * Toppsta review *It’s like a cartoon you can read, the illustrations are so good it’s like you’re watching them and not reading them at all. -- Yusuf, aged 10 * The Reading Agency *My son loves this graphic novel and finds it hilarious -- Mini Travellers Blog

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Book SynopsisThe 8th book in the bestselling DOG MAN series from Dav Pilkey!

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Book SynopsisTrade Review[Pullman] has created a fantasy world, made yet more satisfying in rigour and stylistic elegance. This is a book for getting older with * Guardian, Book of the Week *The Secret Commonwealth is ablaze with light and life. The writing is exquisite; every sentence sings ... To read Pullman is to experience the world refreshed, aglow, in Technicolour * Independent *Lyra is all grown up in a rich, vivid sequel * Telegraph *Engrossing * Financial Times *Pullman's story is still thought-provoking ... This book elegantly weaves in live issues, from Europe's refugee crisis to facts in the post-truth era. And Pullman's prose is rewarding as ever * The Times *The novel gallops forward, full of danger, delight and surprise. Nearly miraculous, it seems, is Pullman's ability to sketch character, place and motive in just a few lines * New Statesman *A long, taxing, complex journey, laced with beauty, terror and philosophy * Metro *As ever, Pullman's story is complex and vast but home to some of the finest storytelling in the 21st century. Revel in whole new worlds and enjoy one of literature's most wonderful heroines before she comes to HBO and the BBC * Stylist *Pullman is confronting readers with the horrors of our own world reflected back at us. In The Secret Commonwealth he creates a fearful symmetry * The Herald *Pullman has created a fantasy world, made yet more satisfying in this new volume. This is a book for getting older with * Guardian *REVIEWS FOR LA BELLE SAUVAGE: THE BOOK OF DUST VOLUME ONE:Fans of His Dark Materials will find themselves joyfully immersed in a familiar world . . . meanwhile, awaiting first-time readers is all the pleasure of commencing their own journey into this most captivating of universes at the very beginning of Lyra's story * Independent *No one else writes like Pullman . . . entirely worth the 17-year wait * Imogen Russell Williams, Metro *A rich, imaginative, vividly characterised rite-of-passage tale * Nicolette Jones, The Sunday Times *High-octane adventure accompanies ingenious plotting * The Times *

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Book SynopsisAn illustrated adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's classic Sherlock Holmes mystery – at an easy-to-read level for readers of all ages! Also includes a QR code for the free audiobook! Dear Mr Holmes, It has happened again. The strange bearded man on the bicycle followed me this morning. I tried suddenly turning and racing towards him, but he was just as quick. When Violet Smith gets a new job, a new friend and a new home, life seems almost perfect … until the solitary cyclist appears. He follows her every week, along the same stretch of road. Why? That’s what Holmes and Watson need to work out, before this seemingly simple case turns into something far more sinister.

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Book SynopsisSoon after Sally Lockhart's father drowns at sea, she receives ananonymous letter. The dire warning it contains makes a man die offear at her feet. Determined to discover the truth about her father'sdeath, sixteen-year-old Sally is plunged into a terrifyingmystery in the dark heart of Victorian London.

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Book SynopsisWINNER OF THE WATERSTONES CHILDREN''S BOOK PRIZE FOR OLDER READERS, SHORTLISTED FOR THE COSTA CHILDREN''S BOOK AWARD AND THE YA BOOK PRIZE"A truly brilliant book." Malorie Blackman"Incredible book. Thank you Patrice Lawrence for such a fresh and riveting piece of fiction." Ben Bailey Smith (Doc Brown)"What a book! Such a gripping, gritty storyline, with such wonderful, believable characters. Loved it." Tanya Landman, author of Buffalo SoldierNot cool enough, not clever enough, not street enough for anyone to notice me. I was the kid people looked straight through.NOT ANY MORE. NOT SINCE MR ORANGE.Sixteen-year-old Marlon has made his mum a promise - he''ll never follow his big brother, Andre, down the wrong path. So far, it''s been easy, but when a date ends in tragedy, Marlon finds himself hunted. They''re after the mysterious Mr Orange, and they''re going to use Marlon to get to him. Marlon''s out of choices - can he become the person he never wanted to be, to protect everyone he loves?Trade ReviewPromoted as a gritty coming-of-age drama urban thriller with a powerful message and an irresistable central character * The Voice *A contemporary urban thriller with a powerful family drama at its heart * The Bookseller *I liked the lack of judgement the author made and the fact this is ultimately an action packed story with a strong male protagonist * Bibliomaniac *Keeps the reader enthralled and wanting more * Nudge.com *One of those books I wish had been written when I was a teenager...simply brilliant * Medieval Jenga *What a book! Such a gripping, gritty storyline, with such wonderful, believable characters. Loved it -- Tanya Landman, author'I absolutely adored this story...it's a truthful and powerful story that is much needed in the UK YA scene * Charlie in a Book *Pacey crime thriller that feels unique, realistic and truthful * Book Trust *A gripping debut about gang culture and the consequences of making bad decisions * The Guardian *It is direct and punchy * The Guardian *The book travels at speed to a climax that is both sudden and shocking. This story of family ties, gang culture and the dangers of drugs is without a doubt one of the finest YA debuts I've read and Marlon Sunday is a character that you won't forget in a hurry. * The Crime Review *This powerful coming-of-age drama -- both violent and sensitive -- keeps the reader on the edge of their seat * Optima Magazine *Readers with strong stomachs can expect to be entirely hooked into a story that is well written, pacy and within its own terms horribly convincing * Books For Keeps *Patrice Lawrence's Orangeboy - an exploration of gang culture centred around Marlon, who follows in his older brother's footsteps when an innocent date ends in tragedy - won the 2017 YA book Prize. * Independent *A truly brilliant book. I galloped through it. Spoiler alert! The car incident and standoff at the end... edge of the seat stuff! * Malorie Blackman *Pitch-perfect teen voices and a bruising, thrilling pace. * Metro *Incredible book and experience. Thank you Patrice Lawrence for such a fresh and riveting piece of fiction. * Ben Bailey Smith (Doc Brown) *Orange Boy is a page turner. It gripped my heart from page one and didn't let go. Marlon goes on a date with the hottest girl in school and his world begins to tip. And it doesn't stop until everything in his life is upside down. Faced with almost impossible choices, Marlon has to grow up fast and work out exactly who he is at the same time as working out how to survive. This is a book that explores the meaning of family, friendship and loyalty. And it does so with intelligence and sensitivity.It's fast, clever, often funny and always truthful. Patrice Lawrence is a writer to watch. * Jenny Downham, author of 'Before I Die' *What a book! Such a gripping, gritty storyline, with such wonderful, believable characters. Loved it. * Tanya Landman, author of 'Buffalo Soldier' *This powerful urban story will challenge preconceptions and melt the hardest heart. * The Sun *a young adult thriller with a gritty edge, diverse characters and a drum-tight plot that will get even the most reluctant teenage reader hooked. * Good Housekeeping *A young adult thriller with a gritty edge, diverse characters and a drum-tight plot that will get even the most reluctant teenager hooked. * Good Housekeeping *Knuckle-in-the-mouth stuff... It's impossible not to gulp down this wonderful, intense story in one mouthful. * The Times *A fast-paced thriller, written with a keen ear for young voices, Orangeboy is an original and fresh perspective on the struggles facing London's teenagers. * Amnesty International UK *

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Book Synopsis Book 1 in the New York Times bestselling series - the perfect gift for curious readers! 'This book reminded me of some of the children’s books I grew up with, like Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and The Phantom Tollbooth.'RICK RIORDAN, author of the PERCY JACKSON series 'Like the Potter books, this story goes beyond mere adventure' BOOKLIST When a peculiar advertisement appears in the newspaper for children to take part in a secret mission, children everywhere sit a series of mysterious tests. In the end, just four children succeed: Reynie, Kate, Sticky and Constance. They have three things in common: they are all honest, all remarkably talented and all orphans. They must go undercover at the Learning Institute for the Very Enlightened where the only rule is that there are no rules. There they must work as a team to save not only themselves, but also the world outside the walls ... Book 1 in the 4-book New York Times bestselling adventure series – an ideal gift for children aged 10 and up Join a group of smart and resourceful band of kids as they solve a series of page-turning puzzles and mysteries Perfect for fans of Robin Stevens's MURDER MOST UNLADYLIKE series The adventure continues in book 2, THE MYSTERIOUS BENEDICT SOCIETY AND THE PERILOUS JOURNEY

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Book SynopsisGo on an adventure with Katherine Rundell ... _______________FOYLES CHILDREN''S BOOK OF THE YEAR 2019From the winner of the Costa Children''s Book Award_______________''An amazing adventure story, told with sparkling style and sleight of hand'' - Jacqueline Wilson''Read everything she writes'' - Daily Mail_______________Fresh off the boat from England, Vita Marlowe has a job to do. Her beloved grandfather Jack has been cheated out of his home and possessions by a notorious conman with Mafia connections. Seeing Jack''s spirit is broken, Vita is desperate to make him happy again, so she devises a plan to outwit his enemies and recover his home. She finds a young pickpocket, working the streets of the city. And, nearby, two boys with highly unusual skills and secrets of their own are about to be pulled into her lawless, death-defying plan.Katherine Rundell''s fifthTrade ReviewLikely to be the best children’s book you’ll read this year * The Times Children’s Book of the Week *Rundell is the real deal, a writer of boundless gifts and extraordinary imaginative power whose novels will be read, cherished and reread long after most so-called "serious" novels are forgotten * Observer *An amazing adventure story, told with sparkling style and sleight of hand * Jacqueline Wilson *Captivating ... Not only is [Rundell's] latest an irresistible journey, but every inch of it is a delight … At its heart the book is about courage, friendship and love * Sunday Times Children’s Book of the Week *A new Katherine Rundell book is always an event, but this is another triumph and then some. A wickedly exciting heist with heart, I can but marvel at this new delight from one of my favourite storytellers ever * Kiran Millwood Hargrave, author of The Girl of Ink & Stars *With a gripping plot and unforgettable characters, Rundell’s latest is another triumph * Mail on Sunday Children’s Book of the Month *A total showstopper of a story. Rundell’s finest yet * Emma Carroll, author of Letters from the Lighthouse *Rundell orchestrates the fast-paced, thrilling action and vivid, endearing characters with the precision of a watchmaker * Daily Mail *Purring mafiosi, breathtaking feats of nerve and a crackling sense of atmosphere throughout make this book a single-sitting treat, showcasing Rundell at the peak of her powers * Guardian *I love the way Katherine puts Impossible on hold while she tells her wild, warm, shimmering stories * Hilary McKay, author of The Skylarks’ War *The Good Thieves is another suspenseful and beautifully written book that will delight Rundell fans * Telegraph *The Good Thieves is a story-telling spectacle – it glitters with adventure, family, friendship, and an irresistible sprinkling of impossibility * Catherine Doyle, author of The Storm Keeper's Island *Increasingly, I feel that doctors should prescribe Katherine Rundell books to patients – all that wisdom, all that humour, all that irrepressible joy. The Good Thieves is, predictably, superb * Abi Elphinstone, author of Sky Song *It’s full of mischief, vibrance, tenacity and wonder * Cerrie Burnell, author of The Girl with the Shark's Teeth *Rundell’s books are as breathlessly intrepid as each sentence is elegantly sculpted * i Weekend *Lights a spark in your heart from the very first line and sets it blazing with danger, daring, high-wire thrills and a vivid, unstoppable spirit of love and hope. I adored it * Lauren St John, author of the Laura Marlin Mysteries *Another satisfying instalment in Rundell’s ongoing saga of adventure and derring-do. Filled with all the tension, justice and excitement you expect from her, The Good Thieves doesn’t put a foot wrong, as it plots and plans, twists and turns, flies and falls as Vita and her gang plot the heist of the decade, on the side of good * A. F. Harrold, author of The Afterwards *A truly excellent book ... Stolen castles, daring heists, prohibition, pickpockets, animal adventure, the circus, a truly terrifying villain and four of the best protagonists I’ve ever encountered. Plus Katherine Rundell’s glorious prose * Katherine Webber, co-author of Sam Wu Is Not Afraid *Katherine Rundell’s writing is always beautiful, but The Good Thieves hits a whole new level for me. It’s just dazzling! I adore fierce, vibrant Vita, and the plot is SO compelling * Stephanie Burgis, author of The Dragon with a Chocolate Heart *‘Captivating … A glorious heist ... Rundell’s unbelievable twists and turns will have young readers, and any family members luck enough to be reading along, on the edge of their seats until the very last moment * Scotsman *A dazzling take on the traditional and timeless treasure hunt story, and an excellent read from one of today's most talented storytellers. * South China Morning Post / Young Post in Hong Kong *Full of tense moments and dramatic twists and turns, this is a great story of triumph over adversity and the value of trust, friendship and self-belief. * Booktrust *Exquisite characterisation meets sublime storytelling in this thrilling, spectacular ride of an adventure. Another classic in the making from Katherine Rundell * Booklover Jo *Beautifully written and full of scenes that both thrill and enchant, The Good Thieves is Rundell at her classy best * LoveReading4Kids *Another exceptional book from one of our favourite storytellers. It's a showstopping heist glittering with New York City magic and wonder, blazing with danger and bravery. Her best book yet * Angels and Urchins *Rundell has a gift for precise and beautiful descriptions ... as well as a generous-hearted sense of adventure and companionship * Literary Review *A new book from Katherine Rundell is always a treat, and this wonderful heist story is no exception. It's a thrilling adventure with a fierce and determined heroine * The Week Junior *A burning sense of injustice propels the latest book by the excellent, award-winning Katherine Rundell * Observer New Review *One of the most talented children's authors around * Daily Express *WHAT a writer Rundell is. She creates the heady atmosphere of Prohibition-era New York, wonderfully engaging characters and a fast-paced mystery adventure and weaves them together with the most beautiful writing style ... An exciting read for all ages * Daily Mail *A beautifully plotted heist * The best books of 2019 - i Weekend *An inspiring story with loads of escapism * Irish Examiner *The Good Thieves pulled me in and made me want to keep reading * Mina Caines, Age 11 - Times Literary Supplement *As well as the vividly presented setting, I particularly loved the strong will that made the characters so memorable * Mary Imlah, Age 13 - Times Literary Supplement *This is a standout children's adventure ... Rundell's writing is clear and lyrical, effortlessly conjuring up a diverse cast in a well-drawn milieu and putting together a thoroughly enjoyable read * Crime Review *A sparkling heist adventure told with wit and style * The School Librarian *A story of courage and love about a gang of children with circus skills who take on armed heavies to right a wrong ... It has delicious prose and a tear-jerking ending * The Sunday Times Best Children's Books of the Year 2019 *This fast-paced, thrilling story has it all - a charismatic 1920s New York setting, a sensationally sinister villain, a determined, likeable heroine and feats of daring couched in engaging prose * The Guardian Best Children's Books of 2019 *A pacy and satisfying tale written with the imaginative flair one has come to expect from this superb storyteller * Country Life *In this masterful children’s adventure, a girl finds herself entangled in the criminal underworld of Prohibition-era New York. * The 50 best books of 2019, Daily Telegraph *Katherine Rundell continues her winning run with The Good Thieves * Books of the Year, Daily Telegraph *Skilfully plotted, beautifully written and with memorable characters, Costa award-winner Rundell just gets better with every book. -- Sally Morris * Daily Mail *The Good Thieves […] combines a galloping plot and beautiful writing in a book that will delight Rundell fans. * Irish Independent *You can’t really describe Katherine Rundell as a rising star any more, so fixed is she in the kid-lit firmament. Rundell flexed her historical thriller muscle in The Good Thieves which pitted a young British girl and an unlikely alliance of streetwise youngsters and circus performers against New York gangsters and crooked politicians: justice was served with relish. * The Observer New Review *Rundell is an astonishing young talent and her books combine old-fashioned, edge-of-your-seat adventure with richly imagined characters... Read everything she writes * Daily Mail *...suspenseful and beautifully written * Daily Telegraph *A great adventure story with a very engaging and exciting plot * The Green Parent *

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Book SynopsisCrack the case with the InvestiGators! Join Mango and Brash in InvestiGators Off the Hook for the another wacky adventure in the laugh-out-loud full colour comic book series by John Patrick Green, perfect for fans of Bunny vs Monkey. **Don't miss Mango and Brash in their World Book Day adventure - High Rise Hijinks!**'Fast, fabulous, and fantastically funny, the InvestiGators books are instant classics!' - Jamie Smart, creator of Bunny vs Monkey.Rob a bank? Check. Find a secret lair? Check. Kidnap a giant chicken? Check.Crackerdile and Hookline and Slinker are back and badder than ever!Luckily, Mango and Brash are hot on their tail with their hi-tech Very Exciting Spy Technology (V.E.S.T.s). Do the InvestiGators have what it takes to catch the crooks or will the vile villains slither away from justice?The InvestiGators series is a hit with readers of all ages and covers positive themes like:- Fun teamwork- Never giving up- Pesky problem-solvingCollect all the books in the hilarious series of graphic novels for kids! InvestiGators, InvestiGators: Take the Plunge, InvestiGators: Ants in our P.A.N.T.S and tons more – and don't miss Agents of S.U.I.T., the spin off series featuring Mango and Brash's colourful coworkers!Trade ReviewHas heaping helpings of surreal alligator action and wordplay gags to keep new readers bent on solving the mystery. * The New York Times *A hilarious ride with great wordplay, bright illustrations and plenty of twists and turns – lots to keep young readers engaged. Keen illustrators will also enjoy Green’s bonus drawing tips to create their own InvestiGators. -- Sarah Mallon * The Scotsman *In high-intensity colors, straightforward panel artwork by Green (Hippopot­a­mister) offers plenty of slapstick gags to Brash and Mango’s tale. Fast-paced fun for the bad pun and dorky joke crowd. * Publisher's Weekly *Like the heroes of Dav Pilkey’s Dog Man or Captain Underpants, the Investigators are bound to resonate with kids. * School Library Journal: XpressReviews *With its rampant good-natured goofiness and its unrelenting fizz and pep, this feels like a sugar rush manifested as a graphic novel. Silly and inventive fast-paced fun. * Kirkus *If your young reader is looking for something to fill a Dogman-shaped hole in their personal libraries, let alligator investigators Mango and Brash step in. With a detailed comic-strip format, lots of toilet humour and zany plot lines, you will be pestered for the sequel before it's published. -- Sara Keating * Sunday Business Post (Ireland) *InvestiGators is a visual and verbal delight… and guaranteed to please even the most reluctant reader! -- Pam Norfolk * Lancashire Post *Whatever your rating system is this book smashes it and is something that should be in all KS2 classrooms as far as I’m concerned. -- Richard Ruddick * https://comicsinclass.school.blog/reviews-from-the-teachers-desk/ *My six year old nephew would not put this book down . . . We can’t wait for more books in this series to be released! * Toppsta review *pun-heavy whodunnit graphic novel which is just as clearly laid out, colourful and silly as Dav Pilkey’s phenomenally successful series. Mango and Brash are an excellent detective duo that readers will definitely want to see more from… * BookTrust *Simply bursting with youthful energy, crazy comedy, vibrant artwork and breathtaking creativity, InvestiGators is a visual and verbal delight… and guaranteed to please even the most reluctant reader! * Lancashire Evening Post *A hilarious ride with great wordplay, bright illustrations and plenty of twists and turns – lots to keep young readers engaged. Keen illustrators will also enjoy Green’s bonus drawing tips to create their own InvestiGators. -- Sarah Mallon * The Scotsman *Absolutely hilarious and fantastic book. Investigators has become a good new series to look out for and we simply can't wait to continue the story. My son and I went through the whole book in one sitting. Mango was my son’s favourite as he was extremely funny. The book has great design and vibrant colourful pictures. The puns and jokes are spot on * Toppsta review *It’s like a cartoon you can read, the illustrations are so good it’s like you’re watching them and not reading them at all. -- Yusuf, aged 10 * The Reading Agency *My son loves this graphic novel and finds it hilarious -- Mini Travellers Blog

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Book SynopsisCrack the case with the InvestiGators! Join Mango and Brash in InvestiGators Ants in Our P.A.N.T.S. for another wacky adventure in the laugh-out-loud full colour comic book series by John Patrick Green, perfect for fans of Bunny vs Monkey. **Don't miss Mango and Brash in their World Book Day adventure - High Rise Hijinks!**'Fast, fabulous, and fantastically funny, the InvestiGators books are instant classics!' - Jamie Smart, creator of Bunny vs Monkey.With Brash in the hospital, Mango teams up with his robot replacement Robo-Brash to fight crime. Their mission is to stop crime before it even starts. With Crackerdile out of action that will be easy right?WRONG!Soon the city is over run by giant ants, an evil astronaut and a triceratops on a rampage. The InvestiGators will need all the help they can get to save the city before it’s turned to rubble! Will Brash wake up in time to help save the day?The InvestiGators series is a hit with readers of all ages and covers positive themes like:- Fun teamwork- Never giving up- Pesky problem-solvingCollect all the books in the hilarious series of graphic novels for kids! InvestiGators, InvestiGators: Take the Plunge, InvestiGators: Off the Hook and tons more – and don't miss Agents of S.U.I.T., the spin off series featuring Mango and Brash's colourful coworkers!Trade ReviewHas heaping helpings of surreal alligator action and wordplay gags to keep new readers bent on solving the mystery. * The New York Times *A hilarious ride with great wordplay, bright illustrations and plenty of twists and turns – lots to keep young readers engaged. Keen illustrators will also enjoy Green’s bonus drawing tips to create their own InvestiGators. -- Sarah Mallon * The Scotsman *In high-intensity colors, straightforward panel artwork by Green (Hippopot­a­mister) offers plenty of slapstick gags to Brash and Mango’s tale. Fast-paced fun for the bad pun and dorky joke crowd. * Publisher's Weekly *Like the heroes of Dav Pilkey’s Dog Man or Captain Underpants, the Investigators are bound to resonate with kids. * School Library Journal: XpressReviews *With its rampant good-natured goofiness and its unrelenting fizz and pep, this feels like a sugar rush manifested as a graphic novel. Silly and inventive fast-paced fun. * Kirkus *If your young reader is looking for something to fill a Dogman-shaped hole in their personal libraries, let alligator investigators Mango and Brash step in. With a detailed comic-strip format, lots of toilet humour and zany plot lines, you will be pestered for the sequel before it's published. -- Sara Keating * Sunday Business Post (Ireland) *Brimming over with glorious puns, lashings of toilet humour, and plenty of references to pop culture, Green’s high-energy, snap, crackle and pop story will have youngsters snorting and sniggering from the first appearance of the alligator investigators right through to their final frenetic flourish. Simply bursting with youthful energy, crazy comedy, vibrant artwork and breathtaking creativity, InvestiGators is a visual and verbal delight… and guaranteed to please even the most reluctant reader! -- Pam Norfolk * Lancashire Post *This book is going to be big, really big, any class that has it is going to struggle to keep it on the shelves. It’s perfect for year 3/4 especially those who may be less confident or enthused when it comes to reading. This book will appeal to all but you can easily see how it could be a stepping stone for those who struggle to engage with reading and it may just help them light their reading fire. 5/5, 10/10, must buy, whatever your rating system is this book smashes it and is something that should be in all KS2 classrooms as far as I’m concerned. -- Richard Ruddick * https://comicsinclass.school.blog/reviews-from-the-teachers-desk/ *My six year old nephew would not put this book down. As in we had to pry it from his fingers at one point to take a break. According to him, “you don’t need any sort of learning apps to read, you just need to find the right book.” This book has helped him get excited about reading and he definitely has the reading bug now. We can’t wait for more books in this series to be released! * Toppsta review *pun-heavy whodunnit graphic novel which is just as clearly laid out, colourful and silly as Dav Pilkey’s phenomenally successful series. Mango and Brash are an excellent detective duo that readers will definitely want to see more from… * BookTrust *Simply bursting with youthful energy, crazy comedy, vibrant artwork and breathtaking creativity, InvestiGators is a visual and verbal delight… and guaranteed to please even the most reluctant reader! * Lancashire Evening Post *A hilarious ride with great wordplay, bright illustrations and plenty of twists and turns – lots to keep young readers engaged. Keen illustrators will also enjoy Green’s bonus drawing tips to create their own InvestiGators. -- Sarah Mallon * The Scotsman *This book is going to be big, really big, any class that has it is going to struggle to keep it on the shelves. It’s perfect for year 3/4 especially those who may be less confident or enthused when it comes to reading. This book will appeal to all but you can easily see how it could be a stepping stone for those who struggle to engage with reading and it may just help them light their reading fire. 5/5, 10/10, must buy, whatever your rating system is this book smashes it and is something that should be in all KS2 classrooms as far as I’m concerned. -- Richard Ruddick * https://comicsinclass.school.blog/reviews-from-the-teachers-desk/ *Absolutely hilarious and fantastic book. Investigators has become a good new series to look out for and we simply can't wait to continue the story. My son and I went through the whole book in one sitting. Mango was my son’s favourite as he was extremely funny. The book has great design and vibrant colourful pictures. The puns and jokes are spot on * Toppsta review *Brimming over with glorious puns, lashings of toilet humour, and plenty of references to pop culture, Green’s high-energy, snap, crackle and pop story will have youngsters snorting and sniggering from the first appearance of the alligator investigators right through to their final frenetic flourish. Simply bursting with youthful energy, crazy comedy, vibrant artwork and breathtaking creativity, InvestiGators is a visual and verbal delight… and guaranteed to please even the most reluctant reader! -- Pam Norfolk * Lancashire Post *It’s like a cartoon you can read, the illustrations are so good it’s like you’re watching them and not reading them at all. -- Yusuf, aged 10 * The Reading Agency *My son loves this graphic novel and finds it hilarious -- Mini Travellers Blog

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Book SynopsisFrom the creator of the bestselling horror video game series Five Nights at Freddy''s.Ten years after the horrific murders at Freddy Fazbear''s Pizza that ripped their town apart, Charlie, whose father owned the restaurant, and her childhood friends reunite on the anniversary of the tragedy and find themselves at the old pizza place which had been locked up and abandoned for years. After they discover a way inside, they realize that things are not as they used to be. The four adult-sized animatronic mascots that once entertained patrons have changed. They now have a dark secret . . . and a murderous agenda.

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Book SynopsisAnother page-turning time travel adventure for ages 8-12 set between 1900s and present-day London. The long-awaited sequel to the international best-seller The Secret Lake. Almost a year has passed since Stella and Tom discovered a time tunnel and travelled to early 1900s London, where they befriended Emma, Lucy and Jack. The magical moles that made the tunnel and secret lake appear have since vanished, but the children are longing to meet again. Then an illness, which leaves Emma's life in danger, changes everything. The moles reappear, and Lucy realises the only hope of finding a cure lies in the future. So unfolds a thrilling tale of time travel, rekindled friendships and new threats that no one could have foreseen... The original Secret Lake mystery adventure has now been enjoyed by almost half a million young readers and is in translation around the world. This sequel does not disappoint!Trade Review"...immerses the reader in the early 1900s...really thought provoking for middle-grade readers. My readers were forever exclaiming their excitement for this being a really good example of 'historical fiction'. I would encourage anyone interested in middle-grade fiction, and all primary school teachers, to include this fantastic series in their collection as both a great fictional adventure and an excellent choice for connecting history with reading for pleasure. My book club members and I will certainly be recommending it to all of the children in our school and we will be including extra copies in our school library! - Michelle Gilbert, Primary School Teacher; --- "Like the wardrobe entry to Narnia, the time tunnel is for children only. It requires courage and mutual support, values which are crucial to dealing with the problems thrown at the friends. And what problems! Karen Inglis writes books children want to read, in language that they can read by themselves. This is not as easy as it sounds! From crisis to crisis, children save the day while allowing their much-loved adults to remain under the illusion that they are the ones looking after their offspring." - Jean Gill, Award-winning Author of books for YA and Adults; --- "A charming, heart-warming and exciting sequel to The Secret Lake. The reader is transported once again to one hundred years ago, accompanying the children in another gripping time travel mystery adventure... offers fascinating glimpses into the past...touching on the laws of the time, political changes and historical events, and creating a tricky moral dilemma for Stella and Tom. I could imagine some great conversations around the family dinner table..." - J M Forster, Award-winning Children's Author;

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Book SynopsisFrank Cottrell-Boyce, Children's Laureate 20242026, is a multi award-winning children's book author and screenwriter. He loves magic. He tries his best with playing cards, rabbits and top hats but is happiest playing with the magic of words. He's written many award-winning children's books including Millions, Cosmic and Noah's Gold. He's also written films - including Millions, and Kensuke's Kingdom - and helped create big events like the 2012 Olympics Opening Ceremony. He lives by the sea in Liverpool. On a clear day he can see Blackpool Tower from the end of his road. On cloudy days he worries that it might have disappeared.Steven Lenton is a multi-award-winning illustrator, originally from Cheshire, now working from his studios in Brighton and London with his dog, Big Eared Bob. He has illustrated many children's books including How To Grow A Unicorn by Rachel Morrisroe, The Taylor Turbochaser by David Baddiel

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Book SynopsisCan the new Famous Five catch the thief and find the forgotten treasure before it''s too late? Join the original Famous Five and a new group of children in this exciting new adventure by bestselling author Chris Smith, inspired by Enid Blyton.When Fran, Tom, Maddy and Gilbert the dog stay with Professor George Kirrin for the holidays, they soon find themselves caught up in a robbery of a top-secret treasure map. Professor George will have to tell them about an old case of the Famous Five if they''re ever going to catch the thief and rescue the forgotten treasure...The Famous Five by Enid Blyton was one of Chris Smith''s favourite series as a child. Now, this bestselling author weaves the action, adventure and danger of this thrilling and exciting world into a brand-new story, perfect for every generation of readers. Join the adventure!

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Book SynopsisCrack the case with the InvestiGators! Join Mango and Brash in InvestiGators Heist and Seek for another wacky adventure in the laugh-out-loud full colour comic book series by John Patrick Green, perfect for fans of Bunny vs Monkey. **Don't miss Mango and Brash in their World Book Day adventure - High Rise Hijinks!**'Fast, fabulous, and fantastically funny, the InvestiGators books are instant classics!' - Jamie Smart, creator of Bunny vs Monkey.When rare paintings go missing, the InvestiGators are called to the scene . . . the ART SCENE! Mango and Brash have to go undercover as famous painters to expose a crook who has truly mastered the art of crime!Can they recover the missing masterpieces and save the art museum’s fundraising gala before it's too late. . . and they run out of appetizers?The InvestiGators series is a hit with readers of all ages and covers positive themes like:- Fun teamwork- Never giving up- Pesky problem-solvingCollect all the books in the hilarious series of graphic novels for kids! InvestiGators, InvestiGators: Take the Plunge, InvestiGators: Off the Hook and tons more – and don't miss Agents of S.U.I.T., the spin off series featuring Mango and Brash's colourful coworkers!Trade ReviewHas heaping helpings of surreal alligator action and wordplay gags to keep new readers bent on solving the mystery. * The New York Times *A hilarious ride with great wordplay, bright illustrations and plenty of twists and turns – lots to keep young readers engaged. Keen illustrators will also enjoy Green’s bonus drawing tips to create their own InvestiGators. -- Sarah Mallon * The Scotsman *In high-intensity colors, straightforward panel artwork by Green (Hippopot­a­mister) offers plenty of slapstick gags to Brash and Mango’s tale. Fast-paced fun for the bad pun and dorky joke crowd. * Publisher's Weekly *Like the heroes of Dav Pilkey’s Dog Man or Captain Underpants, the Investigators are bound to resonate with kids. * School Library Journal: XpressReviews *With its rampant good-natured goofiness and its unrelenting fizz and pep, this feels like a sugar rush manifested as a graphic novel. Silly and inventive fast-paced fun. * Kirkus *If your young reader is looking for something to fill a Dogman-shaped hole in their personal libraries, let alligator investigators Mango and Brash step in. With a detailed comic-strip format, lots of toilet humour and zany plot lines, you will be pestered for the sequel before it's published. -- Sara Keating * Sunday Business Post (Ireland) *Brimming over with glorious puns, lashings of toilet humour, and plenty of references to pop culture, Green’s high-energy, snap, crackle and pop story will have youngsters snorting and sniggering from the first appearance of the alligator investigators right through to their final frenetic flourish. Simply bursting with youthful energy, crazy comedy, vibrant artwork and breathtaking creativity, InvestiGators is a visual and verbal delight… and guaranteed to please even the most reluctant reader! -- Pam Norfolk * Lancashire Post *This book is going to be big, really big, any class that has it is going to struggle to keep it on the shelves. It’s perfect for year 3/4 especially those who may be less confident or enthused when it comes to reading. This book will appeal to all but you can easily see how it could be a stepping stone for those who struggle to engage with reading and it may just help them light their reading fire. 5/5, 10/10, must buy, whatever your rating system is this book smashes it and is something that should be in all KS2 classrooms as far as I’m concerned. -- Richard Ruddick * https://comicsinclass.school.blog/reviews-from-the-teachers-desk/ *My six year old nephew would not put this book down. As in we had to pry it from his fingers at one point to take a break. According to him, “you don’t need any sort of learning apps to read, you just need to find the right book.” This book has helped him get excited about reading and he definitely has the reading bug now. We can’t wait for more books in this series to be released! * Toppsta review *pun-heavy whodunnit graphic novel which is just as clearly laid out, colourful and silly as Dav Pilkey’s phenomenally successful series. Mango and Brash are an excellent detective duo that readers will definitely want to see more from… * BookTrust *Simply bursting with youthful energy, crazy comedy, vibrant artwork and breathtaking creativity, InvestiGators is a visual and verbal delight… and guaranteed to please even the most reluctant reader! * Lancashire Evening Post *A hilarious ride with great wordplay, bright illustrations and plenty of twists and turns – lots to keep young readers engaged. Keen illustrators will also enjoy Green’s bonus drawing tips to create their own InvestiGators. -- Sarah Mallon * The Scotsman *This book is going to be big, really big, any class that has it is going to struggle to keep it on the shelves. It’s perfect for year 3/4 especially those who may be less confident or enthused when it comes to reading. This book will appeal to all but you can easily see how it could be a stepping stone for those who struggle to engage with reading and it may just help them light their reading fire. 5/5, 10/10, must buy, whatever your rating system is this book smashes it and is something that should be in all KS2 classrooms as far as I’m concerned. -- Richard Ruddick * https://comicsinclass.school.blog/reviews-from-the-teachers-desk/ *Absolutely hilarious and fantastic book. Investigators has become a good new series to look out for and we simply can't wait to continue the story. My son and I went through the whole book in one sitting. Mango was my son’s favourite as he was extremely funny. The book has great design and vibrant colourful pictures. The puns and jokes are spot on * Toppsta review *Brimming over with glorious puns, lashings of toilet humour, and plenty of references to pop culture, Green’s high-energy, snap, crackle and pop story will have youngsters snorting and sniggering from the first appearance of the alligator investigators right through to their final frenetic flourish. Simply bursting with youthful energy, crazy comedy, vibrant artwork and breathtaking creativity, InvestiGators is a visual and verbal delight… and guaranteed to please even the most reluctant reader! -- Pam Norfolk * Lancashire Post *It’s like a cartoon you can read, the illustrations are so good it’s like you’re watching them and not reading them at all. -- Yusuf, aged 10 * The Reading Agency *My son loves this graphic novel and finds it hilarious -- Mini Travellers BlogBlooming marvellous. Love how filled with puns and word play these are. This series is just such fun and they are so popular in school! When popular art starts going missing, it’s up to the Investigators to get it back! This made me cackle at times! Can’t wait for more! -- Steph Elliott * Blog A Little But a Lot *

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Book SynopsisIntroducing London's newest and greatest detective: Enola Holmes - the book that inspired the film, starring Millie Bobby Brown. Read the series before the next film lands!When Enola Holmes, sister to the detective Sherlock Holmes, discovers her mother has disappeared, she quickly embarks on a journey to London in search of her. But nothing can prepare her for what awaits. Because when she arrives, she finds herself involved in the kidnapping of a young marquess, fleeing murderous villains, and trying to elude her shrewd older brothers - all while attempting to piece together clues to her mother's strange disappearance. Amid all the mayhem, will Enola be able to decode the necessary clues and find her mother?'A story of a young girl who is empowered, capable, and smart . . . the Enola Holmes book series conveys an impactful message to kids and teenagers all over the world that you can do anything if you set your mind to it, and it does so in an exciting and adventurous way.' - MILLTrade ReviewExciting and adventurous! * Millie Bobby Brown *Just the right mix of nascent nineteenth-century feminist and awkward teen. * Booklist *An intelligent, rational, resourceful and brave protagonist. * Publisher's Weekly *Packed with period details, this Victorian adventure introduces a brilliant, resourceful heroine and sets the scene for her sleuthing adventures. Enola Holmes, Sherlock Holmes's fourteen year old sister, travels to London in search of her mother, but finds herself involved in the kidnapping of a young marquess, fleeing murderous villains and evading her annoying older brothers and their attempts to send her to boarding school. Amid all the mayhem, will she decode the clues left by her mother and explain her disappearance?The Enola Holmes six-book series inspired the Netflix film starring Millie Bobby Brown. * The School Run *

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Book SynopsisJoin the world of Artemis Fowl, the number one bestseller by Eoin Colfer.AT JUST TWELVE YEARS OLD, ARTEMIS FOWL IS A CRIMINAL GENIUS.No scheme is too dastardly, no plot too devious. And he''s just discovered that fairies are real.Poor fairies.But these are not the cuddly creatures of bedtime stories. They are armed. They are dangerous. And when Artemis captures Captain Holly Short for her fairy gold, he messes with the wrong elf.Holly isn''t armed but she''s incredibly dangerous, and pretty annoyed with all the kidnapping.Artemis Fowl is about to find out that fairies fight back . . .Let the misadventure begin.''Fast-paced, tongue in cheek . . . laugh-out-loud'' - Sunday Times''A huge hit'' - The Guardian''Artemis is a brilliant creation'' - Anthony Horowitz***Winner of the WHSmith Children''s Book of the Year Award and Children''s Book of the Year at the Children''s Book Awards. Shortlisted for the Whitbread Children''s Book of the Year Award.***Trade ReviewArtemis is a brilliant creation * Anthony Horowitz *A huge hit * The Guardian *Fast-paced, tongue in cheek . . . laugh-out-loud * Sunday Times *

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Book SynopsisCrack the case with the InvestiGators! Join Mango and Brash in InvestiGators Braver and Boulder for another wacky adventure in the laugh-out-loud full colour comic book series by John Patrick Green, perfect for fans of Bunny vs Monkey. **Don't miss Mango and Brash in their World Book Day adventure - High Rise Hijinks!**'Fast, fabulous, and fantastically funny, the InvestiGators books are instant classics!' - Jamie Smart, creator of Bunny vs Monkey.The InvestiGators are having a hard time keeping a low profile – their new headquarters are in a giant robot towering over the city! How can they be SECRET agents if everyone recognizes them?But with their ears to the ground, Mango and Brash hear rumblings about Boulder Buddies - mysterious glowing rocks turning up in the city! Could a rocky relationship from the InvestiGators' past be behind this strange scheme? Find out in their most stone-cold dangerous mission yet!The InvestiGators series is a hit with readers of all ages and covers positive themes like:- Fun teamwork- Never giving up- Pesky problem-solvingCollect all the books in the hilarious series of graphic novels for kids! InvestiGators, InvestiGators: Take the Plunge, InvestiGators: Off the Hook and tons more – and don't miss Agents of S.U.I.T., the spin off series featuring Mango and Brash's colourful coworkers!Trade ReviewHas heaping helpings of surreal alligator action and wordplay gags to keep new readers bent on solving the mystery. * The New York Times *A hilarious ride with great wordplay, bright illustrations and plenty of twists and turns – lots to keep young readers engaged. Keen illustrators will also enjoy Green’s bonus drawing tips to create their own InvestiGators. -- Sarah Mallon * The Scotsman *In high-intensity colors, straightforward panel artwork by Green (Hippopot­a­mister) offers plenty of slapstick gags to Brash and Mango’s tale. Fast-paced fun for the bad pun and dorky joke crowd. * Publisher's Weekly *Like the heroes of Dav Pilkey’s Dog Man or Captain Underpants, the Investigators are bound to resonate with kids. * School Library Journal: XpressReviews *With its rampant good-natured goofiness and its unrelenting fizz and pep, this feels like a sugar rush manifested as a graphic novel. Silly and inventive fast-paced fun. * Kirkus *If your young reader is looking for something to fill a Dogman-shaped hole in their personal libraries, let alligator investigators Mango and Brash step in. With a detailed comic-strip format, lots of toilet humour and zany plot lines, you will be pestered for the sequel before it's published. -- Sara Keating * Sunday Business Post (Ireland) *Brimming over with glorious puns, lashings of toilet humour, and plenty of references to pop culture, Green’s high-energy, snap, crackle and pop story will have youngsters snorting and sniggering from the first appearance of the alligator investigators right through to their final frenetic flourish. Simply bursting with youthful energy, crazy comedy, vibrant artwork and breathtaking creativity, InvestiGators is a visual and verbal delight… and guaranteed to please even the most reluctant reader! -- Pam Norfolk * Lancashire Post *This book is going to be big, really big, any class that has it is going to struggle to keep it on the shelves. It’s perfect for year 3/4 especially those who may be less confident or enthused when it comes to reading. This book will appeal to all but you can easily see how it could be a stepping stone for those who struggle to engage with reading and it may just help them light their reading fire. 5/5, 10/10, must buy, whatever your rating system is this book smashes it and is something that should be in all KS2 classrooms as far as I’m concerned. -- Richard Ruddick * https://comicsinclass.school.blog/reviews-from-the-teachers-desk/ *My six year old nephew would not put this book down. As in we had to pry it from his fingers at one point to take a break. According to him, “you don’t need any sort of learning apps to read, you just need to find the right book.” This book has helped him get excited about reading and he definitely has the reading bug now. We can’t wait for more books in this series to be released! * Toppsta review *pun-heavy whodunnit graphic novel which is just as clearly laid out, colourful and silly as Dav Pilkey’s phenomenally successful series. Mango and Brash are an excellent detective duo that readers will definitely want to see more from… * BookTrust *Simply bursting with youthful energy, crazy comedy, vibrant artwork and breathtaking creativity, InvestiGators is a visual and verbal delight… and guaranteed to please even the most reluctant reader! * Lancashire Evening Post *A hilarious ride with great wordplay, bright illustrations and plenty of twists and turns – lots to keep young readers engaged. Keen illustrators will also enjoy Green’s bonus drawing tips to create their own InvestiGators. -- Sarah Mallon * The Scotsman *This book is going to be big, really big, any class that has it is going to struggle to keep it on the shelves. It’s perfect for year 3/4 especially those who may be less confident or enthused when it comes to reading. This book will appeal to all but you can easily see how it could be a stepping stone for those who struggle to engage with reading and it may just help them light their reading fire. 5/5, 10/10, must buy, whatever your rating system is this book smashes it and is something that should be in all KS2 classrooms as far as I’m concerned. -- Richard Ruddick * https://comicsinclass.school.blog/reviews-from-the-teachers-desk/ *Absolutely hilarious and fantastic book. Investigators has become a good new series to look out for and we simply can't wait to continue the story. My son and I went through the whole book in one sitting. Mango was my son’s favourite as he was extremely funny. The book has great design and vibrant colourful pictures. The puns and jokes are spot on * Toppsta review *Brimming over with glorious puns, lashings of toilet humour, and plenty of references to pop culture, Green’s high-energy, snap, crackle and pop story will have youngsters snorting and sniggering from the first appearance of the alligator investigators right through to their final frenetic flourish. Simply bursting with youthful energy, crazy comedy, vibrant artwork and breathtaking creativity, InvestiGators is a visual and verbal delight… and guaranteed to please even the most reluctant reader! -- Pam Norfolk * Lancashire Post *It’s like a cartoon you can read, the illustrations are so good it’s like you’re watching them and not reading them at all. -- Yusuf, aged 10 * The Reading Agency *My son loves this graphic novel and finds it hilarious -- Mini Travellers Blog

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Book SynopsisHighly illustrated animal detective mystery for young readers.Detective Stanley has barely sat down for his breakfast pancakes when he receives an invitation he cannot refuse. The Art Museum has been raided on the opening day of the Bleat Mondrian show and Stan has been called to investigate. The most perplexing thing about the case: Nothing has been stolen!But now Stanley finds himself in a tight spot even his powers of deduction could not detect. Can he get himself out of trouble and can he solve the mystery of the Art Museum?

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Book SynopsisAn illustrated adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's classic Sherlock Holmes mystery – at an easy-to-read level for readers of all ages! Also includes a QR code for the free audiobook! Holmes shook his head sadly. ‘You think that unless this document is found there will be war?’ ‘It’s very likely,’ said the prime minister. ‘Then, sir, we must prepare for war.’ A secret government document has been stolen. It’s up to Holmes and Watson to find it and save the country from war! But with sly secret agents, mysterious murders and the question of a curious bloodstain to contend with, will Holmes and Watson be able to piece the puzzle together in time?

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Book SynopsisMy name is Christopher John Francis Boone. I know all the countries of the world and the capital cities. And every prime number up to 7507.Christopher, fifteen years old, stands beside Mrs Shears''s dead dog. It has been speared with a garden fork, it is seven minutes after midnight, and Christopher is under suspicion. He records each fact in the book he is writing to solve the mystery of who murdered Wellington. He has an extraordinary brain and is exceptional at maths, but he is ill-equipped to interpret everyday life. He has never ventured alone beyond the end of his road, he detests being touched and he distrusts strangers. But Christopher''s detective work, forbidden by his father, takes him on a frightening journey that turns his world upside-down.Simon Stephens''s adaptation of Mark Haddon''s bestselling, award-winning novel, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time offers a richly theatrical exploration of this touching and bleakly humorous tale.This eTrade ReviewPlaywright Simon Stephens . . . not only frames the action, but also sets up a rich tension between fiction's invention and the obsession with facts, forensics and systemised data that is a symptom of Christopher's autism . . . this is a highly skilful adaptation -- Michael Billington * Guardian *A curiously successful case of a hit novel turned into a play . . . This is a profoundly moving play about adolescence, fractured families, mathematics, colours and lights -- Michael Coveney * Independent *This adaptation by the acclaimed playwright Simon Stephens is intensely, innately theatrical; it is also funny and extremely moving -- Laura Thompson * Daily Telegraph *Seeing an adaptation of a book that you have loved can inspire a certain nervousness but fans of A Curious Incident should have no such worry when going to see the National’s faithful and imaginative adaptation. It is a triumph, capturing the depth and touching nature of the original text and adding theatrical sensibilities to great effect. Highly recommended. * Londonist *As adaptations of much-loved fiction go, Simon Stephens' perky and imaginative version . . . is an instant classic * What's On Stage *Simon Stephens' clever adaptation of Mark Haddon's bestselling novel about a teenage boy with Asperger's syndrome is like a cute dog that leaps up and wants to lick you all over. There's no point in resisting – and there's no need ... The novel gets you inside Christopher's head, but the stage version does more, giving Christopher's internal response to the world an external manifestation. -- Lyn Gardner * Guardian *This is a really superior stage adaptation. Instead of just transposing the book. Stephens has recreated it for the stage. . . It doesn't shirk the discomfort of being a child with special needs, but –as Christopher learns to believe in himself- it also quietly illustrates some of the excitement of living in your own world. -- Aleks Sierz * Tribune *A bittersweet story told with verve and passion. -- Siobhan Murphy * Metro *

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Book SynopsisTrapped in a mansion with a murderer and a family of liars - how would you survive? A mind-blowing thriller from the author of THIS BOOK KILLS, perfect for fans of Holly Jackson and Karen McManus.When three girls are stranded at the grand Bramble Estate in the middle of a snowstorm, they stumble into a murder plot. Someone has poisoned wealthy Emily Vanforte in the middle of a family dinner - which means Devi, Lizzie and Jayne are trapped in the house with a killer and a mystery to solve. With knives under floorboards, vanishing guns and secret passages in the walls, no one is safe and everyone is a suspect. But in a house of liars and corruption, will the girls save themselves...or learn to fit in?Trade ReviewA crisp, Christie-esque detective story told in lively multiple voices, perfect for Holly Jackson fans. * The Guardian *A contemporary locked-room mystery with Agatha Christie-style thrills, it is a must-read for fans of Holly Jackson. * The Observer *A treat for crime fiction fans. * Sunday Express *A tense whodunnit with lots of unexpected twists and turns. Think Agatha Christie for Gen Z readers * Irish Examiner *For Young Adult readers with an appetite for serious crime, Ravena Guron's new novel doesn't disappoint...A thoroughly modern detective tale. * The Telegraph *A jaw-dropping thriller with leads who will have you shouting for them to succeed, set amongst the excellent backdrop of a sprawling mansion crawling with secrets * Tess James-Mackey, author of Someone is Watching You *Ravena Guron will chill your bones in yet another brilliant YA mystery thriller. You'll keep turning until the very end. Her plotting and story telling is masterful and - let's face it, it's a hell of a lot of fun. That is, if hell froze over, murdered someone, locked you in an old house with the killer, and stopped you from leaving. * Josh Silver, author of HAPPYHEAD *I LOVED it! SUPER twisty and fun and kept me guessing till the end! Buy it immediately. * David Fenne, author of Overemotional *Deliciously dark and humorous * The Sunday Post *Catch Your Death is a cleverly woven, multi-perspective mystery...the perfect winter novel complete with its snowy landscape and frosty atmosphere. * Culturefly *Catch Your Death is YA mystery excellence at its finest. * The Nerd Daily *

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Book Synopsis6 MILLION COPIES SOLD OF THE #1 BESTSELLING SERIES!'A MASTER OF PUZZLES AND PLOT TWISTS' E. Lockhart, author of We Were LiarsThe third thrilling and unmissable instalment in the global bestselling, 'impossible to put down' (Buzzfeed), romantic, Inheritance Games series. Perfect for fans of Karen McManus and Holly Jackson. WINNER TAKES ALL . . . ONE LAST GAME. Against all odds, Avery has survived nearly a year of secrets, schemes, and love lost and found at Hawthorne House. She's weeks away from fulfilling the terms of Tobias Hawthorne's will and inheriting his billions. ONE MORE PLAYER. Avery thinks she knows all the family secrets, but when a familiar face arrives with shocking news and a plea for help, it's clear there is one last puzzle to solve. ONE FINAL TWIST. Soon, Avery and the Hawthorne brothers are drawn into a last deadly game against an unknown and powerful opponent. Hearts and lives are at stake - and there is nothing more Hawthorne than winning. **Don't miss the next book in The Inheritance Games series: The Brothers Hawthorne is available now**What the readers are saying about The Final Gambit:This series is absolute perfection.Spectacularly suspenseful and undeniably intriguing.I am officially obsessed, this is so well-written and fast-paced!Be still my beating heart, this series is so gorgeous I just need more right now!Just perfect, a real chef's kiss of a series filled with mystery, intrigue, and a tangle of delicious romance. If I could give it 100 stars I would.Escapist romance at its finest, I need a Hawthorne brother in my life!*Reading all of the Inheritance Games world novels? The ideal reading order is: The Inheritance Games, The Hawthorne Legacy, The Final Gambit, The Brothers Hawthorne, Games Untold, The Grandest Game, and Glorious Rivals. *Looking for more unputdownable reads from Jennifer Lynn Barnes? Check out The Debutantes duology (Little White Lies, Deadly Little Scandals), The Fixer duology (The Ruling Class, Lessons in Power), and The Lovely and the Lost.

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