Children’s / Teenage fiction: Crime and mystery fiction
Penguin Young Readers Group The HideandSeek Ghost 8 Haunted Library
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£9.17
Dutton Books for Young Readers Theres Someone Inside Your House
Book SynopsisNow a Netflix Feature Film!“A heart-pounding page-turner with an outstanding cast of characters, a deliciously creepy setting, and an absolutely merciless body count.” –Courtney Summers, New York Times bestselling author of Sadie and The ProjectA New York Times bestsellerIt’s been almost a year since Makani Young came to live with her grandmother and she’s still adjusting to her new life in rural Nebraska. Then, one by one, students at her high school begin to die in a series of gruesome murders, each with increasing and grotesque flair.As the body count rises and the terror grows closer, can Makani survive the killer’s twisted plan?Trade ReviewPRAISE FOR NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER THERE'S SOMEONE INSIDE YOUR HOUSE!“Equal parts heart-stopping horror and steamy romance. It’s tons of bloody fun.” –HelloGiggles“A chilling, fast-paced, horror-inducing story that will have you quickly flipping through the pages to find out what happens.” –BuzzFeed “Romance and grisly murders crawl into the back seat of the car for a make-out session, producing a read that is as eerie as it is delightful.” –Associated Press“Addictive.” –Bustle “Truly terrifying.” –Hypable “Absolutely thrilling.” –Paste “Mixes the wit of modern slasher films like Scream with the grounded characters and emotions of contemporary YA.” –Mashable “Readers will be sleeping with one eye open.” –Booklist AND DON'T MISS STEPHANIE'S BELOVED ROMANCE TRILOGY—ANNA AND THE FRENCH KISS, LOLA AND THE BOY NEXT DOOR, AND ISLA AND THE HAPPILY EVER AFTER“Stephanie Perkins’s characters fall in love the way we all want to, in real time and for good.” -Rainbow Rowell, #1 New York Times bestselling author “Magical. Anna and the French Kiss really captures the feeling of being in love.” –Cassandra Clare, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Mortal Instruments series and the Infernal Devices trilogy“Very sly. Very funny. Very romantic. You should date this book.” –Maureen Johnson, New York Times bestselling author of the Truly Devious series and 13 Little Blue Envelopes
£16.99
Penguin Putnam Inc Four Dead Queens
Book SynopsisA bestselling murder mystery fantasy with a shocking twist you won't see coming. Now in paperback.Keralie Corrington is a talented pickpocket in the kingdom of Quadara. But when a routine theft goes horribly wrong, Keralie discovers what she's stolen is actually a video of the four queens of Quadara being murdered. Hoping that discovering the intended recipient will reveal the culprit—valuable information that she can barter with—Keralie teams up with Varin Bollt, the messenger she stole from, to complete his delivery and uncover the murderer. But with Keralie and Varin each keeping secrets—and lives hanging in the balance—everything is at stake, and no one can be trusted. Four Dead Queens is an enthralling fast-paced mystery where competing agendas collide with deadly consequences.Trade ReviewPraise for Four Dead Queens:An Indie Bestseller An Amazon Best Book — March 2019A Blue Spruce Book Award Nominee – 2020 A Texas Tayshas Reading List Pick – 2020“A good, devious mix of some of the best fantasy and murder mystery that YA has had to offer recently.” —Entertainment Weekly“Astrid Scholte's propulsive debut YA novel checks all the boxes for an addictive read.” —Refinery29“Four Dead Queens is a darkly delicious tale that keeps you in constant suspense. A thrilling, genre-blending book perfect for fans of both fantasy and murder mysteries. I just might be the fifth dead queen because this story—with its labyrinthine twists and turns—slayed me in every possible way.” —Kerri Maniscalco, #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the Stalking Jack the Ripper series"[An] exciting fantasy debut . . . stunning." —Paste“A cinematic thrill ride brimming with murder, mayhem, and twists that will shock you, Four Dead Queens is sure to be your next obsession. Absolutely riveting.” —Sarah Glenn Marsh, author of the Reign of the Fallen series “Astrid Scholte breaks into the fantasy genre with a triumphant, exciting debut that will keep readers guessing all the way to final chapter. Four Dead Queens is not to be missed!” —Beth Revis, New York Times bestselling author of Give the Dark My Love“Scholte's stand-alone debut marks her as an author to watch.” —Kirkus Reviews “Scholte has created an intrigue-heavy adventure in a world filled with characters whom readers will want to revisit.” —Publishers Weekly “Debut author Scholte manipulates multiple points of view and flashbacks to create an action-packed romance.” —Booklist “The story takes unexpected turns, has complicated characters who develop over time, and ends unpredictably …. A recommended addition to young adult fantasy/dystopian collections.” —School Library Journal“A fierce, darkly compelling protagonist...and readers will want to double back to get a better look at the various turns of the enticingly twisting timeline.” —Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
£10.58
Penguin Random House LLC Nothing More to Tell
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£9.16
Random House USA Inc Karen M. McManus 2Book Box Set One of Us Is Lying
Book SynopsisWhen it comes to YA suspense, Karen M. McManus is in a league of her own. (EW) A must-have for every library, this 2-book box set includes the New York Times bestseller, One of Us Is Lying and its sequel One of Us Is Next.Pay close attention and you might solve this. One of Us Is LyingFive students walk into detention, and only four walk out. According to investigators, the last student''s death wasn''t an accident. He was planning to post juicy reveals about all four of his classmates the next day, which makes them each suspects. Or are they the perfect patsies for a killer who''s still on the loose?One of Us Is NextA ton of copycat gossip apps have popped up since Simon died, but in the year after no one''s been able to fill the gossip void quite like he could. The problem is no one has the facts. Until now. This time it''s not an app, though--it''s a game. Truth or Dare. And if you''re smart, you''ll always take the dare.
£28.48
Penguin USA Hattie Harmony Worry Detective
Book SynopsisAn instant #1 New York Times bestseller!Award-winning actress Elizabeth Olsen and esteemed musician Robbie Arnett have created a fresh approach to wellness in a new series that shows children ways to manage anxiety. A perfect back-to-school read!Meet Hattie Harmony, Worry Detective.She’s always there to help her friends when they need her. And the first day of school can cause a lot of jitters—from speaking in front of the class to taking the bus. Hattie always finds the perfect tools to calm her friends’ bodies and minds. But when her own fears start to bubble up, can Hattie learn to overcome them herself?Critically acclaimed actress Elizabeth Olsen and esteemed musician and writer Robbie Arnett have created an irresistible new character filled with warmth and humor to introduce the youngest readers to the importance of self-care.
£13.49
Penguin Putnam Inc Dark and Shallow Lies
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£12.99
Penguin Young Readers Group Lying in the Deep
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£12.15
Penguin Young Readers The Islands of Elsewhere
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£7.99
Penguin USA Champions of the Fox
Book SynopsisIn this conclusion to the thrilling Thieves of Shadow series, bestselling author Kevin Sands delivers a jaw-dropping heist that sees five young thieves masterminding a prison break from the empire’s most impenetrable island fortress. Fans of The False Prince and Ocean’s Eleven will be mesmerized by this page-turning series filled with twists and turns.“Follow my instructions, and when our task is done, I will release you.” Commanded by the magical artifact known as the Dragon’s Eye, junior con artist Callan and his friends are eagerly reaching the end of the epic quest that will finally free him from the Eye’s sinister hold. But their final task is their most ambitious: sneaking into the emperor’s private island prison and rescuing a man from a jail cell that has been locked tight for a hundred years. This impossible heist will strain the gang’s unique abilities to thieve and deceive everyone fr
£15.60
Penguin Young Readers Group One Last Breath
Book SynopsisThe New York Times bestselling author of Dark & Shallow Lies delivers another chilling supernatural thriller filled with murder, romance, and a decades long mystery that haunts a small Florida town.The perfect blend of Natasha Preston, Krystal Sutherland, and Delia Owens, with a paranormal twist.Mount Orange, Florida, is famous for two things: Cerulean freshwater springs, ideal for free divers who aren't afraid of lurking gators. And the gruesome cold case murder of best friends, Bailey and Celeste, twenty years ago.Bailey and Celeste's murders cast a permanent darkness over sunny Mount Orange. Tru has always lived in that shadow. Now she's supposed to head to FSU in the fall with her boyfriend, but those unsolved murders -- and the death of her own sister -- invade her every thought. It’s only in the shadowy deep of Hidden Glen Springs that she can breathe. When a strange girl named Rio rolls into town, hell-bent on figuring out who killed Bailey and Celeste, Tru can't resist entangling herself in the thrill of solving the decades old mystery any more than she can resist a strangely familiar, aching attraction to Rio.As the summer heat ignites, so does the spark between Tru and Rio...along with their other-worldy connection to Bailey and Celeste. But when someone begins stalking them, the girls become convinced the killer is back in town. And if they keep digging into the past, Tru and Rio know this time, it could be their blood that makes the springs run red.
£16.59
Random House USA Inc Bubblegum Shoes The Case of the Contraband Closet
Book SynopsisWhen a stock-pile of confiscated classroom items go missing, (self-appointed) seventh grade PI Maya is on the case. From the New York Times bestelling author of Kill the Boy Band comes a whip-smart middle grade debut and the start of a sharp cul-du-sac crime-solving series.9:48 AM. Math class. Marlowe Middle School. Life isn''t easy on the streets, er, hallways of Marlowe Middle School. Luckily, private eye Maya Mendoza never stops paying attention. She knows who is passing notes in class. Spots which teacher wore shoes a half-size too tight. And she certainly notices when her former best friend Jordan suddenly stops talking to her.Then, the legendary Contraband Closet is robbed. Every Hotwheels car, spray paint canister, bouncy ball, and other prized possessionteachers have collected since the dawn of time are seemingly lost forever--including an item of Jordan''s. Suddenly, Maya sees a case that may set things back to the way it used to be because contraband--and friendships--don''t vanish into thin air...right?A wise-cracking start to a new mystery series from New York Times bestselling author Goldy Moldavsky.
£14.24
Random House Children's Books Wednesday Official Coloring Book
Book SynopsisThis terrifyingly terrific coloring book is based on the hit series Wednesday! Wednesday is a sleuthing, supernaturally infused mystery charting Wednesday Addams’ time as a student at Nevermore Academy. Featuring highly-detailed and hauntingly-beautiful black and white illustrations, this coloring book is the perfect way for teens and adult fans of Wednesday to get in touch with their dark side. Based on the Characters Created by Charles Addams.
£14.39
Random House USA Inc One of Us Is Lying Series Boxed Set
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£43.48
Random House Children's Books Deep Water
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£11.52
Random House Children's Books Solitude Suits Me A Tragic Treasury of Wednesday
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£9.50
Atheneum Books for Young Readers Bud Barkin Private Eye Tales from the House of
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£9.00
Little, Brown & Company Time Flies
Book SynopsisThe team behind 7 Ate 9 and The Upper Case: Trouble in Capital City is back with another installment of their pun-filled detective noir Private I series. This time, Private I is in a race to find all the missing clocks in town!In the colorful and letter-filled Capital City, there's never a moment's rest for Private I, the city's best investigator. Trouble seems to always have a way of finding him—trouble with a capital T. On this particular day, T tells Private I that his watch is missing. And T isn't alone—the citizens of Capital City have lost track of timepieces all over town! Can Private I catch the perp and make up for lost time before it's too late?
£14.24
Little, Brown & Company Narwhal Im Around
Book Synopsis This wet, wild, and hilariously illustrated story from a New York Times bestselling author takes readers on a wacky adventure that spirals out of control as soon as our pet hero discovers a narwhal hanging out in his bedroom.Rex Dexter is cursed . . . with brains . . . and daring . . . and more than his fair share of devilish good looks. But also with an actual curse: dead animals keep showing up in his bedroom, wanting him to solve their murders.After successfully sleuthing a series of endangered animal assassinations, Rex is pretty sure he's home free, spiritually speaking. But that's when he finds a two thousand pound narwhal in his beanbag chair. And this tough guy is dead. And super crabby about it.Fishy business is at hand. And as if that's not bad enough, Rex's mom has a stressful new job. His new teacher may be part of a Russian hit squad. His best friend Darvish is distracted by a role-playing game.
£10.99
Random House Children's Books The Boxcar Children Mysteries Boxed Set 14
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£21.60
Random House Children's Books The Boxcar Children Mysteries Boxed Set Books 112
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£60.00
Aurora Metro Publications Black Mail
Book SynopsisJohnny is 17, and the biggest Darlis Diller fan in Germany. Having tricked both his parents and his school, he follows his rock idol on a national tour. But things don't go to plan when he has all his money stolen and the people around him end up dead - all because of an email he's mistakenly received from a criminal gang.Trade Review"One of Top 7 Best Books for Young People" Deutschlandfunk/Focus Magazin"... a tense, pacy thriller about crime on the Net... one of the bestthrillers for young people of the year." Buchkultur"... reads like a road movie." Ostthuringer NewsTable of ContentsAuthor biography;Novel text;Useful links to websites
£9.67
Cheshire House Books The Great Catsby A Sam the Cat Mysteries
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£12.53
Pan Macmillan For She is Wrath
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£15.29
Crabtree Publishing Co,Canada The Mystery of the Lost Library Book
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£9.36
Crabtree Publishing Co,Canada The Mystery of the Stolen Snacks
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£9.36
Crabtree Publishing Co,Canada The Mystery of the Spooky Sounds
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£9.36
Crabtree Publishing Co,Canada The Mystery of the Moving Desks
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£9.36
Christian Faith Publishing, Inc The Mystery of Sinclair Place
£13.46
Palgrave USA Revenge of Superstition Mountain Superstition
Book SynopsisBarker brothers and their good friend Delilah secretly climb up to Superstition Mountain one last time. There are still mysteries to solve-is the creepy librarian really the ghost of Julia Thomas from a century before? What was their uncle Hank's role in discovering the gold mine?
£16.14
St Martin's Press Book Jumper
Book SynopsisA thrilling YA adventure about a fifteen-year-old girl with an unexpected ability - she can jump inside books and experience their stories firsthand.
£10.55
Square Fish His Mortal Demise
£12.75
Henry Holt & Company Promise Boys
Book SynopsisPromise Boys is a blockbuster, dark academia mystery about three teens of color who must investigate their principal's murder to clear their own names. This page-turning thriller is perfect for fans of Karen McManus, Jason Reynolds, Angie Thomas, and Holly Jackson.Thrilling, captivating, and blade-sharp. Karen M. McManus, #1 New York Times bestselling author of One of Us Is LyingThe prestigious Urban Promise Prep school might look pristine on the outside, but deadly secrets lurk within. When the principal ends up murdered on school premises and the cops come sniffing around, a trio of studentsJ.B., Ramón, and Treyemerge as the prime suspects. They had the means, they had the motive . . . and they may have had the murder weapon. But with all three maintaining their innocence, they must band together to track down the real killer before they are arrested. Or is the true culprit hiding among them?Fin
£15.99
WW Norton & Co Poison for Breakfast
Book SynopsisWashington Post Bestseller A new stand-alone adventure—appropriate for all ages—by Lemony Snicket, one of the twenty-first century’s most beloved authors.Trade Review"This little book feels like opening a window to let in air and light.... Filled with curious information and powerful feelings.... Humorous, sad, meditative and rapturous." -- Imogen Russell Williams - The Guardian"Lemony Snicket’s Poison for Breakfast will certainly be a hit with his fans because the author’s style is quite unique . . . . I enjoy the distinctive structure, odd tidbits, and repetition . . . . settle in for a fun read." -- Ronna Mandel - Goodreads"A charismatic voyage into the topic of bewilderment, with detours reflecting on death. . . Watch out for the surprising conclusion! This just may be [Snicket’s] finest hour." -- Jeanne Fredriksen - Booklist"Full of Snicket’s trademark clever whimsy... it is the sort of pleasant bewilderment that comes from letting your mind wander down unfamiliar paths... Steadfast fans of Lemony Snicket will surely be pleased with this new entry into his canon." -- Sarah Reid - School Library Journal"We are all bewildered, Snicket says.... Despite this novel being written before COVID-19, this message resonates deeply in our present world. Feeling lost in a constant state. However, Snicket urges us to stay hopeful. For those of you who, like me, grew up reading A Series of Unfortunate Events, this is the perfect book for you.... A wild, philosophical ride." -- Abby Petree - The Young Folks"Fans of Snicket’s voice will adore the book.... A love letter to the concept and inherent power of literature.... Full of the classic wordplay, snark, and insight that long-time fans will be hoping for." -- Michael Cook - Geek Vibes Nation"[Snicket] returns with a delightfully quirky philosophical novel... [H]e reminisces about, among other things... the craft of writing... [Visiting] a library... sets the stage for a surprising conclusion. Snicket laces the narrative with his trademark word definitions... This will delight fans of Snicket’s singular storytelling." -- Publishers Weekly"Daniel Handler has crafted a perfect gem of a true philosophical treatise hidden in a Snicket mystery. I loved every savory bit of it." -- Jon Scieszka
£13.82
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company Tru Nelle
Book SynopsisLong before they became famous writers, Truman Capote (In Cold Blood) and Harper Lee (To Kill a Mockingbird) were childhood friends in Monroeville, Alabama. This fictionalized account of their time together opens at the beginning of the Great Depression, when they're both still young.
£10.10
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers The Enigma Game
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£999.99
Disney Book Publishing Inc. City of VillainsCity of Villains Book 1
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£17.09
Hodder & Stoughton Last Violent Call
Book SynopsisFrom #1 New York Times bestselling author Chloe Gong comes two captivating new novellas surrounding the events of Foul Lady Fortune and following a familiar cast of characters from the These Violent Delights Duet!In A Foul Thing, Roma and Juliette have established themselves as the heads of an underground weapons ring in Zhouzhuang, making a living the way they do best while remaining anonymous in their peaceful, quiet life. But when they hear about several Russian girls showing up dead in nearby towns, they decide to investigate-and ultimately discover that this mystery is much closer to home than they ever imagined.In This Foul Murder, Benedikt and Marshall have been summoned by Roma to find the elusive scientist, Lourens, and bring him to Zhouzhuang. Time is of the essence aboard the week-long Trans-Siberian Express, but when someone is murdered on board, Benedikt and Marshall convince the officer in charge not to stop the train Trade Review** PRAISE FOR CHLOE GONG **Electrifying * Cassandra Clare, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Last Hours on Foul Lady Fortune *Amazing, show-stopping, spectacular * Xiran Jay Zhao, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Iron Widow on Foul Lady Fortune *Brilliant * Elizabeth Lim, New York Times bestselling author of Six Crimson Cranes on Foul Lady Fortune *Mesmerizing and mysterious * Renée Ahdieh, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Beautiful Quartet on Foul Lady Fortune *Electric, action-packed * Claire Legrand, New York Times bestselling author of Furyborn on Foul Lady Fortune *Chloe Gong has outdone herself, without a doubt * Joan He, New York Times bestselling author of The Ones We're Meant to Find on Foul Lady Fortune *Deliciously dark * Natasha Ngan, New York Times bestselling author of Girls of Paper and Fire on These Violent Delights *Heady, smart and vicious * Tessa Gratton, author of The Queens of Innis Lear on These Violent Delights *From TikTok-beloved author Chloe Gong comes two exciting new novellas surrounding the events and characters from her previous books Foul Lady Fortune and These Violent Delights * Cosmo *A must-read for all Chloe Gong fans ... filled with drama, danger, romance, threats and witty, sharp-tongued dialogue * Culturefly *A firecracker of a book ... bursts with tension, drama, and a touch of domestic bliss too * The Nerd Daily *
£14.24
Hachette Children's Group Tales from Schwartzgarten The LilyLivered Prince
Book SynopsisA gruesomely funny series for fans of Roald Dahl and Lemony Snicket.Meet Eugene, the most portly of princes, and Kalvitas, the most courageous of chocolate makers. Theirs is a tale of cakes and cowardice, bullies and battles, as they set out to defeat a terrifying tyrant.The characters are CURSED. The deserts are DEADLY. And people are NOT always as they appear...With cover and chapter head artwork by Chris Riddell.Trade ReviewReaders who enjoyed the Lemony Snicket books will love the exaggerated macabre details and the ironic authorial comments which punctuate the narrative * School Librarian *If you like historical stories full of adventure with plenty of twist and turns, then you must read this. You won't want to put it down. -- Guardian children's books site young reviewer * The Guardian *
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Hachette Children's Group Bleakley Brothers Mystery What Manor of Murder
Book SynopsisA BLEAKLEY BROTHERS MYSTERY by OSBERT THE AVENGER author Christopher William Hill What''s that you say? You''re off to Bleakley Manor? On Michaelmas eve? But dear child, hasn''t anyone told you the legend of Old Bramble Head, who rises once a year to claim another victim from the unfortunate Bleakley household... Which one will it be this time? And could there be foul play? Crime-busting brothers Horatio and Eustace Bleakley feel certain they smell a rat. Or is that Cook''s dinner? More importantly, can they solve the mystery before another Bleakley bites the dust? Go ahead and find out... if you dare!Trade ReviewTraditional who-dunnit in a sort of Enid Blyton/Agatha Christie blend, with an added hint of Snicket! Good macabre period read involving butlers, isolated gothic mansions and eccentric uncles & aunts... * Peters Books *A mystery that would baffle Sherlock Holmes himself! * Teachwire *With a period setting, this is an intriguing and absorbing book, with a super cast of characters who are the perfect mix. * Parents in Touch *What Manor of Murder? is a classic murder mystery for younger readers. Its author, Christopher William Hill, clearly knows this genre inside out, and packs the story with countless classic crime tropes. Spooky old mansions, gruesome murders, suspicious-looking servants and enigmatic inspectors, give the book the feel of a good old Agatha Christie romp, but the characters' youth and a raft of spiffing good jokes make it perfect for a young audience. * Books for Keeps *
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Little, Brown Books for Young Readers Dont Look Back
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£11.25
Thorndike Striving Reader Bone Gap
£32.97
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Cherub The Recruit The Dealer Maximum Security
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£999.99
Hachette Children's Group The P. K. Pinkerton Mysteries The Case of the
Book SynopsisThe final whip-cracking adventure in the P.K. Pinkerton series from bestselling Roman Mysteries author Caroline Lawrence.When P.K''s father, Robert Pinkerton, suddenly appears in Virginia City, P.K.''s life turns upside down. Suddenly she''s having to learn how to be a ''girly-girl'' in a cunning plot to outwit silver thieves. But it seems the thieves are one step ahead! Has P.K. finally met her match or can she use her detective skills to turn the situation on its head and impress her private-eye Pa?A gripping rollercoaster ride of a tale packed with Wild West authenticity and atmosphere from this million-selling author.Trade ReviewA fast, funny adventure that cracks along as smartly as a cowboy's whip - THE TIMES on The Case of the Deadly DesperadosNo disguise can mask P.K. Pinkerton's stout heart and steely resolve in Lawrence's third (and mighty fine) Wild West adventure - KIRKUS MAGAZINE on The Case of the Pistol-Packing WidowsWith plenty of Wild West slang and an engaging cast of colourful gunslingers, gamblers and cowboys, Caroline Lawrence brings a mid-19th century frontier town vividly to life in this intricately plotted and very funny page-turner - BOOKTRUST on The Case of the Good-Looking Corpse
£9.19
Hachette Children's Group Mysterium The Black Dragon
Book SynopsisEast meets West; past meets present; criminal minds meet skilled artists - welcome to the Mysterium, a circus with dark and thrilling secrets at its heart.Twelve-year-old Danny Woo is half-Chinese, half-British. His parents are performers in the Mysterium. Following their death in a mysterious fire, Danny is sent to live with his aunt Laura, an investigative journalist.When Danny''s school is closed after an explosion, he joins Laura on a trip to Hong Kong. She is researching the Triad gangs; he is trying to understand more about his cultural background.But Laura disappears, and Danny is plunged into a dangerous quest to find her - which opens the door on the past he could never have imagined, and which leads him to question everything he has ever known about his past.Trade ReviewMagic, mind-reading and escapology combine in this action-packed debut. * Bookseller *The first of an exciting new trilogy. * The Sheffield Star *Great adventure story for the 9-12 year old. * Books for Keeps *With its break-neck pace, entertaining cast of characters and surprisingly high explosion quotient, Mysterium will no doubt be lapped up by younger teenagers with a taste fro action and adventure. * Booktrust *This is a great debut, and a pacy, gripping thriller. * School Librarian *I thought this book was amazing. * East Boldon Bookworms *
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Hachette Children's Group Mysterium The Wheel of Life and Death
Book SynopsisReeling from events in Barcelona, the reformed Mysterium circus company pack up and head for a new circus in Berlin. For twelve-year-old Danny Woo it is a date with destiny: it was in Berlin ('the city of escapes') that the last Mysterium performance took place, and where his parents perished in the mysterious fire for which Danny has been desperate to find an explanation. Danny is closing in on Centre - the traitor who is either part of the Mysterium, or linked to it. But a vital last clue, left in code by Danny's father, is missing. And a dark figure is shadowing the convoy as it makes its way across Europe. As the Mysterium pitches camp in Berlin, the snow begins to fall once more. The truth is within reach - but will Danny discover it in time enough to save not only himself but Sing-Sing - the sister he never knew he had.Trade ReviewThis fast-paced series continues in fine style * School Librarian *Sedgwick maintains high tension with his sharp, distinctive writing style... Sedgwick successfully exploits all the dark and unsettling elements of this most unusual of European capitals to inject a threatening post-Cold War atmosphere that permeates the story. It is the last in a trilogy of Mysterium boks and has huge appeal for upper KS2 children * English 4 - 11 *Magic, mind-reading and escapology combine in this action-packed debut. * Bookseller *The first of an exciting new trilogy. * The Sheffield Star *Great adventure story for the 9-12 year old. * Books for Keeps *
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Hachette Children's Group Famous Five Five Have A Wonderful Time
Book SynopsisJulian, Dick, Anne, George and Timmy the dog find excitement and adventure wherever they go in Enid Blyton''s most popular series.In book eleven, the 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?This 70th anniversary edition features the text from the Classic edition. Its cover has been illustrated by Steve Antony, but there are no inside illustrations. All anniversary editions, each illustrated by a different artist, benefit the House of Illustration, the world''s first dedicated home for the art of illustration (houseofillustration.org.uk).
£8.50
Hachette Children's Group Famous Five Five Have Plenty Of Fun
Book SynopsisJulian, Dick, Anne, George and Timmy the dog find excitement and adventure wherever they go in Enid Blyton''s most popular series.In book fourteen, George is not pleased when Berta, a spoilt American girl, turns up at Kirrin Cottage in the dead of night. But George hasn''t got time to be jealous, Berta is in hiding from kidnappers. The Famous Five are the only ones who can protect her - but will they take on dangerous criminals to help out a stranger?This 70th anniversary edition features the text from the Classic edition. Its cover has been illustrated by Sara Ogilvie, but there are no inside illustrations. All anniversary editions, each illustrated by a different artist, benefit the House of Illustration, the world''s first dedicated home for the art of illustration (houseofillustration.org.uk).
£8.50
