Children’s / Teenage fiction: Crime and mystery fiction
Dutton Books for Young Readers A Line in the Dark
Book SynopsisTrade Review“With an active focus on female friendships and relationships, A Line in the Dark is a twisty, dark psychological thriller that will leave you guessing til the very end. The story follows two friends down a path of dysfunction and murder as one of them, Chinese-American Jess tries to balance the expectations of her family, her fraught relationship with Angie, and her mounting sexual attraction for her. Lo offers some impressive storytelling, a chilling plot, and mean girls aplenty.”—Teen Vogue“[A] riveting read… The story of tensions, romances and even violence between townies and prep school kids is well-trodden ground, but Lo makes it new and exciting by creating nuanced queer characters and giving them the chance to make their own terrible decisions.”—NPR"[A] heart-tugging story of a teenage girl who expresses herself in art in ways she can’t quite do in real life — even as she tries to hold on to her best friend despite grappling with deeper feelings for her.”—Vulture"AAsh, Huntress, and Inheritance, A Line in the Dark. Lo instantly invites readers along, enticing them to stay up just a little bit later for the next big reveal, and supplies readers with one final twist that will take their breath away."—Lambda Literary"[A] hauntingly captivating thriller."—Bustle"This slender novel packs a punch."—Brightly"A Line in the Dark marks Lo’s foray into the contemporary genre, promising an intense read that should be at the top of your list."—Paste"Malinda Lo's A Line in the Dark is soaked in menace. Each page in this brilliant thriller is deliciously unsettling—like Gone Girl meets Pretty Little Liars." —Kiersten White, New York Times bestselling author of And I Darken and Now I Rise.“A beautifully written and compellingly well-observed psychological thriller.” —Kate Elliott, New York Times bestselling author of Court of Fives and Cold Magic"As soon as I finished, I had to read it again.” —Justine Larbalestier, author of My Sister Rosa and Liar★"Malinda Lo delivers an enthralling mystery full of twists, turns, dark heroics... and high school."—Shelf Awareness, starred review ★ "Lo has delivered an intricate tapestry of narrative, woven in a labyrinthine pattern of secrets and colored with intersecting hues of Chinese-American identity, the dark intensity of relationships, and telltale stains of blood.... Mesmerizing."—Kirkus, starred review★ "The plot is fast-paced and will keep readers guessing until the end. The characters are well developed and feel authentic. It is refreshing to read about LGBT characters in a story where being LGBT is not the focus. Any young adult reader who loves psychological thrillers will be clamoring to get their hands on this captivating book."—SLC, starred review"Drawing every character as complicit in unexpected and thought-provoking ways, Lo spins an addictive psychological mystery."—The Horn Book"Dark, twisty, and unsettling, this book almost begs to be read in one sitting, and then instantly reread.... Verdict: A high-interest thriller with wide appeal recommended for all collections."—SLJ★ Kirkus Best Teen Book ★ ★ Vulture 10 Best YA Books ★★ Chicago Public Library's Best Teen Fiction ★★ Rainbow List ★
£9.99
Random House USA Inc Mr. Whiskers and the Shenanigan Sisters
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Random House USA Inc Mr. Whiskers and the Shenanigan Sisters
Book SynopsisMr. Whiskers is a paw-some new dog detective from an Edgar Award winning author. He's on the trail of a kidnapped dad, pirate treasure, and a place to call home...Mr. Whiskers is a street-wise stray dog with a nose for trouble and a fondness for two girls he calls the Shenanigan Sisters. So when Misty and Zelda’s professor father is kidnapped, Mr. Whiskers follows that car, picking up vital clues. Then the two intrepid girls and one great dog follow the trail through the streets of San Francisco, discovering hidden passageways, buried secrets, and even pirate treasure. But will they be able to rescue Dad? You bet your best biscuit, they will!Wendelin Van Draanen's new mystery is the ulti-mutt kid-pleasing caper.
£18.99
Penguin Young Readers Group Grunthars Revenge 2
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£8.17
Random House USA Inc The Codebreakers Club
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£13.49
Penguin Putnam Inc Nightshade Revenge
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£16.14
Random House USA Inc AJ Torres and the Treasure of Captain Grayshark
£21.02
Random House Children's Books Silent Sister
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£13.78
Random House Children's Books The Curse of the Dead Mans Diamond
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£19.94
Penguin Putnam Inc Horse Camp
Book SynopsisYEE-HAW! Willa is back in this standalone sequel to Horse Girl. This time, shetackles summer camp, new and old frenemies, and worst yet: a horse that''s mysteriously gone missing.Seventh-grader Willa is head-over-hooves when she finds a secret note inviting her to Juniper Ranch?a sleepaway camp that?s all about horses. The camp promises trail rides, horseback swims, and ?ghorst? stories, plus tons of new horse-girl and (gasp!) horse-boy friends. Even better? Willa?s pals from Oakwood Riding Academy?including her sworn frenemy, Amara?are all coming along for the fun.But when Willa makes a dangerous mistake and a beloved steed goes missing, everyone at Juniper Ranch is suddenly a suspect. Wills isn?t sure who to trust (including herself) as she tries to figure out who?s behind the mysterious horse napping. And where they might be lurking. And just how she?ll save her ?forever herd? before a frightening storm rolls into camp. Gulp!
£15.19
Penguin Putnam Inc Bridget Vanderpuff and the Ghost Train 2
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Penguin Young Readers Group Bridget Vanderpuff and the Great Airship Robbery 3
£10.26
Random House USA Inc Bubblegum Shoes The Case of the Contraband Closet
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£21.07
Penguin Young Readers Youve Got This Maya Pyramid Mystery
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£11.94
Penguin Young Readers The Witches of Anderson House
£14.49
Clarion Books Help Im a Prisoner in the Library
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Clarion Books The Doll in the Garden A Ghost Story
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Gallopade International The Mystery of the Biltmore House 01 Real Kids
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Carole Marsh Mysteries The Mystery of Blackbeard the Pirate 03 Real Kids
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Carole Marsh Mysteries The Mystery on the California Mission Trail 05
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£999.99
Carole Marsh Mysteries The Mystery on Alaskas Iditarod Trail 08 Real
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Carole Marsh Mysteries The Mystery at Disney World 11 Real Kids Real
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£9.42
Carole Marsh Mysteries The Mystery in the Rocky Mountains 13 Real Kids
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£999.99
Carole Marsh Mysteries The Mystery at the Kentucky Derby 15 Real Kids
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£9.76
Carole Marsh Mysteries The Ghost of the Grand Canyon 16 Real Kids Real
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£9.44
Gallopade International The Mystery at Big Ben 01 Around the World in 80
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£9.33
Gallopade International The Mystery in the Amazon Rainforest South
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£999.99
Gallopade International The Mystery in Chocolate Town Hershey
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£9.46
Gallopade International The Mystery of the Graveyard of the Atlantic 23
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£9.46
Carole Marsh Mysteries The Mystery on the Oregon Trail 33 Real Kids Real
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£999.99
Carole Marsh Mysteries The Mystery on the Great Lakes 30 Real Kids Real
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£9.46
Carole Marsh Mysteries The Mystery of the Lost Colony 36 Real Kids Real
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£999.99
Carole Marsh Mysteries The Mystery in the Smoky Mountains 38 Real Kids
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£9.37
Gallopade International The Mystery at Mount Rushmore 39 Real Kids Real
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£999.99
Carole Marsh Books The Mystery at Area 51 44 Real Kids Real Places
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Carole Marsh Mysteries The Baseball Mystery 46 Real Kids Real Places
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Carole Marsh Mysteries The Mystery of Mimis Haunted Book Shop
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£9.38
Carole Marsh Books The Mystery at the Mayan Ruins Mexico 16 Around
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£9.46
Carole Marsh Mysteries The Creepy Campout Girl Scout Mystery Girl Scouts
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£9.46
Gallopade International The Cookie Thief Girl Scout Mystery Girl Scouts
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£999.99
Carole Marsh Mysteries The Puppy Rescue Girl Scout Mystery
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£9.46
Random House Children's Books Canary Caper The Canary Caper A Stepping Stone
Book SynopsisHelp Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose solve mysteries from A to Z! Kids love collecting the entire alphabet and super editions! With over 8 million copies in print, the A to Z Mysteries® have been hooking chapter book readers on mysteries and reading for years. Now this classic kid favorite is back with a bright new look! C is for Canary . . . Green Lawn has a pet problem! Dink’s neighbor can’t find her canary. Ruth Rose’s cat, Tiger, has also disappeared. Then the kids hear about two more missing critters. Is there a pet-napper in town? Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose are on the case!
£8.51
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Tough Cookie
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£16.19
Quarto Publishing PLC Have You Seen Mikki Olsen
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£14.78
Puffin Books Alice Flecks Recipes for Disaster
Book SynopsisWhen Alice agreed to appear in a reality cooking show with her father, she had no idea she'd find herself in the middle of a mystery! Will Alice and her new friends be able to save the show? A light-hearted and funny middle grade novel for fans of Rebecca Stead and Lynda Mullaly Hunt.Alice Fleck's father is a culinary historian, and for as long as she can remember, she's been helping him recreate meals from the past -- a hobby she prefers to keep secret from kids her age. But when her father's new girlfriend enters them into a cooking competition at a Victorian festival, Alice finds herself and her hobby thrust into the spotlight. And that's just the first of many surprises awaiting her. On arriving at the festival, Alice learns that she and her father are actually contestants on Culinary Combat, a new reality TV show hosted by Tom Truffleman, the most famous and fierce judge on TV! And to make matters worse, she begins to suspect that
£16.19
Puffin Books Alice Flecks Recipes for Disaster
Book SynopsisWhen Alice agreed to appear in a reality cooking show with her father, she had no idea she'd find herself in the middle of a mystery! Will Alice and her new friends be able to save the show? A light-hearted and funny middle grade novel for fans of Rebecca Stead and Lynda Mullaly Hunt.Alice Fleck's father is a culinary historian, and for as long as she can remember, she's been helping him recreate meals from the past — a hobby she prefers to keep secret from kids her age. But when her father's new girlfriend enters them into a cooking competition at a Victorian festival, Alice finds herself and her hobby thrust into the spotlight. And that's just the first of many surprises awaiting her. On arriving at the festival, Alice learns that she and her father are actually contestants on Culinary Combat, a new reality TV show hosted by Tom Truffleman, the most famous and fierce judge on TV! And to make matters worse, she begins to suspect
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Tundra Book Group The Big Sting
Book SynopsisA visit to Leo's grandfather's farm turns upside down when his grandmother's beehives are stolen. A light-hearted and funny middle-grade novel for fans of Rebecca Stead and Lynda Mullaly Hunt.Eleven-year-old Leo is an armchair adventurer. This, according to Dad, means he'd choose adventures in books or video games over real-life experiences. And while Leo hates the label, he can't argue with it. Unlike his little sister Lizzie, Leo is not a risk-taker. So when he, Lizzie, Mom and Dad leave the city to visit Grandpa on Heron Island, Leo finds all kinds of dangers to avoid — from the deep, dark ocean to an old barn on the verge of collapse. But nothing on the island is more fearsome than Grandpa himself — Leo has never met anyone so grumpy! According to Mom, Grandpa is still grieving the recent death of his wife, a beekeeper beloved by everyone on the island.Despite Leo's best efforts to avoid it, adventure finds him anyway when Grandma's beehives go missing in the dead of night. Infuriated, Grandpa vows to track down the sticky-fingered thieves himself . . . with risk-averse Leo and danger-loving Lizzie (plus a kitten named Mayhem) in tow.
£8.88
Tundra Books A Green Velvet Secret
Book SynopsisLetters from beyond the grave and a green velvet dress reveal a secret about Yardley''s beloved grandmother; for fans of The Parker Inheritance and The List of Things That Will Not Change and ages 10 and up.It''s always hard to lose a friend, but for Yardley O''Hanlon it''s devastating. Her best friend is her wild and wonderful grandmother Gidge. They''re two fashionable peas in a quirky little pod. They spend all their time together sewing and crafting and creating beautiful things — until Gidge dies, and Yardley loses her for good.Or does she?Yardley isn''t convinced. Gidge was a big believer in reincarnation. She promised she''d never leave Yardley, and Gidge always kept her promises. So when a stylish older woman walks into the Over Easy Vintage Emporium where Yardley is helping out, Yardley is sure it''s her grandmother, back from the dead. But her happiness doesn''t last long, as the woman runs away in terror and no one else beli
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