Children’s / Teenage fiction: Crime and mystery fiction
HarperCollins Publishers Inc All These Bodies
Book Synopsis* Indie Next List Pick * Indie Bestseller *Sixteen bloodless bodies. Two teenagers. One impossible explanation. In this edge-of-your-seat mystery from #1 New York Times bestselling author Kendare Blake, the truth is as hard to believe as it is to find.Summer 1958. A gruesome killer plagues the Midwest, leaving behind a trail of bodies completely drained of blood. Michael Jensen, an aspiring journalist whose father happens to be the town sheriff, never imagined that the Bloodless Murders would come to his backyard. Not until the night the Carlson family was found murdered in their home. Marie Catherine Hale, a diminutive fifteen-year-old, was discovered at the scene—covered in blood. She is the sole suspect in custody.Michael didn’t think that he would be part of the investigation, but he is pulled in when Marie decides that he is the only one she will confess to. As Marie recounts her version of the story, it falls to Michael to find the truth: What really happened the night that the Carlsons were killed? And how did one girl wind up in the middle of all these bodies?
£17.09
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Spirit Hunters 3 Something Wicked
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£9.21
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Punching the Air
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£14.39
HarperCollins Publishers Inc My Flawless Life
Book SynopsisYvonne Woon, author of If You, Then Me, has crafted a slow-burn thriller about fixing?our friends, ourselves, and our complicated pasts. For fans of Allegedly and We Were Liars, My Flawless Life features a compelling narrator who grapples with the secrets of her private school classmates as well as her own life.At the most elite private school in Washington, DC., whenever anyone has a problem that they need to go away, they hire Hana Yang Lerner.Hana is a fixer. She knows who to call, what to say, and how to make sure secrets stay where they belong?buried. She can fix anything. Except her own life, which was destroyed when her father, senator Skip Lerner, was arrested for an accident that left one woman nearly dead.Now Hana?s reputation is ruined and her friends are gone. So when she gets a job from an anonymous client called ?Three? to follow her former best friend, Luce Herrera, Hana realizes this might be her way of getting back her old life.But the dangerous thing about digging is that you never know what you?ll unearth. As Hana uncovers a dark truth about her supposedly flawless classmates, she?s forced to face a secret of her own.* A Junior Library Guild Selection *
£999.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Stars Did Wander Darkling
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£999.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Game Master Summer Schooled
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£999.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Get Even TV Tiein Edition
Book SynopsisTrade Review“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“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“A revenge story with murder, mayhem, and Gretchen McNeil’s signature snark? Yes please! Gretchen proves once and for all that revenge is a dish best served deadly. Readers will be immediately sucked into the dangerously intriguing world of DGM and by the end they’ll be dying for the sequel.” -- Jessica Brody, bestselling author of The Unremembered Trilogy and The Karma Club“GET EVEN is an edge-of-your-seat, sink-your-teeth-into-it mystery -- filled with vivid, intriguing characters, 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“This suspenseful whodunit…is sure to appeal to a broad audience and engage reluctant readers.” -- Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)“A compelling contemporary thriller” -- Kirkus Reviews“If you’re a Pretty Little Liars fan, it’s safe to say you’ll love Get Even” -- Bustle.com“Will engage readers.” -- Romantic Times“Ever-enjoyable…McNeil has a screenwriter’s instincts.” -- Booklist“The suspense that McNeil (Ten) builds should keep readers curious to discover what happens next.” -- Publishers WeeklyPraise 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.”—VOYA -- Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)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.” -- BooklistPraise for TEN: “A breathless read.” -- Kirkus ReviewsPraise 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.” -- BooklistPraise for TEN: “Agatha Christie meets Gossip Girl in McNeil’s throwback to old-school thrillers.” -- Publishers WeeklyPraise 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 JournalPraise 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 SEASONPraise 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 MEPraise 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 JournalPraise for POSSESS: “McNeil strikes a fine balance between outright scares and sarcastic humor…[a] light, entertaining read.” -- ALA BooklistPraise 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 seriesPraise for POSSESS: “A dark, unique, and intelligent novel with frightening twists around every corner that left me breathless.” -- Courtney Allison Moulton, author of ANGELFIRE
£10.34
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Mysteries of Trash and Treasure The Ghostly
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£16.99
HarperCollins Mysteries of Trash and Treasure The Ghostly
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£9.45
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Harriet Spies
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£15.35
HarperCollins Harriet Tells the Truth
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£16.14
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Children of the Stone City
Book SynopsisA powerful novel by Carnegie Medal-winning author Beverley Naidoo that is in turns heart-wrenching, infuriating, and inspiring—and at its core, a call to readers to make a better world than they have found.Adam and his sister, Leila, are Nons—second-class citizens, living under the Permitted ruling class. Though their life in the Stone City is filled with family, stories, and music, they must carefully follow the rules, have all paperwork on hand, and never, ever do anything to anger a Permitted. When their father unexpectedly dies, they are even restricted in how they are allowed to grieve. Soon, Adam and Leila are back to school and practicing music again. But when Adam’s friend Zak plays a bold prank on a group of Permitted boys, and Adam is implicated in Zak’s “crime,” Adam knows their lives will never be the same again.Not to be missed by any reader who was moved
£999.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Restless Dark
Book SynopsisGhost Wood Song weaves a captivating spell you won’t want to break.” —Claire Legrand, New York Times bestselling author of Furyborn and Sawkill Girls"Ghost Wood Song will make your heart dance."Trade Review“A classic Erica Waters blend of tension, setting so real you can feel it in the room with you, and language so beautiful you can taste it.” — Wendy Heard, author of She’s Too Pretty to Burn “Attentively acknowledges the appeal of true crime while confronting the ways in which it can be exploitative. Employing a touch of the supernatural to create a consistently creepy environment, Waters crafts a smart and memorable thriller.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review) “A satisfyingly twisty and refreshingly self-aware examination of human desires for self-knowledge and survival.” — Kirkus Reviews This young adult, Sapphic love triangle is great for horror fans, and does a great job of centering victims in the conversation on serial killers. — School Library Journal “Waters’ (The River Has Teeth, 2021) atmospheric, creepy psychological thriller combines true crime fandom, a queer love triangle, and a wilderness survival story…. [a] compelling, twisty novel where perception is compromised and reality is illusive.” — Booklist Praise for Erica Waters: “This genre-blending contemporary thriller offers a searing indictment of men who prey on women while the book’s fantasy elements offer a form of revenge and resolution… Potent, atmospheric, and wholly satisfying.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “A backwoods murder ballad of a book that draws from the old songs and legends that underpin so many areas of rural America. [The River Has Teeth] is well worth a listen.” — NPR "Soft and seething, with an undercurrent of longing and rage, THE RIVER HAS TEETH is the perfect story for anyone who is tired of feeling helpless. This book has teeth, too." — Hannah Whitten, New York Times bestselling author of For the Wolf "Waters weaves a spell on the page, seeped with dark and murky magic, both beautiful and terrifying, just as her girls are beautiful and terrifying. Set loose upon the Bend, Natasha and Della are two forces crashing into one another with a strength that makes their world tremble." — Emma Berquist, author of Missing, Presumed Dead "Packed with monstrous magic and a wicked bite, The River Has Teeth is the perfect read for fans of Beware the Wild and Wilder Girls. Fierce and flawless." — Kat Ellis, author of Harrow Lake “Full of fierce women and wild magic, The River Has Teeth is a captivating story of love, grief, and the power of anger. From its eerie opening pages to its gripping finale, it kept me enthralled.” — Kate Alice Marshall, author of Rules for Vanishing “The River Has Teeth is one of those books I could not put down—even when I knew I should. The lush, haunting story gave me the most gorgeous nightmares I’ve ever had.” — Kylie Schachte, author of You're Next “With its witches, monsters, and missing girls, The River Has Teeth is a hypnotic, suspenseful read.” — Wendy Heard, author of She’s Too Pretty to Burn “This horror-tinged tale from Waters (Ghost Wood Song) spotlights issues of racial and socioeconomic injustice…. [A] lushly written story.” — Publishers Weekly “A cathartic portrait of two girls’ anger toward a world whose cruelty and injustice forced them to fight back. The River Has Teeth delivers ferociously good thrills.” — BookPage “Waters’ southern gothic thriller cleverly uses magic as a metaphor for the ways women resist the harm that men do.” — Booklist Praise for GHOST WOOD SONG: “What a gorgeous, creepy gem of a book, brimming with magic, mystery, music, and so much love that you’ll ache as if these characters were your actual friends. Ghost Wood Song weaves a captivating spell you won’t want to break.” — Claire Legrand, New York Times bestselling author of Furyborn and Sawkill Girls "Ghost Wood Song sings a high and lonesome love song to family, to place, to music, and to love itself. It will make your heart dance." — Jeff Zentner, Morris Award winning author of The Serpent King and Goodbye Days "These haunted pages are full to bursting with intricate family dynamics, a nuanced queer romance, and a crescendo of an ending readers won’t see coming. With notes of southern gothic and mystery, Ghost Wood Song will strike a chord with fans of The Raven Boys and Beautiful Creatures." — Rosiee Thor, author of Tarnished Are the Stars "Strikes the perfect balance of atmospheric chills, dark familial secrets, and a yearning for the warm comforts of home. I could hear the cicadas' call and feel the smothering humidity, even as I shivered!" — Erin A. Craig, New York Times bestselling author, House of Salt and Sorrows "Ghost Wood Song is a dusky, haunting daydream of a debut that hits all the right notes." — Dahlia Adler, author of Under the Lights and editor of His Hideous Heart “A gorgeously written debut filled with ghosts, a queer love triangle, a murder mystery, & a healthy dose of bluegrass. When you finish, you’ll want to turn back to page one and start all over again.” — Amanda Lovelace, author of The Princess Saves Herself in this One “Waters' debut features a bisexual lead with both male and female love interests, an atmospheric southern gothic setting, and, for the musically inclined, lots of folk and bluegrass references. For teens with a penchant for eerie ghost stories, this lyrical tale will hit the spot.” — Booklist “Debut author Waters weaves an intense and spectral atmosphere with vivid prose…Haunting and alluring.” — Kirkus Reviews
£12.99
HarperCollins The Great Zoodini
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£13.78
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Curse on Spectacle Key
Book SynopsisA sweetly spooky ghost story about a Cuban American boy who befriends a pair of spirits and tries to break the curse on his island home . . . only to discover a seemingly lost piece of his family’s history in the process. This new middle grade standalone mystery from the author of the Muse Squad series is perfect for fans of Doll Bones and The Girl and the Ghost!Frank Fernandez’s family never stays in one place for long. His parents renovate unusual buildings and turn them into homes, which means the family moves—a lot. This makes it hard for bookish Frank to make friends. So when his parents announce they’re moving to Spectacle Key, Florida, to live in a lighthouse—this time for good!—Frank is thrilled.But Spectacle Key isn’t the perfect forever home they''d imagined. The lighthouse is falling apart. There are knocks on the door—but no one is there—and mysterious sighs and sniffle
£16.14
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Curse on Spectacle Key
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£9.49
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Play the Game
Book SynopsisTrade Review“Informed by present-day events surrounding structural racism and oppression, and the author’s experience as a restorative justice advocate, Allen compassionately examines themes of community and criminal justice reform in this affecting, noirish debut.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review) “Powerful. Authentic. A riveting gut punch. This is how you galvanize young activists. A voice not soon to be forgotten.” — Tiffany D. Jackson, New York Times bestselling author of The Weight of Blood “Fast-paced, insightful, and highly relevant, Allen’s novel illustrates the application of restorative justice practices to real life situations. A must read for all young people impacted by racism and those adults who love them.” — Angela Y. Davis, Distinguished Professor Emerita, UC Santa Cruz “Honest, raw, and absolutely alive. Play the Game is a tour de force, and Charlene Allen has announced herself as a powerful new voice." — Matt de la Peña, author of Mexican WhiteBoy and Last Stop on Market Street "A compelling look at different ways of approaching grief and justice." — Kirkus Reviews "Compelling story." — Booklist "Teens will find VZ’s story a rewarding read with undeniably difficult lessons to teach." — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
£14.24
HarperCollins Waking the Dead and Other Fun Activities
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£16.14
HarperCollins The Cookie Crumbles
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£999.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Murder on a School Night
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£999.99
HarperCollins Murder on a Summer Break
Book SynopsisAmateur sleuths and wannabe influencers Kerry and Annie are back on the case when a social media festival inspires some killer content—and several on-camera influencer deaths—in this page-turning and sidesplitting sequel to Murder on a School Night from author and comedian Kate Weston.After catching the menstrual murderer red-handed, Annie and Kerry are now the Tampon Two, Barbourough’s most famous—well, only—detective duo. So Annie (and decidedly not Kerry) is enjoying her five minutes of fame.Except life in the spotlight seems to be a magnet for death these days. After a famous prankster is found dead with a condom stretched over his entire head, the Tampon Two are on the scene at their small village’s Festival of Fame to catch another killer.Honestly, Kerry doesn’t know how she ended up here again, but this might be her one chance to prove to the folks at the local paper that she has what it
£999.99
HarperCollins FOWL PLAY
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Fowl Play
£999.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Secret Zoo The Final Fight
Book SynopsisThe sixth and final book in the Secret Zoo series!Beneath the Clarksville City Zoo exists a magical world—the Secret Zoo.
£999.99
HarperCollins Scrimshaw A Deephaven Mystery
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£999.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Rosewood Hunt
Book SynopsisTrade Review"Readers be warned: once you pick up Mackenzie Reed's debut, you won't want to put it down. The Rosewood Hunt is a fun, twisty, fast-paced mystery with just the right amount of angsty drama, perfect for fans of The Inheritance Games and Goonies." — Liz Lawson, New York Times bestselling author of The Agathas, The Night in Question, and The Lucky Ones "A captivating mystery full of secrets, family betrayals, and intrigue wrapped inside a fabulous treasure hunt that will leave readers spellbound. Reed seamlessly weaves classic mystery elements with a truly touching story of family and greed." — Kathleen Glasgow, author of the New York Times bestsellers Girl in Pieces and The Agathas “The Rosewood Hunt is a heart pounding thrill ride. With a breakneck pace, jaw-dropping betrayals, and dizzying twists, this high stakes treasure of a hunt kept me guessing to the final page.” — Dana Mele, author of People Like Us and Summer’s Edge “Such a fun adventure! Mackenzie Reed has crafted a fast-paced, exciting mix of treasure hunt, romance, and family secrets that fans of The Inheritance Games will surely gobble up.” — Diana Urban, author of Lying in the Deep "A high-stakes exploration of grief, greed, and what it means to choose your own family, The Rosewood Hunt is a perfectly twisty mystery filled with complex characters and reveals that will leave your heart racing. A must-read for any National Treasure or The Goonies fan!" — Victoria Wlosok, author of How to Find a Missing Girl "A vividly drawn, well-paced cat-and-mouse game with intense action sequences, whip-smart dialogue, and tender moments." — Publishers Weekly (starred review) "The meaningful friendships are endearing [and] the thrilling hunt for the fortune takes center stage. An exploration of chosen family packed with action and unexpected twists." — Kirkus Reviews "Reed's impressive debut reads as a fun, updated version of The Westing Game, full of family secrets, intrigue, betrayal, and a good helping of teen angst and romance. Full of excitement and danger. It’s the motley crew's slowly building relationships that comprise the heart of the book." — Booklist "This fast-paced mystery is a treasure hunt that includes family betrayals, greed, diversity, and a little romance. Will grab the attention of readers from the start." — School Library Journal "With unlikely allies, complicated family issues, secrets, and humour, The Rosewood Hunt is a highly addictive read for anyone who loves a good mystery." — The Nerd Daily
£999.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Splinters of Scarlet
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£15.19
HarperCollins Opal Watson Private Eye
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£999.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Scorpions
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£13.59
HarperCollins Hurd T Art Dog
Book SynopsisOh, no! Someone has stolen the Mona Woofa from the Dogopolis Museum of Art and the police don''t even realize that they are barking up the wrong tree when they collar their number one suspect. So it''s up to Art Dog, the mysterious, masked painter who roams the streets of Dogopolis, to find the missing masterpiece. Zip! Splash! Smoosh! He paints himself a Brushmobile, and he''s off--on a wild and funny chase to capture the dastardly crooks. With the same deft touches of high-spirited fun and adventure that have made Mystery on the Docks and Mama Don''t Allow (both Reading Rainbow Featured Selections) such perennially popular stories, Thacher Hurd serves up a new action-packed tale that will delight young readers. 1996 ‘Pick of the Lists'' (ABA)Children''s Choices for 1997 (IRA/CBC)1998 Red Clover Book Award (VT)
£7.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Case of the Cats Meow
Book SynopsisThe four members of the Private Eyes Club—Skinny, Wizard, Snitch, and Tubby—solve the baffling case of the missing cat.
£7.08
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Detective Dinosaur Undercover I Can Read Level 2
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£999.99
Penguin Young Readers Group Interstellar Pig
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£7.59
Penguin Random House Australia Young CAM Jansen and the Ice Skate Mystery
Book SynopsisCam Jansen and her friend Eric are going ice skating. When Eric loses the locker key, Cam's amazing memory clicks into action to find it in this latest edition to the popular Young Cam Jansen series.
£6.96
Penguin Random House Australia Young Cam Jansen and the Lost Tooth
Book SynopsisCam Jansen's photographic memory is put to the test when Annie's tooth falls out? and disappears! Cam has a picture in her head of everything she sees. But does she have the picture she needs to solve the mystery of the lost tooth?
£7.00
Penguin USA The Keeping Room
Book SynopsisWhen Colonel Joseph Kershaw leaves Camden, South Carolina, to lead the American rebels in their struggle against the British, he leaves his son Joey behind as the man of the house. But what can a 13-year-old do when General Cornwallis comes into town and makes the Kershaws' home his headquarters, and begins hanging American prisoners in the family garden? Joey is determined to get revenge--even if he has to risk everything.
£6.99
Penguin Random House Australia Young Cam Jansen and the Baseball Mystery
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£6.96
Penguin Random House Children's UK The Hound of the Baskervilles
Book SynopsisWhen Sir Charles Baskerville is found mysteriously dead in the grounds of Baskerville Hall, everyone remembers the legend of the monstrous creature that haunts the moor. The great detective Sherlock Holmes knows that there must be a more rational explanation, but the difficulty is to find it before the hellhound finds him.Trade Review“The whole Sherlock Holmes saga is a triumphant illustration of art’s supremacy over life.” —Christopher Morley
£9.70
Penguin Random House Australia The Missing Mitten Mystery
Book SynopsisAnnie and her dog, Oscar, have had a busy day playing in the snow. Somehow Annie's red mitten has disappeared in all the fun. They look high and low. . . . It's not on the sledding hill, and it's not by the snow castles. Maybe an eagle carried it off to keep its baby's head warm. Or maybe a mouse is using it as a sleeping bag. When the sun goes down, Annie and Oscar have to give up their search and go inside. But when Annie looks out the window, something red catches her eye. . . .With entirely new full-color illustrations, this beautiful version of the beloved picture book The Mystery of the Missing Red Mitten retains all the charm of the original.
£8.54
Penguin Random House Australia Young Cam Jansen and the Library Mystery
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£6.99
Penguin Putnam Inc Cam Jansen and the Mystery of the Babe Ruth
Book SynopsisNo mystery is too great for super-sleuth Cam Jansen and her amazing photographic memory! Mysteries follow super-sleuth Cam Jansen everywhere she goes...even to the community hobby show. Cam and Eric are checking out a sports memorabilia booth when a baseball autographed by Babe Ruth disappears. Can Cam catch the thief and recover the Babe's ball? The Cam Jansen books are perfect for young readers who are making the transition to chapter books, and Cam is a spunky young heroine whom readers have loved for over two decades.
£5.99
Penguin Putnam Inc CAM Jansen The Mystery of the Circus Clown 7
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£6.86
Penguin Random House Australia CAM Jansen The Mystery of the Monster Movie 8
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£5.99
Penguin Putnam Inc Cam Jansen The Mystery of the Monkey House
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£5.99
Penguin Putnam Inc CAM Jansen The Mystery of the Stolen Corn Popper
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£7.07
Penguin Putnam Inc Young CAM Jansen and the Zoo Note Mystery
Book SynopsisCam and Eric's class is going on a field trip to the zoo. But Eric can't find his permission slip, and without it, he can't go on the field trip. Where did it go? Did he drop it somewhere? Was it stolen? Will Cam Jansen's amazing memory help to find Eric's permission slip in time? Or will he have to sit in the principal's office all day while the other children go to the zoo? Hurry, Cam, time's running out!Trade ReviewA good choice for beginning readers, many of whom will relate to the anxiety- provoking experience of losing something vital. (The Horn Book)What better way to engage beginning readers in the fun of paying attention to the words and pictures in a book. (Booklist)
£6.49
Penguin Putnam Inc CAM Jansen The Triceratops Pops Mystery 15
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£5.99
Penguin Putnam Inc Cam Jansen the Mystery at the Haunted House 13
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£6.92
