Children’s / Teenage fiction: Crime and mystery fiction
Hachette Children's Group People to Follow
Book SynopsisTen influencers. Ten secrets. One dead body. A pacy, page-turning thriller perfect for fans of We Were Liars, The Inheritance Games and One Of Us Is Lying.''Agatha Christie meets TikTok . . . a wicked, juicy page-turner'' - Alexa Donne, author of Brightly BurningThey''re used to being followed. But not like this . . . Ten social media stars think they''re about to join the cast of a hot new reality show. But the production crew never shows up, and the influencers find themselves stranded on a deserted Caribbean island with no contact with the outside world - except for messages from the mysterious ''Sponsor'', who is threatening to expose their darkest secrets. When one of them winds up dead, things start to get more real than they bargained for . . .With the body count rising, the influencers must figure out who is trying to get them cancelled - like, literally - before their number oneTrade Review'Agatha Christie meets TikTok . . . a wicked, juicy page-turner.' -- Alexa Donne, author of BRIGHTLY BURNING'Mysteries unravel and secrets spill in this Gen Z thriller.' -- Kirkus Reviews'[With] lightning-quick pacing and savvy twists, and through four shifting perspectives, Worley notably considers social media fame's impact on both the content creator and their following.' -- Publishers Weekly
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Hachette Children's Group Famous Five Colour Short Stories A Lazy Afternoon
Book SynopsisJulian, Dick, Anne, George and Timmy the dog find excitement and adventure wherever they go in Enid Blyton''s most popular series.It''s so terribly hot, the Famous Five are having a lazy afternoon... but the gang don''t get the peace and quiet they imagined! What are the men on the motorbikes up to? Can they be stopped?In addition to the Famous Five novels, Enid Blyton wrote a clutch of short stories based on the characters. These were published in magazines and collected in the Famous Five Short Story Collection (Hodder). For the first time, the complete and original text of A Lazy Afternoon (1956) appears in an individual volume, illustrated with brand new colour art by Jamie Littler.Trade ReviewFresh new illustrations in a full-colour format create a tempting first chapter book that brings Blyton to a younger audience, whilst maintaining her original text. * Katie Clapham (Storytellers, Inc. - Lytham St Annes) *The classic tales have been brought bang up to date with colour illustrations by Jamie Littler... the Famous Five haven't lost any of their charm. * Emma Lee-Potter *These individual stories have been given a very modern production with creative use of font and layout and zany modern full colour illustrations. * The School Librarian *
£5.99
Lerner Publishing Group Pinky Bloom and the Case of the Silent Shofar
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HarperCollins Publishers And then there were none
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 wordsTen strangers are invited to a tiny island, each for a very different reason. Over dinner on the first night, a recorded message accuses each of the guests of a serious crime, all of which they deny. Then, by the end of that evening, one of the group is dead. A storm rises now no one can come or go from the island. Then another dies, and another.The killer has to be one of them but which one?
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Chicken House Ltd The Extraordinary Education of Nicholas Benedict
Book Synopsis A prequel to the New York Times bestselling Mysterious Benedict series! 'This book reminded me of some of the children’s books I grew up with, like Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and The Phantom Tollbooth.' RICK RIORDAN, author of the PERCY JACKSON series on book 1 'Like the Potter books, this story goes beyond mere adventure' BOOKLIST on book 1 Before there was the Mysterious Benedict Society, there was simply a nine-year-old orphan named Nicholas Benedict. When Nicholas is sent to a new orphanage, he encounters vicious bullies, selfish adults – and a mystery that could change his life for ever. On his quest to solve the mystery, Nicholas finds enemies around every corner, but also friends in unexpected places – and discovers along the way that the greatest puzzle of all is himself ... A prequel to the New York Times bestselling adventure series – ideal for children aged 10 and up Join a group of smart and resourceful junior sleuths as they solve a series of page-turning puzzles and mysteries Perfect for fans of Robin Stevens's MURDER MOST UNLADYLIKE series
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Chicken House Ltd Beetle Queen
Book Synopsis The second book in the BATTLE OF THE BEETLES series – perfect for fans of Roald Dahl! 'Truly great storytelling.' MICHAEL MORPURGO on BEETLE BOY 'I predict Beetle-mania' THE TIMES on BEETLE BOY 'Roald Dahl meets 101 Dalmatians in a rollicking ride, full of adventure with vivid characters' EXPRESS on BEETLE BOY Cruel beetle fashionista, Lucretia Cutter, is at large with her yellow ladybird spies. When Darkus, Virginia and Bertolt discover further evidence of her evil, they're determined to stop her. But the three friends are in trouble. Darkus' dad has forbidden them to investigate any further – and disgusting crooks Humphrey and Pickering are out of prison. Hope rests on Novak, Lucretia's daughter and a Hollywood actress, but the beetle diva is always one scuttle ahead ... The second book in MG Leonard's acclaimed trilogy, followed by Battle of the Beetles! Featuring exotic beetles, a daring quest, a mixture of bold male and female characters and a truly venomous villain The story follows Darkus, Bertolt and Virginia – and their beetle pals – as they investigate the wicked ‘Beetle Queen’ Lucretia From the author of the Adventure on Trains series, co-written with Sam Sedgman
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Bonnier Books Ltd Shiver Point: A Tap At The Window
Book SynopsisWelcome to SHIVER POINT, home of spooks, screams and small-town horror! Enter if you dare...When Riley notices a new scarecrow in the field by her house, she doesn't think much of it. Until she hears rumours of break-ins across town and strange figures sighted in the fields when the sun goes down. And then one night she hears a tap at the window...It's time to get the Shiver Squad on the case. But when all roads lead them to the abandoned Darkraven Farm, will they be able to save the town from the scarecrow's vengeance in time?Packed with chills and thrills, SHIVER POINT is a hair-raising horror series for readers aged 9-12, perfect for fans of GOOSEBUMPS and DREAD WOOD.Trade ReviewI absolutely loved reading this book, it created an atmosphere of fear and suspense that hooked me in from the very first page. -- Hayley Summerfield * Reading Zone *or all those who love having their spines tingled and their goosebumps raised, meet the plucky Shiver Squad and join them for a marvellously menacing new mystery. -- Pam Norfolk * Lancashire Evening Post *This is another properly scary title from the author - one that delivers maximum thrills in a relatively short read. -- Jacqui Syndey * World's Smallest Library *
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Pan Macmillan The River of Adventure
Book SynopsisThe River of Adventure is the final thrilling 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.A river cruise through ancient desert lands becomes a mysterious adventure when Bill disappears! While Philip, Dinah, Lucy-Ann, Jack and Kiki the parrot are desperately searching for Bill, they become trapped beneath a forgotten temple where no one has set foot for 7,000 years. What dangers lurk within, and will they ever escape?Discover more books in the wondrous Adventure series with The Island of Adventure, The Castle of Adventure, and The Valley of Adventure.
£10.13
Scholastic Mac Cracks the Code Mac B. Kid Spy 4
Book SynopsisMac B. and his arch-nemesis are facing off at the Video Game WorldChampionships! But first, Mac B. needs to crack an unbreakablesecret code. can he solve it in time to defeat his enemy? Find outin this kid spy adventure from New York Times bestselling author,Mac Barnett!
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Cornerstone Ali Cross: The Secret Detective
Book SynopsisSchool, mysteries, crime-solving - just an ordinary day for Ali Cross!Ali has helped to solve two big cases and he knows he has what it takes to follow in the footsteps of his famous father, Alex Cross.Eager to keep solving crimes, Ali and his friends hack into police calls and secretly check out crime scenes to crack the cases themselves.But when Ali witnesses something terrible, he must grapple with some tough questions about what it means to be a detective, and a detective's son.Will Ali be the one in danger this time?____________________________Praise for the Ali Cross series'This one will fly off the shelves' Booklist'A fresh look at the world of James Patterson's most famous protagonist' School Library Journal'The prolific king of the beach read is back with an intergenrational mystery for the 9-to-12-year-old set' Kirkus
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Abrams Lila Greer and the Shrieking Shadow
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HarperCollins Publishers Beano Dennis Gnasher The Bogeyman of Bunkerton
Book SynopsisDennis and Gnasher are back for a spooky adventure this Halloween. When the bogeyman of Bunkerton Castle returns and Lord Snooty flees town, Dennis, Gnasher and friends are dared to spend the night within the fortress''s spooky halls.Will they last until morning? Or will the Bogeyman of Bunkerton Castle prove too scary for them to handle?Trade Review“The first thing I ever picked up to read for pleasure was The Beano.” – David Walliams
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Hachette Children's Group The League of Unexceptional Children
Book SynopsisHilarious action adventure for readers aged 8 and up, featuring the world''s most unexceptional spies. You think spies are clever and cool and mysterious? Think again . . .When Jonathan and Shelley are summoned to work for The League of Unexceptional Children they''re more than a little bit surprised. Average in every single way, they''ve never been singled out for anything in their lives . . . scrap that, they''ve never even been noticed. But that''s exactly what the League is after. Because if you''re truly forgettable, you''re perfect for acts of espionage - as Jonathan and Shelley are about to find out.Trade ReviewCode-cracking caper * The School Run *Delivers hilarious shenanigans...This humorous new series is sure to appeal to fans of Daneshvari and other lovers of the ludicrous. * Kirkus *Pokes sly fun at the pressure to raise future valedictorians and CEOs, by turning the tables on the classic trope of an average kid discovering greatness...Daneshvari's fast-paced, twisty story is chock-full of clever humor. * Publisher's Weekly *This...amusing chapter book goes down easy. Even with the fate of the world resting on their 'slightly hunched' shoulders, the main characters are so disarmingly upfront about their inadequacies that they'll definitely have readers on their side. * Booklist *Keeps readers giggling. * SLJ *
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Gladiator Son of Spartacus
Book SynopsisFREE from slavery, Marcus is determined to find and save his kidnapped mother.Meanwhile, his master Julius Caesar wants Marcus to help destroy the bands of rebel slaves and their leader Brixus, who plans to unite a slave army and resurrect the cause of Spartacus.But Marcus and Brixus are old allies who share a life-threatening secret. Marcus is torn between his friend and master. Can he convince Brixus now is not the time for a deadly revolt - and ask Caesar to negotiate a slave surrender before more carnage and bloodshed?** From the #1 bestselling adult author Simon Scarrow - over 1 million copies sold. ** The perfect introduction to Roman history and gladiators for young readers - great for fans of Rick Riordan''s Percy Jackson and J. K. Rowling''s Harry Potter.** Book 3 in the series.Trade ReviewSimon Scarrow will do for boy gladiators what JK Rowling did for boy wizards. * waterstones.com *
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Little, Brown Book Group Missing
Book SynopsisA gripping YA thriller by New York Times number one bestseller Kelley ArmstrongTrade ReviewThrills and mystery from a pro. -- KIRKUS REVIEWSFans of Laura Ruby's Bone Gap and April Henry's Girl, Stolen will be drawn to...Armstrong's sinister tale. -- SLJEnough twists to keep any suspense fan happy, but it's the deeper theme of trying to disentangle oneself from the place society says you belong that resonates strongest. -- PUBLISHERS WEEKLYReaders will be drawn in by Armstrong's expert pacing and meticulously constructed mystery. As the Bishop boys and Winter finally piece together the truth, the plot races towards a gripping climax. Fans of April Henry will relish this thriller * Booklist *
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Cornerstone Trace Evidence: A Virals Short Story Collection
Book SynopsisKathy Reichs' Virals series has been an enormous hit with Young adult and adult readers alike. In this collection of short stories, Kathy ties up all the loose ends in Tory's worldFans of the Virals series will be thrilled with this companion volume that includes three short stories originally published as digital short stories as well as an all-new, never-before-seen Virals adventure! Shift, Swipe, Shock and the new story Spike give further glimpses of the Virals' world as they work with Tory's famous great aunt, Temperance Brennan, to solve more mysteries, take a look at where it all started before they became Virals, and get to the bottom of an attempted sabatoge at Kit and Whitney's wedding.
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Hachette Children's Group Headmaster of Doom Book 4 Dark Lord
Book SynopsisDirk Lloyd, the Dark Lord trapped in the boy of a weedy schoolboy, returns in a darkly hilarious adventure set in the most ghoulish school you''ll encounter this side of the Darklands ...Fourth in the brilliant series that began with the Roald Dahl Funny Prize-winning DARK LORD: THE TEENAGE YEARS, also chosen as one of the Sunday Times''s 100 Modern Children Classics.Perfect for fans of Philip Reeve and David Walliams.
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Chicken House Ltd The Ghost of Gosswater
Book Synopsis A thrilling Gothic tale from the author of Our Castle by the Sea, shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize. 'Told in deft and luminous language, The Ghost of Gosswater is storytelling at its very best.' Kiran Millwood Hargrave, author of THE GIRL OF INK & STARS 'Family secrets, a ghost girl and a forbidding manor house that goes up in smoke ... You can't help rooting for Agatha in this spooky, addictive tale of friendship and family.' THE TIMES 'Eerie, shimmering, unputdownable' HILARY MCKAY, winner of the Costa Book Award The Lake District, 1899 The Earl is dead and cruel Cousin Clarence has inherited everything. Twelve-year-old Lady Agatha Asquith is cast out of Gosswater Hall to live in a tiny, tumbledown cottage with a stranger who claims to be her father. Aggie is determined to discover her real identity, but she is not alone on her quest for the truth. On the last day of the year, when the clock strikes midnight, a mysterious girl of light creeps through the crack in time; she will not rest until the dark, terrible secrets of the past have been revealed ... The third novel by acclaimed bestselling author Lucy Strange, author of The Secret of Nightingale Wood and Our Castle by the Sea A thrilling gothic adventure for young readers aged 9 and up – perfect for fans of Emma Carroll and Frances Hardinge Follows strong-willed heroine Agatha Gosswater as she untangles the dark mystery of her own past, with the backdrop of the eerie Gosswater Lake
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HarperCollins Publishers The Treatment
Book SynopsisThis gripping book will keep you hooked, whatever your age.' Fabulous magazineThe stunning YA debut thriller from the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Escape.You have to help me. We're not being reformed. We're being brainwashed.All sixteen year old Drew Finch wants is to be left alone. She''s not interested in spending time with her mum and stepdad and when her disruptive fifteen year old brother Mason is expelled from school for the third time and sent to a residential reform academy she''s almost relieved.Everything changes when she''s followed home from school by the mysterious Dr Cobey, who claims to have a message from Mason. There is something sinister about the treatment' he is undergoing. The school is changing people.Determined to help her brother, Drew must infiltrate the Academy and unearth its deepest, darkest secrets.Before it's too late.Trade Review‘A truly heart-pounding page turner for young adults, with a brilliant climax.’ New! magazine ‘This gripping book will keep you hooked, whatever your age.’Fabulous magazine ‘Suspense, suspicion and sinister secrets abound in this accomplished YA debut.’ Lovereading.co.uk ‘Creepy, chilling and thrilling – The Treatment will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last sentence.' Tamsyn Murray, author of Instructions for a Second-Hand Heart. ‘A gripping look into a nightmare future.’ Caroline Green author of Dark Ride
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Chicken House Ltd The Secret Keepers
Book Synopsis A dazzling mystery from the bestselling author of the Mysterious Benedict Society, now a major TV series on Disney+! 'A timeless fantasy ... a stretching and satisfying read' THE GUARDIAN 'Full of great excitement and wonderful invention' THE NEW YORK TIMES 'This captivating page-turner, with layers of secrecy and intrigue, is a compelling read' BOOKTRUST When Reuben discovers an old pocket watch, he soon realizes it holds an incredible power: it can turn you invisible for fifteen minutes. He can't resist the lure of disappearance: for a time, he can vanish from the despotic regime of New Umbra. But the watch's power is even more extraordinary than he imagines. Soon, he's on the run from New Umbra's ruler, The Smoke, who's determined to possess it for himself ... A dazzling new story from Trenton Lee Stewart, author of the New York Times bestselling Mysterious Benedict Society series – now on Disney+ Fantastical elements and a truly original setting form the backdrop for this twisty-turny mystery Includes quirky interiors illustrations
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HarperCollins Publishers A murder is announced
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 wordsAn advertisement in the local newspaper announces that there is going to be a murder this evening at Little Paddocks but this is news even to the people who live at Little Paddocks! Interested villagers and friends appear that evening perhaps it's a game, they thinkThe lights go out, there is silence, and then a gun is firedIt seems this was no game. Someone really has been murdered!
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Penguin Random House Children's UK The Lady Grace Mysteries: Gold
Book SynopsisPreparations for the wedding of one of Lady Grace's fellow Maids of Honour are interrupted when a shipment of gold, on its way to the Queen, is stolen! The culprit is a single masked horseman, all in black - or is it a gang of ruffians from the forest? The clues seem to point in several different directions and Grace, as Queen Elizabeth's trusty secret Lady Pursuivant, can't make head or tail of them. Could one of the newcomers to court be involved? And will Grace be able to help recover the fortune?Trade ReviewThe seventh book in the Lady Grace Cavendish series once again gives the reader a lively picture of what life in Queen Elizabeth's court must have been like . . . This is an interesting mystery for fans of historical fiction * Through the Looking Glass *Makes for a rollicking and exciting read * Books for Keeps *A great adventure that will appeal to die-hard fans and newcomers alike . . . The whole series offers pure escapism and it seems the prolific writer is not about to run out of steam * Eastern Daily Press *
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Scholastic My Brilliant Plan to Fix Everything
Book SynopsisA heartfelt, funny novel about a son taking over his father's postdelivery job in the hopes of bringing his family back together.
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Little Tiger Press Group Cake!: A story about right and wrong. And cake!
Book SynopsisThis funny whodunnit by Ellie Patterson, with vibrant illustrations from debut illustrator Gabriela Gil, is a story about right and wrong and the joy that comes from making amends. Who ate the bunnies’ birthday cake? Was it Tiger? Or Rhino? Or maybe that flamingo covered in icing?! Follow eight unhappy bunnies on an adventure to find the culprit behind their birthday cake heist. Children will love this cake-filled caper that explores an important message about owning up to your mistakes and coming clean when you’ve done something wrong. Just like Press Here by Hervé Tullet, Bunny Slopes by Claudia Rueda and Don't Wake the Dragon by Bianca Schulze and Samara Hardy, this interactive picture book will engage children long beyond story time.
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Usborne Publishing Ltd Anisha, Accidental Detective: Beach Disaster
Book SynopsisThere's sabotage on the school trip, in the seventh hilarious case in the award-winning Anisha, Accidental Detective series!It's finally time for our Year 6 residential trip, and we're off to the beach! I can't wait for three days having fun with my friends, learning about animal habitats and being free from grown-ups. We might even win a prize for our project!Except, Granny Jas has turned up as a surprise chaperone, and she won't stop showing everyone my embarrassing baby photos. And now someone is messing with our habitat project - breaking things and dumping litter on the beach. Someone needs to stop them, before they ruin all our hard work. Looks like a case for me, Anisha, accidental eco-detective!Praise for the Anisha, Accidental Detective series:Winner of the Sainsbury's Children's Book Prize and of the Crimefest Best Crime Novel for ChildrenShortlisted for the Blue Peter Book Award, the British Book Awards Children's Book of the Year, and the Laugh Out Loud Book Award"DELIGHTFUL! Perfect for younger detectives - so funny and clever and sweet." Robin Stevens, author of the Murder Most Unladylike series"An absolute joy." Jennifer Killick, author of Crater Lake"Super funny and packed with lovable characters." Swapna Haddow, author of Dave Pigeon
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Liars Beach
Book Synopsis''Fast-paced and will have you hooked. You're in for a killer summer.'' MetroWE WERE LIARS meets GOSSIP GIRL - this YA thriller with a splash of dark academia is full of secrets, lies, privileged teens and beach parties. The perfect summer read.A body in the pool. A friend who might be an enemy. A vacation they''ll never forget . . .Linden has always felt like an outsider and spending the summer at his best friend''s vacation house, surrounded by money and privilege is doing nothing to lessen his imposter syndrome. But he soon has bigger concerns than fitting in - there''s a body in the pool and everyone''s a suspect - including him.Readers LOVE Liar''s Beach:An addictive addition to the thriller genreIf you''re looking for a quick, engrossing YA thriller, look no further than Liar''s Beach. Fingers crossed for more!A wonderful and beautifully written YA book, in the modern One of Us Is Lying vein. I rea
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Chicken House Ltd Jummy at the River School
Book Synopsis A glorious boarding school adventure set in Nigeria - a story of friendship, empathy and fighting for what you believe in. 'What a joyful, vibrant story! A book for the heart' EFUA TRAORE, author of Children of the Quicksands Jummy has won a place at the River School, the finest girls' boarding school in Nigeria. Nothing can dampen her spirits, not even when she learns that her best friend Caro won’t be joining her. By the Shine-Shine River, school is everything Jummy dreamt of, with friendly new girls, midnight feasts and sporting prizes - but when Caro suddenly arrives at the school to work, not to learn, Jummy must bring all her friends together to help. From a fantastic new talent in middle-grade contemporary fiction, Sabine Adeyinka, based on her own experience of attending boarding school in Nigeria A joyful, glorious collision of classic boarding-school story with vibrant 1990s Nigeria Irrepressible Jummy investigates an intriguing mystery as her best friend from home turns up at the school
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Andersen Press Ltd Aggie Morton Mystery Queen The Body Under the
Book SynopsisAggie Morton lives in a small seaside town. Adventurous and imaginative but deeply shy, she hasn''t had much to do since the death of her beloved father . . . until the fateful day when she crosses paths with twelve-year-old Belgian immigrant Hector Perot and discovers a dead body on the floor of the Mermaid Dance Room! As the number of suspects grows and the murder threatens to tear the town apart, Aggie and her new friend will need every tool to solve the case before Aggie''s beloved dance instructor is charged with a crime Aggie is sure she didn''t commit!
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Sourcebooks, Inc We Were Warned
Book SynopsisEveryone knows the legend of Fairport Village: twenty years ago, a shocking murder closed the place down. This year, the ruins will be bulldozed at last. But tonight, it''s not too late to die.All her life, Eden Stafford has heard the lore about the abandoned beach resort at the edge of town: ever since the notorious murder there, anyone who sets foot on the property is cursed to die, It''s more than just a story: over the years, two high school students who dared to explore the ruins of Fairport Village were killed there.Eden is no stranger to notoriety, having endured a family scandal that''s made her a target at school. So when she reluctantly attends an overnight party at the ruins, she''s on edgenot because of some legend, but because the clique that has made her life hell for years is there, too, including Caleb Durham, the worst of them all.Yet out of all the things Eden expected to happen that night, finding another student dead at Fairport Village wasn''t one of them.Though the death is ruled an accident, Eden knows she saw something suspicious at the ruinsand Caleb and her other longtime tormentors did too. Now they''re all being followed by a deadly stranger, and to save themselves, they must work together to uncover the truth about Fairport Village. But after all that''s happened, can Eden really trust Caleb and his friends? Or will they leave her to face a killer alone?
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Chicken House Ltd Spylark
Book SynopsisA boy. A drone. And the danger below ... ' ... a gripping adventure, with all the right ingredients. Local bullies, sinister villains, high-speed chases, terrorism plans, explosive weaponry, missing evidence and dramatic escapes.' BOOKTRUST 'Filled with mystery, adventure and plenty of action, this book has lots of twists and turns and I didn't know what was going to happen next.' BIG ISSUE NORTH Ever since the accident, Tom's struggled with his mobility. But he has a secret escape: Skylark, his drone - through this technology, he can fly above his Lake District home, exploring his world from a totally different perspective. But when he stumbles upon a terrorist plot, he knows no one will believe him. Maggie and Joel, a sister and brother on holiday in his aunts cottage, are the only ones who can help ... but can they stop the plot in time? Shortlisted for the Times/Chicken House Childrens Fiction Competition 2017. A confident and exciting debut novel about friendship, bravery, terrorism and technology. Swallows and Amazons for a thoroughly modern readership.
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Bonnier Books Ltd The Beast Under The Wizard's Bridge - The House
Book SynopsisWhen Lewis and his best friend Rose Rita set out to explore old Wilder Creek Bridge and the deserted farm nearby, they discover shocking secrets: the destruction of the bridge threatens to release a horrifying monster, the legacy of a long-dead evil magician. Even Lewis's Uncle Jonathan and the magical Mrs Zimmermann may not be able to vanquish this ferocious creature!For fans of Goosebumps.
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HarperCollins Publishers Project Bright Spark
Book SynopsisBuild your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right levelBriony had always suspected there was something wrong with her teacher. But after doing some further investigation with her friend Sergio, she uncovers a secret conspiracy so amazing that she could never have believed it was true. Find out how the adventure unfolds in this thrilling mystery novel by Carnegie-medal nominee Annabel Pitcher.Diamond/Band 17 books offer more complex, underlying themes to give opportunities for children to understand causes and points of view.Text type: A mystery storyCurriculum links: CitizenshipThis book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
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HarperCollins Publishers Dead Mans Folly
Book SynopsisCollins 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. NowCollins has adapted her famous detective novels for English language learners. These readers have been carefully adapted using the Collins COBUILD grading scheme to ensure that the language is at the correct level for an intermediate learner. This book is Level 3 in the Collins ELT Readers series. Level 3 is equivalent to CEF level B1 with a word count of 11,000 20,000 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 words Free online resources for students and teachers atwww.collinselt.com/readersThe plot:Poirot receives a phone call from famous crime writer Ariadne Oliver she is staying with friends in Devon and she believes a murder is going to take place. When Poiro
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HarperCollins Publishers Pocket Full of Rye
Book SynopsisCollins 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 has adapted her famous detective novels for English language learners. These readers have been carefully adapted using the Collins COBUILD grading scheme to ensure that the language is at the correct level for an intermediate learner. This book is Level 5 in the Collins ELT Readers series. Level 5 is equivalent to CEF level B2+ with a word count of 22,000 30,000 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 words Free online resources for students and teachers atwww.collinselt.com/readersThe plot:Rex Fortescue, the boss of a financial empire, was sipping tea in his office, when he suffered a painful and sudden death. When the police checked the victim's pocke
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HarperCollins Publishers The Dog Squad Book 2 Rory Branagan Detective
Book SynopsisMeet RORY BRANAGAN he eats bad guys for breakfast. Well, not ACTUALLY. But he IS the best detective in town. Second in a hilarious illustrated comedy-crime book series for kids.Hello. I am Rory Branagan. I am ACTUALLY a detective.One day, I will be the biggest detective in the world! And I will find out what happened to my DadBut today, a CRIME has been committed on my OWN road. Someone is stealing dogs!What if they try to take Wilkins Welkin my best friend who is also a sausage dog?I need to find these stinking baddies and I need to stop them!And THAT, friends, is what Rory does, with the help of his Accomplice, Cassidy, in a BOOMTASTIC adventure involving dogs, cats, a wheelie bin chariot, a brave and daring rescue and Mrs Welkin, who fights crime in quite a surprising way. (Just you wait! Just you wait!) There are seven books in the RORY BRANAGAN (DETECTIVE) series and this is the second. Perfect for readers aged 8 and up.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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HarperCollins Publishers Eddie Albert and the Amazing Animal Gang The
Book SynopsisThe second hilarious and action-packed middle grade EDDIE ALBERT adventure from beloved comedian and bestselling author Paul O'GradyEddie Albert and the amazing animal gang are BACK!Eddie and best friend Flo are spending the Easter holidays on the Romney Marshes with Aunt Budge and all his animals Butch the dog, Bunty the hamster and pirate goldfish Dan and Jake.When the terrible Rancid Twins arrive in town, set on uncovering the secret mystery of the smugglers' treasure, Eddie and Flo are drawn into a thrilling new adventure. Eddie must use his ability to speak to animals to enlist the help of two elegant alpaca, a friendly sheep called Doris and a famous film-star rabbit to save the day and reveal a treasure of epic proportions.Action-packed and hilarious, Eddie Albert is a technicolour cinematic adventure full of friendship, animals . . . and, of course, a wicked sense of humour.Trade Review Praise for Eddie Albert and the Amazing Animal Gang: ‘An action-packed comedy crime caper’ Daily Mirror ‘A breathless comic adventure’ Daily Mail
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Secret Zoo
Book SynopsisBut once inside, they discover there's much more to the Clarksville City Zoo than they could ever have guessed...The author originally had the idea for The Secret Zoo when he was nine and wondered what would happen if zoo exhibits had secret doors that allowed kids to go inside—and the animals to come outside.Trade Review"A fast-paced mix of mystery and fantasy...It promises to be the beginning of a popular series." -- School Library Journal "An action-packed and breathless story about teamwork ... the story should appeal both to animal-lovers and a broader audience." -- Publishers Weekly
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Ten Thousand Skies Above You 2 Firebird 2
Book SynopsisTrade Review"Plenty of suspense and danger, and a cliff-hanger ending add to the story's appeal." -- School Library Journal "A fun romance with a plucky main character and a dramatic cliff-hanger ending." -- Booklist Praise for A THOUSAND PIECES OF YOU: "An action-packed start...Gray effortlessly moves between the SF, historical, and contemporary aspects of her story." -- Publishers Weekly Praise for A THOUSAND PIECES OF YOU: "This unique science fiction adventure is full of twists, turns, and surprises." -- Booklist Praise for A THOUSAND PIECES OF YOU: "This well-blended mix of adventure, sci-fi, and romance will appeal to a wide audience." -- School Library Journal Praise for A THOUSAND PIECES OF YOU: "With on the edge of your seat mystery and suspense, this thrilling fantasy will keep you guessing until the end." -- # 1 NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout
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HarperCollins In Want of a Suspect
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Cornerstone Confessions of a Murder Suspect
Book SynopsisOn the night Malcolm and Maud Angel are murdered, their daughter, Tandy, knows just three things: 1. She was one of the last people to see her parents alive. 2. She and her brothers are the only suspects. 3. She can't trust anyone maybe not even herself. Having grown up under their parents' intense perfectionist demands, none of the Angel children have come away undamaged.Tandy decides that she will have to solve the crime on her own, but digging deeper into her powerful parents' affairs is a dangerous game. As she uncovers haunting secrets and slowly begins to remember flashes of disturbing past events buried in her memory, Tandy is forced to ask: What is the Angel family truly capable of?Returning to the genre that made him the world's bestselling author, James Patterson introduces a teen detective on a mission to bring her parents' killer to justice, even if it means uncovering her family's darkest secrets and confessing some of her own.
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Cornerstone Confessions The Private School Murders
Book SynopsisCONFESS IF YOU DON''T FEEL SAFE.Young women from New York''s most exclusive neighbourhoods are being murdered, and the police aren''t looking for answers in the right place.CONFESS IF YOU DON''T TRUST ANYONE.Enter Tandy Angel. The first case she nailed was the mystery of her magnificently wealthy parents'' deaths. Now she''s working to exonerate her superstar brother in his glamorous girlfriend''s murder. And danger just got closer.CONFESS IF YOU''RE IN TOO DEEP.One of the victims of the recent murder streak was a student at Tandy''s own elite school. She has a hunch it may be the work of a serial killer, but the NYPD isn''t listening to her... and Tandy can''t ignore the disturbing fact that she fits the profile of the killer''s targets. Can she untangle the mysteries before she becomes the next victim?THE CONFESSIONS REVEAL ALL.
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Penguin Random House Children's UK The Arctic Incident
Book SynopsisA stunning graphic-novel adaptation of the megaselling Artemis Fowl: The Arctic Incident.Adapted by Eoin Colfer and Andrew Donkin. Art by Giovanni Rigano and colour by Paolo Lamanna.Someone has been supplying Class-A illegal human power sources to the goblins. Captain Holly Short of the LEPrecon Unit is sure that her arch-enemy, thirteen-year-old Artemis Fowl, is responsible. But is he? Artemis has his own problems to deal with: his father is being held to ransom and only a miracle will save him. Maybe this time a brilliant plan just won''t be enough. Maybe this time Artemis needs help . . .''Reads like the fastest, punchiest comic strip you''ve ever come across'' - Daily Telegraph''Artemis is a brilliant creation'' - Anthony Horowitz''Fast-paced, tongue-in-cheek, with some laugh-out-loud jokes. Smart and page-turning'' - The Sunday Times
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Penguin Random House Children's UK The Young Magicians and The Thieves Almanac
Book SynopsisThe hilarious debut children''s book from actor, writer, comedian, star of Ted Lasso and real-life magician Nick Mohammed.''An action-packed and laugh-filled adventure . . . a heartfelt love letter to a childhood obsession with magic'' BookTrustOn a London street, four unlikely friends stand before the astonishingly ordinary-looking blue door of the Magic Circle . . .Alex doesn''t say much, and once jumped when handed a satsuma, but, wow, is he amazing with a deck of cards. Zack is undoubtedly one of the best pickpockets in the country (but always puts things back). Sophie once convinced her Brown Owl that all the other Brownies were jellyfish thanks to her nifty hypnosis skills. Jonny - who is quite possibly the tallest boy in the universe - mixes science and magic with spectacular consequences (mostly explosions).Join these young magicians as they step inside the world-famous conjuring club iTrade ReviewAn ebullient, roller-coaster, action-packed story -- Julia Eccleshare * LoveReading4Kids *Comedian and real-life magician Nick Mohammed weaves together an action-packed and laugh-filled adventure, while at the same writing a heart-felt love letter to a childhood obsession with magic * BookTrust *A gripping story full of humour and magic . . . There are many surprises and breath-taking moments * Primary and Teen Magazine *Witty, humorous style . . . would appeal to fans of David Walliams * TES *
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Penguin Random House Children's UK All These Beautiful Strangers
Book SynopsisBeneath the glittering heights of the rich and powerful, lie secrets that can destroy them all... The perfect summer read, for fans of Cruel Intentions, Gossip Girl and One of Us is Lying. ''It is the perfect book to read at the beach. But be warned: you will get a sunburn, because you won''t want to put it down.'' - Cecily von Ziegesar, author of Gossip Girl---------- Charlie Calloway has a life most people would kill for. With her wealthy family''s pedigree, a loyal set of friends, and a fast-track to whichever college she chooses, she''s all-but untouchable at her exclusive East Coast boarding school. But Charlie isn''t interested in what most people want. She''s a Calloway. She''s been taught to want more.So when she''s invited to join her school''s exclusive secret society- the A''s - her determination to get in is matched only by her convictTrade ReviewJuicy, clever and beguiling. An exceptional debut novel, deftly crafted and written with style. It is the perfect book to read at the beach. But be warned: you will get a sunburn, because you won't want to put it down * Cecily von Ziegesar, author of the Gossip Girl series *A properly beachy thriller . . . Cruel Intentions meets Gossip Girl. We're not surprised film plans are underway by the producers of Wild, Gone Girl and Big Little Lies * Elle Magazine UK *There's real menace in this elegantly written thriller and Klehfoth is one to watch * Daily Mail *This is exactly the sort of beach thriller you've been searching for * Emerald Street *This is a must for anyone who loves a pacy, page-turning thriller * S Magazine (Sunday Express) *An addictive and unpredictable page-turner * Mail on Sunday *Highly addictive and thrillingly unpredictable, this debut could well be another hit * The Bookseller *Has a plot akin to what you would get if you combined The Secret History with Cruel Intentions with Luckiest Girl Alive . . . in other words: this is going to be big * Entertainment Weekly *If we had to take a guess, All These Beautiful Strangers will be the literary thriller of the summer . . . It's the perfect blend of glamour, diabolicalness, and The Secret History * Refinery29.com *[A] highly charged, addictive psychological thriller that combines the dishy gamesmanship of Gossip Girl with the murky atmosphere of The Secret History * BookBub *All These Beautiful Strangers was a wonderful, gripping read - a YA The Secret History that captivated me and at one point made me seriously consider missing my train stop so I could get to the end of a chapter. I will be recommending it to everyone * Emily Barr, author of The One Memory of Flora Banks, shortlisted for the YA Book Prize 2018 *A gripping thriller where secrets of the past and present stir in the shadows. I was drawn in from the start and couldn't wait to discover the truth. A real page-turner! * Kate Ormand, author of The Wanderers *Wealth, power and danger - All These Beautiful Strangers has it all. If you like your books twisty and dangerous, then meet your new obsession * Maggie Harcourt, author of Unconventional *A creepy, atmospheric American murder mystery that made me think of The Secret History - I can't wait for everyone to read it when it comes out * Robin Stevens, award-winning author of Murder Most Unladylike Series *A page-turning debut that will keep readers guessing until the end. Readers of Liane Moriarty and psychological thrillers will not want to put this down * Library Journal *S.T.A.G.S meets The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau Bankes in this high society thriller. Joining a secret society at her upper class boarding school leads Charlie to discover old family secrets that were better left at peace. * Lauren James, author of The Loneliest Girl in the Universe *An emotional and heart racing thriller that I believe will find a huge international audience * Bruna Papandrea, Made up Stories (Producer of Wild, Gone Girl, Big Little Lies) *Finally a book that has had me gripped to keep reading and filled the hole that One Of Us Is Lying left me with! * Waterstones Bromley *You will be thrown into a world of suspense and secrecy that you will not want to leave * The BookBag *Twisty and turny, full of mystery and intrigue and beautiful people doing horrible things, All These Beautiful Strangers was a psychological thriller that I just could not put down! * Book Addicted *Long and twisted so prepare for a binge read * Read by Jess *A real page turner. You will not be able to put down this book that is filled with suspense, drama and so much more! * Words from a Reader *I recommend picking it up if you're a fan of YA mystery/thrillers * This Booky Place *
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Penguin Random House Children's UK SpringHeeled Jack
Book SynopsisA fun, thriller of an adventure told in words and pictures from master storyteller, Philip Pullman, including beautiful cover illustration by Peter Bailey and sumptuous illustrations throughout by David Mostyn.Rose and Lily and their little brother Ned live in an orphanage - a terrible place, where the porridge is thin and cold, and nobody smiles.One dark and stormy night, they decide enough is enough, and they run away. But hiding in the shadows, as they make their way through the dangerous back streets of London, is Mack the Knife: the most villainous of villains . . .Hiding above the streets, leaping through the air, is Spring-Heeled Jack. He dresses like the devil and his name creates shivers in people, but he is ready for action against the evil-doers and scallywags of the city''s dark streets - Mack the Knife included - and he might just be able to save the orphans.The audiobook is read by Ariyon Bakare and a full cast, including: Kristin Atherton, Richard Hughes, Saul Marron, David Ellis, Simon Atherton, James Murfitt and Charlotte Brooke.Trade ReviewA masterly storyteller * Independent *
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Lies Like Wildfire
Book SynopsisSecrets and lies are everywhere in this compulsive page-turner, perfect for fans of TikTok favourites One of Us is Lying, We Were Liars and This Lie Will Kill You.Five friends. One secret.In Gap Mountain, California, everyone knows about fire season.And no one is more vigilant than 18-year-old Hannah Warner, the sheriff''s daughter. That is until Hannah and her best friends accidentally spark a deadly wildfire that destroys their hometown. Desperate to hide the truth, the group makes a pact of silence. But their twisted secret begins to spin out of control and when one of the friends disappears they all become suspects. We know how it starts but where does it end?
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Zondervan The Bug Bandits
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Little, Brown Books for Young Readers The Brightwood Code
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