Children’s / Teenage fiction: Crime and mystery fiction
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.
£9.34
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Fourth Stall
Book SynopsisThe humor of Diary of a Wimpy Kid meets a Godfather-like tale of crime and betrayal in this first book in Chris Rylander's The Fourth Stall Saga.Do you need something?Trade ReviewHere is an original-a story that really gets how guys are pals. It's also funny, mysterious, and true to the heart of what really matters when you are in middle school. Do yourself a favor. Read it. Now. -- Jon Scieszka, author of the Time Warp Trio series Debut novelist Rylander mines a substantial amount of humor and heart from this combination hard-boiled crime novel and middle-grade character piece. A light and enjoyable caper. -- Publishers Weekly Draws in even the most apprehensive young reader... A robust story rich in action, adventure, humor, and friendship. -- Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) Mac narrates the tale with the arch flatness of a 1940s satire of the noir detective genre...Excellent. -- ALA Booklist
£9.45
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Fourth Stall Part II 2 Fourth Stall 2
Book SynopsisMac has taken down legendary high school crime boss Staples, business has been booming, and Mac and Vince are getting ready for middle school baseball tryouts.Trade ReviewHere is an original-a story that really gets how guys are pals. It's also funny, mysterious, and true to the heart of what really matters when you are in middle school. Do yourself a favor. Read it. Now. -- Jon Scieszka, about THE FOURTH STALL Debut novelist Rylander mines a substantial amount of humor and heart from this combination hard-boiled crime novel and middle-grade character piece. A light and enjoyable caper. -- Publishers Weekly, about THE FOURTH STALL Draws in even the most apprehensive young reader... A robust story rich in action, adventure, humor, and friendship. -- Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA), about THE FOURTH STALL Mac narrates the tale with the arch flatness of a 1940s satire of the noir detective genre...Excellent. -- ALA Booklist, about THE FOURTH STALL
£9.35
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Cinderella Smith The Super Secret Mystery
Book SynopsisStephanie Barden has created a great role model for tweens. Cinderella Smith is confident, smart, and very real. Fans of Junie B. Jones and Clementine will love watching Cinderella conquer the problems of third-grade life, and parents will appreciate the vocabulary-enhancing words Stephanie Barden sprinkles through the story. In The Super-Secret Mystery, third in the Cinderella Smith chapter-book series, Cinderella is excited to write a report on an endangered species. She can’t wait to investigate this important environmental issue. But every book she needs to do her research has disappeared from the library! That won’t stop Cinderella. She won’t be stopped by the mean-girl bullies and will follow every clue until she solves the mystery of the missing books. Illustrations by Caldecott Honor winner Diane Goode add to the appeal of Cinderella’s story.
£14.44
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Kick
Book SynopsisTold in their separate voices, thirteen-year-old soccer star Kevin and police sergeant Brown, who knew his father, try to keep Kevin out of juvenile hall after he is arrested on very serious charges.
£10.44
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Dont Look Now
Book SynopsisThis follow-up to the critically acclaimed Don't Turn Around—which Kirkus Reviews called "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo for teens, a surefire hit"—raises the stakes to their absolute limit and will leave readers begging for the exciting conclusion. Having outsmarted the sinister Project Persephone, Noa and her friend Zeke are on the run again, moving across the country, protecting runaways before they become test subjects for the Project's horrific experiments. Noa knows all too well what that feels like: Whatever was done to her has left her exhausted and scared.Back in Boston, Peter anxiously follows Noa's movements from his computer. But he's desperate to do more, especially when he learns what the Project has done to his ex-girlfriend, Amanda.Then, in an explosive confrontation, Noa and her team are trapped in the one place they thought was safe. It will take everything Noa and Peter have to bring down the Pro
£16.19
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Double Vision Code Name 711
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£6.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Saving Lucas Biggs
Book SynopsisTrade Review"This book is hard to put down! Vivid and memorable, SAVING LUCAS BIGGS casts a captivating spell that will keep you turning pages. A heartfelt yarn of family, friendship, and homespun time-travel magic." -- Ingrid Law, NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of SAVVY "A riveting time-travel adventure. Strong storytelling, suspense, lyrical writing, high drama, weighty matters made accessible and a bit of humor add up to a terrific and heartwarming read." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "The authors weave a tale of justice and family bonds with threads of historical fiction accented with the fantastical physics of time travel." -- School Library Journal (starred review) De los Santos and Teague craft a gentle, quiet sci-fi story where the focus is not on the science...love, nonviolence, and social justice are. Give this one to readers who like stories about family, doing the right thing, and standing up to those who don't. -- Booklist "The authors' graceful use of language and fearless exploration of a more spiritual dimension simultaneously comfort and challenge readers, encouraging deep thoughts. This novel makes a good companion for armchair time travelers and budding philosophers alike." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
£9.66
HarperCollins Monster
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£21.23
HarperCollins Publishers Inc A Drop of Night
Book SynopsisA genre-bending thriller from internationally bestselling author Stefan Bachmann perfect for fans of The Maze Runner and Joss Whedon’s The Cabin in the Woods. “A fast-paced thrill ride .Trade Review"Bachmann's writing is as polished as in his earlier books-the violence is fittingly gruesome, the decadent and mazelike palace is gorgeously described, and Anouk has an engagingly snarky narrative voice." -- Publishers Weekly "Bachmann keeps the pages turning with this thriller...The peculiar circumstances add to the strange atmosphere and also to the suspense, lending the book an appealing, unworldly quality. When the explanation finally arrives, it fits quite well with the odd atmosphere. Bizarre and hugely suspenseful." -- Kirkus Reviews "Anouk's and Aurelie's stories skillfully mirror each other and are engaging...it is certain to please those who demand constant action blended with their historical fiction." -- Booklist "The sadistic house of horrors is fantastically drawn...readers looking for a scare for scare's sake will revel in the grotesqueness and cheer when Anouk and company take down their captors for a satisfying end." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
£12.06
HarperCollins Publishers Inc York The Map of Stars
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£12.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Lucy Clark Will Not Apologize
Book SynopsisTrade Review“A full-on delight: funny, gripping, warm-hearted, and beautifully written—it made me cheer. Read it!” — Madeline Miller, award-winning author of Circe "There's magic in this novel's quirky, sweet world. I want to live in its gardens and cheer Lucy on while she finds her heart’s loves!" — Kristin Cashore, New York Times bestselling author of Graceling and Jane, Unlimited "Margo Rabb takes the elements of storybook and fable and twines them through a crackling murder mystery. Tender and fierce, witty and wise, this is a tale of the route we take when we grow up and into the love we deserve." — Judy Blundell, National Book Award-winning author of What I Saw and How I Lied “A delightfully offbeat mystery that is also about the mystery of becoming yourself.” — Rebecca Stead, New York Times bestselling author “Lucy’s adventure is lush with opulent gardens, big-city charm, and charismatic characters. A beguiling, cozy mystery worth sinking into.” — Kirkus Reviews “[An] engaging narrative about accepting oneself and defending one’s choices.” — Publishers Weekly “Colorful characters, humorous situations, twists, red herrings, poison, family secrets—it’s all there, but this mystery will particularly speak to your old souls and plant lovers.” — Booklist “A good fit for teens who feel misunderstood and yearn to be heard.” — School Library Journal
£12.52
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place Book I
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£9.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place Book
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£10.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Escape from Asylum 4
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£16.19
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Problim Children 1
Book SynopsisWith a snicker of Snicket, a dollop of the Munsters, and a healthy dose of Southern charm, NYT bestselling author Natalie Lloyd introduces The Problim Children, a middle-grade series about seven strange siblings all born on a different day of the week and the neighbors who keep trying to tear their family apart.Trade Review★ “With her trademark charm and heavy doses of whimsy, Lloyd spins another heart-warming yarn centered on friendship and family.” — Booklist (starred review) “Both text and illustrations offer a nod to Roald Dahl’s quirky, juvenile heroes and equally quirky, nasty villains. The distinctive flavor comes both from Lloyd’s witty but succinct word mastery and from her unflagging imagination.” — Kirkus Reviews “Lloyd’s warm and playful writing shines.” — School Library Journal “Much quirky fun to be had.... Give this to fans of Ingrid Law’s Savvy or Lloyd’s own A Snicker of Magic.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books “An irreverent and delightful twist on the “Monday’s Child” nursery rhyme.... The children’s varied talents and humorous antics will leave readers eager to dive into their future exploits.” — Publishers Weekly “Well-developed secondary characters are one of the book’s strongest points, from sisters who both run bakeries to a [girl] trapped at home because of an allergy to air. The whimsy factor is high.” — The Horn Book “An affectionate ode to the wonders of being a weird kid in a weird family. This book is an utter delight!” — Anne Ursu, author of The Real Boy and Breadcrumbs “Filled with adventure, mystery, humor, and heart. I couldn’t help but fall in love with the entire Problim family.” — Heidi Schulz, New York Times bestselling author of Hook’s Revenge “An absolute gem, delightfully original but with the timeless charm of a favorite classic.” — Dan Gemeinhart, author of The Honest Truth and Some Kind of Courage “The Problim Children is bursting at the seams with magic, heart, and humor. A sheer, riotous delight.” — Claire Legrand, author of Some Kind of Happiness “Young readers with an appreciation for offbeat adventure stories will no doubt be delighted with Natalie Lloyd’s imaginative world and its lively, brave inhabitants—farts and all.” — Chapter 16 Reviews
£12.34
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Problim Children Carnival Catastrophe
Book SynopsisThe Problims try to win the Corn Dog Carnival and rescue their missing mama in the second book in New York Times bestselling author Natalie Lloyd’s hilarious and clever series that’s perfect for fans of Jennifer L. Holm and Sharon Creech!“An affectionate ode to the wonders of being a weird kid in a weird family.” —Anne Ursu, author of The Real Boy and BreadcrumbsAll siblings are capable of magic if they stick together. But trusting each other isn’t easy for the Problim siblings when neighbors like Desdemona and Carly-Rue O’Pinion are working double-time to turn the town against them.From catapulting cattle to runaway corndogs to spiders on the pageant stage, the Problim brothers and sisters are blamed for every catastrophe at this year’s carnival. And to top it all off, Mama Problim is missing!Can the seven siblings come together in time to save th
£15.29
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Spirit Hunters 2 The Island of Monsters
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£9.49
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Nobody Knows But You
Book SynopsisThe nail-bitingly intense story of a summer at camp that ends in a disturbing death—and depicts a powerful friendship that won’t ever be forgotten. And despite Lainie’s painful obsession with her on-again, off-again boyfriend, and the ways he has tried to come between them, friends don’t spill each other’s secrets.Trade Review"Rissi (Always Forever Maybe) intersperses news reports, eyewitness testimony, personal letters and texts, and court transcripts to recount the eight summer weeks that led to a brutal murder at Camp Cavanick...Exceptional pacing creates a breathless, adrenaline-filled chase through Kayla’s memories." — Publishers Weekly "Musings on memory and perception add thematic complexity, and Kayla’s biting commentary on the role of gender and race in the trial offer more food for thought. Readers...will be satisfied by the psychological tension and twists here." — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
£12.09
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The School for Whatnots
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£9.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Mysteries of Trash and Treasure The Secret
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£9.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Super Puzzletastic Mysteries
Book SynopsisTrade Review"Engaging anthology of snappily paced capers entailing codes, ciphers, and math and science puzzles.” — Publishers Weekly "An engaging addition to a school library collection, especially one where middle grade mysteries, puzzles, and mind teasers are in high demand." — School Library Journal
£11.09
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Horace Bunwinkle The Case of the Rascally
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewPraise for Horace & Bunwinkle: “Gardner’s debut tale of mystery and (eventual) bucolic bliss brings to mind Joan Carris and Noah Z. Jones’ Bed & Biscuit series. Graduates of the Mercy Watson books will also feel right at home. Mottram’s occasional illustrations just add to the charm….This kicks off a series, and readers will be glad to know that this piggie and pooch will pair up again.” — Kirkus Reviews "I know a thing or two about animals who investigate mysteries, and Horace and Bunwinkle have what it takes, doing so with pluck and charm. Kids will be delighted by the curiosity and caring natures of these adorable, adoptive, crime-solving siblings!" — John Patrick Green, New York Times-bestselling writer and artist of InvestiGators “Horace and Bunwinkle are a delightful pair. Sweet and funny, their antics will keep young readers eagerly turning the page.” — Suzanne Selfors, bestselling author of Wedgie & Gizmo and The Imaginary Veterinary Series “Meet Horace and Bunwinkle, two unlikely friends and Pet-tectives! This funny, charming duo will leave readers eager for more.” — Bobbie Pyron, author of the award-winning A Dog’s Way Home and critically acclaimed Stay
£13.01
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Wednesday and Woof 3 The Runaway Robot
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£8.86
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Spirit Hunters 3 Something Wicked
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£10.79
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Game Master Summer Schooled
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£15.71
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Mysteries of Trash and Treasure The Ghostly
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£18.99
HarperCollins The Great Zoodini
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£17.67
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Curse on Spectacle Key
Book SynopsisA sweetly spooky ghost story about a Cuban American boy who befriends a pair of spirits and tries to break the curse on his island home . . . only to discover a seemingly lost piece of his family’s history in the process. This new middle grade standalone mystery from the author of the Muse Squad series is perfect for fans of Doll Bones and The Girl and the Ghost!Frank Fernandez’s family never stays in one place for long. His parents renovate unusual buildings and turn them into homes, which means the family moves—a lot. This makes it hard for bookish Frank to make friends. So when his parents announce they’re moving to Spectacle Key, Florida, to live in a lighthouse—this time for good!—Frank is thrilled.But Spectacle Key isn’t the perfect forever home they''d imagined. The lighthouse is falling apart. There are knocks on the door—but no one is there—and mysterious sighs and sniffle
£18.04
HarperCollins FOWL PLAY
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£17.84
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Fowl Play
£10.89
HarperCollins Scrimshaw A Deephaven Mystery
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£17.36
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Splinters of Scarlet
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£15.19
HarperCollins Opal Watson Private Eye
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£18.04
Penguin Young Readers Group Interstellar Pig
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£7.59
Penguin Random House Australia Young CAM Jansen and the Ice Skate Mystery
Book SynopsisCam Jansen and her friend Eric are going ice skating. When Eric loses the locker key, Cam's amazing memory clicks into action to find it in this latest edition to the popular Young Cam Jansen series.
£6.96
Penguin Random House Australia Young Cam Jansen and the Lost Tooth
Book SynopsisCam Jansen's photographic memory is put to the test when Annie's tooth falls out? and disappears! Cam has a picture in her head of everything she sees. But does she have the picture she needs to solve the mystery of the lost tooth?
£7.00
Penguin USA The Keeping Room
Book SynopsisWhen Colonel Joseph Kershaw leaves Camden, South Carolina, to lead the American rebels in their struggle against the British, he leaves his son Joey behind as the man of the house. But what can a 13-year-old do when General Cornwallis comes into town and makes the Kershaws' home his headquarters, and begins hanging American prisoners in the family garden? Joey is determined to get revenge--even if he has to risk everything.
£6.99
Penguin Random House Australia Young Cam Jansen and the Baseball Mystery
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£6.96
Penguin Random House Children's UK The Hound of the Baskervilles
Book SynopsisWhen Sir Charles Baskerville is found mysteriously dead in the grounds of Baskerville Hall, everyone remembers the legend of the monstrous creature that haunts the moor. The great detective Sherlock Holmes knows that there must be a more rational explanation, but the difficulty is to find it before the hellhound finds him.Trade Review“The whole Sherlock Holmes saga is a triumphant illustration of art’s supremacy over life.” —Christopher Morley
£9.70
Penguin Random House Australia The Missing Mitten Mystery
Book SynopsisAnnie and her dog, Oscar, have had a busy day playing in the snow. Somehow Annie's red mitten has disappeared in all the fun. They look high and low. . . . It's not on the sledding hill, and it's not by the snow castles. Maybe an eagle carried it off to keep its baby's head warm. Or maybe a mouse is using it as a sleeping bag. When the sun goes down, Annie and Oscar have to give up their search and go inside. But when Annie looks out the window, something red catches her eye. . . .With entirely new full-color illustrations, this beautiful version of the beloved picture book The Mystery of the Missing Red Mitten retains all the charm of the original.
£8.54
Penguin Random House Australia Young Cam Jansen and the Library Mystery
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£6.99
Penguin Putnam Inc Cam Jansen and the Mystery of the Babe Ruth
Book SynopsisNo mystery is too great for super-sleuth Cam Jansen and her amazing photographic memory! Mysteries follow super-sleuth Cam Jansen everywhere she goes...even to the community hobby show. Cam and Eric are checking out a sports memorabilia booth when a baseball autographed by Babe Ruth disappears. Can Cam catch the thief and recover the Babe's ball? The Cam Jansen books are perfect for young readers who are making the transition to chapter books, and Cam is a spunky young heroine whom readers have loved for over two decades.
£5.99
Penguin Putnam Inc CAM Jansen The Mystery of the Circus Clown 7
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£6.86
Penguin Random House Australia CAM Jansen The Mystery of the Monster Movie 8
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£5.99
Penguin Putnam Inc Cam Jansen The Mystery of the Monkey House
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£5.99
Penguin Putnam Inc CAM Jansen The Mystery of the Stolen Corn Popper
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£7.07
Penguin Putnam Inc Young CAM Jansen and the Zoo Note Mystery
Book SynopsisCam and Eric's class is going on a field trip to the zoo. But Eric can't find his permission slip, and without it, he can't go on the field trip. Where did it go? Did he drop it somewhere? Was it stolen? Will Cam Jansen's amazing memory help to find Eric's permission slip in time? Or will he have to sit in the principal's office all day while the other children go to the zoo? Hurry, Cam, time's running out!Trade ReviewA good choice for beginning readers, many of whom will relate to the anxiety- provoking experience of losing something vital. (The Horn Book)What better way to engage beginning readers in the fun of paying attention to the words and pictures in a book. (Booklist)
£6.49
