Children’s / Teenage fiction: Crime and mystery fiction
Random House Children's Books Mystery in the Sand
Book SynopsisLiving in a seaside mobile home, the Aldens unravel the secret of two secluded women.
£6.99
Random House Children's Books Mystery Ranch
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£6.99
Albert Whitman & Company The Mystery at the Dog Show 35 Boxcar Children
Book SynopsisIt's Greenfield's first dog show! The Aldens meet all kinds of dogs, from a spotted Dalmatian to a big, hairy sheepdog. But then strange pranks start happening at the show, and no one knows why. Can the children find the culprit and save the day?
£6.99
Albert Whitman & Company The Mystery of the Hidden Beach
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£9.30
Albert Whitman & Company The Mystery of the Purple Pool
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£6.99
Random House Children's Books The Mystery on Stage 43 Boxcar Children
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£9.26
Albert Whitman & Company The Mystery of the Lake Monster
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£9.26
Random House Children's Books The Mystery of the Screech Owl 16 Boxcar Children
Book SynopsisGrandfather and the children are visiting Broken Moon Pond, where Grandfather used to vacation as a child. The children are enchanted by the beautiful wilderness. But they soon encounter a strange set of coincidences, mishaps, and mysteries that threaten to spoil everyone's fun. When one night they see an empty boat rowing itself across the water, the Aldens wonder if the pond is really haunted, as the townspeople claim!
£8.66
Random House Children's Books The Mystery of the Tigers Eye Boxcar Children
Book SynopsisGrandfather's college roommate, Edward, has spent years collecting toys, gadgets, and rides from carnivals and state fairs. When the Boxcar Children visit Edward, his mansion seems like a toy-filled paradise for the Boxcar Children. But they soon discover that something is very wrong in the old house. Strange music plays in empty rooms, machines turn themselves on and off, and furniture moves itself from room to room. When the Boxcar Children find out that the worldâs most famous magician once performed there, they begin to wonderâcould Edwardâs house be haunted by the ghost of Harry Houdini?
£7.50
Random House Children's Books The Mystery of the Mummys Curse
Book SynopsisThe Aldens help the Greenfield Museum set up a new exhibit about ancient Egypt! The main attraction is a 4,000-year-old mummy. But when it arrives, one thing after another goes wrong for the museum. Has it been struck by a curse from the ancient mummy?
£6.99
Random House Children's Books The Pizza Mystery
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Random House Children's Books Snowbound Mystery 13 Boxcar Children Mysteries
Book SynopsisFour brave siblings were searching for a home – and found a life of adventure! Join the Boxcar Children as they investigate the mystery of their snowbound cabin in this illustrated chapter book series beloved by generations of readers.A sudden snowstorm traps the Aldens in a mountain cabin! The cabin is cozy, but the children hear strange noises at night and find a coded message carved into the closet door. Can the children crack the code and solve their snowbound mystery?What started as a single story about the Alden Children has delighted readers for generations and sold more than 80 million books worldwide. Featuring timeless adventures, mystery, and suspense, The Boxcar Children® series continues to inspire children to learn, question, imagine, and grow.
£6.99
Albert Whitman & Company Los chicos del vagon de carga The Boxcar
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£8.07
Random House Children's Books The Woodshed Mystery 7 Boxcar Children Mysteries
Book SynopsisFour brave siblings were searching for a home – and found a life of adventure! Join the Boxcar Children as they investigate the mystery of an old woodshed in this illustrated chapter book series beloved by generations of readers.The Boxcar Children visit the old farmhouse where Grandfather and Aunt Jane grew up! But people in the nearby town seem to think something isn't quite right about the house. As the Boxcar Children investigate, they start to uncover secrets about the farm's past—dating all the way back to the Revolutionary War!What started as a single story about the Alden Children has delighted readers for generations and sold more than 80 million books worldwide. Featuring timeless adventures, mystery, and suspense, The Boxcar Children® series continues to inspire children to learn, question, imagine, and grow.
£6.99
Random House Children's Books The Woodshed Mystery Boxcar Children Time to Read
Book SynopsisOn a farm, the Aldens find their oldest mystery yet! Adapted from Gertrude Chandler Warner's story of the same name, this early reader allows children to start reading with a Boxcar Children classic.
£6.57
Random House Children's Books The Yellow House Mystery The Boxcar Children No 3
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£8.13
Chronicle Books Nana Cracks the Case Nanas Adventures
Book SynopsisNana is not your ordinary grandma. She never wears cloppy shoes, drinks prune juice, or worries about slippery surfaces. Eufala and Bog''s nana would much rather join the circus, work as a backhoe operator, or maybe become a detective. Which is exactly what happens in this very funny chapter book. When Nana answers an ad in the local newspaper for a detective, she arrives at the police department just in time to investigate the theft of one entire case of delicious Yumdums candy. Can one little old lady find a way to save the day and stop the candy thief from striking again?Look for more adventures starring Nana, Eufala, and Bog coming soon!
£12.68
Holiday House Inc Ra the Mighty The Great Tomb Robbery
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£15.29
Holiday House Inc Six Feet Below Zero
Book SynopsisA dead body. A missing will. An evil relative. The good news is, Great Grammy has a plan. The bad news is, she's the dead body.Rosie and Baker are hiding something. Something big. Their great grandmother made them promise to pretend she's alive until they find her missing will and get it in the right hands. The will protects the family house from their grandmother, Grim Hesper, who would sell it and ship Rosie and Baker off to separate boarding schools. They've already lost their parents and Great Grammy--they can't lose each other, too.The siblings kick it into high gear to locate the will, keep their neighbors from prying, and safeguard the house. Rosie has no time to cope with her grief as disasters pop up around every carefully planned corner. She can't even bring herself to read her last-ever letter from Great Grammy. But the lies get bigger and bigger as Rosie and Baker try to convince everyone that their great grandmother is still around, and
£16.14
Holiday House Inc Meet the Crew at the Zoo
Book SynopsisSolve mysteries at a city zoo with a diverse group of kids in this illustrated chapter book from a two-time Newbery Honor author.Lions and tigers for neighbors? That doesn''t bother Luke at all. It''s making new friends that scares him. Not only has Luke had to move from Florida to New York because of his dad''s new job as a zoo doctor, but he''s also had to leave behind his best friend--his abuelo.When Luke discovers that there are other kids also living on Zoo Lane and that one of them might be the owner of a mysterious zebra-printed box left outside his house, he wonders if just maybe he can make friends and solve a mystery in this wild new place.In this first book of the series, two-time Newbery Honor author Patricia Reilly Giff has crafted a charming story about conservation, animal care, friendship, and problem-solving. In touch with the programs and initiatives that today''s zoos are undertaking, Giff provides readers with a fresh look at the work
£14.44
Holiday House Inc Eleanor Alice and the Roosevelt Ghosts
Book SynopsisMurderous ghosts and buried family secrets threaten young Eleanor and Alice Roosevelt in this thrilling middle-grade novel that puts a supernatural spin on alternate history.It's 1898 in New York City and ghosts exist among humans. When an unusual spirit takes up residence at the Roosevelt house, thirteen-year-old Eleanor and fourteen-year-old Alice are suspicious. The cousins don't get along, but they know something is not right. This ghost is more than a pesky nuisance. The authorities claim he's safe to be around, even as his mischievous behavior grows stranger and more menacing. It's almost like he wants to scare the Roosevelts out of their home - and no one seems to care!Meanwhile, Eleanor and Alice discover a dangerous ghost in the house where Alice was born and her mother died. Is someone else haunting the family? Introverted Eleanor and unruly Alice develop an unlikely friendship as they explore the family's dark, complicated history. It's
£15.29
Holiday House Inc Ra the Mighty The Great Tomb Robbery
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£10.56
Holiday House Inc Game On
Book SynopsisJoin Albert and a group of ragtag aliens as they dribble, cross, and score across the galaxy in this soccer-themed story of unlikely friendships.The day that aliens abducted 13-year-old Albert Kinney was the day he was hoping to make the school soccer team.But that''s the way life works sometimes, especially for Albert.Astonishingly the Zeenods, don''t want to harm Albert, they want him to play soccer. And so, Albert jumps at the chance to join the Zeenods. Yet just as he is introduced to the specifics of their game and all their high-tech gear, he faces a series of direct threats to his life. Does someone have a mysterious vendetta against Albert? Or does their first opponent, the ruthless team from Planet Tev, want to guarantee that they win?Action-packed, yet filled with humor and heart, Game On! is the first book in a series that features thrilling play-by-play soccer scenes and an intergalactic plot with far-reaching consequences for the Ze
£16.19
Holiday House Inc The Final Goal
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£15.29
Holiday House Inc Eleanor Alice and the Roosevelt Ghosts
Book SynopsisMurderous ghosts and buried family secrets threaten young Eleanor and Alice Roosevelt in this thrilling middle-grade novel that puts a supernatural spin on alternate history.It's 1898 in New York City and ghosts exist among humans. When an unusual spirit takes up residence at the Roosevelt house, thirteen-year-old Eleanor and fourteen-year-old Alice are suspicious. The cousins don't get along, but they know something is not right. This ghost is more than a pesky nuisance. The authorities claim he's safe to be around, even as his mischievous behavior grows stranger and more menacing. It's almost like he wants to scare the Roosevelts out of their home - and no one seems to care! Meanwhile, Eleanor and Alice discover a dangerous ghost in the house where Alice was born and her mother died. Is someone else haunting the family? Introverted Eleanor and unruly Alice develop an unlike
£8.54
Holiday House Inc The Daily Sniff
Book SynopsisAn adorable pup uses his nose to help others in this latest from storytime darling Jane Cabrera.Ted loves to trot around town and get his latest fill of local news by sniffing everything! One day Ted smells something stinky. Is it the dumpster? No. The fish market? No. Ted tries to find the smell with no luck. Until he returns home, that is. Ted finds a lost baby skunk! He''ll have to use his nose to reunite the family. Beloved storyteller and illustrator Jane Cabrera''s vivid and textured acrylic paintings are filled with joyful cuteness and warmth. The skunks are cleverly hidden throughout the art. After reading, children can go back and find them. This delightful celebration of good deeds and community is perfect for curling up in a cozy spot and sharing one-on-one.
£15.19
Holiday House Inc Game On
Book SynopsisJoin Albert and a group of ragtag aliens as they dribble, cross, and score across the galaxy in this soccer-themed story of unlikely friendships.The day that aliens abducted 13-year-old Albert Kinney was the day he was hoping to make the school soccer team.But that''s the way life works sometimes, especially for Albert.Astonishingly the Zeenods, don''t want to harm Albert, they want him to play soccer. And so, Albert jumps at the chance to join the Zeenods. Yet just as he''s making friends and getting used to the high-tech gear, he faces a series of direct threats to his life. Does someone have a mysterious vendetta against Albert? Or does their first opponent, the ruthless team from Planet Tev, want to guarantee that they win?Action-packed, yet filled with humor and heart, Star Striker is the first book in a series that combines a sports friendship story with an exploration of social justice and the importance of compassion for others.
£10.44
Holiday House Inc Sweetness All Around
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£16.19
Holiday House Inc Six Feet Below Zero
Book SynopsisA dead body. A missing will. An evil relative. The good news is, Great Grammy has a plan. The bad news is, she's the dead body.Rosie and Baker are hiding something. Something big. Their great grandmother made them promise to pretend she's alive until they find her missing will and get it in the right hands. The will protects the family house from their grandmother, Grim Hesper, who would sell it and ship Rosie and Baker off to separate boarding schools. They've already lost their parents and Great Grammy--they can't lose each other, too.The siblings kick it into high gear to locate the will, keep their neighbors from prying, and safeguard the house. Rosie has no time to cope with her grief as disasters pop up around every carefully planned corner. She can't even bring herself to read her last-ever letter from Great Grammy. But the lies get bigger and bigger as Rosie and Baker try to convince everyone that their great grandmother is still around, and
£9.49
Holiday House Find Her
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£12.40
Holiday House Inc The Deadly Daylight
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£15.19
Holiday House Inc Touch and Go
Book SynopsisAlbert and the Zeenods are back in this second book in the thrilling Star Striker series about unlikely friendships and interstellar soccer.Albert and his Zeenod teammates might not be the best soccer players in the universe but there''s nothing Albert would rather do--and no one he''d rather play with. Plus at least they made it to the second round of the big interplanetary tournament.When their coach is wrongly arrested by an intergalatic police force, Albert and the Zeenods must work to clear their coach''s name and stay in the tournament. But Albert can''t keep his head in the game, putting the whole team''s win in jeopardy. Can Albert come through for his friends and find justice for their coach?Action-packed, yet filled with humor and heart, Star Striker is the second book in a series that combines a sports friendship story with an exploration of social justice and the importance of compassion for others.
£10.44
Holiday House Inc The Daily Sniff
Book SynopsisAn adorable pup uses his nose to help others in this latest from storytime darling Jane Cabrera.Ted loves to trot around town and get his latest fill of local news by sniffing everything!One day Ted smells something stinky. Is it the dumpster? No. The fish market? No. Ted tries to find the smell with no luck. Until he returns home, that is. Ted finds a lost baby skunk! He''ll have to use his nose to reunite the family.Beloved storyteller and illustrator Jane Cabrera''s vivid and textured acrylic paintings are filled with joyful cuteness and warmth. The skunks are cleverly hidden throughout the art. After reading, children can go back and find them. This delightful celebration of good deeds and community is perfect for curling up in a cozy spot and sharing one-on-one.
£7.99
Holiday House The Final Goal
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£9.49
Candlewick Press (MA) Mystery in the Grand Canyon
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£14.44
Loyola Press Shadow in the Dark
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£17.67
Loyola Press The Fire of Eden
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£14.24
Tyndale House Publishers Midnight Mystery
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£7.99
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Oyster Moon
Book SynopsisWhen fourteen-year-old Anna Shepherd receives mysterious messages, she knows they are from her twin brother, Toby, who left two weeks earlier aboard an oyster dredge boat. The messages are only the beginning. A strange letter written in a foreign language arrives for her in the mail, and soon Anna realizes that someone is following her. An exciting blend of mystery and history, Oyster Moon is set on Maryland's Eastern Shore in the late 1800s, at the peak of the tumultuous Oyster Wars. Grades 4 to 8
£9.49
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Secret of Belle Meadow
Book SynopsisA mystery set in a small town in Virginia, Secret of Belle Meadow features thirteen-year-old Tina and her friend Karin, whose family has owned Belle Meadow, an old farm plantation, for generations. Belle Meadow has been turned into a bed-and-breakfast inn, and Tina is working there, somewhat reluctantly, for the summer. When Tina's stepsister Anne comes to stay for the season, Tina finds an old diary that hints of valuables hidden at the plantation during the Revolutionary War. She, Karin, and Anne are determined to find the treasure. Their search teaches them about genealogy, antiques, local history, and a bit of archaeology. The excitement mounts as they draw closer to making a fascinating discovery. Middle gradesages 10-13.
£9.49
Tundra Books Death in Kingsport
Book SynopsisKingsport, a small town on the shores of Lake Ontario, is struggling through the fall and winter of 1941 in the aftermath of the Great Depression. For fifteen-year-old Neil, life is simple and routine, until his favorite uncle, Chester, suddenly dies, and he is engulfed by an aching loneliness. At his uncle’s cremation aboard a freighter in the harbor, Neil has a strange sense of foreboding as he inadvertently hears a thumping sound inside the coffin. Could Uncle Chester be alive?And so begins a chain of events that take the reader along in Neil’s quest to get to the bottom of his uncle’s death. When a disembodied voice in an old stable reveals that Chester’s passing is not the only mysterious death in town, Neil, along with his quirky sidekick, Graham, is catapulted to action. Meet Crescent, who captures Neil’s heart and provides vital clues, the suspicious Doc Savage and his questionable experiments, and the steadfast Miss Trimble, whose knowledg
£10.76
Tundra Books Eye of the Crow
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£16.96
Tundra Books Death in the Air
Book SynopsisAfter the harrowing experience of losing his mother while solving a brutal murder in London’s East End, young Sherlock Holmes commits himself to fighting crime … and is soon involved in another case. While visiting his father at the magnificent Crystal Palace, Sherlock stops to watch a remarkable and dangerous trapeze performance high above, framed by the stunning glass ceiling of the legendary building. Suddenly, the troupe’s star is dropping, screaming and flailing, toward the floor. He lands with a sickening thud just a few feet away, and rolls up almost onto the boy’s boots. Unconscious and bleeding profusely, his body is grotesquely twisted. In the mayhem that follows, Sherlock notices something that no one else sees — something is amiss with the trapeze bar! He knows that foul play is afoot. What he doesn’t know is that his discovery will put him on a frightening, twisted trail that leads to an entire gang of notorious criminals. Wrapped in the
£9.49
Tundra Books The Castle on Deadmans Island
Book SynopsisA death, a curse, a ghost, nasty people . . . an excellent new mystery!Intrigue. An eccentric millionaire. A woman’s disappearance. A child’s skeleton. A ghost. A towering castle. A secret tunnel. All of these and more make up this compelling new mystery novel by award-winning author Curtis Parkinson.When the owner of the castle on Deadman’s Island dies, his bizarre will leaves it to three of his friends who hate each other. Dark schemes follow, and the curse of the castle, entrenched forever in local lore, strikes again.Neil, Graham, and Crescent, the main characters from Death in Kingsport, become involved when Graham’s Aunt Henrietta, who is bequeathed one-third ownership of the castle, mysteriously disappears.Has she gone on a trip, as some insist, or is there more to the story? Graham, with a sense of foreboding and the help of his friends, is determined to find out before it’s too late.
£11.66
Red Deer Press Eli and the Real Live Dead Mummy
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£20.40
Red Deer Press The Dark Wont Wait
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£14.85
Random House USA Inc Tales of Mystery and Imagination
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£19.80
Paw Prints Publishing Baker and Taylor And the Mystery of the Library
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£15.46
