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Book SynopsisBrothers Ben and Jax spend after-school hours rehearsing with theirstreet dance collective the Fly High Crew, until they see a greenbeam of light flash out of the sky and are thrown into an out-of-this-worldadventure! Aliens have landed and are mind-controllingall the adults: can the Fly High Crew work together as a teamand save the day?

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Book SynopsisLast time she investigated the saints of the Solme Complex. This time it's the sinners of the Sensation... Presenting the second Salvi Brentt novel from award-winning author, Amanda Bridgeman.A series of brutal murders has the homicide division of San Francisco's Hub 9 working overtime. But as the bodies mount, they begin to question whether the attacks are random or somehow connected.When one of their own falls victim, Detective Salvi Brentt and the Hub 9 homicide team join forces with the narcotics and cyber divisions to track down those responsible. They soon discover a volatile new drug-tech experience, involving black market neural implants, has hit the streets, causing the epidemic of violence and missing persons.With the clock ticking and the bodies piling up, Salvi must go deep undercover in the seedy Sensation club scene to find out who is behind it. But in the secretive playgrounds of the rich and powerful, some will stop at nothing to protect tTrade Review“The Subjugate is a compelling seat-of-the-pants murder mystery and a fascinating inquiry into good and evil and the possibility of redemption.”"If you yearn for the coke and club scene of the 80s, with a side order of crack cocaine and a bit of post futurism, you’ll love The Sensation."

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Book SynopsisEmily Varga is a YA Fantasy author with a fondness for getting lost in bookstores, eating copious amounts of rice, and watching a lot of terrible reality tv. She has lived all over the world, but currently calls the Rocky Mountains of western Canada home, where she lives with her family and their menagerie of pets. When she's not writing, Emily works as a family lawyer, where she learned more about storytelling than she ever expected.Emily's debut novel For She is Wrath is a Pakistani-inspired Count of Monte Cristo retelling.

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Book SynopsisHarriet can solve any mystery. She''s already solved the mystery of the lost purse and the mystery of the missing planner. But this time, a password thief is causing problems in the class competition, and it''s proving to be much trickier to find the solution ... 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. Teaching notes on Oxford Owl offer cross-curricular links to Relationships Education and suppo

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Book SynopsisEzra, a 16-year-old surgeon''s apprentice is enjoying his tutelage under one of London''s top surgeons when he is drawn into a murder mystery. He quickly turns detective in his attempts to discover the connection between the dead bodies that keep turning up. A corpse with a strange tattoo and missing tongue, and a magician who has been poisoned - could there be a connection between the two? As he forms an unlikely alliance with the magician''s daughter, the fiery Loveday, they seek to uncover the mystery of the dead men, before more lives are lost. Set against the bustling backdrop of London in the late 1700s, amongst resurrectionists and corrupt surgeons, Ezra must uncover this mystery, but will it cost him his life?

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Book SynopsisPedro and Katie are visiting Pedroâs Aunt Carmenâs farm. A frowning scarecrow has the kids spooked. Shadows and creepy sounds have Katie convinced that old scarecrow is haunted. But could there be another explanation?

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Book SynopsisKatie and Pedro are enjoying a night of camping, but when it gets dark, Katie feels nervous. Her dad tells her that it won't be very dark for long. Why? It's a mystery that will be revealed with time. What other discoveries will Katie and Pedro make during their wait to solve the mystery?

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Book SynopsisKatie Woo and Pedro are hot on the trail of a treasure map. But as it catches in the breeze, it keeps disappearing on them. Will they be able to nab the map and will it lead them to real treasure?Perfectly pitched for young readers who are beginning to read independently for the first time, The Mystery of the Disappearing Treasure Map is part of the Katie Woo and Pedro Mysteries series, in which Katie Woo and her pal Pedro team up to solve puzzles together. By investigating the problem and collecting clues, the sleuthing friends don't stop until the mysteries are solved! After each case is closed, readers will review the investigation, hypothesis and resolution of the mystery, earning a basic understanding of the mystery genre.

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Book SynopsisKatie and Pedro and their mums are headed out for an afternoon of canoeing. But Katie and her mum get separated from the other canoe, and before long Pedro and his mum are worried. Where could they have got to? The search is on for Katie Woo and her fishy canoe!Perfectly pitched for young readers who are beginning to read independently for the first time, The Mystery of the Fishy Canoe is part of the Katie Woo and Pedro Mysteries series, in which Katie Woo and her pal Pedro team up to solve puzzles together. By investigating the problem and collecting clues, the sleuthing friends don't stop until the mysteries are solved! After each case is closed, readers will review the investigation, hypothesis and resolution of the mystery, earning a basic understanding of the mystery genre.

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Book SynopsisThree unlikely detectives, one BIG mystery. The first in a brand-new, laugh-out-loud, illustrated mystery series from award-winning journalist and television presenter Nick Sheridan. Scooby-Doo for a new generation, perfect for fans of Pamela Butchart and Sam Copeland. When a child escapes Madame Strang’s Academy for Incredibly Irritating Children in the dead of night, Madame Strang, her cool and calculating right-hand man, Mr Grule, and her overweight sausage dog, Mangler, will do anything to track him down. But friends Riz and Olly know a good story when they see one, and with the help of runaway Drew Hill, the trio are soon on a mission to uncover the secret that Madame Strang is so desperate to keep . . . one that involves a dastardly brainwashing invention and an academy full of plain and perfectly behaved children.There's always a mystery to solve in Snoops Bay!

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Book SynopsisTHE MOONLIGHT MYSTERY CLUB ARE ALL SET FOR ANOTHER MAGICAL ADVENTURE!Pandora is an impulsive teen witch with funky pink-and-black bangs and a wicked sense of humor. She makes up exactly one quarter of the Moonlight Mystery Club, alongside naive Scarlett, independent Foxglove, and perfectionistic Maya.Under the guidance of their mentor, Aunt Sandy, the members of the club are earning their witchcraft badges. They use their magic to help other people through secret acts of kindness, and are working on solving the unexplained mysteries of their home, Moonlight Valley.In this adventure ...Pandora is working toward earning her performance badge, which (like many junior witchcraft badges) has a component of doing a good deed. She is going to perform in a witch''s retirement home to cheer the older people up. However, she is nervous about her singing ability ... so she makes a potion to improve her voice.The only probl

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Book SynopsisA gruesomely funny series for fans of Roald Dahl and Lemony Snicket.When twins Greta and Feliks are sent to the ill-omened Schwartzgarten Reformatory for Maladjusted Children it seems their fate is sealed: that is until they are rescued by the glamorous Olga Van Veenen, a fabulously wealthy children''s author, plagued by writer''s block. But Olga''s life is apparently in danger, threatened by a second-rate novelist who wishes to see his rival dead.When Olga and her faithful retainer, Valentin, disappear from the eerie and imposing Castle Van Veenen, many miles north by train from Schwartzgarten''s Imperial Railway Station, Greta and Feliks conclude that the murderous novelist has finally exacted his revenge on Olga.Only by using their wits are the twins able to rescue their guardian before it is too late. As if by magic, Olga''s writer''s block lifts, and she quickly produces and publishes a new book for children. The novel has eerie similarities to thTrade ReviewThis tale from Schwartzgarten plays like a black and white horror film in your head with shades of Hansel and Gretel. A strange, darkly original story which is fairly nasty but in the end it's kind of nice. I loved reading the book out loud in my best transylvanian accent. -- Emily Drabble, The GuardianA deliciously dark invitation to the strange world of Schwartzgarten. * We Love This Book *You want to be caught up in the thrall of delicious deviance and page-turning scandal, go on, get stuck in. * Sarah McIntyre *Fiendish plots abound in this exciting story full of gruesome deeds cleverly mixed with humorous moments. * Primary Times *A gruesome and very funny tale full of the most fabulous, colourful characters. * Bookzone4Boys *A brilliant story with wonderful characters... imaginative ideas burst from the pages. * Families Magazine *A beautifully written book, enticing the senses with theatre and atmosphere. A world any capable young reader would be excited to stumble across. * Booktrust *Exciting, scary, lots of twists... very funny. So shocking and adventurous it even made me put my Beano down and get all the way to the end of the book! * The Guardian online site member *You can't not read it! Ten out of ten. * The Guardian online site member *This book is wickedly funny, deliciously dark and superbly sinister. I'd love to visit Schwartzgarten (but only with a full security team to protect me). It's also a good reminder to NEVER mess with small boys in big glasses. * Alex T Smith (author of the Claude series) *Hill is not sentimental about children; he captures every child's sense of angry powerlessness and turns it upside-down, letting readers explore the fantastic thrill and horror of what could happen if they were clever enough to claim total power over adults and wreak perfect, calculated revenge. Adult readers will find this horribly funny, but I suspect younger readers will find it less amusing than deliciously satisfying, a twist of the knife into bullies everywhere. Grippingly deviant, deliciously vengeful. * Sarah McIntyre (Jabberwocks) *If you like your reading dark and gruesome, then this is the series for you * Parents In Touch *

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Book SynopsisDirk Lloyd, the Dark Lord trapped in the body of a weedy schoolboy, returns in another darkly hilarious adventure... Brilliantly funny and subversive, this is the Funny Prize-winning Jamie Thomson at his best.Sooz, a 13 yr old girl from Surrey has become the Dark Mistress of Dirk''s other worldly kingdom, the Darklands. Thanks to the Ring of Power given to her by Dirk, his minions recognise her as their ruler. Sooz immediately sets about redecorating Dirk''s Dark Tower to the taste of a young girl. But Sooz has to face her toughest challenge when an army of fanatical paladins and orcs gather to march against her. Despite their centuries of hostility to each other, they prefer to form an alliance rather than accept Sooz''s new regime.And what of Dirk? He continues on slaving away at school, plotting ways to rescue Sooz. Eventually he is able to advise her on life in the Darklands and Sooz is able to hold back the fanatical paladins.Trade ReviewAn hilarious read. * Carmarthen Journal *Lots of fun... enjoyable and very inventive. * Books For Keeps *Combining hilarious humour with great suspense and an action-packed narrative. Will be a hit with its readers. * School Librarian *Boys of 11+ love Jamie Thomson's second laugh-aloud page-turner. * The Times *

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Book SynopsisDanger. Glamour. Fun. Everything a girl needs.Trade ReviewFans of the first in Ally Carter's Embassy Row series ... won't be disappointed. As gripping and fast-moving as All Fall Down ... This will be a sure winner for Ally Carter's legions of readers * School Librarian *

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Book Synopsis50% Girl power + 50% Genius = 100% Awesome! A brilliant new series with a heroine who uses her science smarts - and her girl squad - to save the world from evil, one invention at a time.Trade ReviewA brilliant and imaginative start to a middle grade series for science lovers. -- Zoe James-Williams * Drawingonbooks *

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Book Synopsis50% Girl + 50% Genius = 100% Awesome! A brilliant new series with a heroine who uses her smarts - and her girl squad - to save the world from evil, one invention at a time.

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Book Synopsis50% Girl + 50% Genius = 100% Awesome!A brilliant new series with a heroine who uses her smarts - and her girl squad - to save the world from evil, one invention at a time.Marie''s apprenticeship with tech giant Sterling Vance has already been a crazy adventure, from saving the world from a deadly computer virus to rescuing a global pop star, Marie thought she''d seen it all. But now Marie must face her most difficult challenge yet - going undercover!When Vance invests in a multi-million dollar eSports tournament,Marie and her three best friends are sucked into the world of professional gaming. Glitzy parties, infinity pools and the latest tech are all at their fingertips but when Vance discovers that someone in the tournament is cheating, it''s left to Marie to infiltrate the GAME House where all the top gamers live, and find the culprit.The third installment in the Marie Curious, Girl Genius series sees Marie and her brainiac friend

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Book SynopsisMeet Piotr, Minnie, Andrew, Flora and Sylvie true friends and even better mystery-solvers! When Minnie''s gran comes to stay, all the way from Nigeria, Minnie KNOWS there will be trouble. And straight away Gran notices she''s picked up the wrong suitcase at the airport. This one is full of boy''s clothes, and she''s not at all happy about it! But when their house is burgled and the only thing taken is the suitcase, Minnie realises there''ll be much more trouble than she bargained for. Can the gang solve the crime or will the mystery of the little lost boy be forever unsolved? The second in a fantastic new series filled with friendship, adventure and mystery!Perfect for fans of Lauren St John, this is THE new mystery adventure series by Waterstones Book Prize shortlisted author Elen Caldecott.Trade Review‘Ordinary children tackle some quite extraordinary mysteries in Elen Caldecott’s Marsh Road series. These lively, warm-hearted stories of family, friends and adventure are a real delight’ * Katherine Woodfine, author of The Mystery of the Clockwork Sparrow *

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Book SynopsisIvy is now the beloved daughter of Ezra and Mother Snagbsy, coffin makers, even if she does have to work rather like a maid. Their trade is roaring, and Ivy is as happy as a pig in clover. Especially when she escapes to the library to talk to the devastatingly sympathetic Miss Carnage. But then Ivy guesses that all is not as it seems with her new parents, and discovers that she can pass into the world of the Clock Diamond. There, she sees her friend Rebecca, horribly sad and desperate. Can Ivy save Rebecca, and what do a missing aristocrat, a forbidden love affair and a bullfrog have to do with her mission?Illustrated in humorous gothic detail by John Kelly, Somebody Stop Ivy Pocket is the second tale in Ivy''s deadly comic journey to discover who she really is ... Perfect for fans of Lemony SnicketTrade ReviewA wonderfully entertaining heroine * Financial Times *Exuberantly told with apt and wildly witty caricatures from John Kelly, it has a fun, original voice * Sunday Times *An exuberant, lively, enthusiastic, mysterious, playful, layered and most of all highly enjoyable read! * Children's Book Chat *A delight; a laugh-out-loud cobweb of intrigue and mystery with a Dickensian feel, a dash of fantasy, and a heroine like no other * Space on the Bookshelf *Funny, morbid and entertaining … a hilariously bizarre protagonist who will definitely make you laugh * The Bibliomaniac Book Blog *This story absolutely blew me away * What Lexie Loves *

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Book SynopsisThe fourth title in the brilliant mystery adventure series by Waterstones Book Prize shortlisted author, Elen Caldecott. For fans of the Laura Marlin Mysteries by Lauren St John.Meet Piotr, Minnie, Andrew, Flora and Sylvie the Marsh Road Mystery solvers.It''s a good day for Andrew. His mum is feeling better than she has done in ages and she''s even going back to work at last. But things begin to go badly wrong when she signs for a mysterious package containing an ancient Egyptian mummified cat. Has the fated feline cursed the Marsh Road junk shop or is there something else afoot? The five friends have a new case to solve.Trade Review‘Ordinary children tackle some quite extraordinary mysteries in Elen Caldecott’s Marsh Road series. These lively, warm-hearted stories of family, friends and adventure are a real delight’ * Katherine Woodfine, author of The Mystery of the Clockwork Sparrow *

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Book SynopsisThe final title in the brilliant Marsh Road Mysteries adventure series by hugely popular children's author Elen Caldecott. For fans of the Laura Marlin Mysteries by Lauren St John.Meet Piotr, Minnie, Andrew, Flora and Sylvie the Marsh Road Mystery solvers.Sylvie Hampshire is in hospital. She knows she''s responsible enough to take control of her diabetes medication, but now she has to prove it on the hospital ward. She''s only been there a couple of hours when Barry, a therapy dog, goes missing in suspicious circumstances. It''s time to bring in the gang! With their detective senses on high alert, the five friends set out to find Barry, but the stakes soon become much higher than they thought. Have they finally met their match? Not if Sylvie Hampshire has anything to do with it!Trade ReviewOrdinary children tackle some quite extraordinary mysteries in Elen Caldecott’s Marsh Road series. These lively, warm-hearted stories of family, friends and adventure are a real delight -- Katherine Woodfine

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Book SynopsisFrom the author of the bestselling Roman Mysteries, a new series set in the Wild West, packed with danger and deadly desperados at every turn!Virginia City in 1862 is a mining camp sitting above a rich vein of silver in America''s Wild West. It''s a dangerous place, full of gamblers, hurdy girls and gunmen - all of them on the make!When twelve year-old P.K. Pinkerton arrives there, homeless, penniless and hunted, things don''t look good. But P.K. soon finds allies in Sam Clemens, a newspaper reporter, Poker Face Jace, a gambler who can tell when someone is bluffing, and Ping, a Chinese photographer''s apprentice. With the help of these friends - and armed with a Smith & Wesson seven-shooter and a knack for disguises - P.K. takes on the tricksters and desperados and tries to become a detective.Fast, furious and funny - an utterly entertaining mystery adventure from an author who knows exactly how to grip and thrill her readers.Trade ReviewI Love, Love, LOVE it!!!! Pinky is a wonderful creation - authentic and lovable. It's exciting (I love all the cliffhangers) and funny and sometimes truly moving. * Sophie McKenzie, author of Girl, Missing *Scalpings, six shooters, saloons and stage coaches. Clear your calendar because you'll want to read this in a single sitting! * Robert Muchamore, author of the Cherub series *What we have here is a rip-roaring tale of the Wild West, with tons of credible local colour, a bunch of villains every bit as wicked as those to be found in Ancient Rome, and a likeable lead character... Original, intriguing, and a lot of fun, this book is well worth reading. * THE BOOKBAG *Lawrence swaps Ancient Rome for the whip-cracking Wild West in a new historical series. The Western Mysteries is set in an 1860s mining camp, which sees 12-year-old P K Pinkerton determined to outwit the outlaws and become a detective. The Roman Mysteries have an outstanding track record. * THE BOOKSELLER *We were only saying the other day that it is about time the Wild West came back into literary fashion, and blow me, ace historian and writer, Lawrence, inspired by the brilliant grown-up telly series Deadwood fires off the first of the PK Pinkerton mysteries, featuring a short gunslinger with a long list of disguises. -- Bookseller Crow * FAMILIES SOUTH EAST *I enjoyed this rip-roaring, yee-hah adventure and I particularly liked the characters... I really liked this book! -- Delilah Ferry-Swainson, age 11 * FIRST NEWS *I felt like I had stepped instantly back into Virginia City, right into the middle of a gun fight. I could almost hear the gun shots... this book is extremely detailed and keeps you on your toes the whole way through. The chapters are short, sharp and each one is finished off with an excellent cliff-hanger. All the characters come alive... * SERENDIPITY BLOG *A gripping yarn, ideally suited for boys or girls aged 9+ * WE LOVE THIS BOOK *Pinky is one of the most engaging heroes I have come across. * TELEGRAPH *... a fast, funny adventure that cracks along as smartly as a cowboy's whip -- Amanda Craig * THE TIMES *...vivid, alive and detailed... the book is full of humour... This book is quirkily different, fast-paced and great fun and I recommend it. * THE SCHOOL LIBRARIAN *The story moves along at a pace, is very exciting and is full of twists and turns * BOOKS FOR KEEPS *the action hurtles along at break-neck speed.... It's fast, action-packed * NATE CLASSROOM *Recreating life in the 'Wild West' during the time of the American Civil War, this series is all set to be another triumph! * GOOD BOOK GUIDE *Featuring real historical characters, as well as convincingly portrayed fictional ones, you get the feeling that Lawrence had a whale of a time immersing herself in the lore and ephemera of the era. Her enjoyment leaves you exilherated and throroughly entertained. * CAROUSEL *I really enjoyed this rip-roaring, yee-hah adventure. I really liked this book! -- Delilah Ferry-Swainston * FIRST NEWS *I have a great fondness for first person narrative and for books with a really clear and unusual voice, so I was hooked o this story from the first page! ... I can't wait to see what PK does next. * FANTASTIC READS *

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Book SynopsisEleven-year-old ace detective Laura Marlin finds herself deep in the murky world of race-fixing, trickery and horse thieves in her third mystery adventure, from award-winning author Lauren St John. Laura Marlin''s two greatest loves in life are detective novels and animals, so she is ecstatic when her uncle agrees to let her keep a horse after they rescue it, crazed with fear, from an overturned horsebox. But he has a condition. Before he will allow her to adopt it they have to find its former owner, just to ensure that it hasn''t been stolen. A visit to Newmarket to investigate the thoroughbred''s origins leads Laura to the Kentucky Derby in the US and deep into the murky world of race-fixing.Trade Review... a well told story full of excitement and adventure. There is plenty of information about farms and racing to please animal lovers, and a plot which is sufficiently realistic for readers to dream of solving similar mysteries themselves. Fans new and old of Laura Marlin will thoroughly enjoy it, and will be keeping their fingers crossed that Laura will soon be back to beat the bad guys and solve further crimes. * THE BOOK BAG *Lauren St John delivers a fast-moving plot filled with doubles and doppelgangers in this exhilerating read. As always, Laura Marlin makes for a redoubtable heroine who can teach the professionals a thing or two about mystery solving. * BOOKTRUST *The thrills of the Kentucky Derby are at the heart of this exciting new Laura Marlin Mystery. When Laura saves the life of a stolen race horse, the reward for her and her best friend Tariq is a once in a life time trip to say on a farm in the US. But all is not as it should be on the farm and soon Laura is at the heart of a thrilling new mystery which is takes all her tenacity to resolve.11-year-old ace detective Laura Marlin finds herself deep in the murky world of race-fixing in her third mystery adventure, following the Blue Peter award-winning first book DEAD MAN'S COVE. -- Julia Eccleshare * LOVEREADING4KIDS *

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Book SynopsisSomething strange is afoot on the moors above Castle Key - sinister noises, lights in the sky and mysterious figures moving in the dark. Are aliens invading, as Jack suspects? Could it be smugglers, as Emily thinks? Or is there another explanation? Scott, Jack, Emily and Drift the dog are on the case!

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Book SynopsisFrom the million-copy-selling author of The Roman Mysteries comes the third whip-cracking adventure in this award-winning series.When P.K. is suddenly abducted, he fears he''s going to be thrown in the river to drown. In fact, he''s about to get a new case. He must travel to Carson City, don a disguise and shadow his friend and mentor, Poker Face Jace. But Jace isn''t easy to fool, P.K.''s widow woman disguise is horribly uncomfortable and, as if that''s not bad enough, it seems somebody might be trying to kill him! Can P.K. survive amid the gun-slingers, gamblers and desperados of Carson City?Trade ReviewThe young detective's drily hilarious first-person accounts keep the story at a gallop. No disguise can mask P.K. Pinkerton's stout heart and steely resolve in Lawrence's third (and mighty fine) Wild West adventure - KIRKUS - starred reviewPinky is one of the most engaging heroes I have come across - DAILY TELEGRAPH on The Case of the Deadly DesperadosA fast, funny adventure that cracks along as smartly as a cowboy's whip - THE TIMES on The Case of the Deadly DesperadosWith plenty of Wild West slang and an engaging cast of colourful gunslingers, gamblers and cowboys, Caroline Lawrence brings a mid-19th century frontier town vividly to life in this intricately plotted and very funny page-turner - BOOKTRUST on The Case of the Good-Looking Corpse

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Book SynopsisWhen Ryan Flint accompanies his journalist mother to an archaeological expedition in Egypt''s Valley of the Kings, he isn''t expecting life-threatening danger and a 3,000-year-old murder mystery - but that''s exactly what he finds! Before he knows it, he has joined forces with Cleo McNeil, an archaeologist''s daughter, to solve secret codes, discover an ancient treasure and outwit a strange cult intent on gaining possession of the relic. Can Ryan and Cleo unravel the mystery and solve the Phoenix Code before it''s too late?Indiana Jones meets THE DA VINCI CODE in this exciting new series for readers of 9+.Trade ReviewThe Famous Five meets Artemis Fowl in THE MYSTERY OF THE WHISTLING CAVES, an up to the minute adventure with postmodern Blytonian references. * THE BOOKSELLER on ADVENTURE ISLAND: THE MYSTERY OF THE WHISTLING CAVES *a great romp of a story, definitely a page turner, and would make fabulous holiday reading * THE BOOKBAG on ADVENTURE ISLAND: THE MYSTERY OF THE WHISTLING CAVES *

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Book SynopsisPerfect for fans of INDIANA JONES and PERCY JACKSON, this third exciting installment in Helen Moss'' SECRETS OF THE TOMBS series follows Ryan and Cleo on another death-defying mission.Can Ryan and Cleo uncover the secrets of the tombs and solve the mystery before it''s too late?Trade ReviewI absolutely loved this book! It's a children's version of the adult historical treasure thrillers a la Dan Brown . . . (and I mean that in the best possible way - great plots, edge of the seat suspense), and it's every bit as exciting and very well-written. - Historical Novel Society on THE PHOENIX CODEIt is definitely a book for both boys and girls, and really should not be missed by any fan of history or adventure: it is excellent! - THE BOOKBAG on THE PHOENIX CODEA thrilling mystery story which crackles with tension as the secrets of a tomb that has been closed for 3000 years is about to be opened. - LoveReading4Kids on THE PHOENIX CODE

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Book Synopsis2-in-1 edition of the first two stories in the BLUE PETER AWARD-winning mystery adventure series about11-year-old ace detective, Laura Marlin.Trade ReviewI strongly believe that this is a book everyone will love. It is full of adventure and mystery. It's one of those books that you really don't want to put down and you really have to force yourself to stop reading * THE GUARDIAN ONLINE *A charming novel * TEENAGE FICTION FOR ALL AGES *

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Book Synopsis2-in-1 edition of the first two stories in the BLUE PETER AWARD-winning mystery adventure series about 11-year-old ace detective, Laura Marlin.Trade ReviewI strongly believe that this is a book everyone will love. It is full of adventure and mystery. It's one of those books that you really don't want to put down and you really have to force yourself to stop reading * THE GUARDIAN ONLINE *A charming novel * TEENAGE FICTION FOR ALL AGES *

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Book SynopsisMy breath caught and I dropped the letter, scuttling back on the bed. Heart racing, I closed my eyes, but I could still see the words...Samantha Franco has the perfect life. Until, that is, she and her best friend Cassie disappear and only Samantha resurfaces... with no knowledge of what happened.And Cassie stays missing. Gradually, Samantha begins to piece together her memories of that night. If she can do that, she may yet be able to save her friend. And, little by little, something begins to emerge...Then she gets the note.Don''t look back. You won''t like what you find.Trade ReviewAs the mystery starts unravelling, this thriller will have you gripped * Teen Now *Fast-paced, action-packed, pulse-racing and beautifully written -- The Book NerdFull of nail-biting suspense [and] hair-raising twists and turns -- The Shadow RealmA chilling thriller from one of the best YA authors around -- Book Passion for Life...full of Mean Girls characters, sexy romance and a psychological aspect that'll keep you guessing until the end -- Studio Reads

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Book SynopsisA powerful teen thriller with echoes of J G Ballard's Empire of the Sun and Miracles of Life ...Trade ReviewThere are twists and turns throughout the plot and no one is quite what they seem * School Librarian *Ruby is one of the best young female characters I have read in ten years as a bookseller. * Kenilworth Books *

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Book SynopsisJ G Ballard''s Empire of the Sun meets Susan Hill''s The Woman in Black in a compelling teen thriller ...Ruby - a Western girl who feels more Chinese than English - and her friend Charlie must follow the Yangtze hundreds of miles upriver, travelling by Chinese junk and rogue steamer, through bandit and ghost haunted countryside - doggedly tracking Moonface as he spirits Charlie''s sister Fei off to his home village. Everything is in flux around them: civil war pulsing, with Nationalists, Communists and warlord bandits struggling for control. The river rises and falls, villages spring up and are gone again. Ruby and Charlie brave a shipwreck and a gunbattle and then take a perilous cliff path to Moonface''s lair.Trade ReviewRuby is a wonderful character, brave and determined; the storytelling dramatic and perceptive, giving a real sense of place -- Sarah Brew * Parents In Touch *

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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 seven, the Famous Five investigate spook trains in the dead of night. The trains seem to vanish into thin air, but where do they go? The Five discover an unusual underground tunnel system and a secret train-service.If they follow the tracks, will they solve the mystery?Fantastic new cover art by Laura Ellen Anderson will draw young readers into this accessible timeless classic.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 *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 *I thought this series was wonderful. It struck me as a great injustice that they were having adventures and I wasn't -- Alexander McCall Smith * The Sunday Telegraph *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 -- Dan Smith * The Big Issue *

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Book SynopsisJoin Jack and the gang on another unforgettable adventure, full of magic and mayhem - for fans of The Famous Five and Roald Dahl.Everything changed the day Jack and his neighbours Bruno and Rocco went to explore the old empty house.There they discovered a strange girl called Blossom, who introduced them to a world of magic - talking to animals, flying like birds, and even... a doorway to another world, hidden within the ivy-covered walls of the old house. Now the gang have gone through the doorway, looking for Blossom''s missing dad, the man who made the magic. But finding him will be just the start of the adventure, as Blossom''s dad has a mission for the gang, and they''re going to need all the magical powers they can get.

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Book SynopsisWhen the first letter appears in Kay Anderson's locker, it carries one instruction: dye your hand blue. She definitely shouldn't follow it. Kay doesn't have time for secret societies: as a scholarship student at up-and-coming Manhattan prep school Davison High, she knows her job is to work hard, get into Northwestern, and ignore her wealthy classmates' fun-filled Instagram stories. Besides, her first and only real friend at Davison died suddenly last year. Still, Kay's intrigued, so she stains her palms with ink to join the mysterious Blue Hand Girls, sharing an unspoken thrill with the classmates who do the same. More letters show up, assigning risky initiation tasks, and Kay realizes the group is set on exposing the shady business that Davison's founders would rather keep hiddenthings that her dead friend might have known about. But the anonymous instructions also demand the girls reveal their own secrets, bonding them all too close to abandon the society. Soon Kay doesn't know who's more dangerous: the powerful people who run her school, or the Blue Hand Girls themselves. And then there's Zola Wolfe, the beautiful redhead in Kay's Calculus class, who's never been seen with a blue hand, and who just might become her girlfriend. Yet Kay can't help but wonder, even as she kisses her on the roof of Davison High, if Zola is the most dangerous of them all.

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Book SynopsisAfter all, it's hard to explain Digby to a boy like Miles, especially when Zoe isn't sure how she feels about Digby herself - or how he feels about her. Now that Digby's back, get ready for another hilarious whodunit filled with razorsharp dialogue, ridiculously funny action, and the most charismatic, dynamic duo you've ever met.Trade ReviewA great book with the same snark, wit and laugh out loud moments that were present in book one. Now it's just waiting for the finale! * An Awful Lot Of Reading *This is easily one of the best contemporary teen series out there right now, and really should get more recognition for its ace characters, hilarious escapades, and witty dialogue... Bring on the next one! * Page To Stage *If you're a fan of crime / mystery novels and are looking for one with two snippy, amusing protagonists, I highly recommend checking out this series. * Written Word Worlds *This was such a fun book to read. * Debra's Book Cafe *Dark, funny and outrageous this is one book you will want to read. * Escapades of a Bookworm *

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Book SynopsisWelcome to the British Museum, home to Lottie Lipton: nine-year-old investigator extraordinaire!Lottie loves the British Museum''s Great Library and all the beautiful books that fill it. But the money hungry Head Curator wants to sell all of the ancient books to the highest bider. The missing scroll of Alexandria is the only thing that can prove that the books must stay in the museum. Can Lottie, Great Uncle Bert and Reg the caretaker follow the clues and track down the missing scroll before it''s too late?Perfect for developing and newly confident middle grade readers, Lottie Lipton Adventures are packed with action, and puzzles for the reader to solve. Featuring a courageous heroine (with a hint of Indiana Jones about her), children will love these historical adventures.

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Book SynopsisThe open door felt like an invitation, or a trap. Bastien wasn't sure which, but with no other choice, he stepped inside...and hoped he'd make it out again alive. Bastien Bonlivre is a boy with a big imagination, determined to finish the story his parents started, left to him in a red notebook. On the other side of Paris, bestselling author Olivier Odieux is struggling to complete his latest novel. Along with his villainous brothers, he is masterminding his greatest plot yet...one that will spread fear throughout the city and beyond. What connects these two stories is a dangerous secret, a hidden mystery and an unexpected race across Paris for the truth. Can Bastien and his friends Alice, Theo and Sami be brave enough to stop Olivier stealing the ending they deserve?A classic adventure story about friendship, hope, bravery and the power of imagination.Trade ReviewA love letter to all things bookish * The I *A really fun read with plenty of Parisian mystery and shades of Lemony Snicket in its dastardly villainy. * Peter Bunzl, author of Cogheart *A charming and bookish tale of friendship, villainy and the power of stories * Thomas Taylor, author of Malamander *An absolutely delightful French mystery with plenty of tension and suspense alongside wonderful friendships. * L.D. Lapinski, author of The Strangeworlds Travel Agency *A delightful literary mystery with a dastardly villain to boot! Perfect for fans of Peter Bunzl and Katherine Rundell. * Christopher Edge, author of The Many Worlds of Albie Bright *

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Book SynopsisThird in a new historical adventure series from million copy selling Caroline Lawrence, set in Roman Britain during the reign of the evil Emperor Domitian.Eleven-year-old Ursula is happily learning to be a Druid in the woods of Britannia. But then she is asked to go on a quest to find a boy who was abducted as a baby. Will her mystical training equip her for life on the road - with a troupe of Roman pantomime dancers and beast hunters? Her task: to adapt to life in the arena Her quest: to find the boy everyone is seekingHer destiny: to protect children and animalsFrom the bestselling author of THE ROMAN MYSTERIES, perfect for children studying at Key Stage 2.Trade ReviewCaroline continues to educate as she entertains. And I do like the long line of continuity from the early days of the Roman Mysteries. Carpe Diem. * Bookwitch *

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Book SynopsisEleven-year-old ace detective Laura Marlin is back for her next exciting adventure in the fifth mystery from award-winning author Lauren St John. After helping to capture Mr A, the notorious leader of the Straight A gang, Laura Marlin is looking forward to taking a break from mysteries and relaxing on her school trip to Australia. But then Mr A escapes from prison and suspicious accidents start happening around Laura. Laura is sure that Mr A is out to get revenge on her. But will she be able to convince her friends that the danger is real before one of the accidents becomes deadly?Trade Review"St John's best work of children's storytelling to date" * SUNDAY TIMES on DEAD MAN'S COVE *"A refreshing Cornish mystery adventure with a traditional, almost Blytonesque feel, but a thoroughly modern and tenacious heroine" * THE BOOKSELLER on DEAD MAN'S COVE *"With vivid descriptions and a page-turning plot this is the perfect children's summer read" * WATERSTONES BOOKS QUARTERLY on DEAD MAN'S COVE *

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