Children’s / Teenage fiction: Crime and mystery fiction
Aladdin Paperbacks Trapped!
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Simon & Schuster Hidden Pictures
Book SynopsisNancy, Bess, and George must find the truth behind a photographic mystery in this nineteenth book of the Nancy Drew Diaries, a fresh approach to the classic mystery series.Nancy and her friends are spending the weekend in a small mountainside town called Shady Oaks. The local museum is displaying a never-before-seen collection from famous nature photographer, Christopher DeSantos. So the usually sleepy town is now filled with tourists. But it’s not just the dramatic lighting of the old black and white photographs that people have come to see. Newspapers all over the country have picked up the story of two visitors who went missing in Shady Oaks only to turn up in the old DeSantos photographs, seemingly frozen in time. What’s more, there was a rumor that DeSantos was cursed by his former partner after a disagreement. Now everyone is wondering if the legend is real. Nancy, Bess, and George are convinced that there is another explanation to be found. But it quickly becomes clear that someone is making sure they don’t find it. Can these three teenage sleuths solve this mystery before it’s too late?
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Fabio the World's Greatest Flamingo Detective:
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Penguin Young Readers Group Nancy Drew 09 The Sign of the Twisted Candles
Book SynopsisAnother exciting mystery begins for the young detective when her friends Bess and George ask her to investigate a rumor that their wealthy great-granduncle, Asa Sidney, is virtually a prisoner in his own mansion. But solving the mystery and befriending Carol Wipple, the sixteen-year-old foster daughter of the caretakers of the old mansion, nearly costs Nancy the friendship of Bess and George. It takes all of Nancy''s sleuthing ability as well as diplomacy to save it.Nancy braves one danger after another to bring to justice the swindlers who are stealing Asa Sidney?s fortune. With only the sign of the twisted candles to guide her, Nancy uncovers hidden treasure and an amazing letter that ends a family feud and brings unexpected happiness to Carol.
£9.49
Penguin Young Readers Group Nancy Drew 30 the Clue of the Velvet Mask
Book SynopsisA masquerade party turns into a dangerous adventure when teen-age sleuth Nancy Drew switches identities with a friend to track down a gang of thieves
£9.97
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Problim Children Carnival Catastrophe
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£999.99
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Riddle of
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The LeftHanded Booksellers of London
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Pan Macmillan The Valley of Adventure
Book SynopsisThe Valley of Adventure is the third thrilling instalment in the Adventure series by Enid Blyton, one of the best-loved children's writers of all time. This gorgeous edition of the classic adventure features an iconic retro cover adapted from the original cover artwork by Stuart Tresilian.Nothing could be more exciting than a daring night flight on Bill’s plane! But Philip, Dinah, Lucy-Ann, Jack and Kiki the parrot soon find themselves flying straight into a truly amazing adventure. Who are the two strange pilots, and what is the secret treasure hidden in the lonely and mysterious valley where the children land?Discover more books in the wondrous Adventure series with The Island of Adventure, The Castle of Adventure, and The Sea of Adventure.
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Pan Macmillan The Sea of Adventure
Book SynopsisThe Sea of Adventure is the fourth exciting instalment in the Adventure series by Enid Blyton, one of the best-loved children's writers of all time. This gorgeous edition of the classic adventure features an iconic retro cover adapted from the original cover artwork by Stuart Tresilian.A mysterious trip to the desolate Northern Isles soon turns into a terrifying adventure when Bill is kidnapped! Marooned far from the mainland on a deserted coast, Philip, Dinah, Lucy-Ann, Jack and Kiki the parrot find themselves playing a dangerous game with an unknown enemy. Will they escape with Bill and their lives?Discover more books in the wondrous Adventure series with The Mountain of Adventure, The Ship of Adventure, and The Circus of Adventure.
£10.22
HarperCollins Publishers The Pier
Book SynopsisShe sits in her bedroom overlooking the harbour, remembering how it looks when a storm arrives, when the walk across the pier to the lighthouse is fraught with danger and horrible memories. This beautiful story was written by Anne Curtis and illustrated by Chris Corner.Collins Big Cat Progress books are specifically designed for children at Key Stage 2 who have a Key Stage 1 reading level, giving them age-appropriate texts that they can read, building their confidence and fostering positive attitudes towards reading.Text type: A mystery storyCurriculum links: CitizenshipThis book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£9.53
HarperCollins Publishers The Show
Book SynopsisMeet Eva, Simone and Ash: best friends, budding journalists, and the stars of this delightful new series about family, friends, and DOGS, from the author of the much-loved MARSHMALLOW PIE and DOTTY DETECTIVE books! When a terrible storm damages the Happy Tails Rescue Centre, Eva and her friends know they need to help. They decide to put on a show to raise money for a new roof and not just any show. A dog show, of course, with the help of Eva's adorable whippet, Wafer! Everyone at school is keen to pitch in too, but with so many eager pairs of hands (and paws), soon there's squabbling. Can the Dog Squad help everyone learn to work as a team, turn storm clouds to sunshine and save the Rescue Centre in time?
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Little, Brown & Company Two Truths and a Lie
Book SynopsisIn this chilling mystery from a New York Times bestselling author, a storm strands a group of teens in a creepy motel—leaving them trapped with a killer. Nell has always wanted to be an actor, but she doubts her ability. As a member of her school’s theater program, she prefers working backstage. On the way to a contest, an unexpected blizzard strands her acting troupe in a creepy motel. Soon they meet a group of strangers from another high school—including the mysterious and handsome Knox, who insists they play the game Two Truths and a Lie. When it’s Nell’s turn, she draws a slip of paper written in unfamiliar handwriting: I like to watch people die. I’ve lost count of how many people I’ve killed. Suddenly, a night of harmless fun turns into a matter of life and death. As guests go missing, it becomes clear that a murderer is hiding in their midst
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Penguin Random House Children's UK The Case of the Counterfeit Criminals
Book SynopsisJordan Stratford has been pronounced clinically dead, and was briefly (mistakenly) wanted by INTERPOL for international industrial espionage. He is an ordained priest, has won numerous sword fights, jaywalked the streets of Paris, San Francisco, and São Paulo, and was once shot by a stray rubber bullet in a London riot. He lives on a tiny windswept Pacific island populated predominantly by realtors and carnivorous gulls.
£999.99
Penguin Random House Children's UK Ghost Hawk
Book SynopsisIn the winter of his eleventh year, Little Hawk goes deep into the forest, where he must endure a three-month test of solitude and survival which will turn him into a man.But outside the woods, the world is changing. English settlers are landing on the shores of the New World, and tensions between native tribes and the invaders are rising.Little Hawk's fate becomes irreversibly entwined with that of John, a young English boy who dares to question intolerance. He is witness to a secret murder will he now be witness to bloodshed between nations?SHORTLISTED FOR THE CILIP CARNEGIE MEDAL 2014Trade ReviewGHOST HAWK is the work of a writer with great imaginative power and long-practised narrative skill. I was swept up in the story, shocked, moved, and enthralled - and completely convinced by the historical background. I haven't read anything better for a long time. * Philip Pullman *Moving and long lasting, this is rich storytelling, and is probably Susan Cooper's finest work so far -- Marcus Sedgwick * Guardian *evocative and moving * Garth Nix *This book is nothing short of a masterpiece. * The Bookbag *Moving and thought-provoking novel * Maximum Shelf *
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Pan Macmillan Framed
Book SynopsisFrank Cottrell-Boyce, Children's Laureate 20242026, is a multi award-winning children's book author and screenwriter. Millions, his debut children's novel, won the prestigious CILIP Carnegie Medal.He is also the author of Cosmic, Framed, The Astounding Broccoli Boy, Sputnik's Guide to Life on Earth, Runaway Robot, Noah's Gold and The Wonder Brothers. His books have been shortlisted for a multitude of prizes, including the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize, the Whitbread Children's Fiction Award (now the Costa Book Award), the Roald Dahl Funny Prize and the Blue Peter Book Award.Frank is a judge for the 500 Words competition and the BBC's One Show As You Write It competition. Along with Danny Boyle, he devised the Opening Ceremony for the London 2012 Olympics. He has written for the hit TV series Dr Who and was the screenwriter for the hit film Goodbye Christopher Robin. He lives in Merseyside with his family.
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Hachette Children's Group Max Helsing Monster Hunter
Book SynopsisPercy Jackson meets Dracula in this action-packed monster hunting series! With the perfect combination of humour and heroism, Max Helsing will keep readers aged nine and up on the edge of their seats.Descended from a long line of monster hunters, Max Helsing does a pretty good job of being an ordinary kid by day and keeping his town safe from demons, ghouls and the occasional mummy by night. That is, until he turns thriteen and discovers he''s been cursed by an ancient vampire who wants him dead at any cost. To save the world - and his life - Max must rely on his wise-cracking best friend, cantankerous mentor, computer genius neighbour, and brand-new puppy. He''ll need all their help and more to break the Thirteenth Curse!Trade ReviewYou'd expect horror, but what surprises with this book is the clever way that there's plenty of humour too, as well as a hero who isn't just out to destroy by force; he is much more clever than that. -- Sarah Brew * Parents In Touch *Curtis Jobling's writing is crackingly good in this story injected with wisecracks, bone-cracks and crooked crucifixes as Max confronts an ancient evil. Fans of Percy Jackson are going to absolutely lap this one up. -- Phil May * Read it Daddy *The vocabulary is electrifying - Jobling's first description of a monster in the book is tremendous and reels the reader in for more. [...] Overall, it feels written with love. They say you should write the book you'd want to read for yourself - I imagine that's exactly what Curtis Jobling has done. Kids will monster munch it up. -- Clare Zinkin * Minerva Reads *As you'd expect this is full of thrilling action sequences but Max is a proper character, a decent young man at that, and his sardonic commentary on the gruesome goings on keep the balance between frightening and funny. Monstrous fun! * Love Reading 4 Kids *This action-packed thriller sets up what promises to be a series filled w ith legend, lore, and epic battles. * Publishers Weekly *
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Hachette Children's Group Max Helsing and the Beast of Bone Creek
Book SynopsisPercy Jackson meets Dracula in this action-packed monster hunting series! With the perfect combination of humour and heroism, Max Helsing will keep readers aged nine and up on the edge of their seats.Max Helsing''s camping trip to Bone Creek was never going to be a quiet holiday, but even he is caught by surprise at how quickly things get out of control. Trouble starts brewing when a slew of mysterious murders have Bigfoot hunters lining up, guns at the ready. What''s more, Max''s nemesis, Abel Archer, is in town and itching to be the one to take the beast down. But the appearance of dire wolves and vampires complicate matters - who is really responsible for the murders? With the help of his friends, it''s up to Max to find the culprit before the wrong suspect ends up as a trophy on a monster hunter''s wall!Trade ReviewAn enthralling, exciting page turner for younger horror fans. -- Bev Humphrey * Reviewer at SLA *Wildly exciting and original, like a cross between The X-Files, Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Percy Jackson, this is going to rock your world if you're into monsters, myths and mysteries! * Read it Daddy *
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Cornerstone Ali Cross
Book SynopsisAlex Cross's son Ali is eager to follow in his father's footsteps as a detective, but when his best friend goes missing, what price will he have to pay to solve the mystery?Alex CrossThe brilliant DC detective who never gives up on a case.Ali CrossThe tenacious kid who's determined to follow in his father's footsteps.The case that finally gives him a chanceAli knows Gabe Qualls better than anyone, so when his friend goes missing, Ali jumps right into action. Alex Cross has taught his son the values he needs to solve the mystery: intelligence, persistence, and logic. One thing Ali hasn't learned? Patience.Because Ali realises that with every day that passes without the police finding Gabe, the less likely it is that he'll ever be found. And being Alex Cross's son, he refuses to accept those odds.Trade ReviewThe prolific king of the beach read is back with an intergenrational mystery for the 9-to-12-year-old set -- KirkusThis is a fresh look at the world of James Patterson's most famous protagonist -- School Library JournalYoung readers . . . will find much to like -- Booklist
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BAIZDON The Tower Bridge Cat and the Missing Button
Book SynopsisThe shiny silver button that closes Tower Bridge is missing! Bella the Tower Bridge Cat needs to find it in time for the Lord Mayor's Show to start. But Bella soon discovers that there are buttons going missing all over Tower Bridge. Buttons are missing on a pair of trousers, on remote controls, and even on the gingerbread men! What is happening? Bella must look high and low to find the missing buttons. But with so many places to search, can the Tower Bridge Cat solve the mystery of the Missing Button in time?
£6.99
Little Tiger Press Group Time Travel Is NOT My Superpower
Book SynopsisSara has been practising her new teleport powers and she's getting pretty good! Except when she accidentally transports herself and her best friends (Georgie and Javier) and her nemesis (Jock) back in time... They're warned not to interact with ANYONE, to make sure they don't change anything in the future, but that becomes difficult when they're dragged into a birthday party. They get out as quickly as they can, although not before causing some minor chaos. But how much damage can a squashed cake really do?!? (As it turns out, a LOT.) A laugh-out-loud series about all the different ways of being extraordinary, perfect for fans of PIZAZZ, SAM WU and MARV.
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Arcturus Publishing Ltd Sherlock Holmes: A Gripping Casebook of Stories:
Book SynopsisSherlock Holmes: A Gripping Casebook of Stories contains the full-length novel A Study in Scarlet, plus 14 short stories. A Study in Scarlet marked Sherlock Holmes'' debut appearance in novel form, while Holmes made his first short story appearance in A Scandal in Bohemia, also included in this compendium.In his perceptive introduction to this compendium, leading crime writer Martin Edwards observes that ''the compelling evocation of character is what makes Conan Doyle''s stores come alive''. Ally this to vivid settings and the result is unbeatable entertainment enjoyed by crime fans the world over.ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Slipcased Classics are beautiful foil-stamped gift editions of classic works of literature, presented in a slipcase and decorated with delightful illustrations.
£999.99
Andersen Press Ltd Dogdunnit
Book SynopsisPeter Bently (Author) Peter Bently grew up in an army family and went to ten different schools. He studied languages at Oxford and worked as a journalist and non-fiction book editor before becoming a children's author. He is the author of more than seventy books, including Cats Ahoy!, which won the Roald Dahl Funny Prize, and King Jack and the Dragon, which was an American Library Association Notable Book of the Year.Tor Freeman (Illustrator) Tor Freeman grew up in London and graduated from Kingston University with a BA in illustration. She has been working as an illustrator ever since. In 2012 she was awarded the Sendak Fellowship and spent a month in Connecticut. She now lives and works in London.
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HarperCollins Publishers Daughter Of The Burning City
Book Synopsis ‘Utterly original. Amanda Foody has a wicked imagination.’ Stephanie Garber, Sunday Times bestselling author of Caraval Reality is in the eye of the beholder… Even among the many unusual members of the travelling circus that has always been her home sixteen-year-old Sorina stands apart as the only illusion-worker born in hundreds of years. This rare talent allows her to create illusions that others can see, feel and touch, with personalities all of their own. Her creations are her family, and together they make up the cast of the Festival's Freak Show. But no matter how lifelike they may seem, her illusions are still just that—illusions, and not truly real. Or so she always believed…until one of them is murdered.Now she must unravel the horrifying truth before all her loved ones disappear.Trade Review‘I highly recommend this fantastical, wildly imagined thrill-ride of a story.’Laurie Forest, author of The Black Witch
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Ophies Ghosts
Book SynopsisWinner of the 2001 Scott O''Dell Award for Historical FictionTheNew York Timesbestselling author ofDread Nationmakes her middle grade debut with a sweeping tale of the ghosts of our past that won?t stay buried, starring an unforgettable girl named Ophie.Ophelia Harrison used to live in a small house in the Georgia countryside. But that was before the night in November 1922, and the cruel act that took her home and her father from her. Which was the same night that Ophie learned she can see ghosts.Now Ophie and her mother are living in Pittsburgh with relatives they barely know. In the hopes of earning enough money to get their own place, Mama has gotten Ophie a job as a maid in the same old manor house where she works.Daffodil Manor, like the wealthy Caruthers family who owns it, is haunted by memories and prejudices of the past?and, as Ophie discovers, ghosts as well. Ghosts who have their own loves and hatreds and desires, ghosts who have wronged others and ghosts who have themselves been wronged. And as Ophie forms a friendship with one spirit whose life ended suddenly and unjustly, she wonders if she might be able to help?even as she comes to realize that Daffodil Manor may hold more secrets than she bargained for.
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Penguin Random House India Andaman Adventure The Jarawa
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Penguin Random House India Andaman Adventure Barren Island
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Down World
Book SynopsisStranger Things meets the Netflix series Dark in this paranormal thriller where three mysterious doors in a school basement hold the key to unlocking the mystery of what really happened the night Marina''s brother died.As the new kid in school and still reeling from the unexplained death of her brother Robbie, Marina O''Connell is only interested in one thing: leaving the past behind. But a chance encounter with handsome Brady Picelli changes everything. He will lead Marina to a startling discovery. The Down World is real and the past, present, and future are falling out of balance.Brady is determined to help Marina discover what really happened to her brother. However, what is taken from one world, must be repaid by another. And Marina is about to discover that even a realm of infinite possibilities has rules that must be obeyed...
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Little, Brown & Company Dead End Girls
Book SynopsisTwo girls fake their deaths only to face mortal danger in this YA thriller perfect for fans of The Twin and None Shall Sleep.
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Little, Brown & Company Girl Forgotten
Book Synopsis★ An Edgar Award Winner ★ Piper Gray starts a true-crime podcast investigating a seventeen-year-old cold case in this thrilling YA murder mystery by New York Times bestselling author April Henry. Seventeen years ago, Layla Trello was murdered and her killer was never found. Enter true-crime fan Piper Gray who is determined to reopen Layla’s case and get some answers. With the help of Jonas—who has a secret of his own—Piper starts a podcast investigating Layla’s murder. But as she digs deeper into the mysteries of the past, Piper begins receiving anonymous threats telling her to back off the investigation, or else. The killer is still out there, and Piper must uncover their identity before they silence her forever.
£13.49
Jimmy Patterson Dog Diaries Doggy Doubleheader
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Sparkle Dragons
Book SynopsisJoin the spunky and powerful Sparkle Dragons as they blast their glitter fire and put their brains together to save the queendom from polka-dotted pollution in this hilarious, easy-to-read graphic novel.Meet the Sparkle Dragons: the spunkiest crew in all of Princess Puff's queendom!
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Random House USA Inc The Dark Days of Hamburger Halpin
Book SynopsisBeing a hefty, deaf newcomer almost makes Will Halpin the least popular guy at Coaler High. But when he befriends the only guy less popular than him, the dork-namic duo has the smarts and guts to figure out who knocked off the star quarterback. Will can’t hear what’s going on, but he’s a great observer. So, who did it? And why does that guy talk to his fingers? And will the beautiful girl ever notice him? (Okay, so Will’s interested in more than just murder . . .)Those who prefer their heroes to be not-so-usual and with a side of wiseguy will gobble up this witty, geeks-rule debut.
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Random House Children's Books Moon Over Manifest
Book SynopsisWinner of the 2011 Newbery Award.The movement of the train rocked me like a lullaby. I closed my eyes to the dusty countryside and imagined the sign I’d seen only in Gideon’s stories: Manifest—A Town with a rich past and a bright future. Abilene Tucker feels abandoned. Her father has put her on a train, sending her off to live with an old friend for the summer while he works a railroad job. Armed only with a few possessions and her list of universals, Abilene jumps off the train in Manifest, Kansas, aiming to learn about the boy her father once was.Having heard stories about Manifest, Abilene is disappointed to find that it’s just a dried-up, worn-out old town. But her disappointment quickly turns to excitement when she discovers a hidden cigar box full of mementos, including some old letters that mention a spy known as the Rattler. These mysterious letters send Abilene and her new friends, Lettie and Ruthanne, on an honest
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Penguin Putnam Inc Holly Horror 1
Book SynopsisPlaymate, come and play with me...A beloved classic reimagined with a dark twist.After her parents'' painful divorce, Evie Archer hopes that moving to Ravenglass, Massachusetts, is the fresh start that her family needs. But Evie quickly realizes that her new home—known by locals as the Horror House—carries its own dark past after learning about Holly Hobbie, who mysteriously vanished in her bedroom one night.But traces of Holly linger in the Horror House and slowly begin to take over Evie''s life. A strange shadow follows her everywhere she goes, and Evie starts to lose sight of what''s real and what isn''t the more she learns about The Lost Girl.Can Evie find out what happened the night of Holly''s disappearance? Or is history doomed to repeat itself in the Horror House?Trade Review“Its myriad twists will keep readers riveted all the way to the satisfying climax...Bursting with dark history, ghoulish ghosts, and high-stakes secrets."—Publisher's Weekly"Energetic and colorfully descriptive."—Kirkus Reviews“Holly Horror is an absolute blast! Full of thrills, chills, and lacy frills, readers will have fearful fun with every page. I didn’t want it to end!”—Sara Farizan, award-winning author of Dead Flip“This book should come with a warning label: Do Not Read At Home Alone! With chilling twists and turns, a supremely creepy haunting, and moments of psychological terror that would make Shirley Jackson proud, HOLLY HORROR is that rarest of treats: a genuinely scary ghost story. A must-read for all YA horror fans. I loved it!”—Rob Costello, contributing editor of QUEER BEASTIES: 15 Weird & Wondrous Monster Tales and author of THE DANCING BEARS: Queer Fables for the End Times“Michelle Corpora has taken the country cute gingham of Holly Hobbie, and reimagined a fabulous patchwork of nightmares. You’ll never look at that bonneted silhouette the same way again!”—Ann Dávila Cardinal, author of BREAKUP FROM HELL and contributing author of OUR SHADOWS HAVE CLAWS: 15 Latin American Monster Stories
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Scholastic You Can Trust Me
Book SynopsisAn addictive cocktail of shifting alliances, shaky alibisand dark secrets. When a girl is found drowned the reports discover date-rape drugGHB in her blood. GHB from a drink Alana knows was meant for her. Can Alanna uncover what happened - and stay alive?
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North Star Editions Red is for Remembrance
Book SynopsisShattered by her boyfriendâs tragic death, Stacey is struggling in her first year of college. Casting healing spells brings Stacey closer to Porshaâa troubled girl whoâs also dreaming of deathâand to a strange boy whose life is in danger. To save him, itâll take all the strength and magic theyâve got.
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Random House Children's Books Mermaids of the Deep Blue Sea
Book SynopsisThe Aldens have joined Dr. Iris Perez as she investigates legendary creatures around the world. In this adventure, the children investigate what might be living in the deep trench off the coast of Puerto Rico. From manatees to mermaids to sea monsters, creatures of the sea have been attracting tourists to the area for years. But when a man on a nearby island goes missing, it's up to the Aldens to sort out fact from fiction.
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Random House Children's Books The Pizza Mystery The Boxcar Children Time to
Book SynopsisThe Boxcar Children are helping at a pizzeria, but it seems that someone is trying to shut it down. Can they find out who is causing trouble? Adapted from Gertrude Chandler Warner''s story of the same name, this early reader allows children to start reading by themselves with a Boxcar Children classic.
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Dernier Publishing The Treasure Hunt
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All About Kids Publishing Haven House
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Scholastic US The Dark Deception Daphne and Velma Novel 2
Book SynopsisMove over, Betty and Veronica – this is Daphne and Velma like you've never seen before! This dark new series of YA novels is a horror-driven twist on the classic girl detectives from Scooby-Doo.
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Austin Macauley Publishers My Easter Bunny
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Zoopertown XRay Rabbit
Book SynopsisMeet Zoopertown''s most brilliant Zooperheroes:Crash-Bang Koala, Zip-Zap Giraffe, Snap-Crack Croc, Zoom-Zoom Zebra and X-Ray Rabbit! No job too big, no job too small - so when ALL the food in Zoopertown goes missing, the Zooperheroes are right on the case. Could a villainously bad baboon be behind the disappearance? There's only one way to find out! Here we go, guys . . . To the Zoopercopters! The first in an action-packed, super-charged ZOOPER series, perfect for superhero fans EVERYWHERE!Trade ReviewFirst in a punchy new series, full of humour and adventure and well pitched for fans of Superato * Bookseller March 2022 Children's Previews *A fun, catch-the-baddie style picture book, which any superhero loving little one will be sure to love. It’s a new favourite in my house ... We can’t wait for the next Zooperhero adventure! * Mini Travellers *
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National Geographic Kids Izzy Newton and the S.M.A.R.T. Squad Absolute
Book SynopsisWhen middle school mishaps happen, five friends form the S.M.A.R.T. Squad and use their collective skills and the power of science to bring order to their school.Science reigns supreme with this squad of young brainiacs. Join Izzy Newton and her friends in the first adventure of this fun new middle-grade fiction series from National Geographic Kids. A crowded new school and a crazy class schedule is enough to make Izzy feel dizzy. It may be the first day of middle school, but as long as her best friends Allie Einstein and Charlie Darwin are by her side, Izzy knows it''ll all be okay. However, first-day jitters take an icy turn when Izzy''s old pal Marie Curie comes back to town. Instead of a warm welcome, Marie gives her former pal the cold shoulder. The problems pile up when the school''s air-conditioning goes on the fritz and the temperature suddenly drops to near freezing. The adults don''t seem to have a clue how to thaw out the school. Cold temperatures and
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Hachette Children's Group Rendezvous in Russia Book 4 Laura Marlin
Book SynopsisEleven-year-old ace detective Laura Marlin is whirled into a breathtaking Russian adventure in her fourth mystery, which has all of the classic flavour of an Enid Blyton adventure. The first title in the series, DEAD MAN'S COVE, won the BLUE PETER AWARD.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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Kensington Publishing Back Bay Blues
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Hachette Children's Group Kid Detectives The Shocking Matter of Sun and
Book SynopsisJoin a group of four kid detectives and help them find out about STEM while developing problem solving, observation and deduction, and investigating skills.Our four detectives, Farah, Amelia, Mohammad and Sam, are excited when they see their school installing solar panels and a wind turbine. A few days later, on a sunny but windy day, the power goes out halfway through a science lesson. The kids decide to investigate why the solar panels and wind turbine are failing to provide the school with the electricity they should be generating.With the help of Isla''s mum, Luan, an engineer the four friends learn how solar and wind energy works. The children (and reader) uncover what has gone wrong and what is preventing the solar panels and wind turbine from doing what they are supposed to do. The story ends with the children figuring the fixes needed and telling their teacher.Featured interactive elements: Looking for clues in the illustrationsIdentifying tree species from a leaf Gathering crucial information from fact panels about how solar panels andwind turibines workThrough interactive adventures that combine facts, brain-teasing puzzles and lively illustrations, the books impart STEM knowledge in an original way to inspire a love of the subject. The story in each book will have the reader solving puzzles, finding clues, cracking secret codes and uncovering mysteries.Perfect for aspiring detectives aged 7+.
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