Children’s / Teenage fiction: Crime and mystery fiction
HarperCollins A Tale of Two Castles
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£10.22
HarperCollins Fancy Nancy Nancy Clancy Super Sleuth
Book SynopsisFor young readers who grew up with the bestselling Fancy Nancy picture books, Nancy Clancy is now starring in her own chapter books!In this first in a series of delightful chapter books, Fancy Nancy takes on the role of detective.
£7.48
HarperCollins Dont Look Now
Book SynopsisThis follow-up to the critically acclaimed Don't Turn Around—which Kirkus Reviews called "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo for teens, a surefire hit"—raises the stakes to their absolute limit and will leave readers begging for the exciting conclusion.Trade ReviewPraise for DON'T TURN AROUND -- : "Gagnon's YA debut is a pulse-pounding scary-great read...[that] will have teens begging for more. Girl with the Dragon Tattoo for preteens and teens, a surefire hit." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "This fast-paced thriller will keep all readers, including adults, on the edge of their seats. This is a must-purchase title. Be prepared to stay up all night reading." -- Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) (starred review) "A tight, well-written thriller from a best-selling adult writer. The action and the developments come fast and furious all the way to the end." -- School Library Journal (starred review)
£10.78
HarperCollins Dont Let Go 3 Dont Turn Around 3
£9.37
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Secret Zoo Traps and Specters
Book SynopsisNoah's sister Megan noticed some strange things happening at the local zoo. Like the animals leaving the zoo in the middle of the night, or suddenly appearing out of nowhere in exhibits. She started documenting the strange events in her diary. But Megan didn't notice the shadowy presence watching her. Then she disappeared.
£999.99
HarperCollins The Secret Zoo Raids and Rescues 5 Secret Zoo 5
Book SynopsisThe fifth book in the fast-paced and imaginative series about four adventurous friends and the secret world hidden in their local zoo.Ella, Noah, Richie, and Megan are in trouble—and so is the Secret Zoo!
£9.14
HarperCollins Get Dirty
Trade Review“Fans of the first book will appreciate the fast pace and light tone” — Booklist Praise for GET EVEN: “GET EVEN expertly mixes suspense and snark, proving once again that Gretchen McNeil is a master of the teen thriller.” — Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan, Founders of Go Fug Yourself Praise for GET EVEN: “Don’t get mad, get reading this wild ride filled with twists and turns, revenge and romance, suspense and Shakespeare. I can’t wait to see what Gretchen McNeil comes up with next.” — Elizabeth Eulberg, author of Revenge of the Girl with the Great Personality Praise for GET EVEN: “Get Even is an edge-of-your-seat, sink-your-teeth-into-it mystery filled with vivd, intriguing characters and set against the ruthless landscape of a modern high school. I’m dying for the next book!” — Katie Alender, author of the Bad Girls Don't Die series Praise for GET EVEN: “A compelling contemporary thriller” — Kirkus Reviews Praise for GET EVEN: “The suspense that McNeil (Ten) builds should keep readers curious to discover what happens next.” — Publishers Weekly Praise for GET EVEN: “Will engage readers.” — Romantic Times Praise for 3:59: “McNeil’s movie-quick setup speed and humorously inventive language...make her a very welcoming author who succeeds at injecting fresh verve into some stalwart sci-fi concepts.” — Booklist Praise for 3:59: “This book is scientifically action-packed, complete with monsters and drama. Teens who are fans of the ever-popular Dr. Who television series will love this book.” — Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) Praise for TEN: “A breathless read.” — Kirkus Reviews Praise for TEN: “In the esteemed tradition of teen horror fiction, TEN hits all the high notes: a stormy night, illicit liaisons, cut phone lines, suspicious disappearances, double-crosses, secret histories, and plenty of twists.” — Booklist Praise for TEN: “Agatha Christie meets Gossip Girl in McNeil’s throwback to old-school thrillers.” — Publishers Weekly Praise for TEN: “A quick-paced thriller full of half-facts and red herrings that take readers through the twists and turns of a deadly weekend.” — School Library Journal Praise for TEN: “Gretchen McNeil’s TEN is my new number one! I jumped at every creaking floorboard in my house and on the page. This is sure to be a teen thriller classic!” — Nancy Holder, Bram Stoker Award winning author of THE SCREAMING SEASON Praise for TEN: “TEN is a real page turner! Gretchen McNeil knows how to plot a thriller: Her setup is flawless and the suspense kept me on the edge of my seat.” — Christopher Pike, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the THIRST series and REMEMBER ME Praise for POSSESS: “A fantastic YA debut …. the humor and occasional twists will keep fans of the genre hooked and wanting to finish this book in one sitting.” — School Library Journal Praise for POSSESS: “McNeil strikes a fine balance between outright scares and sarcastic humor…[a] light, entertaining read.” — ALA Booklist Praise for POSSESS: “With demons, secrets, and a butt-kicking heroine, POSSESS is a whole lotta dark and twisted fun!” — Kimberly Derting, author of the Body Finder series Praise for POSSESS: “A dark, unique, and intelligent novel with frightening twists around every corner that left me breathless.” — Courtney Allison Moulton, author of ANGELFIRE
£11.48
HarperCollins Connect the Stars
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£8.95
HarperCollins Masterminds
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Light of Day
Book SynopsisWith romance, action, and realistic friendships, this is a gripping story about finding out where you belong, discovering the power to make a difference, and finding true love along the way.When Gabby Perez is almost drugged at a nightclub, she decides to take action.Trade Review"Taut with suspense, violence, and sexual tension." -- Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) "Messages about having confidence in who you are, listening to your heart and your gut, establishing both intimacy and identity are excellent and far from didactic in the fast-paced narrative." -- Resource Links Magazine "The tangle of love and danger is reminiscent of Simone Elkeles' PERFECT CHEMISTRY" -- Booklist "LIGHT OF DAY is a fast moving read, with lots of action related in the sassy, snappy voice of the main character." -- CM Magazine "Readers who like their romance on the gritty side will fall for van Diepen's steamy thriller." -- Kirkus Reviews Praise for ON THE EDGE: "Heart-pounding, romantic and suspenseful. I loved it!" -- NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author Simone Elkeles Praise for ON THE EDGE: "The well-drawn characters and setting make the novel stand out. The romance is equal parts sweet and hot and leads to a satisfying conclusion. Ideal for readers who prefer a high romance-to-thrills ratio." -- Kirkus Reviews
£11.72
HarperCollins Publishers Inc York The Clockwork Ghost
Book SynopsisNational Book Award finalist Laura Ruby returns with the middle chapter in her epic alternate-history adventure—a journey that will test Tess, Theo, and Jaime and change their lives forever.
£12.08
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Blood Between Us
Book SynopsisBeing back around everyone he used to know makes Adrien question the person he’s become, while being back around Grace makes him feel like someone he doesn’t want to be.For as much as Adrien wants to move on, someone seems determined to reopen old wounds.Trade Review"The characters are richly wrought but broad enough to not be pinned into one era, which means this book will seem fresh to new readers for decades to come...[A] rich, authentic read." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "Happily, Brewer does a fine job handling these uncertainties and at the same time ratcheting up suspense as the mystery of the parents' deaths deepens." -- Booklist "Brewer threads his story with dramatic high points--explosive science projects, a poignant memory key to the sibling's animosity--as well as thoughtful explorations of sexuality" -- Publishers Weekly
£11.72
HarperCollins Publishers Inc All Rise for the Honorable Perry T. Cook
Book SynopsisA soaring and heartfelt story about love, forgiveness, and how innocence makes us all rise up.All Rise for the Honorable Perry T.Trade Review"With complex, memorable characters, a situation that demands sympathy, and a story that's shown, not just told, this is fresh and affecting. Well-crafted, warm, and wonderful." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "Rich characterizations give the novel its big heart: Jessica, Big Ed, and the other Blue River inmates are nuanced, vivid characters whose stories of perseverance after tragedy embody the novel's themes of redemption, hope, and community. This beautifully written work will send readers' spirits soaring." -- School Library Journal (starred review) "This book offers a different kind of diversity story that is important for kids to find on the shelf." -- Booklist "Readers will long remember the folks of Blue River after its gates have closed." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books "In a novel filled with endearing characters, sad goodbyes, and new beginnings, Connor (Crunch) expresses the depth of Perry's homesickness without romanticizing his life in a prison." -- Publishers Weekly "Every so often, a novel comes along to remind us of that what we hope is true, is true: that understanding is stronger than what seems to be justice, that kindness is deeper and fuller than anger, and that goodness can heal brokenness. This is one of those novels." -- Newbery Honor-winning author Gary D. Schmidt "Perry Cook is a character who steps off the page, wanders through your mind, and finds his way to your heart." -- Lynda Mullaly Hunt, New York Times bestselling author of Fish in a Tree "All Rise for the Honorable Perry T. Cook is a book filled with tough truths, relentless optimism, fierce love and above all else gorgeous writing. I loved every heartbreaking, joyful page." -- Corey Ann Haydu, author of Rules for Stealing Stars "A heartwarming story with an unstoppable hero, a mystery that keeps you guessing, and a unique setting. All Rise for the Honorable Perry T. Cook is a rich look at family and what it means to face adversity and fly-I loved it." -- Kimberly Newton Fusco, author of Beholding Bee "Leslie Connor has given young readers a gentle introduction into the world of incarcerated parents in an engaging and ultimately wonderfully rewarding story." -- Nora Raleigh Baskin, author of Ruby on the Outside and Anything But Typical "I don't think there's been a book so moving and heartwarming for this age range since WONDER." -- Shoshana, Reading Bug (San Carlos, CA) Starred Reviews for Waiting for Normal: "A heroine with spunk and spirit offers an inspiring lesson in perseverance and hope. First-rate." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) on Waiting for Normal "A story centered around loss, heartbreak, abandonment, and new beginnings." -- School Library Journal (starred review) on Waiting for Normal "Characters as persuasively optimistic as Addie are rare, and readers will gravitate to her. Poignant." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) on Waiting for Normal
£999.99
HarperCollins The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place Book II
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HarperCollins The HamiltonBurr Duel Flashback Four 4
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£7.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Fancy Nancy Nancy Clancys Ultimate Chapter Book
Book SynopsisFancy Nancy is on the case!This fabulous box set includes four of the fantastic Nancy Clancy paperback chapter books by New York Times bestselling team Jane O’Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser: Nancy Clancy, Super Sleuth;
£11.69
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Jaclyn Hyde
Book SynopsisTrade Review“An absolutely hilarious, well-plotted comedy with huge thematic heart in dealing with the pressures and costs of high expectations.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “[K]ids will sympathize with Jaclyn’s need to be the best, but they may also get a wicked thrill from Jackie’s rebellion and want to look for Robert Louis Stevenson’s original “Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.”” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books “This clever and imaginative rendition of Robert Louis Stevenson’s The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde does a valiant and ambitious job of exploring how unhealthy and destructive one’s obsession with perfection can become…Readers will enjoy the witty and loyal characters in addition to the well-executed plot” — Booklist
£8.95
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Greystone Secrets 1
Book SynopsisNew York Timesbestselling author Margaret Peterson Haddix takes readers on a thrilling adventure filled with mysteries and plot twists aplenty in this absorbing series about family and friendships. Perfect for fans ofA Wrinkle in TimeandThe City of Ember! What makes youyou?The Greystone kids thought they knew. Chess has always been the protector over his younger siblings, Emma loves math, and Finn does what Finn does best?acting silly and being adored. They?ve been a happy family, just the three of them and their mom.But everything changes when reports of three kidnapped children reach the Greystone kids, and they?re shocked by the startling similarities between themselves and these complete strangers. The other kids share their same first and middle names. They?re the same ages. They even have identical birthdays. Who, exactly, are these strangers?Before Chess, Emma, and Finn can question their mom about it, she takes off on a sudden work trip and leaves them in the care of Ms. Morales and her daughter, Natalie. But puzzling clues left behind lead to complex codes, hidden rooms, and a dangerous secret that will turn their world upside down.Praise forThe Strangers:A secret-stacked, thrilling series opener about perception, personal memories, and the idiosyncrasies that form individual identities. (Publishers Weekly, starred review)* Winter 2018?2019 Kids'' Indie Next List Pick * Indie Bestseller * Time for Kids Book Club: Top 10 Summer Reads *
£9.49
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Greystone Secrets 2 The Deceivers
Book SynopsisThe second book in the Greystone Secrets series from the master of plot twists, Margaret Peterson Haddix?perfect for fans of A Wrinkle in Time and The City of Ember, now available in paperback!Until their mother vanished, the Greystone kids?Chess, Emma, and Finn?knew nothing about the other world.Everything is different there. It?s a mirror image, except things are wrong. Evil. Their mother tried to fix it, but she and an ally got trapped there along with Ms. Morales, their friend Natalie?s mom.Now the four kids?brave Chess, smart Emma, kind Finn, and savvy Natalie?are determined to rescue everyone.To do so, they have to go back: into the other world, where even telling the truth can be illegal.But in such a terrifying place, Chess doubts he can ever be brave enough. Despite all her brains, Emma can?t seem to break the code. With everything spiraling out of control, Finn has to pretend he?s okay.And for Natalie, the lies of the other world include some she wishes were actually true. What if she?s gotten so used to lying she no longer knows what to believe?The second book in the Greystone Secrets series, The Deceivers, by bestselling author Margaret Peterson Haddix, continues the twisty and suspenseful story of the Greystone kids and examines the power of the truth?or a lie?to alter lives, society, and even an entire reality.Praise for Greystone Secrets #1: The Strangers*Winter 2018-2019 Kids'' Indie Next List Pick*?A secret-stacked, thrilling series opener.? ?Publishers Weekly, starred review ?An engrossing mystery with a cliff-hanger ending to raise the stakes and delight fans new and old.? ?Booklist?Maintains suspense from the beginning to the cliffhanger ending. A high-stakes adventure full of teamwork with a multifaceted mystery and complex themes.? ?Kirkus Reviews
£10.44
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Greystone Secrets 3 The Messengers
Book SynopsisIn the dazzling conclusion to the Greystone Secrets series from New York Times bestselling author Margaret Peterson Haddix, the Greystones and their doubles, the Gustanos, must team up to save the alternate world—before both worlds are lost. All secrets are revealed in this page-turning, suspenseful story that shows the importance of teamwork, telling your story, and taking action when it matters most. Now available in paperback.As book three of the Greystone Secrets series opens, the Greystone kids have their mother back from the evil alternate world, and so does their friend Natalie. But no one believes the danger is past.Then mysterious coins begin falling from unexpected places. They are inscribed with codes that look just like what the Greystones’ father was working on before he died. And with the right touch, those symbols transform into words: PLEASE LISTEN. And FIND US, SEE US, HELP US. . . .The coins are messengers,
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc A Question of Holmes 4 Charlotte Holmes Novel
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Pride and Premeditation
Book SynopsisTrade Review“Price’s lively debut adds feminist twists in this reimagining of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. A suspenseful and distinctive read." — Booklist “A slow-building tale of deception and struggle against societal bounds.” — Kirkus Reviews "Pride and Premeditation is a romantic and entertaining page-turner, sure to delight readers of any genre." — Kerri Maniscalco, #1 NYT bestselling author of the Stalking Jack the Ripper series "Clever and witty, perfectly written, compulsively readable, and utterly unputdownable." — Virginia Boecker, author of An Assassin's Guide to Love and Treason “Price’s YA debut is a clever, twisting murder mystery adaptation that will keep both Austen fans and newcomers on their toes.” — School Library Journal
£14.24
HarperCollins Fancy Nancy Nancy Clancys Astounding Chapter Book
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£19.91
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Jellicoe Road
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£10.44
HarperCollins Pinkalicious Message in a Bottle
Book SynopsisWhether shared at home or in a classroom, the engaging stories, longer sentences, and language play of Level Two books are proven to help kids take their next steps toward reading success.Plus readers can watch Pinkalicious and Peter on the funtastic PBS Kids TV series Pinkalicious & Peterrific!
£6.86
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Harriet Spies
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Worst in Show
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£14.19
HarperCollins Publishers Inc What Happened to Rachel Riley
Book Synopsis ALA Notable Children's Book Regional Indie Bestseller Audie Award Winner Edgar Award Nominee Cybils Award Nominee YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults New York Public Library Best Book of the Year Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Amazon Best Book of the Year SLJ Best Book of the Year Texas Lone Star Reading List Capital Choices Noteworthy Book for Children BookPage Best Book of the Year 2024 Elizabeth Burr/Sheridan Worzalla Award for the most distinguished work in children's literature In this engrossing and inventive contemporary middle grade novel that's Where'd You Go, Bernadette wi
£18.99
HarperCollins What Happened to Rachel Riley
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Sinister Booksellers of Bath
Book SynopsisReturn to the enchanting world of The Left-Handed Booksellers of London in this sequel by Garth Nix, bestselling master of teen fantasy, where once again a team of booksellers must fight to keep dangerous magic under cover before the stuff of legends destroys our world. New York Times bestseller!There is often trouble of a mythical sort in Bath. The booksellers who police the Old World keep a careful watch there, particularly on the entity that inhabits the ancient hot spring.This time trouble comes from the discovery of a sorcerous map, leading left-handed bookseller Merlin into great danger, requiring a desperate rescue attempt from his sister, the right-handed bookseller Vivien, and art student Susan Arkshaw, who is still struggling to deal with her own recently discovered magical heritage.The map takes the trio to a place separated from this world, maintained by deadly sorcery and guarded by monstrous living statues. But this is only the beginning. To unravel the secrets of a murderous Ancient Sovereign, the booksellers must investigate centuries of disappearances and deaths. If they do not stop her, she will soon kill again. And this time, her target is not an ordinary mortal.
£16.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Improbable Tales of Baskerville Hall Book 3 The Valley of Lies
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Each and Every Spark
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£14.50
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Opal Watson A Case Most Fowl
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£17.00
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Creature Cases Welcome New Cadets
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£6.23
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Grandpas Teeth
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HarperCollins Detective Dinosaur Undercover
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Penguin Random House Children's UK The Great Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
Book SynopsisFrom the strange case of 'The Red-Headed League' to the extraordinary tale of 'The Engineer's Thumb', Sherlock Holmes and his assistant Dr Watson grapple with treachery, murder, and ingenious crimes of all kinds. But no case is too challening for the immortal detective's unique power of deduction.Trade ReviewThe Puffin Classics series is a perfect marriage of the old and the new. Enjoy some of the best books from the past and find out why and how they inspired some of the best writers of the present -- Julia Eccleshare Lovereading4kids
£10.19
Penguin Putnam Inc CAM Jansen The Mystery of the U.F.O. 2
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Penguin Young Readers Group The Mystery of the Television Dog 04 Cam Jansen
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Penguin Putnam Inc More Adventures of the Great Brain
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Penguin Putnam Inc Ark Angel
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Not Stated Encyclopedia Brown Boy Detective
Book SynopsisFifth-grader Encyclopedia Leroy Brown solves ten mysteries and, by putting the solutions at the back of the book, challenges the reader to do the same.
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Not Stated Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Secret
Book SynopsisLeroy Brown, aka Encyclopedia Brown, is Idaville neighborhood’s ten-year-old star detective. With an uncanny knack for trivia, he solves mysteries for the neighborhood kids through his own detective agency. But his dad also happens to be the chief of the Idaville police department, and every night around the dinner table, Encyclopedia helps him solve his most baffling crimes. And with ten confounding mysteries in each book, not only does Encyclopedia have a chance to solve them, but the reader is given all the clues as well. Interactive and chock full of interesting bits of information—it’s classic Encyclopedia Brown!
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Penguin Young Readers Group Finds the Clues
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Not Stated Encyclopedia Brown Solves Them All
Book SynopsisLeroy Brown is back in the next six books in the Encyclopedia Brown series. As Idaville’s ten-year-old star detective, Encyclopedia has an uncanny knack for trivia. With his unconventional knowledge, he solves mysteries for the neighborhood kids through his own detective agency. But his dad also happens to be the chief of the Idaville police department, and every night around the dinner table, Encyclopedia helps him solve some of the most baffling crimes. With ten confounding mysteries in each book, not only does Encyclopedia have a chance to solve them, but readers are given all the clues as well and can chime in with their own solutions. Interactive and fun—it’s classic Encyclopedia Brown!
£7.38
Penguin Young Readers Group Encyclopedia Brown Keeps the Peace
Book SynopsisEncyclopedia Brown has an uncanny knack for trivia. With his unconventional knowledge, he solves mysteries for the neighborhood kids through his own detective agency. But his dad also happens to be the chief of the Idaville police department, and every night around the dinner table, Encyclopedia helps him solve some of the most baffling crimes. With ten confounding mysteries in each book, not only does Encyclopedia have a chance to solve them, but readers are given all the clues as well and can chime in with their own solutions. Interactive and fun—it’s classic Encyclopedia Brown!
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Penguin Young Readers Group Encyclopedia Brown Shows the Way
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Penguin Young Readers Group Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Midnight
Book SynopsisIdaville''s boy detective applies concepts from history, science, and the study of human behavior to the known facts in ten perplexing cases.
£6.99
