Children’s / Teenage fiction: Crime and mystery fiction
Little, Brown & Company Associate Professor Akira Takatsuki's Conjecture,
Book SynopsisNaoya, a university student who can infallibly detect lies, embarks on another investigation into mysterious phenomena with his eccentric professor, Akira Takatsuki. Their latest client claims that they’ve contacted the spirit of a missing classmate while playing the Kokkuri fortune-telling game. Afterwards, a famous actress comes to Naoya looking for advice about ghosts, and more of Takatsuki’s enigmatic past comes to light!
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tredition Die Kids Connection
£15.10
Books on Demand Mörderbruder
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Books on Demand Felix und die Raubgräber
£11.12
Books on Demand Birds: Die Jagd nach dem goldenen Schlüssel
£12.72
Papierfresserchens MTM-VE Die Krimizimmerei Band 7
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Random House USA Inc Tidespeaker
Book SynopsisA girl with the power to command the tides has her life changed when she secures a job serving a wealthy noble family--only to learn upon arrival that the last person to fill her post mysteriously died, and her new employers are hiding dark secrets--in this haunting and lush debut fantasy.Corith Fraine is a Floodmouth, gifted with a rare elemental magic which allows her control over water. Like all young mages in her nation, she has spent her life in a greuling magic institution, training to one day achieve the highest possible honor for one of her kind: the chance to serve a powerful noble family. When news comes that Corith has secured a post working for House Shearwater, a reclusive noble house living on a wave-battered island, she thinks her years of hard work have paid off. Until she discovers that the family's previous Floodmouth--Corith's closest friend--mysteriously died in their service. And Corith is her replacement.To learn the truth of her best friend's passing, Corith must unravel the dark conspiracy at the heart of Bower Island, all while contending with the island's deadly tides and her enigmatic new employers--including the family's brooding youngest son, who she finds herself equally drawn to and repelled by. With her loyalties pushed to the breaking point, these treacherous waters may well pull Corith under…
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Johns Hopkins University Press Bloody Murder
Book SynopsisGiven the long-standing belief that children ought to be shielded from disturbing life events, it is surprising to see how many stories for kids involve killing. This title offers a study of this pervasive theme of murder in children's literature. It adds to the body of inquiry into America's ongoing fascination with violent crime.Trade ReviewThought-provoking... Bloody Murder is excellent for Abate's interrogation of the genre. She has an eye for the unexpected literary influences lurking behind well-known texts -- Mary L. Shannon Times Literary Supplement A compelling study of the ways in which the specter of violent death looms large in books for children, both historically and in modern literature. Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books Bloody Murder is another fine example of Abate's signature ability to take cultural elements on the periphery of children's literature scholarship and show their relevance to the field's central questions. Her examination of murder culture's influence is more than just a skillful exposition of a prominent theme in plots for young readers; by locating homicide in the earliest distinct children's and young adult texts, abate effectively demonstrates that the beginnings of these two genres are far more complex and interconnected with American popular culture than has traditionally been supposed. In addition, she opens an important new frontier for crime studies, confidently displaying how often children's texts explore murder, as well as how crucial their representations are to understanding the American relationship with violence and death. Her engaging, rigorously researched, and accessible chapters make for engrossing reading useful for scholars and students alike. This study is a significant contribution, sure to spark further research on children's murder culture. -- Ivy Linton Stabell Children's Literature Association Quarterly Abate's close readings of texts and of the specific discourses with which they are paired in individual chapters gives readers new literary and social perspectives to consider as they think about the forms and functions of literature for children. -- Catherine O. Frank JeunesseTable of ContentsAcknowledgmentsIntroduction: Once upon a Crime: Homicide in American Culture and Popular Children's Literature from ''Bluebeard'' to Harry Potter1. ''You Must Kill Her and Bring Me Her Lungs and Liver as Proof'': ''Snow White'' and the Fact as well as Fantasy of Filicide2. ''The Queen Had Only One Way of Settling All Difficulties . . . 'Off with His Head!' '': Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and the Antigallows Movement3. ''Swarthy, Sun-Tanned, Villainous Looking Fellows'': Tarzan of the Apes and Criminal Anthropology4. ''A Sixth Sense Seemed to Tell Her That She Had Encountered Something Unusual'': Psychic Sleuthing in the Nancy Drew Mystery Stories5. ''How'd You Like That Haircut to Begin Just Below the Chin?'': Juvenile Delinquency, Teenage Killers, and a Pulp Aesthetic in The Outsiders6. ''My Job Is . . . to Make You a Human Being in the Eyes of the Jury'': Confronting the Demonization—and Dramatization—of Murder in Walter Dean Myers's MonsterEpilogue: ''Just Because You Don't Have a Pulse Doesn't Mean You Can't Be Perky'': My So-Called Death, Young Adult Zombie Fiction, and Murder in the Posthuman AgeWorks CitedIndex
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University of Minnesota Press The Clue in the Trees: An Enchantment Lake
Book SynopsisFrancie returns to Enchantment Lake looking for answers, only to get dragged into a murder mystery she might not survive Francie’s brother Theo has secrets—secrets Francie thinks she wants to know. But what if one of those secrets is that Theo is a murderer? To avoid considering that possibility, Francie plunges into her senior year at a small-town high school near Enchantment Lake in northern Minnesota. It’s a radical change from her private school in New York, but she hopes to keep an eye on her great aunts and maybe finally learn more about the mother she never knew. A small silver box seems to hold the answers, and she is determined to get her hands on it.But when her long-lost brother turns up, so does a dead body, and once again Francie is drawn into a mystery. A long list of suspects, with Theo at the top, keeps her head spinning. When Francie herself becomes a suspect she starts to feel like she is walking on thin ice, but it isn’t until she is literally walking on thin ice that the pieces start to come together—and by then it may be too late.In her previous adventure Enchantment Lake, Francie was thrown into northern Minnesota lake living: fishing, berry picking, lost kayaks and scary boat rides, poisoned hotdishes, exploding bulldozers, a forest fire . . . and murder. But if she thinks things have settled down, she’s in for a surprise. A new school with new friends (and a few enemies), a lead role in a play, an encounter with a giant muskie, archaeological twists, secret tunnels, thin ice, and a strangely sticky murder are all coming her way in The Clue in the Trees.Trade Review"Margi Preus delightfully captures the latest mystery and mayhem at Enchantment Lake through the eyes of fearless teenage detective Francie Frye. The quirky details of life in the north country add to the sometimes menacingly scary situations set in the remote woods. From the late-night chase scene through a giant muskie-shaped gift shop to the unnerving feeling of being watched by an unknown observer in the forest, the mystery unfolds with both humor and suspense. Francie, with her brains, bravery, and dying flashlight, is a detective for the ages."—Chris Monroe, author of the Monkey with a Tool Belt series"This quick read is meant for a young bookworm cozying up in their northern Minnesota cabin."—Minnesota Monthly"A fun, light murder mystery reminding me of a modern Nancy Drew."—Bookality"This was a fast-paced, cozy mystery book. I enjoyed this book it was fun and quick and with interesting characters and murder! What more could you want?"—Haunted by Book 13 "It’s fast moving and a fun read!"—The Critic Uncritical Bookworm "Preus draws attention to broader issues such as Native rights, global warming, and crude oil pipelines. It is this attention to the political—and the necessity of sensitizing young people to these issues—that sets The Clue in the Trees apart from other young-adult murder mysteries."—The CorresponderTable of ContentsContents1. Something Is Not Right2. Muskie Bait3. At School4. At Enchantment5. An Unpleasant Surprise6. Auditions7. Ricing8. The Silver Box9. From Play Practice to Protest10. The E.R.11. Later the Same Day12. Wind13. Raven Is On to Francie14. Trip to Enchantment15. Theo Is Gone16. Dragon Bone17. Halloween18. The Lie Detector19. The Aquarium in the Wardrobe20. 8 A.M.21. Opening Night22. Under Enchantment23. Sleep at Last24. Warm25. The Situation26. The Situation Gets Sticky27. Thanksgiving DinnerAuthor’s NoteAcknowledgments
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University of Minnesota Press Enchantment Lake: A Northwoods Mystery
Book SynopsisMidwest Book Award Winner — Young Adult FictionA disturbing call from her great aunts Astrid and Jeannette sends seventeen-year-old Francie far from her new home in New York into a tangle of mysteries. Ditching an audition in a Manhattan theater, Francie travels to a remote lake in the northwoods where her aunts’ neighbors are “dropping like flies” from strange accidents. But are they accidents? On the shores of Enchantment Lake in the woods of northern Minnesota, something ominous is afoot, and as Francie begins to investigate, the mysteries multiply: a poisoned hotdish, a puzzling confession, eerie noises in the bog, and a legendary treasure said to be under enchantment—or is that under Enchantment, as in under the lake? At the center of everything is a suddenly booming business in cabin sales and a road not everyone wants built. To a somewhat reluctant northwoods Nancy Drew, the intrigue proves irresistible, especially when it draws her closer to the mysteries at the heart of her own life. What happened to her father? Who and where is her mother? Who is she, and where does her heart lie—in the bustle of New York City or the deep woods of Minnesota? With its gripping story, romantic spirit, and a sly dash of modern-day trouble (including evil realtors and other invasive species), Enchantment Lake will fascinate readers, providing precisely the charm that Margi Preus’s fans have come to expect.Trade Review"After playing a detective on TV, Francie travels to idyllic northern Minnesota to help her aunts. People are dying in strange accidents on Enchantment Lake, and the deaths seem to revolve around a treasure—could it be hidden at the bottom of the lake? In this charming first mystery, Francie finds the answers to most of her questions and even a bit of enchantment for herself."—Mary Logue, author of Lake of Tears and Sleep like a Tiger"Minnesota’s master storyteller Margi Preus gives us another gem of a novel—funny and moving, gorgeously written, and suspenseful. As much as this book is an absorbing mystery, it’s also a deeply felt love letter to our uniquely enchanted northwoods. This is a book to lose yourself in."—Anne Ursu, author of Breadcrumbs and The Real Boy"Preus, whose Heart of a Samurai (2010) was a Newbery Honor Book, offers intriguing characters, suspenseful moments, and a love interest—plenty to keep readers involved."—Booklist"A delightful story for readers of all ages."—Play Off the Page"A quick-moving mystery whose lovely descriptions of the Minnesota landscape add a pleasing layer of smalltown Midwestern atmosphere."—Publishers Weekly"Reminiscent of the classic Nancy Drew mysteries of my youth, Enchantment Lake offers a quirky tale on the murder mystery genre, featuring a strong seventeen year old heroine and a cast of strange and eccentric characters. A cute, original, and entertaining read."—Throw Me a Book"Likable, quirky, and entertaining."—VOYA"A fun, adventurous romp of a story. A lovely read."—A Fantastic Librarian"It was fun, it was fast and it had a cast of colorful characters."—Lovely Literature"A good mystery novel with fun characters and interesting occurrences."—A Dream Within A Dream"A quick, enjoyable read."—All Things Bookish"Pure, innocent fun."—Constantly Reading Momma"As Enchantment Lake speeds toward its resolution, you’re surprised and sad your time at the lake is over."—Star Tribune
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University of Minnesota Press The Silver Box: An Enchantment Lake Mystery
Book SynopsisIn the final Enchantment Lake mystery, Francie’s search for the truth about her mother—and herself—plunges her into danger during a North Woods winter When she wakes in her aunts’ cold cabin on the shore of Enchantment Lake, Francie remembers: everything about her life has changed. Or is about to. Or just might. Everything depends on the small, engraved silver box that she now possesses—if only she can follow its cryptic clues to the whereabouts of her missing mother and understand, finally, just maybe, the truth about who she really is. Francie, it turns out, has a lot to learn, and this time the lessons could be deadly. Her search for answers takes her and her best friends Raven and Jay as far afield as an abandoned ranch in Arizona and as close to home as a sketchy plant collector’s conservatory and a musty old museum where shadows lurk around every display case. At the heart of it all is a crime that touches her own adopted North Woods: thieves dig up fragile lady’s slippers, peel bark from birches, strip moss off trees, cut down entire forests of saplings to sell for home décor. But Francie is up against no ordinary plant theft. One ominous clue after another reveal that she possesses something so rare and so valuable that some people are willing to do anything to get it. When Francie’s investigation leads her into the treacherously cold and snowy North Woods, she finds out that she too is being pursued.Trade Review"Margi Preus shows her deep knowledge of and appreciation for Minnesota while telling an engaging story with puzzles and action and heart. The Silver Box is truly a celebration of our state—from its North Woods to its Twin Cities landmarks."—Kurtis Scaletta, author of Lukezilla Beats the Game"This is a great end to what was a really enjoyable YA adventure/mystery series. A fun, entertaining read."—The Book Lover’s Boudoir"A modern Nancy Drew replacement grounded in current technology but largely reliant on brain power and courage."—Kirkus Reviews"I think mystery lovers will definitely enjoy the pacing of this book as well as its unforgettable characters and charming Northwoods setting. It’s an excellent series to get lost in if you’re looking for an engrossing story or something to distract from reality."—The Story Sanctuary "Francie continues to get herself and others into precarious situations. However, in this book she comes across more consequences to her choices than in the previous books. More details are unraveled and the reader gets to know the characters on deeper levels. That being said, there are still twists and turns all along the way up to the end of the book. As with the other books in the series, this is for mystery lovers and young sleuths. However, this is also more of a coming of age and self-discovery book."—Compass Book Ratings"As always, Margi’s engaging prose carries the story."—Lake Superior Magazine"Filled with humor and suspense, The Silver Box is the final book in the Enchantment Lake Mystery trilogy."—Northern Wilds "This is a great mystery series for middle schoolers: the characters are interesting. the action moves at a great, page-turning pace, and the Northwoods setting is just perfect for a mystery."—Mom Read ItTable of ContentsContents1. The Wolf2. The Puzzle Box3. Snowshoeing4. The Cabin5. Strange Lodgings6. The Apartment7. At School8. At the Museum9. Granddad Interferes10. School, Then Birch Grove11. Hiding the Box12. The Minneapolis Institute of Art13. Como Park Conservatory14. A Bit of Down15. Trouble16. The Stake-Out17. More Trouble18. A Suspicious Death19. Arizona20. The Ranch House21. An Acting Gig22. Birch Grove23. The Red Fishhouse24. Killing of Time25. A Little Interlude26. Community Service27. Loretta’s Cabin28. Out on the Lake29. Christmas EveningAuthor’s Note
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Jane Badger Books Mystery on the Moor
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Sillygeese Publishing, LLC The Case of the Disappearing Yarn
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Sillygeese Publishing, LLC The Case of the Weird Tomato Bite
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Oceano Travesia Terciopelo. Historia de Un Ladrón
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Bruguera, S.A. Enola Holmes y el misterio de la doble
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Agatha Mistery. Asesinato en la torre Eiffel
Book SynopsisLa serie de detectives bestseller que ha enamorado a 2 millones de niños y niñasUn asesinato a un diplomático, unas últimas palabras y... la torre Eiffel como escena del crimen!Esta vez, Agatha y Larry tienen que ocuparse ni más ni menos que de... un caso de asesinato! Han matado a un importante diplomático ruso en la torre Eiffel e inmediatamente los dos primos empiezan a seguir el rastro del asesino. Solo tienen una pista, las últimas palabras de la víctima: Rosa roja. Será suficiente la perspicacia de Agatha para encontrar al culpable en una ciudad tan grande como París?Una aventura de Agatha Mistery , los divertidos libros de detectives de Sir Steve Stevenson, con ilustraciones en blanco y negro de Stefano Turconi.
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Plataforma Editorial Colision
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Editorial Hidra En La Piel de Erica
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Blume Violeta Y El Tesoro Escondido
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NubeOcho Buenas noches
Book Synopsis''Goodnight Everyone'' in Spanish! Written and illustrated by international bestseller Chris Haughton, a lulling bedtime read, perfect for parents and children to share together. ¡Lanzamiento en español de Goodnight Everyone, escrito e ilustrado por el bestseller internacional Chris Haughton! Una lectura para antes de ir a dormir.The sun is setting, and everyone in the forest is getting sleepy. The mice, rabbits, and deer all give great big yawns as they snuggle up with their families for the night. But ''someone'' isn''t sleepy just yet. Osita thinks she can stay awake a bit longer. Can she do it? Está anocheciendo y los animales del bosque tienen mucho sueño. No dejan de bostezar: Ou
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B de BLOK El amuleto perdido / The Lost Amulet
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B de BLOK El último minuto / The Last Minute
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Montena Heist: ¿Cazar o ser cazado? (Spanish Edition)
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Editorial Alma El Perro de Los Baskerville
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Alfaguara Juvenil Alguien tiene un secreto / Two Can Keep a Secret
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Alfaguara Juvenil Lazos de sangre / The Cousins
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La Galera Un Nuevo Caso Para La Agencia
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Editorial Edeb La mansion de los horrores
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Bambu El Misterio de la Calle de Las Glicinas
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Bambu La Fabuladora
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Montena Pistas a cuatro patas / Four-Legged Clues
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Montena Elemental, querido Gatson /Elementary, My Dear
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Montena Malditos Roedores / Pesty Rats!
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Editorial el Pirata El loro verde
Book SynopsisSUMMARY IN SPANISH: Cada capí tulo es un caso diferente del comisario Caramba, en españ ol. Al final de cada caso, una pregunta te hará hacer de detective. ¿ Será s capaz de contestarla correctamente y resolver el caso? La respuesta a la pregunta está cifrada, ¡ y solo podrá s leerla con la ayuda de la lupa de superdetective incluida en el libro! Recomendado para mejorar la comprensió n lectora. Los libros del comisario Caramba son distintos, los niñ os se lo pasan genial haciendo de detectives a la vez que leen con atenció n para ser capaces de entender la historia y resolver cada caso. ¡ Y despué s deberá n utilizar la lupa de superdetective para descifrar la solució n!El comisario Isidoro Caramba sube, en el ú ltimo instante, en el expreso de Parí s, donde deberá poner fin a las actividades de una peligrosa banda internacional de contrabandistas de diamantes. Por suerte, el polí glota loro verde le ayudará a resolver el caso. Tambié n un pingü ino, un hipopó tamo y un canario provocan descubrimientos de lo má s sorprendentes en este volumen lleno de casos emocionantes.El comisario Caramba tiene los siguientes tí tulos: - El calcetí n rojo- La má scara naranja- La maleta amarilla- El loro verde- El manubrio lila- El caso Cobra- El dragó n doradoSUMMARY IN ENGLISH: Each chapter is a different case for Inspector Caramba, in Spanish. At the end of each case, a question will make you do some detective work. Will you be able to answer it correctly and solve the case? The answer to the question is encoded, and you will only be able to read it with the help of the super detective’ s magnifying glass included in the book! Recommended to improve reading comprehension.The Comisario Caramba books are different, children have a fantastic time becoming detectives while they read carefully to be able to understand the story and solve each case. And afterwards they have to use the super detective magnifying glass to crack the solution!Last minute, Inspector Caramba boards the Paris express where he must put an end to the activities of a dangerous international gang of diamond smugglers. Luckily, the multilingual green parrot will help him to solve the case. A penguin, hippopotamus and canary also bring about some very surprising discoveries in this volume full of wonderfully exciting cases.El comisario Caramba has the following titles: - El calcetí n rojo- La má scara naranja- La maleta amarilla- El loro verde- El manubrio lila- El caso Cobra- El dragó n dorado
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Prh Grupo Editorial Los fantasmas no existen
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HarperCollins Publishers The Newshound
Book SynopsisMeet Eva, Simone and Ash: best friends, budding journalists, and the stars of this delightful new series about family, friends, and DOGS, from the author of the much-loved MARSHMALLOW PIE and DOTTY DETECTIVE books! Eva has always wanted to be a journalist, so when she finds a stray dog outside her home, she might just have found her first case. Can she, along with her best friends at the Newshound newspaper, Simone and Ash, find Wafer's real owner? As the trail leads from one dead end to another, Eva realises that she might not want to get to the bottom of the mystery after all because won't that mean she just has to give Wafer back?With non-binary representation within the cast of characters, join Eva and her friends at the Newshound as they solve exciting new mysteries . . .
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HarperCollins Publishers The Race
Book SynopsisMeet Eva, Simone and Ash: best friends, budding journalists, and the stars of this delightful new series about family, friends, and DOGS, from the author of the much-loved MARSHMALLOW PIE and DOTTY DETECTIVE books!
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HarperCollins Publishers Sammy and the ExtraHot Chilli Powder
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Case Of The Baffled Bear
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Pretty Little Liars 7
Book Synopsis#1 New York Times bestselling seriesThe seventh book in the #1 New York Times bestselling series that inspired the hit ABC Family TV show Pretty Little Liars.Rosewood’s four prettiest little liars are back, but this time they swear they’re telling the truth. Hanna, Aria, Spencer, and Emily found a body in the woods, but when they take the cops back it’s vanished without a trace. And after those same woods go up in flames, the girls all see someone who looks exactly like Ali emerge—but that’s just not possible. With everyone convinced these four are simply out for attention, will anyone believe it when the real killer comes after them?Full of unexpected twists and shocking revelations, Heartless is the seventh book in New York Times bestselling author Sara Shepard’s compelling Pretty Little Liars series.
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc School of the Dead
Book SynopsisFull of twists and turns that get spookier by the chapter, School of the Dead is a fast-paced mystery that Avi’s fans will devour! For most of Tony Gilbert’s life, he has thought of his uncle as “Weird Uncle Charlie.” That is, until Uncle Charlie moves in with Tony and his family.Trade Review"Hair-raising chases through dark, menacing secret passageways combine with an effective mingling of genuine school angst and the more spectral variety to create a scary, suspenseful, and chillingly immersive experience." -- Kirkus Reviews "A twisted mystery. This ghostly tale lives up to the chills suggested by the title." -- Publishers Weekly "Avi takes readers on a wild ride where the dead do far more than haunt the living. Hand this spine-tingling work to readers who have embraced Ransom Riggs's Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children and Cornelia Funke's Ghost Knight. " -- School Library Journal "Will leave more than a few hearts pounding. Give this to readers who like an old-fashioned ghost story with a contemporary twist." -- ALA Booklist Praise for CRISPIN: THE END OF TIME: "Avi guides his hero toward a final, very satisfying destiny in this wonderfully realized conclusion to the Crispin trilogy. A heart-stopping read ... Thrilling and beautifully wrought." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Praise for CRISPIN: THE END OF TIME: "The action is nonstop and danger is around every corner. The first-person voice lends a sense of urgency to the novel, and Avi's writing style is as elegant and engaging as ever." -- School Library Journal Praise for CRISPIN: THE END OF TIME: "This final volume in the Crispin trilogy showcases the same strengths as the earlier books: brisk, suspenseful narrative with effortlessly interwoven details of medieval life and provocative questions of ethics and morality. Another rousing page-turner." -- The Horn Book
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Period.8
Book SynopsisIn this terrifying and provocative novel by the bestselling and award-winning author of Deadline and Staying Fat for Sarah Byrnes, a teenage boy tries to uncover what happened to a girl who has vanished from his high school. Was she abducted, or did she run for her life?Paul The Bomb Baum tells the truth. No matter what. It was something he learned at Sunday school. But telling the truth can cause problems, and not just minor ones. And as Paulie discovers, finding the truth can be even more problematic. Period 8 is supposed to be that one period in high school where the truth can shine, a safe haven. Only what Paulie and Hannah (his ex-girlfriend, unfortunately) and his other classmates don''t know is that the ultimate liar is in their midst. Terrifying, thought-provoking, and original, this novel combines all the qualities of a great psychological thriller with the controversy, ethics, athletics, humor, and raw emotion of a classic Crutcher story.<
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Emerald Casket
Book SynopsisIt has only been a month since Gerald Wilkins be-came the richest kid on earth. One month since he found out his great-aunt Geraldine had left him all her fortune and, with it, a murder mystery, clues to a diamond heist, and a target on his back. One month since Sir Mason Green made off with the contents of the diamond casket, an object of unspeakable power. And you thought your school vacation was eventful.As book two of the Archer Legacy opens, Gerald, Ruby, and Sam come upon papers, drawings, and reams of research, all indicating that Gerald''s family has been protecting a secret concerning nothing less than the fate of the world. Now Gerald and his friends are off to India to try to find out the truth. Friendships will be forged and broken. A city buried under the sea will be rediscovered. A whole mess of pigeons will be involved. And Gerald is going to have to make a choice between his love for his friends and the darkest desires of his heart.It''s entirely possib
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Thriller
Book SynopsisA body on the tracksA teenage terroristA mysterious wish-granting machineThe world’s worst private detectiveThe second volume in the Guys Read Library of Great Reading is chock-full of mystery, intrigue, and nefarious activity. Featuring some of the best writers around, and compiled by certified guy Jon Scieszka, Guys Read: Thriller is a pulse-pounding collection of brand-new short stories, each one guaranteed to keep you riveted until the final page.
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Secret Agent Splat
Book SynopsisWho messed with my ducks?Splat the Cat notices that something isn’t quite right in his house. First his father’s duck decoys start to go missing. Then they are mysteriously returned but, strangely enough, without their beaks! Who could possibly be causing all of this trouble? To solve the mystery, Splat musters up his courage and rises to the challenge as Secret Agent Splat. This wacky cat-and-mouse story from bestselling author and illustrator Rob Scotton will have readers laughing from beginning to end.
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Secret Zoo
Book SynopsisA fast-paced and exciting read for middle grade fantasy, mystery, and animal buffs. Something strange is happening at the Clarksville City Zoo. Late at night, monkeys are scaling the walls and searching the neighborhood—but what are they looking for? Noah, his sister Megan, and their best friends, Richie and Ella, live next door to the zoo. Megan is the first to notice the puzzling behavior of some of the animals. One day Megan disappears, and her brother and their friends realize it''s up to them to find her. Their only choice is to follow a series of clues and sneak into the zoo. But once inside, they discover there''s much more to the Clarksville City Zoo than they could ever have guessed...The author originally had the idea for The Secret Zoo when he was nine and wondered what would happen if zoo exhibits had secret doors that allowed kids to go inside—and the animals to come outside. He brings that sense
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Secret Zoo Riddles and Danger
Book SynopsisThere’s only one way to find out if the four friends training as Crossers can help save the Secret Zoo.The author originally had the idea for The Secret Zoo when he was nine and wondered what would happen if zoo exhibits had secret doors that allowed kids to go inside—and the animals to come outside.
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