Children’s / Teenage fiction: Thrillers / suspense
Capstone Global Library Ltd The Haunted Handwriting Express Edition
Book SynopsisA bookstore closes for the night. Nothing inside stirs, except for one creeping thing: a human hand! The cursed part hunts for someone to read its handwriting so it can unleash an evil spirit into the world. Can the mighty Librarian stop the wicked hand before it makes a young boy its victim? Uncover hidden dangers and dark mysteries with Secrets of the Library of Doom, a page-turning chapter book series from bestselling author Michael Dahl.
£6.99
Capstone Global Library Ltd Little Bookshop of Horrors Express Edition
Book SynopsisWhen a young girl visits her favourite bookshop one rainy day, something isn't right. The building is dark and cold. Rats skitter past the door. Soft chewing and scratching sounds echo up from the basement. Can the mighty Librarian help the girl defeat the horrors lurking within the bookshop? Uncover hidden dangers and dark mysteries with Secrets of the Library of Doom, a page-turning chapter book series from bestselling author Michael Dahl.
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Capstone Global Library Ltd The Index Insects Express Edition
Book SynopsisAn extremely evil book marked with an X has unleashed a swarm of X-winged insects, and the bugs are on the hunt for their favourite food - books! When the hungry horde targets a bookmobile and the humans inside, can the expert Librarian force the deadly pests to exit? Or will they turn him into an ex-librarian? Uncover hidden dangers and dark mysteries with SECRETS OF THE LIBRARY OF DOOM, a page-turning chapter book series from best-selling author Michael Dahl.
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HarperCollins Publishers Born Scared
Book SynopsisThe much anticipated follow-up title from the multi-award winning author of The Bunker Diary, recipient of the 2014 Carnegie Medal for an outstanding book for young adults.Elliot is terrified of almost everything.From the moment he was born, his life has been governed by acute fear. The only thing that keeps his terrors in check are the pills that he takes every day.It''s Christmas Eve, there''s a snowstorm and Elliot''s medication is almost gone. His mum nips out to collect his prescription. She''ll only be 10 minutes but shen she doesn''t come back, Elliot must face his fears and try to find her. She should only be 400 metres away. It might as well be 400 milesBorn Scared joins the ranks of Jennifer Niven''s All the Bright Places, Ned Vizzini''s It''s Kind of A Funny Story, and Jay Asher''s Thirteen Reasons Whyas an example of teen fiction offering a frank and intelligent portrait of mental illness.Kevin Brookswas born in 1959.His first novel,Martyn Pig, was shortlisted fora 2002 Ca
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Walker Books Ltd Heartstream
Book SynopsisI just wanted to see you. Before the end. A taut psychological thriller about obsession, fame and betrayal, for fans of Black Mirror.Cat is in love. Always the sensible one, she can't believe that she's actually dating, not to mention dating a star. But the fandom can't know. They would eat her alive. And first at the buffet would definitely be her best friend, Evie. Amy uses Heartstream, a social media app that allows others to feel your emotions. She broadcasted every moment of her mother's degenerative illness, and her grief following her death. It's the realest, rawest reality TV imaginable.But on the day of Amy's mother's funeral, Amy finds a strange woman in her kitchen. She's rigged herself and the house with explosives and she's been waiting to talk to Amy for a long time. Who is she? A crazed fan? What does she want?Amy and Cat are about to discover how far true obsession can go.Trade ReviewA chilling tale of the desperate hunt for real connection in a social media-driven world. * Amy McCulloch, author of Jinxed and The Potion Diaries *A deft, clever exploration of what it means to connect and be understood in a world where image and feelings are currency. * Melinda Salisbury *Scary, tense & moving in places, a salutary tale about the perils of our always connected online culture. Shows how easy it is for swathes of people to band together in support of what they perceive to be an injustice. Excellent YA read. * CILIP SLG *Such a riotous rollercoaster of a read - I was completely gripped from start to finish. * Sara Barnard *Set aside plenty of time for the latest page-turner from Tom Pollock – once you’re in, you won’t be able to stop. HEARTSTREAM is a masterclass in suspense, and poses the chilling question of just how deep obsession can run. * Samantha Shannon *
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Hodder & Stoughton Hells Bells
Book SynopsisSamuel Johnson - with a little help from his dachshund Boswell and a very unlucky demon named Nurd - has sent the demons back to Hell. But the diabolical Mrs Abernathy is not one to take defeat lying down.When she reopens the portal and sucks Samuel and Boswell down into the underworld, she brings an ice-cream van full of dwarfs as well. And two policemen. Can this eccentric gang defeat the forces of Evil? And is there life after Hell for Nurd?Trade ReviewA demonic, darkly comic tale . . . satisfyingly peppered with science, history and amusing footnotes on everything from St Thomas Aquinas to quantum theory, and will go down well with readers of Eoin Colfer and Lemony Snicket. * Daily Telegraph *Brilliant. I loved every word of it. John has found a voice that compares favourably with Stephen King and Monty Python which is not an easy trick. -- Eoin ColferDestined to be another runaway success appealing to both young adults and their parents alike. * Sunday Independent *
£9.49
Hachette Children's Group Eight Pieces of Silva
Book SynopsisFrom the multi-award-winning author of Orangeboy, an addictive mystery that refuses to let you go long after you turn the final page. Can Becks piece the jigsaw together and find her sister before Silva loses herself?Trade ReviewAn absorbing family mystery set in contemporary London, full of the complex, charismatic characters that Lawrence draws so well. -- Fiona Noble * The Observer *The multi-award-winning Lawrence returns with this beautifully written story of a young gay teen searching for her missing sister. -- Sarah Hughes * 'i' newspaper *The award-winning Lawrence returns with this fast-paced and thoroughly addictive tale of teenager Becks' desperate hunt for her missing sister, Silva. * i *Patrice Lawrence writes in the language of London teenagers, and the voices ring true. -- Alex O'Connell * The Times *Inclusive, funny, punchy and unique, Lawrence's writing remains unique. -- Imogen Russell Williams * The Guardian *Multi-award-winning author of 'Orangeboy', Patrice Lawrence, returns with this fast-paced and thoroughly addictive tale of teenager Becks's desperate hunt for her missing sister, Silva. -- Justine Carbery * Irish Sunday Independent *An unapologetic celebration of teen culture - The Jhalak Prize
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Hot Key Books The Forevers
Book SynopsisThe mesmerising YA debut from the winner of the CWA Gold Dagger Award for Best Crime Novel 2021 and the New York Times Bestselling author of We Begin at the End. They knew the end was coming.
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Capstone Global Library Ltd Destruction Zone
Book SynopsisDuring a field trip, a school bus takes students on a detour due to road construction. Then another. And another! The bus seems to be driving in circles, as if the streets have become a giant maze. Will the students ever reach their final destination? The addictively creepy SCHOOL BUS OF HORRORS from Michael Dahl, the bestselling author of LIBRARY OF DOOM will keep young readers on the edge of their bus seats until the final stop.
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Sourcebooks Five Total Strangers
Book SynopsisAfter years as a professional paper-pusher, NATALIE D. RICHARDS decided to trade in reality for a life writing YA fiction. She lives in Ohio (Go Bucks!) with her husband, three children, and a ridiculously furry dog named Yeti. This is her second novel. Visit her on Twitter @natdrichards or at nataliedrichards.com.Trade Review"Richards's text sustains the suspenseful mood from the very start to the final pages-just the kind of fun book one needs for a hot summer day or a cold winter's night." - School Library Journal"A twisty thrill ride that will leave you breathless. I stayed up after midnight just to see how it all ended." - April Henry, New York Times bestselling author of Girl, Stolen"Richards is a master of tension...Suspense fans will get all the ups-and-downs of a well-paced narrative, but they may never want to drive on a snowy road again." - The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books"Richards' (What You Hide, 2018) latest young adult thriller will keep readers intrigued." - Booklist
£10.54
Austin Macauley Publishers LLC The Ice Cream Man
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Page Publishing, Inc. Princess Die: Diana's Twisted Reality
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Black Rose Writing Resistant: A World Divided
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Cormorant Books An Unbalanced Force
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Hachette Children's Group The Fall
Book SynopsisMadeline and her twin brother Roderick have the Usher name, the Usher house - and the Usher disease. Something is wrong with the family's blood - and it seems to have spread to the house itself. Sometimes Madeline even thinks that the house is alive... When Roderick is sent away to school, the house seems to want revenge on the one member of the Usher family left behind: Madeline herself.A gorgeous, eerie, darkly Gothic tale, THE FALL is guaranteed to intrigue and enthrall its readers, winning legions of new fans for the talented Bethany Griffin. Perfect for fans of Laini Taylor, Becca Fitzpatrick and Cassandra Clare.Trade ReviewA truly haunting story * School Librarian *
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Hachette Children's Group They Saw Too Much
Two teenagers witness a murder - and now they're the next targets. An action-packed, edge-of-your-seat YA thriller from bestselling author, Alan Gibbons. Gripping and gritty, perfect for fans of Kevin Brooks, Patrice Lawrence and Malorie Blackman.Sixteen-year-old John has moved away from the tough inner-city neighbourhood he grew up in and started afresh. Ceri James is the guarded girl from the children's home who has captivated his attention. But when their lives are thrown together, it's not in the way John had hoped. They witness a man die.Not only are they eye-witnesses of the fatal shooting, but John caught the whole thing on camera - and the culprits know it. Now, John and Ceri must run for their lives in a deadly, heart-stopping chase that leads them in dark and ever more dangerous directions.So why does John refuse to call the police? As secrets are revealed and loyalties doubted, John and Ceri's world hinges on one question - when it's a matter of life or death, who can you really trust?
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Floris Books The Mixed-Up Summer of Lily McLean
Book SynopsisLily's already got plenty going on living with a moody teenage sister, two feral brothers and a messy baby sister. Mum and Gran are stressed to the max, both dads are out of the picture and the cats aren't exactly pulling their weight. But when she starts getting mixed-up warnings not to go on holiday to the tiny, safe Scottish island of Cumbrae, her summer just gets weirder and weirder. The thing is, whoever's talking to Lily doesn't even seem to know she's doing it. If she's a ghost, she's not a very good one. And there's something about her that Lily finds awfully, spine-tinglingly familiar. . .Spend the summer with Lily McLean in this beautifully written, laugh-out-loud adventure by Kelpies Prize winner Lindsay Littleson.Trade Review'A fun and quirky read, ideal for fans of Jacqueline Wilson and Sarah Webb.'-- Children's Books Ireland'Admirably short and an easy read, but still full of everything that s important in life. And now I want to go to Cumbrae.'-- Bookwitch'Funny, beautifully written, original and finally extremely moving, this is young teen fiction at its best.'-- Nicholas Tucker, Carousel'This is an amazingly assured debut novel. Lindsay Littleson is a terrific writer, and I for one can't wait to see what she writes next.'-- John K. Fulton, chimneyrabbit.com' a charming story set on the West Coast of Scotland. This is a perfect summer story all about families, friends and well some very weird happenings.'-- Armadillo'This is a gently thought-provoking book, beautifully paced and cleverly structured and it should be on the shelves of every junior school library. Four stars.'-- Books for Keeps'A summer read to be read at any time of year. 10/10'-- Nayu's Reading Corner'A gripping and exciting read that gets a big thumbs up from us.'-- PoweredByReading.com'This book is a joy to read'-- Iram, Forrester High, Teen Titles'Brimming with imagination and beautifully written a charming and engaging read. With plenty of humour and a lovely plot twist this is a great novel for anyone aged 9 and above.'-- Christina Banach, Author of Minty
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Bonnier Books Ltd Marvel Black Panther: Spellbound
Book SynopsisIn the second installment of the Young Prince series, follow T'Challa in an action-packed adventure as he tries to unravel a sinister plot
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Troubador Publishing Charlie Palmer Says
Book SynopsisTen-year-old Nathan Clark is stunned when he dashes outside on Christmas Day to use his new metal detector and finds himself faced with a ghost called Charlie Palmer. But he soon promises to do all he can to help Charlie when he discovers that his near neighbours, the Kimbles, were Charlie’s killers and are about to carry out an armed raid. When Nathan’s parents go away for the weekend leaving his no-nonsense big sister in charge, the family jewels are stolen and Charlie instantly gets the blame. The police are decidedly sceptical when Nathan tells them the truth that Charlie revealed to him. The only person listening is French scientist Monsieur Dupont, the one hundred and twenty-eight year old former owner of Nathan’s house. Will Nathan be able to save the day or will he end up the same way as Charlie?
£6.64
HarperCollins Publishers Talon (The Talon Saga, Book 1)
Book Synopsis ‘There are a dozen soldiers hiding in that maze. All hunting you. All looking to kill you.’ To the outside world Ember Hill is an ordinary girl, but Ember has a deadly secret. A dragon hiding in human form, she is destined to fight the shadowy Order of St. George, a powerful society of dragonslayers. St. George soldier Garret is determined to kill Ember and her kind. Until her bravery makes him question all he’s been taught about dragons. Now a war is coming and Garret and Ember must choose their sides – fight to save their bond or fulfil their fate and destroy one another. ‘The first in a new series, Talon leaves readers perfectly balanced between satisfaction and anticipation’ – BookPage ‘Kagawa knows just how to end a first volume for maximum cliff-hanger drama’ – Booklist ‘A strong, promising start to the Talon Saga’ – Publishers Weekly
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HarperCollins Publishers Rogue (The Talon Saga, Book 2)
Book Synopsis Deserter Traitor ROGUE. Ember Hill left the dragon organization Talon to take her chances with rebel dragon Cobalt and his crew of rogues. But Ember can't forget the sacrifice made for her by the human boy who could have killed her—Garret Xavier Sebastian, a soldier of the dragonslaying Order of St. George, the boy who saved her from a Talon assassin, knowing that by doing so, he'd signed his own death warrant. Determined to save Garret from execution, Ember must convince Cobalt to help her break into the Order's headquarters. With assassins after them and Ember's own brother helping Talon with the hunt, the rogues find an unexpected ally in Garret and a new perspective on the underground battle between Talon and St. George. A reckoning is brewing and the secrets hidden by both sides are shocking and deadly. Soon Ember must decide: Should she retreat to fight another day…or start an all-out war? ‘The first in a new series, Talon leaves readers perfectly balanced between satisfaction and anticipation’ – BookPage ‘Kagawa knows just how to end a first volume for maximum cliff-hanger drama’ – Booklist ‘A strong, promising start to the Talon Saga’ – Publishers Weekly The Talon Saga 1.Talon – out now 2.Rogue – 7th May 2015 3. Soldier – May 2016 4. Legion – November 2016
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HarperCollins Publishers King Of Fools (The Shadow Game series, Book 2)
Book Synopsis‘An utter delight.’ Claire Legrand, New York Times bestselling author of Furyborn Name your price and claim your throne. On the quest to find her missing mother, prim and proper Enne Salta became reluctant allies with Levi Glaisyer, the city’s most famous con man. Saving his life in the Shadow Game forced Enne to assume the identity of Seance, a mysterious underworld figure. Now, with the Chancellor of the Republic dead and bounties on both their heads, she and Levi must play a dangerous game of crime and politics…with the very fate of New Reynes at stake. Thirsting for his freedom and the chance to build an empire, Levi enters an unlikely partnership with Vianca Augustine’s estranged son. Meanwhile, Enne remains trapped by the mafia donna’s binding oath, playing the roles of both darling lady and cunning street lord, unsure which side of herself reflects the truth. As Enne and Levi walk a path of unimaginable wealth and opportunity, new relationships and deadly secrets could quickly lead them into ruin. And when unforeseen players enter the game, they must each make an impossible choice: To sacrifice everything they’ve earned in order to survive… Or die as legends.
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Scarecrows
Book SynopsisThere were three people, standing in the darkest place, watching him. Simon is outraged that his Mum plans to remarry. He can't bear her new fiancé or the way his mother and sister seem to have forgotten his late father. Overwhelmed by hatred and anger he seeks solace in a nearby abandoned water mill. But another, powerful hatred lingers within its walls. And it is about to be unleashed... Westall's immense talent is evident from the opening line - Simon's anger and unhappiness are tangible, and the Scarecrows' ill-intentions terrifying.Trade ReviewPowerfully blends an exceptionally chilling drama with a story of insight and compassion about unhappiness -- Julia Eccleshare * Guardian *Robert Westall is the father of the golden age of children's literature in this century, quite unrivalled in his sharpness of observation and pace of narrative -- Michael MorpurgoA brooding story about jealousy, hatred, murder and love * Parents News *A hard-hitting book . . . a must-read from this ever popular author * Teaching & Learning *Atmospheric, perceptive and brilliant * Daily Echo *
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Everything with Words Rita Wong and the Jade Mask
Book SynopsisRita Wong lives an ordinary life in Morecambe. That's until she pursues a dragon called Lester Thyme into Neon City where the streets are dark with magic. Lester and Rita become detectives for hire. Their first case seems to be about stolen swords, but they soon discover there are much darker forces at work and that there is no one they can trust in a race against times to stop a master criminal from taking over Neon City. A breakneck detective story set in a landscape studded with danger. A fast, spine-chilling thriller that makes you laugh out loud!Trade Review'A brilliant cast of fantastical characters' GET KIDS INTO BOOKS 'Hold on to your seat, believe in the powerful magic of the storytelling, and you will be rewarded with a tale full of danger, mystery, subterfuge and lots of humour as this amazing story leads Wong and Thyme and the reader into a world that is enticingly scary and full of mind-bending surprises.' SCHOOL READING LIST 'This breakneck page turner combines classic crime thrillers with plenty of laughs, secretive magic and fantastical characters.' LOVEREADING4KIDS BOOK OF THE MONTH 'A classic crime thriller with a twist. Full of funny, fantastical characters and a dark edge, children will love trying to solve the mystery along with Jade and her dragon friend, Lester Thyme.' SCOPE FOR IMAGINATION
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Borrowed Hearts Publishing, LLC Chasing Hadley
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Tony Bertauski Ashes of Foreverland: A Science Fiction Thriller
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Trient Press Eyes with No Soul
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Yellow Morning Press The Bone Taker
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Next Chapter The Deadly Secret of the Boy in the Attic
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£11.39
Janice Wee Singapore's Runaway
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Scholastic The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes Movie Tiein
Book SynopsisThe Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes will revisit the worldof Panem sixty-four years before the events of The Hunger Games,starting on the morning of the reaping of the Tenth Hunger Games.
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Hot Key Books We Were Liars
Book SynopsisA secret. Lies upon lies. True love. The truth. We Were Liars is a modern, sophisticated suspense novel from New York Times bestselling author, National Book Award finalist, and Printz Award honouree E.Trade ReviewE. Lockhart is one of our most important novelists, and she has given us her best book yet. Thrilling, beautiful, and blisteringly smart, WE WERE LIARS is utterly unforgettable. * John Green, #1 New York Times bestselling author of THE FAULT IN OUR STARS *So, @elockhart's new book WE WERE LIARS showed up the other day, and I ended up NOT GOING TO BED because WAS READING and OH MY GOD. * Maureen Johnson *A haunting tale about how families live within their own mythologies. Sad, wonderful, and real. * Scott Westerfeld, author of UGLIES and LEVIATHAN *A beautifully written page-turner ... When you've finished reading you'll be desperate to pass WE WERE LIARS on * Cosmopolitan *Lockhart has created a mystery with an ending most readers won't see coming, one so horrific it will prompt some to return immediately to page one to figure out how they missed it. * Publisher's Weekly, Starred Review *This is a cunning, clever and absolutely gripping novel, full of surprises, which sent me straight back to its first page as soon as I reached the last. * The Guardian *This is an ambitious novel with an engaging voice, a clever plot and some terrific writing. * The New York Times *Stylish, compelling and heartbreaking (...) I'm in awe of E. Lockhart's control and characterisation here -- Liz Flanagan * theguardian.com *We Were Liars is a story about growing up. Finding yourself and loosing yourself. It's a dark story about the destructive power held by secrets, the damaging effects of a family trauma and the tragedy that can be caused by love -- Lauren Molyneaux * Live Ribble Valley, GOOD READ *We Were Liars is a literary musing on young love, memory, coming-of-age, and tragedy with a deliciously twisty ending * Huffingtonpost.com *Don't mind me, I'm just still crying about this book. I heard so much about We Were Liars in 2015, but sort of passed it off as your usual overly-dramatic young adult contemporary. I would like to formally apologise to this book for ever thinking that. This is a book of secrets, and it will kick you in the gut. It's a quick read so, please, just give it a try * Magic and Musings *We Were Liars is a moving young adult novel with a twist so intense, you won't see it coming * teenvogue.com *Love, mystery, amnesia, and a group of teenagers. What can we say about this? It'll leave you stunned * sugarscape.com *Has a twist most readers won't see coming. -- James Patterson * New York Times *5 YA books every teen should read', 'An eerie love story set within a self-destructing family. I read it three years ago and can't recommend it enough. A beautiful, beautiful book that had me gasping by the end. * Big Issue *This book is about inheritance, death, amnesia, and its gripping plot will have you whipping through the pages. * Refinery29 *Strikes a great balance between fun summer romance novel and horrifying summer mystery novel * Bustle *Full of complex characters and mystery, that will suck you in from the first page. Both the adults and the teenagers are struggling with darkness within their own selves. The ending will definitely shock you and keep you wondering why you didn't figure things out sooner. A must read * Buzzfeed *Under all that teen romance, We Were Liars is a psychological thriller with one gut-punch of a plot twist * Bustle *Compelling... as a reader you are questioning everything all the time in this tragic but beautiful story * Books for Keeps *We Were Liars seduces you with summer love, a remote island setting, hints of Wuthering Heights, and millions of theories you'll develop along the way to its utterly destructive reveal * Buzzfeed *A masterful exploration of memory and pain buried deep in the psyche of its super-smart narrator. * Gill Perdue, author of If I Tell *A gripping page-turner. The suspenseful plot will keep readers on their toes throughout, and the unexpected twist makes it an unforgettable read. * Hello Online *It's the perfect twisty summer read that you can fly through in a few hours on the beach. * Cosmopolitan *
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HarperCollins Publishers The Very Merry Murder Club
Book SynopsisA collection of wintery crime and mystery stories by thirteen of the most exciting and diverse authors in children's books today! Co-edited by Serena Patel, the award-winning author of theAnisha: Accidental Detectiveseries and by Robin Stevens, author of the bestsellingMurder Most Unladylikeseries.Sleuthing through the snow, on a merry mysterious day, in disguise we go, investigating all the way . . . This gorgeous wintery collection brings together thirteen bestselling, award-winning and exciting debut authors: Abiola Bello, Annabelle Sami, Benjamin Dean, E.L. Norry, Elle McNicoll, Dominique Valente, Joanna Williams, Maisie Chan, Nizrana Farook, Patrice Lawrence, Roopa Farooki, Serena Patel and Sharna Jackson. With stunning illustrations by Harry Woodgate.Join them as part of the Very Merry Murder Club as they lead you on a snow-covered wintery journey of festive foul play and murderously magnificent mysteries!Serena Patel was shortlisted for the Asian Writer Short Story Prize and wasTrade Review‘Funny, surprising, creepy and chilling. There’s something for everyone here. This book is a real treat.’ The Week Junior, Book of the Week ‘Each story will keep readers glued to the edge of their seat!’ – The Scotsman ‘The Very Merry Murder Club is a brilliant new anthology, featuring short stories from a range of top authors!’– Booktrust “Perfect for any budding detective’ – Shout ‘Full of fast-paced plots, delightfully evil villains and whip-smart protagonists, The Very Merry Murder Club will enthrall fans of mystery and those new to the genre. To top it off, the collection is beautifully illustrated by Harry Woodgate, with a charming illustration accompanying each story plus an absolutely stunning wraparound winter scene on the hardback cover, which cleverly incorporates an element from every story in the book.’ – Scottish Booktrust ‘An impressive line up of some of the most exciting and diverse authors in children’s books’ – Fiona Noble, One to Watch, The Bookseller ‘Fast-paced and funny’ – The Echo
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Palgrave USA The Forest of Stolen Girls
Book SynopsisSuspenseful and richly atmospheric, June Hur''s The Forest of Stolen Girls is a haunting historical mystery sure to keep readers guessing until the last page.The forest watches me, hostile and still, with remembering eyes.1426, Joseon (Korea). Hwani''s family has never been the same since she and her younger sister went missing and were later found unconscious in the forest near a gruesome crime scene.Years later, Detective MinHwani''s fatherlearns that thirteen girls have recently disappeared from the same forest that nearly stole his daughters. He travels to their hometown on the island of Jeju to investigate only to vanish as well.Determined to find her father and solve the case that tore their family apart, Hwani returns home to pick up the trail. As she digs into the secrets of the small villageand collides with her now estranged sister, MaewolHwani comes to realize that the answer could lie within her own burie
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Egmont UK Ltd Kensukes Kingdom
Book SynopsisI disappeared on the night before my twelfth birthday.Gorgeous new colour illustrations for the best-selling Kensuke's Kingdom. Washed up on an island in the Pacific, Michael struggles to survive on his own. With no food and no water, he curls up to die. When he wakes, there is a plate beside him of fish, of fruit, and a bowl of fresh water. He is not alone . . .Kensuke's Kingdom is a gripping adventure from the author of War Horse. Michael Morpurgo has written more than one hundred books for children and won the Whitbread Award, the Smarties Award, the Circle of Gold Award, the Children’s Book Award and has been short-listed for the Carnegie Medal four times.Kensuke’s Kingdom was shortlisted for the Whitbread Prize and won the FCB Award.‘A dazzling adventure’ - The TimesLoved by children, teachers and parents alike, Michael Morpurgo, the former Children's Laureate, has w
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Random House Children's Books The Reappearance of Rachel Price
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National Geographic Kids Explorer Academy The Star Dunes Book 4
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Aladdin Paperbacks The Sherlock Society
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HarperCollins Publishers All the Dead lie Down
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Editorial Hidra Reino de Ladrones
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HarperCollins Publishers When the Bones Sing
Book SynopsisRomance, secrets and mystery and a teenage girl who hears the bones of the dead Perfect for fans of Holly Jackson, Adalyn Grace and Delia Owens' Where the Crawdads Sing
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Pixel+Ink The Winterton Deception 1 Final Word
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HarperCollins Publishers The Trap
Book SynopsisSometimes one hero isn''t enough sometimes you need a full dozen. Mack's search for his dazzling dozen continues in the second instalment of this funny, action-packed fantasy series by the New York Times bestselling author of GONE.Mack, Jarrah, and Stefan travel to China and Germany to find the next two members of the Magnificent Twelve. It''s easy: eat some scorpions, find some dragons, fight a guitar-playing thunder god, and stay away from Paddy Nine Iron Trout and his deadly but very sloooow blade.Packed with action and humour, The Magnificent Twelve is perfect for boys who like their reading fast, furious, funny and with a cliffhanger endingTrade ReviewPRAISE FOR THE MAGNIFICENT 12 SERIES: “Fantastically funny and fast-paced.” — Angie Sage, author of the Septimus Heap series “a fast-paced, fun read” – The Book Smugglers
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HarperCollins Publishers Peril in Paris
Book SynopsisThe first in a brand new series by bestselling Sinclair''s Mysteries author Katherine Woodfine.ALL ABOARD THE TRAIN TO PARIS!It's 1911, and the young detectives of TAYLOR & ROSE are turning their talents to ESPIONAGE. On a case for the mysterious SECRET SERVICE BUREAU, the daring MISS SOPHIE TAYLOR and MISS LILIAN ROSE must leave London for the boulevards and grand hotels of Paris. But DANGER lurks beneath the bright lights of the city and INTRIGUE and MURDER lie in store. As aeroplanes soar in the skies overhead, our heroines will need to put all their spy skills to the test to face the PERIL that awaits them Perfect for fans of Robin Stevens, Sophie Cleverly and Siobhan Dowd.
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Editorial Hidra Seis de Cuervos
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Mortality Doctrine The Rule Of Thoughts Mortality
Book SynopsisMichael completed the Path. What he found at the end turned everything he'd ever known about his life completely upside down.He thought he'd been helping VirtNet Security to track down the cyber-terrorist Kaine. He thought the VirtNet would be safe for gamers once more.But the truth is more terrifying than he could ever have imagined. Kaine is in fact a Tangent, a computer program that has come alive. And Kaine's master plan is to populate the earth entirely with human bodies harbouring Tangent minds.Unless Michael can stop him . . . From the New York Times bestselling author of the Maze Runner series comes The Rule of Thoughts, the exciting sequel to The Eye of Minds. Fans of the Divergent series by Veronica Roth and The Hunger Games will love the new Mortality Doctrine series.Trade ReviewAn excellent sequel, filled with propulsive character development and a self-contained emotional arc woven through plot threads that properly lead to future installments. The escalation in plotting is smartly paced and paired with well-balanced characters that feel real rather than just character types. The author's use of nifty technobabble goes a long way in describing a future that, refreshingly, is not dystopian in any way. Amid a sea of trilogies and series devoid of imagination or smarts, the Mortality Doctrine stands tall by having both in equal measure. * Kirkus Reviews *Dashner’s descriptions are screenplay-ready, with Portals in malls, virtual battles, and a giant purple Ray of Power. This book will satisfy the author’s fans, reluctant readers, and gamers in search of an adrenaline rush. * School Library Journal *Explores issues of identity, humanity, and virtual worlds in an exhilarating adventure story with touches of Anthony Horowitz’s Alex Rider books and Orson Scott Card’s Ender’s Game * Booklist *
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Random House USA Inc Good Girl, Bad Blood: The Sequel to A Good Girl's
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HarperCollins Publishers Minecraft Dungeon Crawl Woodsword Chronicles 5
Book SynopsisBook five in the OFFICIAL Minecraft fiction series for readers age 7+Ash, Morgan, Harper, Po and Jodi are back for their fifth adventure in the world of Minecraft.When Morgan and his friends receive an unwelcome visit from the elusive Evoker King, they find themselves on a quest to find a secret item hidden in the depths of an unknown dungeon. But not is all as it seems, and they must gear up for an epic journey rife with danger, dragons and mysterious foes. Meanwhile, in the real world, the school play seems to be full of its own traps and troubles. Will Morgan and the gang finally uncover the identiy of the Evoker King?For fans of the Minecraft game, Jumanji and Wreck it Ralph.
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