Children’s / Teenage fiction: Crime and mystery fiction
HarperCollins Publishers Inc A Study in Drowning
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£15.99
Hachette Children's Group Famous Five Colour Short Stories The Birthday
Book SynopsisIntroducing The Famous Five to younger readers with this NEWLY-CREATED story for children aged 5 and up!Set in the world of Enid Blyton''s best-loved series, this newly-created early reader follows Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timmy the dog on a special new adventure - illustrated in gorgeous full-colour throughout by Becka Moor. Expect all the usual excitement as the Five head off to birthday party with a very special present. Little do they know, two thieves are on their trail and desperate to get their hands on it... The story is broken down into short chapters with vibrant, full-colour illustrations on every page - perfect for shared reading or for newly confident readers to enjoy independently. This new title sits alongside Enid Blyton''s eight original short stories about the Famous Five- also available in early reader format, illustrated by Jamie Littler. Collect them all! A Lazy AfternoonGeorge''s Hair Is Too LongWell Done, Famous Five Five and a Half-Term AdventureWhen Timmy Chased the Cat Five Have a Puzzling TimeGood Old TimmyHappy Christmas, Five!***The Famous Five, Enid Blyton and Enid Blyton''s signature are registered trade marks of Hodder & Stoughton Limited. No trade mark or copyrighted material may be reproduced without the express written permission of the trade mark and copyright owner.
£5.94
Orion Publishing Co Found
Book SynopsisFollowing SHELTER and SECONDS AWAY - the gripping new Mickey Bolitar YA thriller from the internationally bestselling master of suspense.It''s been eight months since Mickey Bolitar witnessed the tragic death of his father. Eight months of lies, dark secrets and unanswered questions. While he desperately wants answers, Mickey''s sophomore year of high school brings on a whole new set of troubles. Spoon is in hospital, Rachel won''t tell him where he stands, his basketball teammates hate him . . . and then there''s Ema''s surprise announcement: she has an online boyfriend and he''s vanished.As he''s searching for Ema''s missing boyfriend (who may not even exist!), Mickey also gets roped into helping his nemesis, Troy Taylor, with a big problem. All the while, Mickey and his friends are pulled deeper into the mysteries surrounding the Abeona Shelter, risking their lives to find the answers - until the shocking climax, where Mickey finally comes face-to-face withTrade ReviewDark, tautly structured thrillers - THE TIMESEnjoyably intricate - SUNDAY TELEGRAPHPacy, packed with colourful characters, cracking dialogue and a suitably twisting plot, this is Coben at his best - DAILY EXPRESSOne of the most joyously readable crime writers in the world right now - HEAT
£8.49
HarperCollins Publishers Five Survive
Book SynopsisAN INSTANT NUMBER 1 NYT BESTSELLER AND SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER! THE EXPLOSIVE NEW YA CRIME THRILLER FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF A GOOD GIRL'S GUIDE TO MURDER.AN INSTANT NUMBER 1 NYT BESTSELLER AND SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER!WINNER of the CrimeFest award for Best Crime Fiction Novel for Young Adults!A blisteringly good standalone thriller.'The Observer, YA Books of the Year, 4/12/2022A thrill ride.' The Guardian Eighteen year old Red and her friends are on a road trip in an RV, heading to the beach for Spring Break.It's a long drive but spirits are high. Until the RV breaks down in the middle of nowhere. And as the wheels are shot out, one by one, the friends realise that this is no accident.There's a sniper out there. He's watching them and he knows exactly who they are. One of the group has a secret that the sniper is willing to kill for.As a game of cat-and-mouse plays out, the group desperately tries to get help. Buried secrets are forced to light and tensions within the group reachTrade Review‘A blisteringly good standalone thriller.’The Observer, YA Books of the Year, 4/12/2022 ‘A thrill ride.’ The Guardian “Holly Jackson, the OG of UK YA thriller writers, has written one of her most exciting novels yet. Five Survive, my Book of the Month, is about a group of teens who set off on a trip for spring break; when they find themselves under attack, they must work out who is trying to shoot them—and why. Set over the course of just a few hours, this taut thriller will keep readers hooked.” Charlotte Eyre, The Bookseller Praise for the Good Girl’s Guide to Murder trilogy: ‘A taut, compulsively readable, elegantly plotted thriller' - Guardian 'Jackson ensnares readers in another highly addictive web, woven from the dark shadows of small-town secrets.’The Observer “As Good As Dead is a phenomenal YA mystery that deserves to be one of the books of the year and provides a stellar finale to a knockout series."Nerd Daily 'A fiendishly-plotted mystery that kept me guessing until the very end.' – Laura Purcell, bestselling author of The Silent Companions 'There is a lot to really enjoy in this story and there is great energy to the writing, as well as some fine characterization' – Peter James, award-winning and no.1 bestselling crime thriller author of Detective Superintendent Roy Grace series 'Twisty, compulsive and so, so clever' – Savannah Brown, author of The Truth About Keeping Secrets
£13.49
Scholastic The Midnight Game
Book SynopsisWhen a group who have met on a creepy Deddit thread decide tomeet in real life, they only have one plan in mind: they are goingto summon the Midnight Man. And once you startthe Midnight Game, you must finish it - there's no other way out!Six strangers. One night. But how many survivors?
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Pan Macmillan InvestiGators: Heist and Seek: A Full Colour,
Book SynopsisCrack the case with the InvestiGators! Join Mango and Brash in InvestiGators Heist and Seek for another wacky adventure in the laugh-out-loud full colour comic book series by John Patrick Green, perfect for fans of Bunny vs Monkey. **Don't miss Mango and Brash in their World Book Day adventure - High Rise Hijinks!**'Fast, fabulous, and fantastically funny, the InvestiGators books are instant classics!' - Jamie Smart, creator of Bunny vs Monkey.When rare paintings go missing, the InvestiGators are called to the scene . . . the ART SCENE! Mango and Brash have to go undercover as famous painters to expose a crook who has truly mastered the art of crime!Can they recover the missing masterpieces and save the art museum’s fundraising gala before it's too late. . . and they run out of appetizers?The InvestiGators series is a hit with readers of all ages and covers positive themes like:- Fun teamwork- Never giving up- Pesky problem-solvingCollect all the books in the hilarious series of graphic novels for kids! InvestiGators, InvestiGators: Take the Plunge, InvestiGators: Off the Hook and tons more – and don't miss Agents of S.U.I.T., the spin off series featuring Mango and Brash's colourful coworkers!Trade ReviewHas heaping helpings of surreal alligator action and wordplay gags to keep new readers bent on solving the mystery. * The New York Times *A hilarious ride with great wordplay, bright illustrations and plenty of twists and turns – lots to keep young readers engaged. Keen illustrators will also enjoy Green’s bonus drawing tips to create their own InvestiGators. -- Sarah Mallon * The Scotsman *In high-intensity colors, straightforward panel artwork by Green (Hippopotamister) offers plenty of slapstick gags to Brash and Mango’s tale. Fast-paced fun for the bad pun and dorky joke crowd. * Publisher's Weekly *Like the heroes of Dav Pilkey’s Dog Man or Captain Underpants, the Investigators are bound to resonate with kids. * School Library Journal: XpressReviews *With its rampant good-natured goofiness and its unrelenting fizz and pep, this feels like a sugar rush manifested as a graphic novel. Silly and inventive fast-paced fun. * Kirkus *If your young reader is looking for something to fill a Dogman-shaped hole in their personal libraries, let alligator investigators Mango and Brash step in. With a detailed comic-strip format, lots of toilet humour and zany plot lines, you will be pestered for the sequel before it's published. -- Sara Keating * Sunday Business Post (Ireland) *Brimming over with glorious puns, lashings of toilet humour, and plenty of references to pop culture, Green’s high-energy, snap, crackle and pop story will have youngsters snorting and sniggering from the first appearance of the alligator investigators right through to their final frenetic flourish. Simply bursting with youthful energy, crazy comedy, vibrant artwork and breathtaking creativity, InvestiGators is a visual and verbal delight… and guaranteed to please even the most reluctant reader! -- Pam Norfolk * Lancashire Post *This book is going to be big, really big, any class that has it is going to struggle to keep it on the shelves. It’s perfect for year 3/4 especially those who may be less confident or enthused when it comes to reading. This book will appeal to all but you can easily see how it could be a stepping stone for those who struggle to engage with reading and it may just help them light their reading fire. 5/5, 10/10, must buy, whatever your rating system is this book smashes it and is something that should be in all KS2 classrooms as far as I’m concerned. -- Richard Ruddick * https://comicsinclass.school.blog/reviews-from-the-teachers-desk/ *My six year old nephew would not put this book down. As in we had to pry it from his fingers at one point to take a break. According to him, “you don’t need any sort of learning apps to read, you just need to find the right book.” This book has helped him get excited about reading and he definitely has the reading bug now. We can’t wait for more books in this series to be released! * Toppsta review *pun-heavy whodunnit graphic novel which is just as clearly laid out, colourful and silly as Dav Pilkey’s phenomenally successful series. Mango and Brash are an excellent detective duo that readers will definitely want to see more from… * BookTrust *Simply bursting with youthful energy, crazy comedy, vibrant artwork and breathtaking creativity, InvestiGators is a visual and verbal delight… and guaranteed to please even the most reluctant reader! * Lancashire Evening Post *A hilarious ride with great wordplay, bright illustrations and plenty of twists and turns – lots to keep young readers engaged. Keen illustrators will also enjoy Green’s bonus drawing tips to create their own InvestiGators. -- Sarah Mallon * The Scotsman *This book is going to be big, really big, any class that has it is going to struggle to keep it on the shelves. It’s perfect for year 3/4 especially those who may be less confident or enthused when it comes to reading. This book will appeal to all but you can easily see how it could be a stepping stone for those who struggle to engage with reading and it may just help them light their reading fire. 5/5, 10/10, must buy, whatever your rating system is this book smashes it and is something that should be in all KS2 classrooms as far as I’m concerned. -- Richard Ruddick * https://comicsinclass.school.blog/reviews-from-the-teachers-desk/ *Absolutely hilarious and fantastic book. Investigators has become a good new series to look out for and we simply can't wait to continue the story. My son and I went through the whole book in one sitting. Mango was my son’s favourite as he was extremely funny. The book has great design and vibrant colourful pictures. The puns and jokes are spot on * Toppsta review *Brimming over with glorious puns, lashings of toilet humour, and plenty of references to pop culture, Green’s high-energy, snap, crackle and pop story will have youngsters snorting and sniggering from the first appearance of the alligator investigators right through to their final frenetic flourish. Simply bursting with youthful energy, crazy comedy, vibrant artwork and breathtaking creativity, InvestiGators is a visual and verbal delight… and guaranteed to please even the most reluctant reader! -- Pam Norfolk * Lancashire Post *It’s like a cartoon you can read, the illustrations are so good it’s like you’re watching them and not reading them at all. -- Yusuf, aged 10 * The Reading Agency *My son loves this graphic novel and finds it hilarious -- Mini Travellers BlogBlooming marvellous. Love how filled with puns and word play these are. This series is just such fun and they are so popular in school! When popular art starts going missing, it’s up to the Investigators to get it back! This made me cackle at times! Can’t wait for more! -- Steph Elliott * Blog A Little But a Lot *
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Scholastic Mac Undercover Mac B Kid Spy 1
Book SynopsisBefore Mac Barnett was an author, he was a kid. And while he was a kid, he was a spy. The precious Crown Jewels have been stolen, and there's only oneperson who can help the Queen of England: her newest secret agent,Mac B. Mac travels around the globe in search of the stolen treasure...butwill he find it in time?
£6.99
Andrews McMeel Publishing Enola Holmes: The Graphic Novels: The Case of the
Book SynopsisIn Book 2 of the series, Enola is back on the case, deciphering clues and developing leads in each of three new mysteries. What she doesn’t know is that she, too, is being pursued—by her own brother! Once again, Sherlock Holmes’ brilliant, strong-willed younger sister takes center stage in this delightfully drawn graphic novel based on Nancy Springer’s bestselling mystery series.London, 1889. A woman is being held prisoner while she awaits a forced marriage. Another has been kidnapped, and yet another disappears…As Enola seeks to rescue the three women, her brother embarks on a quest of his own. When Sherlock receives a mysterious package, he knows he’ll need Enola’s help to decipher its meaning. In the end, the three Holmes siblings will have to work together to answer the question that started it all: What happened to their mother? Book Two contains three engrossing mysteries: The Case of the Peculiar Pink Fan, The Case of the Cryptic Crinoline, and The Case of Baker Street Station.
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Pan Macmillan Hoot
Book SynopsisHilarious, touching and thought-provoking, Hoot is a modern classic, now celebrating its fifteenth anniversary. Winner of the Newbery Honor award and a New York Times bestseller, Carl Hiaasen's first novel celebrates the natural world with his trademark wit and warmth.Roy Eberhardt never wanted to move to Florida. In his opinion, Disney World is an armpit. Roy’s family moves around a lot so he’s used to the new-kid drill – he's also used to bullies like Dana Matherson. And anyway, it’s because of Dana that Roy gets to see the mysterious running boy who runs away from the school bus and who has no books, no backpack and, most bizarrely, no shoes. Sensing a mystery, Roy starts to trail the mystery runner – a chase that will introduce him to many weird Floridian creatures: potty-trained alligators, cute burrowing owls, a fake-fart champion, a shoeless eco-warrior, a sinister pancake PR man, new friends and some snakes with sparkly tails. As the plot thickens, Roy and his friends realise it's up to them to save the endangered owls from the evil Mother Paula's pancake company who are planning to build a new restaurant on their home . . .Trade ReviewEvery now and then a book comes along that is so striking it gives the reader goosebumps and stays in the mind long after its pages are closed. Carl Hiaasen's Hoot is one of those. * Times Educational Supplement *Absolutely compelling - the nearest thing to Sacher's Holes I've read yet * The Times *A sharp, funny, fast-moving mystery romp * Financial Times *Good entertainment for all ages * Sunday Times *Touching and well-written. These characters leap off the page at us, and we want to spend time around them. * Guardian Review *You don't need to be far into this book to be engaged. Page one will do. * Glasgow Herald *Hiaasen is a great storyteller and he conjures up intriguing characters and plenty of chuckles. * Manchester Evening News *
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Pan Macmillan What the Ladybird Heard on Holiday
Book SynopsisWith a whole host of noisy zoo-animal characters to meet What the Ladybird Heard on Holiday is a fantastic rhyming adventure from stellar picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks.Those two bad men, Lanky Len and Hefty Hugh, are back! They may be in the city instead of the farm, but they haven't changed their thieving ways. In fact, they're even more ambitious. They're planning to steal a monkey from the zoo and use him to pinch the crown jewels. Unfortunately for them, they don't know that a certain crime-busting ladybird is holidaying in the very same city . . . and she's got a good idea that will ensure the dastardly pair won't get away with it!Enjoy more adventures with the clever little ladybird in What the Ladybird Heard, What the Ladybird Heard Next and What the Ladybird Heard at the Seaside.Trade Reviewcolourful, rhyming fun. * Metro *A terrific and witty adventure * Guardian *Lively adventure . . . Donaldson’s jaunty rhyming story is perfectly paired with bright busy collage pictures * Daily Mail *
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Scholastic US The Cliffs Five Nights at Freddys Fazbear Frights
Book SynopsisFive Nights at Freddy''s fans won''t want to miss this pulse-pounding collection of three novella-length tales that will keep even the bravest FNAF player up at night...Some things must be learned the hard way . . . Reed sees an opportunity to teach the school bully not to mess with him, but ends up mangling the lesson. Robert, an exhausted single father, gets a crash course in parenting when he buys a fancy new teddy bear to watch and entertain his young son. Chris, eager to join the Science Club at school, agrees to undergo a grisly experiment to be accepted. But in the malevolent universe of Five Nights at Freddy''s, there''s always an education in pain.In this seventh volume, Five Nights at Freddy''s creator Scott Cawthon spins three sinister novella-length stories from different corners of his series'' canon, featuring cover art from fanfavorite artist LadyFiszi.Readers beware: This collection of terrifying tales is enough to unsettle even the most h
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Hachette Children's Group The Famous Five Collection 4
Book SynopsisJulian, Dick, Anne, George and Timmy the dog find excitement and adventure wherever they go in Enid Blyton''s most popular series.Five On A Hike TogetherDick is woken by a light flashing through his window. Is someone trying to send him a coded message? When the Famous Five hear of an escaped convict in the area, they are on red alert. Five Have A Wonderful TimeThe Famous Five are on an adventurous holiday in horse-drawn caravans. They discover a ruined castle that looks deserted. But is that a face at the window? Or is it a trick of the light? Just who is hiding in the castle?Five Go To Mystery MoorThe Five find out about something dangerous out in Mystery Moor. They''ll have to risk the treacherous mists and follow the trail if they want to find what''s lurking in the shadows. Do they know what they''ve let themselves in for?This 70th anniversary edition features the Classic editions of three Famous Five advenTrade ReviewThese books bring back special memories and ... kids still enjoy them today. A beautiful Christmas present to cherish and pass on. * Irish Daily Mail *
£8.99
HarperCollins Publishers The Miserable Mill
Book SynopsisDear reader, There is nothing to be found in Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events but misery and despair. You still have time to choose another international best-selling series to read. But if you insist on discovering the unpleasant adventures of the Baudelaire orphans, then proceed with caution…Trade Review‘Perhaps A Series of Unfortunate Events is so special simply because Handler saw children as people. He took his readers seriously' – Guardian ‘Lemony Snicket is the new Harry Potter’ – Entertainment Weekly ‘Deliciously wicked and wonderful’ – The Times ‘Lemony Snicket is a publishing phenomenon’ – Independent ‘Harry Potter’s worst nightmare’ – Evening Standard
£7.99
HarperCollins Publishers The Austere Academy
Book SynopsisDear reader, There is nothing to be found in Lemony Snicket’s 'A Series of Unfortunate Events' but misery and despair. You still have time to choose another international best-selling series to read. But if you insist on discovering the unpleasant adventures of the Baudelaire orphans, then proceed with caution…Trade Review‘Perhaps A Series of Unfortunate Events is so special simply because Handler saw children as people. He took his readers seriously' – Guardian ‘Lemony Snicket is the new Harry Potter’ – Entertainment Weekly ‘Deliciously wicked and wonderful’ – The Times ‘Lemony Snicket is a publishing phenomenon’ – Independent ‘Harry Potter’s worst nightmare’ – Evening Standard
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Monster
Book SynopsisThis New York Times bestselling novel from acclaimed author Walter Dean Myers tells the story of Steve Harmon, a teenage boy in juvenile detention and on trial. Presented as a screenplay of Steve''s own imagination, and peppered with journal entries, the book shows how one single decision can change our whole lives. Monster is a multi-award-winning, provocative coming-of-age story that was the first-ever Michael L. Printz Award recipient, an ALA Best Book, a Coretta Scott King Honor selection, and a National Book Award finalist.Monster is now a major motion picture called All Rise and starring Jennifer Hudson, Kelvin Harrison, Jr., Nas, and A$AP Rocky.The late Walter Dean Myers was a National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, who was known for his commitment to realistically depicting kids from his hometown of Harlem.Share this highly readable n
£8.54
Hodder & Stoughton Belladonna
Book SynopsisThis gorgeous new edition of BELLADONNA comes from the HODDERSCAPE VAULT . . . giving fans who missed out first time round a chance to own a beautiful hardback copy with beautiful new foil on the case. ''A deliciously deadly Gothic romance'' STEPHANIE GARBER ''Secrets, curses, mystery, romance, and Death!'' JENNIFER ARMENTROUT''Decadently atmospheric'' KERRI MANISCALCO The New York Times bestselling gothic, fantasy romance set in a world of wealth, desire and betrayal.Your name is no curse, Little Bird. I just like the taste of it.Orphaned as a child, Signa Farrow has been raised by a string of guardians, each more interested in her wealth than her well-being - and each has met an untimely end. Her only remaining relatives are the elusive Hawthornes, an eccentric family living at Thorn Grove, an estate both glittering and gloomy.When a restless spirit appears claimi
£17.00
Hachette Children's Group Famous Five Colour Short Stories Five to the
Book SynopsisJoin the Famous Five on a brand-new adventure in this NEWLY CREATED story for children aged 5 and up! When the Famous Five are enjoying a picnic on Kirrin Island they spot a lamb in trouble. With no one else on hand to help, it''s up to the Five launch a rescue mission. Will they make it in time? Set in the world of Enid Blyton''s best-loved series, this newly created story follows Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timmy the dog on a special new adventure. The story is broken down into six short chapters with vibrant, full-colour illustrations on every page - perfect for shared reading or for newly confident readers to enjoy independently. Also look out for: The Birthday Adventure, illustrated by Becka Moor. Enid Blyton''s eight original short stories about the Famous Five are also available as early readers illustrated by Jamie Littler. Collect them all! A Lazy AfternoonGeorge''s Hair Is Too LongWell Done, Famous Five Five and
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HarperCollins Publishers Murder on a School Night The best funny new YA
Book SynopsisSex Education meets A Good Girl's Guide to Murder in this darkly hilarious YA murder mystery by Comedy Women in Print Prize and Carnegie Medal nominated author, Kate Weston.Fiercely funny, feminist and FUN! I bloody loved it' M.A. KUZNIARThere's never a good time to find a dead body. But finding a dead body while you're trying to kiss your crush?Dead awkward.All Kerry wants to do is stay at home with her rom-coms and strict retainer schedule. Instead, her BFF Annie has roped her into going to their first sixth-form party to investigate who's cyberbullying Heather, the most popular girl in school.On the cusp of kissing her dreamy crush, Scott, Kerry discovers the body of Heather''s second in command suffocated with a menstrual cup. Within days, another student turns up dead, this time with a sanitary pad across the eyes. Now Annie and Kerry are officially on the case to stop the menstrual murderer . . . period.Trade Review Praise for MURDER ON A SCHOOL NIGHT “This inclusive feminist tale is thrilling, twisty and hilarious… I’ll never look at menstrual products the same way again!Fiercely funny, feminist and FUN! I bloody loved it” – M.A. KUZNIAR ‘The snappy dialogue shines and the detective duo’s friendship is well observed and rings true’ – Fiona Noble, The Observer ‘Kate Weston’s hilarious YA murder mystery is a must’– Irish Independent “Mean Girls meets Midsomer Murders with a dash of Louise Rennison in this genre-blending story… Hysterically funny dialogue and a lighthearted tone. However, what really elevates the goofy capers and over-the-top scheming is how well Kerry and Annie know both themselves and each other. Secrets add depth and complexity to this insightful parody of teenage life. A nuanced, hilarious page-turning romantic mystery” – Kirkus Reviews "Channeling the 1980s cult classic Heathers right down to the croquet set, Weston flaunts cozy English charm and puerile slapstick comedy in this propulsive mystery . . . The girls’ chemistry as best friends and partners-in-crime-solving is energizing. Refreshing attention to sex positivity and period politics combined with Weston’s timing—both comedic and plot driven—ensure a laugh-out-loud romp" – Publishers Weekly ‘Laugh out loud funny, delightfully gruesome and packed with twists, turns and feminism. I loved every minute of it!’ – Amy McCaw, author of Mina and the Undead Praise for KATE WESTON ‘Echoes of the late great Louise Rennison’― Irish Times If you found the late Louise Rennison's diaries of Georgia Nicholson funny…this book by comedian Kate Weston will make you laugh out loud…and contains wisdom and good advice along with the comedy ― The Sunday Times 'Holly Bourne fans should love this uproarious debut by standup comic Weston' – Guardian 'This book will make you laugh out loud' – Sunday Times Book of the Week
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Pan Macmillan InvestiGators: Braver and Boulder: A Full Colour,
Book SynopsisCrack the case with the InvestiGators! Join Mango and Brash in InvestiGators Braver and Boulder for another wacky adventure in the laugh-out-loud full colour comic book series by John Patrick Green, perfect for fans of Bunny vs Monkey. **Don't miss Mango and Brash in their World Book Day adventure - High Rise Hijinks!**'Fast, fabulous, and fantastically funny, the InvestiGators books are instant classics!' - Jamie Smart, creator of Bunny vs Monkey.The InvestiGators are having a hard time keeping a low profile – their new headquarters are in a giant robot towering over the city! How can they be SECRET agents if everyone recognizes them?But with their ears to the ground, Mango and Brash hear rumblings about Boulder Buddies - mysterious glowing rocks turning up in the city! Could a rocky relationship from the InvestiGators' past be behind this strange scheme? Find out in their most stone-cold dangerous mission yet!The InvestiGators series is a hit with readers of all ages and covers positive themes like:- Fun teamwork- Never giving up- Pesky problem-solvingCollect all the books in the hilarious series of graphic novels for kids! InvestiGators, InvestiGators: Take the Plunge, InvestiGators: Off the Hook and tons more – and don't miss Agents of S.U.I.T., the spin off series featuring Mango and Brash's colourful coworkers!Trade ReviewHas heaping helpings of surreal alligator action and wordplay gags to keep new readers bent on solving the mystery. * The New York Times *A hilarious ride with great wordplay, bright illustrations and plenty of twists and turns – lots to keep young readers engaged. Keen illustrators will also enjoy Green’s bonus drawing tips to create their own InvestiGators. -- Sarah Mallon * The Scotsman *In high-intensity colors, straightforward panel artwork by Green (Hippopotamister) offers plenty of slapstick gags to Brash and Mango’s tale. Fast-paced fun for the bad pun and dorky joke crowd. * Publisher's Weekly *Like the heroes of Dav Pilkey’s Dog Man or Captain Underpants, the Investigators are bound to resonate with kids. * School Library Journal: XpressReviews *With its rampant good-natured goofiness and its unrelenting fizz and pep, this feels like a sugar rush manifested as a graphic novel. Silly and inventive fast-paced fun. * Kirkus *If your young reader is looking for something to fill a Dogman-shaped hole in their personal libraries, let alligator investigators Mango and Brash step in. With a detailed comic-strip format, lots of toilet humour and zany plot lines, you will be pestered for the sequel before it's published. -- Sara Keating * Sunday Business Post (Ireland) *Brimming over with glorious puns, lashings of toilet humour, and plenty of references to pop culture, Green’s high-energy, snap, crackle and pop story will have youngsters snorting and sniggering from the first appearance of the alligator investigators right through to their final frenetic flourish. Simply bursting with youthful energy, crazy comedy, vibrant artwork and breathtaking creativity, InvestiGators is a visual and verbal delight… and guaranteed to please even the most reluctant reader! -- Pam Norfolk * Lancashire Post *This book is going to be big, really big, any class that has it is going to struggle to keep it on the shelves. It’s perfect for year 3/4 especially those who may be less confident or enthused when it comes to reading. This book will appeal to all but you can easily see how it could be a stepping stone for those who struggle to engage with reading and it may just help them light their reading fire. 5/5, 10/10, must buy, whatever your rating system is this book smashes it and is something that should be in all KS2 classrooms as far as I’m concerned. -- Richard Ruddick * https://comicsinclass.school.blog/reviews-from-the-teachers-desk/ *My six year old nephew would not put this book down. As in we had to pry it from his fingers at one point to take a break. According to him, “you don’t need any sort of learning apps to read, you just need to find the right book.” This book has helped him get excited about reading and he definitely has the reading bug now. We can’t wait for more books in this series to be released! * Toppsta review *pun-heavy whodunnit graphic novel which is just as clearly laid out, colourful and silly as Dav Pilkey’s phenomenally successful series. Mango and Brash are an excellent detective duo that readers will definitely want to see more from… * BookTrust *Simply bursting with youthful energy, crazy comedy, vibrant artwork and breathtaking creativity, InvestiGators is a visual and verbal delight… and guaranteed to please even the most reluctant reader! * Lancashire Evening Post *A hilarious ride with great wordplay, bright illustrations and plenty of twists and turns – lots to keep young readers engaged. Keen illustrators will also enjoy Green’s bonus drawing tips to create their own InvestiGators. -- Sarah Mallon * The Scotsman *This book is going to be big, really big, any class that has it is going to struggle to keep it on the shelves. It’s perfect for year 3/4 especially those who may be less confident or enthused when it comes to reading. This book will appeal to all but you can easily see how it could be a stepping stone for those who struggle to engage with reading and it may just help them light their reading fire. 5/5, 10/10, must buy, whatever your rating system is this book smashes it and is something that should be in all KS2 classrooms as far as I’m concerned. -- Richard Ruddick * https://comicsinclass.school.blog/reviews-from-the-teachers-desk/ *Absolutely hilarious and fantastic book. Investigators has become a good new series to look out for and we simply can't wait to continue the story. My son and I went through the whole book in one sitting. Mango was my son’s favourite as he was extremely funny. The book has great design and vibrant colourful pictures. The puns and jokes are spot on * Toppsta review *Brimming over with glorious puns, lashings of toilet humour, and plenty of references to pop culture, Green’s high-energy, snap, crackle and pop story will have youngsters snorting and sniggering from the first appearance of the alligator investigators right through to their final frenetic flourish. Simply bursting with youthful energy, crazy comedy, vibrant artwork and breathtaking creativity, InvestiGators is a visual and verbal delight… and guaranteed to please even the most reluctant reader! -- Pam Norfolk * Lancashire Post *It’s like a cartoon you can read, the illustrations are so good it’s like you’re watching them and not reading them at all. -- Yusuf, aged 10 * The Reading Agency *My son loves this graphic novel and finds it hilarious -- Mini Travellers Blog
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Scholastic US Gumdrop Angel Five Nights at Freddys Fazbear
Book SynopsisA pulse-pounding collection of three terrifying Five Night's at Freddy's tales.
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Pan Macmillan What the Ladybird Heard
Book SynopsisWith a cast of everyone's favourite farm animals, What the Ladybird Heard is a brilliant rhyming adventure from the stellar picture-book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks.Hefty Hugh and Lanky Len are two crafty robbers with a cunning plan to steal the farmer’s fine prize cow. But little do they know that the tiniest, quietest creature of all has overhead their plot, and she has a plan of her own . . . With brilliant rhyming verse from Julia Donaldson, author of The Gruffalo, and bright, distinctive illustrations from award-winning illustrator, Lydia Monks, this much-loved modern classic is perfect for reading aloud.Enjoy more adventures with the clever little ladybird in What the Ladybird Heard Next, What the Ladybird Heard on Holiday and What the Ladybird Heard at the Seaside.Trade ReviewA terrific and witty adventure * Guardian *Bursting with colour and verve * Daily Telegraph *What the Ladybird Heard by Julia Donaldson has all her characteristic sense of fun and performance . . . every picture book by her is a treat. * Times *Great ‘cops and robbers’ appeal . . . perfect for children motivated by the seemingly endless ways in which one might trap the ‘baddies’. * Teach Primary *
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Michael O'Mara Books Ltd Sherlock Bones and the Case of the Crown Jewels:
Book SynopsisWhen the crown jewels go missing from Kennel Palace, it’s up to super-sleuth Sherlock Bones and his trusty sidekick Dr Catson to solve the crime. But with multiple suspects and a trail that’s starting to run cold, will they be able to catch the culprit in time? The first book in a brand-new Sherlock Bones mystery fiction series, this fun puzzle adventure contains over 30 games – such as mazes, search games and silhouette matches – that are woven into the action, so the reader can feel immersed in the exciting detective plot and help Bones and Catson solve the mystery.Trade ReviewA good romp of a mystery * The School Librarian *A very interesting concept, slightly reminiscent of the 'Choose your own Adventure' books. This will appeal to key stage 2 readers, especially those who may have reading difficulties and encourages collaboration among readers, with one reading the story and the other solving the puzzles. * The School Librarian on ‘Sherlock Bones and the Curse of the Pharaoh’s Mask’ *
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Scholastic US Lallys Game Five Nights at Freddys Tales from the
Book SynopsisFive Nights at Freddy''s fans won''t want to miss this collection of three chilling stories that will haunt even the bravest FNAF player...Some secrets are better left hidden . . . A forbidden artifact from her fiancé's past beckons to Selena. Jessica leads a double-life from her friends and coworkers in the children's wing of a hospital. Maya can't resist the temptation to explore an off-limits area of Freddy Fazbear's Mega Pizzaplex. But in the world of Five Nights at Freddy''s, everything comes with a price to pay.In this first volume, Five Nights at Freddy''s creator Scott Cawthon spins three sinister novella-length tales from uncharted corners of his series'' canon.Readers beware: This collection of terrifying tales is enough to rattle even the most hardened Five Nights at Freddy''s fans.
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HarperCollins Publishers Death on the Nile
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 is supposed to be on a relaxing holiday in Egypt, but soon finds himself caught in the middle of a confusing murder.The obvious suspect has an alibi, and not a
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Walker Books Ltd Montgomery Bonbon Sabotage at Sea
Book SynopsisThe world''s greatest detective is back in the fourth instalment in a brilliantly clever, funny and highly illustrated murder mystery series.Shenanigans are once again afoot in the town of Widdlington, and this time they''re on board the Dreadnowt a galleon ship that's set to host a fireworks display for the town. Bonnie Montgomery and Grampa Banks are on board as guests, but just after sundown, a fog rolls in and a terrible cry is heard over the crash of the waves. Captain Valancourt stumbles out of the mist, dripping wet and covered in red welts, the like of which a sea monster would leave behind, and is soon pronounced dead by the doctor on board.The crowd is shocked, and Bonnie''s fishy-o-meter is off the charts. While Inspector Sands takes over as captain, Bonnie transforms into Montgomery Bonbon, and it's not long before she's laid anchor on her prime suspects.Can Montgomery Bonbon solve the crime of the ancient mariner?
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HarperCollins Publishers The Wide Window
Book SynopsisDear reader, There is nothing to be found in Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events but misery and despair. You still have time to choose another international best-selling series to read. But if you insist on discovering the unpleasant adventures of the Baudelaire orphans, then proceed with caution…Trade Review‘Perhaps A Series of Unfortunate Events is so special simply because Handler saw children as people. He took his readers seriously' – Guardian ‘Lemony Snicket is the new Harry Potter’ – Entertainment Weekly ‘Deliciously wicked and wonderful’ – The Times ‘Lemony Snicket is a publishing phenomenon’ – Independent ‘Harry Potter’s worst nightmare’ – Evening Standard
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Scholastic US The Bobbiedots Conclusion Five Nights at Freddys
Book SynopsisFive Nights at Freddy''s fans won''t want to miss this collection of three chilling stories that will haunt even the bravest player...Would you ever cut corners to get what you want? . . . Outsourcing their storytelling to artificial intelligence comes with unintended results for the executives of the Fazbear Entertainment board of directors. . . Tony's search for the player behind the impossibly high scores at the Pizzaplex Fazcade leads him down a rabbit hole with no way out . . . And Abe's journey to find the first generation animatronics causing problem for his Bobbiedot home assistants lead him to believe he should have never moved into his new apartment . . . In the world of Five Nights at Freddy''s sometimes a shortcut can lead to a dead end. . .In this fifth volume, Five Nights at Freddy''s creator Scott Cawthon spins three sinister novella-length tales from uncharted corners of his series'' canon.Readers beware: This collection of
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Scholastic Signed Sealed Dead
Book SynopsisTrue-Crime obsessed Paige, and her family, move across the Atlanticto her father's eerie hometown, and it's not long before she uncoversthe town's dark history - a string of unsolved murders anddisappearances in the 90s. Will Paige solve a quarter-of-a-centurymystery, or will she be the next target?!
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Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Spy School at Sea
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Pan Macmillan The Cheerleaders: A Dark and Twisty Thriller That
Book SynopsisThe Cheerleaders is Kara Thomas' edge-of-your-seat thriller about an eerie sequence of seemingly unrelated events that leaves five cheerleaders dead.'Sharp, brilliantly plotted, and totally engrossing' - Karen McManus, author of One of Us Is LyingThere are no more cheerleaders in the town of Sunnybrook.First there was the car accident – two girls dead after hitting a tree on a rainy night.Then the murders happened – two girls were killed by the man next door. The police shot him, so no one will ever know why he did it.Monica's sister was the last cheerleader to die. After her suicide, Sunnybrook High disbanded the cheer squad. No one wanted to be reminded of the girls they'd lost.That was five years ago. Now the faculty and students at Sunnybrook High want to remember the lost cheerleaders. But for Monica, it's not that easy. After she discovers the letters in her stepdad's desk, unearths an ancient phone, and meets a strange new friend at school, Monica can't just move on.There are no more cheerleaders in Sunnybrook, but that doesn't mean anyone else is safe.Trade ReviewSharp, brilliantly plotted, and totally engrossing -- Karen McManus, New York Times-bestselling author of One of Us is LyingGripping from start to finish . . . with twists that left me shocked -- Victoria Aveyard, New York Times-bestselling author of Red QueenYou'll be up all night tearing through the pages * BUSTLE *This deliciously deceptive thriller . . . is a must-have * SLJ *A dark, twisty thriller tapping into the current trend for cheerleading * The Bookseller *
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Scholastic US Prankster Five Nights at Freddys Fazbear Frights
Book SynopsisFive Nights at Freddy's fans won't want to miss this pulse-pounding collection of three novella-length tales that will keep even the bravest FNAF player up at night...
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Hachette Children's Group The Naturals: Book 1 Cold cases get hot in this
Book SynopsisCold cases get hot in this unputdownable mystery from Jennifer Lynn Barnes, no.1 New York Times bestselling author of The Inheritance Games series. Perfect for fans of A Good Girl's Guide to Murder. Cassie is a natural at reading people. Piecing together the tiniest details, she can tell you who you are and what you want. But it's not a skill that she's ever taken seriously until the FBI come knocking: they've begun a classified programme that uses exceptional teenagers to crack infamous cold cases, and they need Cassie.What Cassie doesn't realize is that there's more at risk than a few unsolved murders - especially when she's sent to live with a group of teens whose gifts are as unusual as her own. Soon, it becomes clear that no one in the Naturals program is what they seem. And when a new killer strikes, danger looms close. Caught in a lethal game of cat and mouse with a killer, the Naturals are going to have to use all of their gifts just to survive . . .Born smart. Born tough. Born FBI.'The Naturals is Criminal Minds for the YA world, and I loved every page' - Ally Carter, New York Times bestselling authorTrade ReviewThe Naturals is Criminal Minds for the YA world, and I loved every page. * Ally Carter, author of Gallagher Girls *[A] tightly paced suspense novel that will keep readers up until the wee hours to finish * VOYA - starred review *This savvy thriller grabs readers right away * Kirkus Reviews *It's a stay-up-late-to-finish kind of book, and it doesn't disappoint * Publishers Weekly *In this high-adrenaline series opener...even a psychic won't anticipate all the twists and turns * Booklist *
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Scholastic The Ruby in the Smoke
Book SynopsisSoon after Sally Lockhart's father drowns at sea, she receives ananonymous letter. The dire warning it contains makes a man die offear at her feet. Determined to discover the truth about her father'sdeath, sixteen-year-old Sally is plunged into a terrifyingmystery in the dark heart of Victorian London.
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Hachette Children's Group The Famous Five Collection 3
Book SynopsisThe Famous Five celebrated 70 years in print in 2012 - but the celebrations are still continuing! Everyone loves reading the adventures of Dick, Anne, Julian, George and, of course, Timmy!
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Asylum 3Book Box Set
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Scholastic Beastie Bros
Book SynopsisAn accessible, funny, black-and-white highly illustrated young fictionseries from David O'Connell, the illustrator of Tom Vaughan'sHercules, starring a hilarious firefly and snail duo -perfect for readers aged 6+ and fans of Jamie Smart and Toto theNinja Cat.
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Capstone Press Hound of the Baskervilles Graphic Revolve Common
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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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Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Spy School
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Hachette Children's Group Famous Five Colour Short Stories Timmy and the
Book SynopsisIntroducing The Famous Five to younger readers with this NEWLY-CREATED story for children aged 5 and up!The Five are on a special mission to help create a little public garden to honour late Mr Tidyworth. But when Timmy digs up a shining silver necklace, they must find out who buried it and just how valuable it really is...Set in the world of Enid Blyton''s best-loved series, this newly created story follows Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timmy the dog on a special new adventure. The story is broken down into short chapters with vibrant, full-colour illustrations on every page - perfect for shared reading or for newly confident readers to enjoy independently.Also look out for: The Birthday Adventure and Five to the Rescue!, illustrated by Becka Moor.Enid Blyton''s eight original short stories about the Famous Five are also available as early readers illustrated by Jamie Littler. Collect them all!A Lazy AfternoonGeor
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Pan Macmillan Murder on the Safari Star
Book SynopsisJoin Hal and Uncle Nat as they plunge straight into an exciting mystery – this time while on Safari!All-aboard for the third amazing journey in the bestselling Adventures on Trains series, Murder on the Safari Star, from M. G. Leonard and Sam Sedgman, illustrated throughout by Elisa Paganelli.Harrison Beck and his Uncle Nat are on the journey of a lifetime aboard the Safari Star – a luxurious steam train that will take them from Pretoria to the stunning Victoria Falls. Close encounters with the amazing animals and landscape of Southern Africa are adventure enough, but things get mysterious when a passenger is found dead inside a locked compartment. Is it just a terrible accident or is something more suspicious afoot? It’s up to train detective Hal and his new friend Winston to find out.Murder on the Safari Star can be read as a stand-alone novel, or enjoyed as part of the Adventures on Trains series. Join Hal and Uncle Nat on more stops in this thrilling series, with: The Highland Falcon Thief, Kidnap on the California Comet, Danger at Dead Man's Pass and Sabotage on the Solar Express.Praise for the Series:'Like Murder on the Orient Express but better!' – Frank Cottrell-Boyce on The Highland Falcon Thief'A thrilling and hugely entertaining adventure story' – David Walliams on The Highland Falcon Thief'A first class choo-choo-dunnit!' – David Solomons on Kidnap on the California Comet'A high-speed train journey worth catching . . .The best yet' – The Times on Murder on the Safari Star'This series just gets better and better' – Maz Evans on Danger at Dead Man's PassTrade ReviewWith the Highland Falcon Thief, M. G. Leonard and Sam Sedgman bring the classic mystery on a train bang up to date with a carriage-load of wit and suspense -- Ross Welford, author of Time Travelling with a Hamster on The Highland Falcon ThiefI have a station announcement: their collaboration is a chuffing triumph. Fans of Agatha Christie, or, more recently, Robin Stevens and Katherine Woodfine, should adore this mystery which makes a steam trail all of its own. * The Times Children's Book of the Week *A brilliant adventure, packed with blackmail, red herrings and silver superliners! * Mitch Johnson *With a cast of delightfully dubious characters who are all potential suspects, Kidnap on the California Comet will keep readers guessing and reading on to enjoy the developing friendships and follow the red herrings across the USA, to a satisfying conclusion. There are plenty of notes at the back for train fans, and the book may therefore appeal especially to vehicle-obsessed children who are looking for a longer book with a clear plot to follow * BookTrust *Wildly funny, with hairpin plot bends and inventive characters, this series is firmly on track to become a bestseller. * Daily Mail *A slick and super-satisfying sequel with kidnap, card tricks and the coolest train carriage ever! -- Ross Montgomery, author of Perijee and Me
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Chicken House Ltd The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Perilous
Book Synopsis Book 2 in the New York Times bestselling series - perfect for curious readers! '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 It should have been a celebration party, but now it's another mind-bending mission for the children of the Mysterious Benedict Society. Join Reynie, Kate, Sticky and Constance as they race across the globe by train, bicycle and ship to save their beloved Mr Benedict. It's a perilous journey that will test all their unusual talents ... Book 2 in the 4-book 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 The adventure continues in book 3, THE MYSTERIOUS BENEDICT SOCIETY AND THE PRISONER'S DILEMMA
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Hachette Children's Group Famous Five Graphic Novel Five on a Treasure
Book SynopsisThe Famous Five told as a graphic novel for the first time ever. Ideal for anyone who loves Tintin, Asterix or Dogman.All the fun, danger and excitement of the original books, in a fast-paced format for fans old and new. Brilliantly retold, designed and illustrated by a talented father-and-son team of graphic novel experts. This superb new edition will capture the imagination of readers of any age.It''s Julian, Dick and Anne''s first visit to Kirrin to meet their cousin George - never call her Georgina! - and her loyal dog Timmy. Exploring together, they discover the location of some ancient family treasure marked on a hidden map. They must work quickly to find it as they are not the only ones searching for it . . . Join the adventure!
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Little, Brown & Company They Went Left
Book Synopsis ★Booklist ★Bookpage ★The Bulletin ★Publishers Weekly ★Shelf Awareness ★SLC ★SLJ “CRUCIAL.” —The New York Times Book Review In the rubble of a broken continent, a girl must solve a mystery whose answers could rebuild her family—or break her completely, in this New York Times bestselling, critically acclaimed tour de force historical novel from Monica Hesse, author of Girl in the Blue Coat. Germany, 1945. The soldiers who liberated the Gross-Rosen concentration camp say the war is over, but nothing feels over to eighteen-year-old Zofia Lederman. Her body has barely begun to heal, her mind feels broken. And her life is completely shattered: Three years ago, she and her younger brother, Abek, were the only members of their family to be sent to the right, away from the gas chambers of Auschwitz-Birkenau. Everyone else—her parents, her grandmother, radiant Aunt Maja—they went left. Zofia's last words to her brother were a promise: Abek to Zofia, A to Z. When I find you again, we will fill our alphabet. Now her journey to fulfill that vow takes her through Poland and Germany, into a displaced persons camp where everyone she meets is trying to piece together a future from a painful past: Miriam, desperately searching for the twin she was separated from after they survived medical experimentation. Breine, a former heiress, who now longs only for a simple wedding with her new fiancé. And Josef, who guards his past behind a wall of secrets, and is beautiful and strange and magnetic all at once. But the deeper Zofia digs, the more impossible her search seems. How can she find one boy in a sea of the missing? “This is not just a story about death and survival—it’s also about choosing to live on, even in the face of genocide, trauma and devastating loss. And what could be more relevant to our world today?” —Sharon Cameron, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Light in Hidden Places, writing in The New York Times 'A heartbreaking, gorgeously written story...The ending left me breathless and awed by its expression of enduring love.'―Jewell Parker Rhodes, New York Times bestselling author of Ghost Boys
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Michael O'Mara Books Ltd Sherlock Bones and the Mystery of the Vanishing
Book SynopsisSherlock Bones, the world’s greatest dog detective, and his trusty sidekick Dr Jane Catson are back for another crime-solving adventure.Bones and Catson are on a train bound for Paris when another passenger, a famous magician, vanishes in the middle of the night. Catson is convinced of foul play ... but none of the other passengers seem to know anything about the magician. Was he on the train at all? And how is his disappearance connected with a fiendish plot to steal the world’s most famous painting, the Mona Lemur? Bones and Catson are up against it to reach Paris and solve the mystery before it’s too late.The third book in Buster’s Sherlock Bones mystery fiction series features 28 puzzles – including search games, mazes and maths conundrums – that are woven into the action, so the reader feels immersed in the exciting detective plot. Told across 14 chapters, this thrilling story is perfect for middle-grade readers. Also available in the series:9781780557502 Sherlock Bones and the Case of the Crown Jewels9781780557519 Sherlock Bones and the Curse of the Pharaoh's MaskPublishing in Autumn 2023:9781780559223 Sherlock Bones and the Horror of the Haunted CastleTrade ReviewA good romp of a mystery * The School Librarian on 'Sherlock Bones and the Case of the Crown Jewels' *A very interesting concept, slightly reminiscent of the 'Choose your own Adventure' books. This will appeal to key stage 2 readers, especially those who may have reading difficulties and encourages collaboration among readers, with one reading the story and the other solving the puzzles. * The School Librarian on 'Sherlock Bones and the Curse of the Pharaoh’s Mask' *This is a highly appealing story with gentle wit that will appeal to KS2. Bigwood's delightful line drawings illustrate the plot without distracting from reading. A highly recommended addition for small group reading as well as for more independent individuals. * The School Librarian *
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Pan Macmillan For She is Wrath
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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Candlewick Press,U.S. V Is for Victorine
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Amazon Publishing The Queen of Thieves
Book SynopsisMika will do what it takes to uncover a string of thefts in the city—and keep her fellow orphans safe.After a merciless winter, spring has sprung in 1880 Stockholm, and the city awaits the arrival of the SS Vega, the first ship to have sailed the Northeast Passage. Life is busy at the orphanage, but twelve-year-old Mika quickly notices that the older orphans are up to something—and it doesn’t look good.When Constable Hoff approaches her with information about thefts around the city, Mika becomes even more concerned about what the other kids are up to—and what they might be planning for the Vega celebration. The police will have no sympathy for orphans, and she’d hate to see her friends condemned to life in jail.But Mika soon finds herself in a bind she can’t get out of—one that could condemn her own life. Can Mika uncover who is really behind the thefts in the city and keep her friends safe, without
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