Children’s / Teenage fiction: Crime and mystery fiction

Book SynopsisThe Ship of Adventure is the sixth exciting instalment in the Adventure series by Enid Blyton, one of the best-loved children's writers of all time. This gorgeous edition of the classic adventure features an iconic retro cover adapted from the original cover artwork by Stuart Tresilian.An amazing voyage around the beautiful Greek islands becomes an exciting quest to find the lost treasure of the Andra! Philip, Dinah, Lucy-Ann, Jack and Kiki the parrot are plunged into a search for hidden riches – with some ruthless villains hot on their trail! Will they find the treasure before it’s too late?Discover more books in the wondrous Adventure series with The Mountain of Adventure, The Circus of Adventure, and The River of Adventure.

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Book SynopsisLiving in the luxurious Arcanum building - with its interior balconies perfect for playing tag, an elevator like an iron birdcage, and quirky neighbours behind every apartment door - has always been fun and games for twelve-year-old Minerva Keen . . . until her neighbours start getting poisoned. Anyone could be next, and everyone is a suspect, including Minerva herself.To clear her name and help the police crack the case, Minerva starts her own detective club. So what if it only has two other members, one Minerva's accident-prone daredevil brother and the other the biggest and quietest kid in school, who happens to be afraid of his own shadow? Minerva knows that with her brainpower, the club's sleuthing skills, and case files full of suspects, they can unmask the poisoner . . . hopefully before it's too late.Trade ReviewWonderfully quirky characters, slapstick buffoonery, and smart pacing propel this rambunctious detective story – and its charismatic narrator – into a dynamic mystery * Publishers Weekly *A flying start for a smart sleuth who’s not averse to heading into harm’s way * Kirkus Reviews *

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Book SynopsisThe Bad Guys are back in another holiday adventure! This time, Mr. Wolf and the team are taking on the spookiest day of the year... Halloween! Heists, candy, and maybe a few hilarious costumes. Join the Bad Guys in this novelization based on the new Netflix Halloween special, coming your way in Fall 2024. Includes a sheet of stickers.

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Book SynopsisThe gripping fourth book in Di Island Crew Investigates series, the major new mystery series from the prize-winning author of When Life Gives You Mangoes.

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Book SynopsisAlice Éclair, Spy Extraordinaire will whisk you away on a fabulous adventure, full of daring action and delicious cakes!Baker by day, spy by night - Alice Éclair leads an exciting double life!At France's Olympics training camp, a brilliant young cyclist needs help.

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Book SynopsisDeeply bored by the lack of mental stimulus and the dull routine of existence, Sherlock Holmes is about to resort to his daily dose of cocaine when an elegantly dressed young woman called Mary Morstan enters his room and presents her case to him and Watson. Following the mysterious disappearance of her father ten years ago, and after answering, four years later, a newspaper advert enquiring for her, she has begun to receive each year, on the same date, a precious pearl in the post from an unknown benefactor. Now, with the last pearl, she has also received a message, telling her she is “a wronged woman” and asking for a meeting that very night outside the Lyceum Theatre. Will the great detective accompany her and help her unravel the mystery? First published in 1880, The Sign of the Four – the second Sherlock Holmes novel after A Study in Scarlet, published three years earlier – will sweep the readers away into a story of murders, betrayals, double-crossings and stolen treasures, and is an enduring testament to the storytelling genius of Arthur Conan Doyle.

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Book SynopsisYour home was the one place you felt safe. Now it's your prison. You were invisible. Now your every move is monitored by masked strangers. You looked after your mum, your best friend. Now you barely know her. Everything can change in thirteen hours.

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Book Synopsis The second spellbinding adventure in Benjamin Read and Laura Trinder's magical Midnight Hour series! 'A fantastic magical adventure featuring a cast of Ghibli-esque characters, a feisty heroine and a hedgehog. I loved it.' M.G. LEONARD, author of BEETLE BOY on book 1 'Fans of Nevermoor will love this' THE BOOKSELLER on book 1 'I haven't enjoyed this kind of caper so much since Harry Potter' NEW STATESMAN on book 1 'Pure delight' THE GUARDIAN on book 1 Emily needs to work out why magic is leaking from the Midnight Hour – but her shape-shifting Pooka relatives and a terrifying haunting aren't making things easy. Plus ... she's supposed to be grounded. Officer-in-training Tarkus and pet hedgehog Hoggins are on hand to help – but if they can't work out what's going wrong, it will be the end of the midnight world ... The second critically-acclaimed book in the much-loved Midnight Hour series A hilarious, spooky adventure full of genuine scares and belly laughs! Coraline meets A Wrinkle in Time: all the makings of a modern classic Continue the adventure with book 3, The Midnight Hunt

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Book Synopsis From the author of The Last Chance Hotel comes a brand new magical mystery ... 'Blending magical adventure with Golden Age crime mystery, this delightfully atmospheric spin-off from the author of The Last Chance Hotel confirms Thornton's place as one of the most original children's writers around.' WATERSTONES on book 1 Is Oakmoss Hornbeam the unluckiest boy in the world? Or has someone cursed him? When a black cat crosses his path, mysteriously blown in by a storm, Oakmoss believes it’s his worst omen yet. But Nightshade, a cat of considerable talents, knows when it’s game on or game over. With the help of newshound Veena Vale and magical crime investigator Dexter Stormforce, she sets out to become a lucky charm for one very unlucky boy ... A magical murder mystery story perfect for fans of Robin Stevens and Harry Potter By the author of The Last Chance Hotel, chosen as Waterstones Book of the Month and nominated for the CILIP Carnegie Award Follows on from The Howling Hag Mystery, a series starring fan-favourite Nightshade the cat as the star of her very own mystery! Praise for THE LAST CHANCE HOTEL: 'A jolly, atmospheric mystery.' THE TIMES 'All kinds of fun' THE OBSERVER '[A] mash-up of murder mystery and fantasy ... full of great characters, plot twists and intriguing detail.' METRO 'Featuring magical antics, a talking cat and a locked-room murder mystery, Seth's story reads like an old-school whodunnit with added wizards and spells' BOOKTRUST

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Book SynopsisNic''s friends laugh at him all the time: when he gets chased by a stray dog, when he spills juice on himself and when he gets into trouble at school. After a disastrous Halloween party, Nic can''t risk giving them another excuse to laugh at him, so when the boys visit the local haunted house he accepts a dare to go inside. The trouble is, the boys don''t realise that this party has a host, and he isn''t very friendly... Bloomsbury High Low books encourage and support reading practice by providing gripping, age-appropriate stories for struggling and reluctant readers, those with dyslexia, or those with English as an additional language. Printed on tinted paper and with a dyslexia friendly font, The Host is aimed at readers aged 11+ and has a manageable length (80 pages) and reading age (9+).Produced in association with reading experts at CatchUp, a charity which aims to address underachievement caused by literacy and numeracy difficulties.Book band: Brown

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Book SynopsisA young actress draws a sinister spotlight in this spooky installment in R.L. Stine’s bestselling Fear Street series—now with a fresh new look!Selena has it all. She just scored the lead in her high school play, and everyone adores her. So when she starts receiving dead flowers from a secret “admirer” named The Sun, she just assumes it’s a harmless fan. But Selena soon realizes that The Sun is serious...dead serious. First, her understudy is injured in a suspicious accident. Then, a speeding car almost kills her! Selena doesn’t know what this psycho wants. All she knows is that her number-one fan has become her number-one nightmare.

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Book SynopsisSolve the mystery with the Secret Seven - everyone''s favourite detective club! This fantastic bumper collection contains Secret Seven books 10-12, with illustrations by Tony Ross.Book 10: Puzzle For The Secret Seven (first published in 1958) In book ten, the gang witness the horror of a house going up in flames. Then there''s the theft of a very valuable violin. Are the two incidents connected? The Seven mean to use all their detective know-how to find out!Book 11: Secret Seven Fireworks (first published in 1959) In book eleven, Jack''s little sister, Susie, is so annoying! The Secret Seven are furious when they discover she''s formed her own detective gang! Then some money is stolen, and Susie is a chief suspect. The Seven can''t quite believe it - Susie wouldn''t do anything that bad... would she?Book 12: Good Old Secret Seven (first published in 1960) In book twelve, there are strange happenings indeed at Tor

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Book SynopsisThe second spooky illustrated story in the No Place For Monsters series – Stranger Things for younger readers! PRAISE FOR NO PLACE FOR MONSTERS: 'Wildly imaginative and totally terrifying' JEFF KINNEY, AUTHOR OF DIARY OF A WIMPY KID 'A haunted-house version of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory'BRIAN SELZNICK, AUTHOR OF THE INVENTION OF HUGO CABRET 'Overgrown with fantastic ideas' THE NEW YORK TIMES It’s been months since Levi and Kat rescued their town’s forgotten children. But now the strangeness has started again: hundreds of creepy snowmen pop up across town and a bizarre blizzard hits the day before spring break, trapping the kids in school. And something is roaming the darkened halls. Something hungry ... A heart-pounding follow-up to the highly acclaimed No Place for Monsters Half-written, half-graphic novel, and all spooky mystery! A group of unlikely friends must band together to protect their town from the monsters that are threatening to destroy it Stranger Things vibes with lavish, spine-tingling illustrations

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Book Synopsis From debut author Janae Marks comes a warm, wise and captivating mystery full of heart, as one girl searches for the truth in the face of great opposition. 'Truly a must-read.' ANGIE THOMAS, author of THE HATE U GIVE 'When Marcus tells Zoe he is innocent, and her grandmother agrees, Zoe begins to learn about inequality in the criminal justice system, and she sets out to find the alibi witness who can prove his innocence.' PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, 'An Anti-Racist Children's and YA Reading List' 'From the outset, debut author Janae Marks takes a sensitive approach to difficult themes of justice and racism to produce this important, heartfelt book.’ THE SCOTSMAN Zoe Washington isn’t sure what to write. What does a girl say to the father she’s never met, hadn’t heard from until his letter arrived on her twelfth birthday, and who’s been in prison for a terrible crime? A crime he says he never committed. Could Marcus really be innocent? Zoe is determined to uncover the truth. Even if it means hiding his letters and her investigation from the rest of her family. Everyone else thinks Zoe’s worrying about doing a good job at her bakery internship and proving to her parents that she’s worthy of auditioning for Food Network’s Kids Bake Challenge. But with bakery confections on one part of her mind, and Marcus’s conviction weighing heavily on the other, this is one recipe Zoe doesn’t know how to balance. A warm and wise contemporary middle-grade novel by a fantastically talented debut writer. An incredibly moving and important story with important themes of racism and justice. Despite the big themes it sacrifices none of its middle-grade appeal – Zoe is a wonderfully lovable character and her journey is a real adventure.

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Book SynopsisFrom the author of bestselling THIS LIE WILL KILL YOU comes another unputdownable thriller about a group of friends who will do anything to protect each other – even murder . . . Perfect for fans of RIVERDALE, ONE OF US IS LYING and A GOOD GIRL'S GUIDE TO MURDER. The recipe for the perfect murder...Poppy, Lily, and Belladonna would do anything to protect their best friend, Raven. So when they discovered he was suffering abuse at the hands of his stepmother, they came up with a lethal plan to stop her from ever hurting Raven again. But someone got cold feet, the plot faded to a secret of the past, and the group fell apart. Three years later, on the eve of Raven’s seventeenth birthday, his stepmother turns up dead and Belladonna is carted off to jail. Desperate to prove her innocence, Belle reache

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Book SynopsisSolve the mystery with the Secret Seven - everyone''s favourite detective club! A brand-new, action-packed Secret Seven adventure by prizewinning author Pamela Butchart. When Peter discovers an old skull hidden in his bedroom, it''s time for an urgent meeting of the Secret Seven. Setting off to investigate, the friends see a gigantic hole in the grounds of a local hotel. Could there be any connection between the two strange events? The Secret Seven are determined to solve the mystery.It''s time to look behind the green door of the Secret Seven''s shed again. Enid Blyton''s much-loved detective club are back in a superbly entertaining new adventure. Pamela Butchart is the bestselling and prizewinning author of the hilarious series that started with Baby Aliens Got My Teacher! A huge fan of Enid Blyton, Pamela has been inspired to create a new mystery for her favourite club, the Secret Seven, to solve. Set in the same world and time as the originaTrade ReviewShe brings enormous fun and energy to an all-new mystery, striking the delicate balance of remaining faithful to Blyton's originals while appealing to contemporary children. * The Bookseller *Butchart recreates all the adventure and charm of the originals * Independent i *This is a brand new Secret Seven story written by Pamela Butchart and illustrated by Tony Ross. It's set in the same world and time as Enid Blyton's original series and is perfect for anyone who loves a mystery to solve. * Mini Travellers *

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Book SynopsisA fast-paced historical mystery adventure for readers aged 9+ years, with gorgeous Edwardian period detail. Perfect for fans of Chris Riddell''s Goth Girl series, Enid Blyton and Robin Stevens''s Murder Most Unladylike series.When a priceless painting is stolen, our dauntless heroines Sophie and Lil find themselves faced with forgery, trickery and deceit on all sides!Be amazed as the brave duo pit their wits against this perilous puzzle! Marvel at their cunning plan to unmask the villain and prove themselves detectives to be reckoned with no matter what dangers lie ahead It's their most perilous adventure yet!******Praise for The Clockwork Sparrow:''A wonderful book, with a glorious heroine and a true spirit of adventure' Katherine Rundell, author of RooftoppersA real page-turner, it has murders, spies and gangs of thieves. Thrilling!' Indiana, aged 10 years, LoveReadingforKids reviewer''Dastardliness on a big scale is uncovered in this well-plotted, evocative novel'' Nicolette JonTrade ReviewJolly good fun. * Kirkus Reviews *

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Book SynopsisNOMINATED FOR A GOODREADS CHOICE AWARD 2023Everyone has a secret. Everyone has a motive. But only one of them brought a knife to the party . . .To celebrate the end of high school, Izzy Morales joins her best friend Kassidy and five friends on a luxury 1920s-themed getaway at the glamorous Ashwood Manor. There, Izzy and her friends party in vintage dresses and expensive diamonds - until Kassidy's boyfriend turns up dead.And when a raging storm traps them on the island with two detectives, the sparkling young socialites become the prime suspects in his murder. There's the girlfriend, and the other girl. The old friend, and the new friend. The brooding enigma. And then, there's Izzy - the girl who brought the knife . . .A glamorous and scandalous modern murder mystery, that'll have you reading through the night to find out whodunnit! Perfect for fans of ONE OF US IS LYING, THE INHERITrade ReviewA delicious, twisty, and clever locked-room mystery with loads of glamour and danger that will keep readers rapt until the very end. A can't miss for mystery fans. -- Kathleen Glasgow, New York Times bestselling author of Girl in Pieces and The AgathasContains all the best elements of the classic cosy locked-room murder mysteries, with its own glamorous twist - bittersweet and captivating right through to the final page. * Ravena Guron, author of THIS BOOK KILLS *Agatha Christie meets Karen M. McManus in this suspenseful mystery. . . Izzy narrates in a propulsive present-tense voice. . . Muñoz captures the spirit of the classic mystery, deftly weaving the threads without missing a plot point. A strong debut from a promising new voice. * Booklist *a gripping young adult novel that skilfully weaves together elements of wealthy privilege, immigration issues, and teen drama. It does all this within the setting of an intriguing murder mystery, making it a must-read for anyone looking for a captivating story. [...] It's a book that will leave a lasting impact on its readers, making it a truly unique addition to the young adult literary landscape. * Armadillo Magazine *A stylish and thrilling murder-mystery. * WRDXrta Magazine *

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Roux's use of found photographs, text messages, and excellent chapter hooks will keep readers up late, following the misadventures of the appealingly geeky honor students." -- Booklist

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Book SynopsisHelp Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose solve mysteries from A to Z!   Kids love collecting the entire alphabet and super editions! With over 8 million copies in print, the A to Z Mysteries® have been hooking chapter book readers on mysteries and reading for years. Now this classic kid favorite is back with a bright new look!   A is for Author . . . A famous writer is coming to Green Lawn! Dink rushes to the bookstore to meet his favorite author, Wallis Wallace, and get all his books signed. But the author never shows up! Where is Wallis Wallace? It’s up to Dink and his friends Josh and Ruth Rose to track him down.

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Book SynopsisJoin everyone's favourite crime-busting ladybird on a trip to the seaside! With a cast of wonderful sea creatures, including a magical mermaid, and plenty of beach fun, What the Ladybird Heard at the Seaside is a brilliant rhyming adventure from the bestselling picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks.The clever little ladybird is off on a trip to the seaside, but those two bad men, Hefty Hugh and Lanky Len, are up to their wicked ways again. This time they're planning to steal the mermaid's hair and sell it to a famous star. Luckily, the crime-busting ladybird has a clever plan to stop the thieves . . .The fourth title in the number one bestselling What the Ladybird Heard series – perfect for young children to read aloud!Enjoy more stories from Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks: The Singing Mermaid, Sharing a Shell, and What the Ladybird Heard on Holiday.Trade ReviewAn instant classic * Baby Magazine *What the Ladybird Heard at the Seaside is a sparkling rhyming adventure from writer Donaldson and illustrator Lydia Monks – quite literally. It features glitter on every page * Sunday Post *Bright, sparkling, full of humor, subterfuge and rhyming fun, this is another exceptional title from the award winning pair of Donaldson and Monks. Not only a funny tale of whimsy, it continues to show that even the smallest, quietest and most unassuming characters around us can make the biggest differences and overcome the most difficult of challenges. Themes of friendship, teamwork and communication are prevalent in this series with the fourth installment being just as strong. Expect nothing less than bold, beautiful and brilliance * Included in Askews and Holt Newsletter *

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Book SynopsisPug and his faithful companion, Lady Miranda, are going to be cowboys for the day and first of all they're going horsetrading! But with their noble steed Horsey safely acquired, it's not long before they find themselves on the wrong side of the law. Can Pug the reluctant hero overcome his fears and save the day once more?Cowboy Pug is the second book in Laura James''s beloved illustrated series about roly-poly Pug and his human, Lady Miranda. It is is perfect for fans of Claude and Squishy McFluff.A great book with lovely pictures and typography for five- to seven-year-olds who are starting to read for themselves and like dogs with multiple chins - The Times on COWBOY PUGTrade ReviewGorgeous funny young fiction. * The Bookseller on CAPTAIN PUG *Highly entertaining, wittily illustrated and fun to read alone. * Julia Eccleshare, LoveReading4Kids on CAPTAIN PUG *Captain Pug ... is another great new book for those who are ready for something meatier than a picture book. * Irish Independent on CAPTAIN PUG *Captain Pug is easy to read and the layout and typography is lovely ... it’s a fantastic read! * A Mum Reviews on CAPTAIN PUG *[A] wonderful, very funny, story … My little boy was laughing out loud every chapter as Pug becomes an accidental adventurer. * Home By Teatime on CAPTAIN PUG *

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Book SynopsisThe second novel in Elizabeth George's Young Adult series. This genre-bending work combines Elizabeth's flair for crime and suspense novels with the paranormal.Trade ReviewAction-packed, mysterious, and somewhat creepy ... Raising the bar when it comes to today's YA fiction. * Suspense Magazine *In combining her skills in crime writing with an obvious flair for the supernatural this award-winning author creates a wonderful tale. * My Weekly *The author writes brilliantly and has an incredible ability to set a scene and create characters you want to know more about. * The Sun *Presses all the buttons to make us hoover her stuff up. * Daily Telegraph *

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Book SynopsisAn astounding new feat of storytelling from Brian Selznick, the award-winning creator of The Invention of Hugo Cabret and Wonderstruck.A ship. A garden. A library. A key. In Kaleidoscope, the incomparable Brian Selznick presents the story of two people bound to each other through time and space, memory and dreams. At the center of their relationship is a mystery about the nature of grief and love which will look different to each reader. Kaleidoscope is a feat of storytelling that illuminates how even the wildest tales can help us in the hardest times.

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Book SynopsisLondon’s criminal underworld has risen once again, and a dangerous individual with an air gun is prowling the streets. The capital is in greater need of its protector Sherlock Holmes than ever. Three years have passed since Holmes and the evil mastermind Professor Moriarty fell, locked in combat, into the Reichenbach Falls in Switzerland, and when Doctor Watson collides with an odd-looking old book collector in the street, little does he know that the world’s greatest detective is about to return… Third volume in the Alma Classics Sherlock Holmes stories, this edition contains extra material for young readers, including a profile of the author, a section on the book, a list of characters, a glossary and a test-yourself quiz.

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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 and her friends go whippet racing and find some underhand competitive cheating, she might just have found her next story. Can she get to the bottom of it, with a little help from a furry friend?

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Book SynopsisSome people think that museums are boring places full of glass cases, dust and stuff no one cares about: wrong! In a hidden headquarters below the exhibits there's a gang ready to handle dangerous, spooky or just plain weird problems: the Museum Mystery Squad.Techie-genius Nabster, mile-a-minute Kennedy and sharp-eyed Laurie (along with Colin the hamster!) tackle the surprising conundrums happening at the museum. From prehistoric creatures that move and secret Egyptian codes to missing treasure and strange messages from the past, there's no brain-twisting, totally improbable puzzle the Squad can't solve.Someone's sent the museum a blackmail letter threatening to steal a prized exhibit from the brand-new Space Zone. Can the Squad make one giant leap in their investigation, and stop the gravity-defying thief before an out-of-this-world artefact 3,2,1... takes off?In the Case from Outer Space, the Squad investigate puzzling planets, amazing astronauts and marvellous moon rocks to try to solve their latest mystery.Young readers will love the riddles, red herrings and big reveals jam-packed into this fun-filled series of mystery stories by Mike Nicholson. The enjoyable extras like wacky facts and activities, as well as zany illustrations by Mike Phillips, will keep amateur detectives entertained for hours.

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Book SynopsisMitchell is well aware of what will make kids laugh. An observant and captivatingly funny story'Sunday Times Children's Book of the WeekA hilarious adventure for readers aged 9+ from the author of Escape from Camp Boring. When Things Went Wild is also a timely call to protect our environment.When Kit's family move to a crumbling house in the Scottish Highlands, he's got a lot to deal with terrible Wi-Fi, a new school in the middle of nowhere, and, as always, his annoying little brother, Jack. But it's not until the brothers find a strange object on the moors that Kit's problems really begin.A policewoman comes knocking, and the boys learn that they have found a tracker that has been removed from the leg of a golden eagle. The illegal killing of these majestic birds is all too common, and now a pair of nesting eagles are under threat. Kit and Jack start to investigate, soon joined by Tamora the most popular girl in school and her younger sister, Bea.Who is trying to harm the eagles,

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Book SynopsisMeet RORY BRANAGAN he eats bad guys for breakfast. Well, not ACTUALLY. But he IS the best detective in town. Fifth in a hilarious comedy-crime series for readers of 8+.Hello. I am Rory Branagan. I am actually a detective.Me and Cat are at the most AWESOME event ever Car Bonanza, where people are doing epic car stunts, jumping out of planes and breaking world records. It is amazing.But then one of the stunts goes TERRIBLY WRONG. But was it really an accident, or did someone meddle with the car?! It's a good job me and the Cat are here, because this is a CRIME, and it needs to be solvedThere are seven books in the RORY BRANAGAN (DETECTIVE) series and this is the fifth.Trade Review Praise for Rory Branagan (Detective) ‘I read it COVER to COVER immediately. I absolutely loved it and it put a smile the size of the Grand Canyon on my face. It is so delightful … Ralph's quizzical, characterful and charming illustrations are the perfect foil to that Clover storytelling magic, full of humour, genuinely thrilling and moving to boot.' Piers Torday, author of The Last Wild trilogy ‘The Rory Branagan books are fun, fast, and child friendly. The perfect link between picture books and full length novels. If your children like books like The Diary of a Wimpy kid, they'll love these.' Adam Baron, author of Boy Underwater ‘I adore Rory Branagan, Detective … perfect for children who love graphic novels, laughter, and actual mysteries. Illustrations (by Ralph Lazar) are hilarious, full of motion, and propel you from page to page because they're irresistible. Gobble up one of these books in an hour or pace yourself to make them last. Five out of five stars!’ Alison McGhee, New York Times bestselling author ‘Words and illustrations are both very funny and surprisingly touching … A great new series for young readers.’ LoveReading4Kids ‘A totally addictive page-turning storyline … Incredibly clever.’ The Bookbag ‘A pure page turner … So good I bought it at lunch and had it finished before I went to bed. Every page is packed with comedy adventure and beautiful illustrations.' Joseph, aged 11 'I loved the book, it was great. It took me one day to read because I couldn't put it down.' G, aged 9 'A very good book. It's very inspirational and shows you to keep trying and don't let anyone put you down. You can be whatever you want to be so follow your dreams. Even if you're small, you can do big things!' Reader, aged 9

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Book SynopsisCollins brings the Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie, to English language learners.Collins brings the Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie, to English language learners.Agatha Christie is the most widely published author of all time and in any language. Now Collins hasadapted her famous detective novels for English language learners. These readers have beencarefully adapted using the Collins COBUILD grading scheme to ensure that the language is at thecorrect level for an intermediate learner. This book is Level 4 in the Collins ELT Readers series. Level4 is equivalent to CEF level B2 with a word count of 20,000 26,000 words.Each book includes: Full reading of the adapted version available for free online Helpful notes on characters Cultural and historical notes relevant to the plot A glossary of the more difficult wordsPoirot has a new challenge on his hands. The A B C murderer killed Mrs Ascher in Andover, then Betty Barnard in Bexhill, then moved on to Sir Carmichael Clarke in Churston hi

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Book SynopsisIn recent months there has been a spate of burglaries at the houses of players from Danny''s favourite football club, City FC. Danny wants to know who''s behind it all and is on the case. But after scouting out the crime scenes, there are newspaper reports of a young boy having been seen hanging around. Danny needs to find out who''s behind these crimes - and fast. If he doesn''t, he might have turned from crime detective into the biggest suspect of them all...Trade ReviewAn excellent, fast-paced detective novel * The Times *Scores with the precision of a Ronaldo free kick * Sunday Times *

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Book SynopsisTHE SECOND TITLE IN THE EXPLOSIVE NEW SERIES BY BESTSELLING AUTHOR CHRIS BRADFORD''I saw him die right in front of my eyes.''''That you did,'' replies Damien.''But you underestimated his power. Tanas is back and stronger than ever . . .''When Genna''s parents are murdered, the police put the tragedy down to a burglary gone wrong. But Genna knows the truth: the Soul Hunters are back and her nightmare is far from over.With home no longer safe, she flees to America to find Phoenix, the only one who can help her - or so she thinks. While searching for her Soul Protector, Genna meets other First Ascendants like her, and Soul Warriors tasked with protecting the Light.But the Hunters are on her trail and it''s only a matter of time before Genna comes face-to-face with their leader once more. For Tanas has miraculously incarnated into a new body, and is hungry for her soul.Genna must look to her past liveTrade Review'A fast-paced fantasy adventure with a thrilling plot and exciting characters' * BookTrust *A story that doesn't sit still! * Gill Ward, Alexandra Palace Children’s Book Award *Fantastic and a must read. If we could give it more than 5 stars, we would! * The Book Brothers *

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Book SynopsisTHE THRILLING FINALE TO THE SOUL SERIES BY BESTSELLING AUTHOR CHRIS BRADFORDTanas laughs, cruel and cold.''Won''t you Ascendants ever learn?My soul cannot be killed.Only I have the power to destroy souls.''Genna has lost everything. Her home, her parents, and now her only safe sanctuary. Forced to flee Haven, she faces a difficult decision: hide and survive, or stand and fight? Determined not to let Tanas win, Genna embarks on a desperate quest across continents to save the Light of Humanity. But can she and her friends complete their mission before Tanas and her Hunters catch up with them? Time is running out. And the clues to their quest are few and far between. Genna can only hope her soul will survive long enough to save the world . . .

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Book SynopsisThe New York Times bestselling series returns! Your favourite royal family are back for another thrilling instalment of gossip, drama and romance . . .Beatrice Washington now rules America as its first ever queen, but her family are more concerned about rushing through her arranged marriage to a man she barely knows. No one can know that her heart really belongs to her bodyguard - but even their love is under threat.Meanwhile, Princess Samantha is under more scrutiny than ever before - and she still longs to be with her sister''s fiancee. But with no sign of Bea''s wedding being called off, she''s surprised to find someone else catching her eye.Nina Gonzalez is also tangled up with someone she never expected to be. She and Ethan are both nursing broken hearts, and it''s not long before they find themselves pulled irresistably together.Luckily for Daphne Deighton, Prince Jeff''s grief for his father makes him a prime target for her attentions. She''s the closest she''s been in years to getting what she wants . . . so why can''t she let the idea of her and Ethan go?As the royal wedding of the century creeps ever closer, will these four young women get what they want - or will their hearts be broken forever?Trade ReviewPraise for American Royals: An addictive Jilly Cooperesque saga * Guardian *

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Book SynopsisMeet Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timothy. Together they are THE FAMOUS FIVE - Enid Blyton''s most popular adventure series. All 21 titles also available as audiobooks!In book fourteen, George is not pleased when Berta, a spoilt American girl, turns up at Kirrin Cottage in the dead of night. But George hasn''t got time to be jealous, Berta is in hiding from kidnappers. The Famous Five are the only ones who can protect her - but will they take on dangerous criminals to help out a stranger?This edition features the original cover art and inside illustrations by Eileen Soper.

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Book SynopsisIntroducing an extraordinary series with real codes, real mysteries and real danger.Trade ReviewA must-read series for all fans of mystery adventure novels. * Scottish Daily Record *... plenty of action and adventure, mixed in with generous dollops of facts and information which will definitely appeal to readers who enjoy having their brains challenged as well as their imaginations. * The Bookbag *readers who love to follow clues and solve a mystery will be addicted to this gripping adventure * Julia Eccleshare, LoveReading4kids *This gripping thriller ... will have you on the edge of your seats. * TBK Magazine *Kept me on the edge of my seat the whole way. It was fantastic! * Written Dimension *meticulously planned and very well-written * Carousel Magazine *an utterly thrilling, exciting, intriguing romp. * MostlyReadingYA.com *Humour, despair, fear, excitement... This ticks all the boxes. * Inis Magazine *My favourite part of this tremendous book was the fact it was packed with so much excitement, on every page a new secret was unzipped and leaving you feeling so excited... it is a must read! * Rachie, guardian.co.uk *A beautifully drawn together story -- 01/10/2012 * Parents In Touch *

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Book SynopsisGrouped by genre, this collection of short stories introduces students to a range of fiction genres. Each group includes an introduction to the genre, an example of pre-20th century fiction and reading and writing assignments - helping students explore the characteristics of each genre.Table of ContentsMyths How Winter Came to the Earth retold by Jacynth Hope-Simpson Izanami and Izanagi (Japanese Creation Myth) retold by N. Philip Pandora's Box retold by Anthony Horowitz Pyramus and Thisbe retold by Anthony Horowitz Ghost and Horror A Night at a Cottage by Richard Hughes Who Goes Down This Dark Road? by Joan Aiken Feeding the Dog by Susan Price The Old Nurse's Story by Elizabeth Gaskell Science Fiction A Gnaw of Rats by Robert Swindells The Star Ducks by Bill Brown Compassion Circuit by John Wyndham The Stolen Bacillus by H.G. Wells Crime and Mystery The Hitch-hiker by Roald Dahl Carousel by Carol Silcock Captain Murderer by Charles Dickens The Case for the Defence by Graham Greene

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Book SynopsisOdi isn''t having a good day and it doesn''t get much better when he finds a key attached to a picture of himself, dressed as a clown! Odi is confused - he''s never worn a clown costume and can''t remember ever posing for a photo like this. When Odi confides in his best friend Eli, the two begin an investigation to find out what exactly is going on. Reflect is a series of emotionally powerful fiction and non-fiction with realistic settings, carefully crafted to promote thoughtful discussions and develop higher-level reading comprehension. Written by top authors and developed with Literacy expert Nikki Gamble, these are books you can trust to engage, entertain and support children''s personal development and wellbeing. The books are finely levelled, making it easy to match every child to books with the right depth and complexity, and helping them to progress. Each book contains inside cover notes to help children deepen their understanding and support their reading comprehension. Teachi

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Book SynopsisThe third story about detective duo (and best friends!) Sally Stick and her dog Fetch. Together, they''re Stick and Fetch: Detectives. A girl. A dog. A detective agency.Stick and Fetch are on holiday, but even in a rickety old seaside hotel there are plenty of crimes to solve and mysteries to unravel. Such as, who is Major Mayhem? Why is that door frightened? And where could the small-bottle-of-shampoo robbers be hiding? This lovable pair are on the case and undeterred despite plenty of mishaps, misdeeds and misunderstandings along the way. A fun-filled adventure featuring two hapless investigators with a LOT of hair.Trade ReviewAll in all, a fantastic, appealing book for keen mystery solvers, emerging independent readers, big thinkers and those who love a big splash of humour and colour in their lives! * Armadillo *[…] ideal for young readers making the transition from picture books to independent reading. * BookTrust *

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Book SynopsisCammie may be an elite spy in training, but she's just beginning her most dangerous mission - falling in love.Trade ReviewThe most explosive and action-packed so far...absolute pure entertainment * adreamofbooks.com *A great book * Norwich Evening News *This book is absolutely incredible. * Teen Titles *I couldn't put it down. * Katie, 15 *I was so excited when I got this book I read it in 24 hours...11/10! * Toya, 14 *Tore through it in like 4 days, and really loved it. It's a nice guilty pleasure. * Aime, 15 *Best book in the world. * Ellie, 13 *Absolute pure entertainment. * A Dream of Books *A great book for teenage readers. * Norwich Evening News *

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Book SynopsisDanger. Glamour. Fun. Everything a Girl Needs.Trade ReviewAbsolutely unputdownable and completely gripping...everything that fans of this series will have been waiting for. Brilliant...engaging and ever...a fantastic and intriguing story. 10/10. An incredible series in which each book gets better and better * theguardian.com *Back for a sixth and final mission in the extremely popular, super-twisty and very addictive series * Bookseller *Fast-paced and popcorn-ready! * Publishers Weekly (on Heist Society) *Ally Carter is an author you simply can't miss. * Gripped into Books *Extremely popular, super-twisty and very addictive. * Bookseller *Trendsetting. * Bookseller *Absolutely unputdownable and completely gripping... everything that fans of this series will have been waiting for... 10/10... an incredible series in which each book gets better and better. * Guardian *

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Book SynopsisCelebrate 80 years of the Famous Five with this fabulous edition of the first book featuring a cover by Sir Quentin Blake. Join the adventure! Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timmy the dog find excitement and adventure wherever they go in Enid Blyton''s most popular series - a landmark of children''s fiction, loved around the world for several generations. In their first adventure, the Famous Five find a shipwreck off Kirrin Island. But where is the treasure? The Famous Five are on the trail, looking for clues, but they''re not alone. Someone else has got the same idea! Time is running out for the Famous Five - who will follow the clues and get to the treasure first?Read it and discover out why readers from Lee Child to Gary Barlow, from Michael Morpurgo to Lorraine Kelly, love this classic adventure story.Trade ReviewThe prize must go to the adventures of George and co. Listed as one of the 100 Best Children's Books Ever (Novels) * The Daily Telegraph *The prize must go to the adventures of George and co. Listed as one of the 100 Best Children's Books Ever (Novels) * The Daily Telegraph *One of the 50 books every child should read by Age 16 * essexbaby.co.uk *One of the 50 books every child should read by Age 16 * essexbaby.co.uk *Famous Five books are essential for all children's bookshelves * MADEFORMUMS.COM *Famous Five books are essential for all children's bookshelves * MADEFORMUMS.COM *I thought this series was wonderful. It struck me as a great injustice that they were having adventures and I wasn't * The Sunday Telegraph *I thought this series was wonderful. It struck me as a great injustice that they were having adventures and I wasn't * The Sunday Telegraph *Dangerous criminals are no match for children and a dog. Adults are useless * Country Life *Dangerous criminals are no match for children and a dog. Adults are useless * Country Life *Always popular, always a favourite. And ALWAYS full of adventure * The Big Issue *Always popular, always a favourite. And ALWAYS full of adventure * The Big Issue *This book is so exciting you'll want to play detective yourself * The Week Junior *This book is so exciting you'll want to play detective yourself * The Week Junior *As the first set of 'grown-up' books I ever discovered I could read on my own, the Famous Five have a very special place in my heart. I still remember running through to my parents' room to tell them I could read well enough to go adventuring with the Five without their help. And with 21 books in the series, I had plenty of escapades to look forward to! * The List (Glasgow & Edinburgh) *As the first set of 'grown-up' books I ever discovered I could read on my own, the Famous Five have a very special place in my heart. I still remember running through to my parents' room to tell them I could read well enough to go adventuring with the Five without their help. And with 21 books in the series, I had plenty of escapades to look forward to! * The List (Glasgow & Edinburgh) *I loved so much of Enid Blyton ... the Famous Five were my favourites of all, so much so that I demanded to be called George for most of my early childhood * East Anglian Daily Times *I loved so much of Enid Blyton ... the Famous Five were my favourites of all, so much so that I demanded to be called George for most of my early childhood * East Anglian Daily Times *Pacey and passionate, this truly exceptional book tells a tale that truly needs to be heard * Lovereading4kids *Pacey and passionate, this truly exceptional book tells a tale that truly needs to be heard * Lovereading4kids *"The book is amazing and I can't wait to read the next one." 10/10 William King * Parent Talk *Her captivating stories enticed generations of youngsters to enjoy reading and books. * Sally Jenkins wordpress *Sure to be enjoyed by young readers discovering Blyton for the first time, as well as existing fans. * booktrust *They don't look a day over 12, yet The Famous Five are 70 this year - and their adventures are devoured every bit as enthusiastically by today's children. * Sunday Express *These ever-popular children's classics are still read and loved by today's would-be adventurers. * Springboard Stories Issue 2 *

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Book SynopsisSolve the mystery with the Secret Seven - everyone''s favourite detective club! These timeless stories are perfect for young fans of mystery, adventure or detective series. Also available in audiobook! In book seven, the Secret Seven have a fantastic new hiding place, but somebody else has been using it too. Whoever it is is going there at night, and the gang are determined to catch the cheeky intruder, whatever it takesSolve the mystery! Cover and inside illustrations are by the brilliant Tony Ross, illustrator of David Walliams''s books. The story was first published in 1955. This edition features the classic text and comes with a Bonus Blyton section at the back with quizzes, puzzles and other bonus extras! Enid Blyton , The Secret Seven and Enid Blyton''s signature are Registered Trademarks of Hodder and Stoughton Limited. No trademark or copyrighted material may be reproduced without the express written permission of the trademark and co

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Book SynopsisSolve the mystery with the Secret Seven - everyone''s favourite detective club! These timeless stories are perfect for young fans of mystery, adventure or detective series. In book ten, the gang witness the horror of a house going up in flames. Then there''s the theft of a very valuable violin. Are the two incidents connected? The Seven mean to use all their detective know-how to find out!Solve the mystery! Cover and inside illustrations are by the brilliant Tony Ross, illustrator of David Walliams''s books. The story was first published in 1958. This edition features the classic text and comes with a Bonus Blyton section at the back with quizzes, puzzles and other bonus extras!Have you read all 15 books in the original Secret Seven series by Enid Blyton? And don''t miss these other Secret Seven titles...Mystery of the Skull - a brand-new Secret Seven mystery by prizewinning author Pamela Butchart. Secret Seven

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