Children’s / Teenage fiction: Thrillers / suspense
Faber & Faber Rebel Bully Geek Pariah
Book SynopsisThe truth is that jail is a place where you can still hold on to hope - hope you''ll be bailed out, hope you''ll be found innocent, hope you''ll get a second chance.Four teenagers, never destined to be friends - one rebel, one bully, one geek and one pariah, find themselves on the run from corrupt police officers in a stolen police car. How can you prove your innocence when the people who are supposed to protect you are the ones out to get you? A beautiful, thrilling story of rebellion, and of friendship triumphing against all odds.
£6.99
Penguin Putnam Inc Dark Waters
Book SynopsisAn Indie Bestseller!Filled with chills, New York Times bestselling author Katherine Arden’s latest installment in the creep-tastic Small Spaces Quartet is sure to haunt.Until next time. That was chilling promise made to Ollie, Coco and Brian after they outsmarted the smiling man at Mount Hemlock Resort. And as the trio knows, the smiling man always keeps his promises. So when the lights flicker on and off at Brian''s family''s inn and a boom sounds at the door, there''s just one visitor it could be. Only, there''s no one there, just a cryptic note left outside signed simply as —S.The smiling man loves his games and it seems a new one is afoot. But first, the three friends will have to survive a group trip to Lake Champlain where it''s said Vermont''s very own Loch Ness monster lives. When they’re left shipwrecked on an island haunted by a monster on both land and sea, Brian''s survival instincts kick in and it''s up to him
£11.69
Random House Children's Books Nothing Bad Happens Here
Book SynopsisSun, sand, and secrets...?Part mystery, part thriller... and absolutely pitch-perfect! A summer in Nantucket you won?t forget!? ?Sarah Beth Durst, New York Times bestselling author of The Lake HouseA carefree New England vacation is just what sixteen-year-old Lucia needs to chase her sadness away. At least, according to her mom, who whisks them away for the summer with her ridiculously wealthy new boyfriend.Nothing bad happens in Nantucket, a charming island with cobblestone streets and million-dollar cottages.But when Lucia stumbles upon the body of a teenage girl on a beach, the discovery reopens old wounds from her past. With the dead girl''s identity a mystery, Lucia takes it upon herself to investigate andcrosses paths with Selah and her pack of devil-may-care besties. The three girls are beautiful, chaotic, and a little wild?and they help Lucia forget her crushing sense of grief and loneliness. But as Lucia becomes a part of their shimmering world, she begins to suspect that there are dark secrets hidden in this quiet enclave, and that uncovering them may be the key to solving the dead girl?s murder. Not everything on this island is what it seems…
£11.04
Penguin Putnam Inc The Legacies
Book SynopsisA glitzy YA thriller set in New York City elite social circles, filled with backstabbing and blackmail, twisty secrets, and a dead body, from New York Times bestselling author Jessica Goodman, now in paperback.
£10.44
Random House Children's Books The Silenced
Book SynopsisA thoughtful and gripping exposé of the troubled teen industry, this supernatural thriller explores how a haunted past collides with a traumatized presentto reveal truths that were meant to stay hidden.Welcome to The Farm.Hazel Perez thinks her school project on the abandoned Oakwell Farms School for Girls—the Farm, as it’s known to locals—will be just another assignment. But after a late-night research trip ends with her falling unconscious, she awakens with a desire for revenge that isn’t her own.Desperate to free herself from these sudden violent urges—and the haunting visions of an unknown girl she sees in the mirror—Hazel decides to investigate.As she delves deeper into Oakwell Farms’ past, Hazel discovers theharrowing experiences of the girls who were once forced to live under thewatch of sinister men and encounters the spirits who still linger there. With the help of some unlikely allies, Hazel must navigate a treacherous path of corruption, history, and the supernatural to bring peace to the restless spirits and learn the truth about her family’s involvement.
£999.99
Random House Children's Books Lost Girls of Hollow Lake
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£15.29
Random House USA Inc Whos All Going to Die
£13.21
Scholastic Tell Me No Lies
Book SynopsisTWO SISTERS. ONE GIRL'S BOYFRIEND GOES MISSING AND HER SISTER ISTHE PRIMARY SUSPECTWhen her boyfriend Garrett disappears, Sophie knows that he leftthat party with straight-A sister Nora. With the sisters' futuresand lives in jeopardy, they'll have to decide whether to trust eachother again, or risk their secrets leading them to their graves.
£999.99
HarperCollins Publishers The Last Girl The addictive new teen horror
Book SynopsisScream meets Gossip Girl with a dash of One of Us is Lying!When it comes to horror movies, the rules are clear:- Avoid abandoned buildings, warehouses, and cabins at all times.- Stay together: don't split up, not even just to check something out.- If there's a murderer on the loose, do NOT make out with anyone New girl Rachel Chavez turns to horror movies for comfort, preferring them to the bored rich kids of her fancy New York High School. But then Rachel is recruited by the Mary Shelley Club, a mysterious student club that sets up terrifying Fear Tests; elaborate pranks inspired by urban legends and horror movies.But when a sinister masked figure appears, Rachel realises that her past has caught up with her. It's time for the ultimate prank to play out An atmospheric page-turner about loving scary movies, longing to belong, and uncovering the many masks people wear. Kirkus ReviewsA delightfully wicked thrill ride that had me on the edge of my seat. The Last Girl beckons the shadows aTrade Review‘An atmospheric page-turner about loving scary movies, longing to belong, and uncovering the many masks people wear.’ Kirkus Reviews ’A delightfully wicked thrill ride that had me on the edge of my seat. The Last Girl beckons the shadows and laughs in the face of fear. I didn’t want it to end!’ Chelsea Pitcher, bestselling author of This Lie Will Kill You ‘Perfect for fans of Pretty Little Liars and Gretchen McNeil, The Last Girl is a heart-pounding thriller that grabs you by the throat and doesn’t let go until the very last page. Brilliantly twisted ― I loved it!’ Kat Ellis, author of Harrow Lake ’With a secret society in an elite NYC high school, pranks gone awry and countless horror movie references, The Last Girl is like my favourite teen horror movies in book form. It’s a tense, cinematic read that gripped me from the very beginning and is one of the best books I’ve read this year.’ Amy McCaw, author of Mina and the Undead
£8.54
Thomas Nelson Publishers Curses and Other Buried Things
Book SynopsisBlood holds all kinds of curses.Seven generations of women in Susana Prather’s family have been lost to the Georgia swamp behind her house. The morning after her eighteenth birthday, she awakens soaked with water, with no memory of sleepwalking. No matter how she tries to stop it, she’s pulled from her safe bed night after night, haunted by her own family history and legacy. Now, the truth feels unavoidable: it’s only a matter of time before she loses her mind and the swamp becomes her grave.Unless she can figure out how to break the curse.When she isn’t sleepwalking, she’s dreaming of her great-great-great-great-grandmother, Suzanna Yawn, who set the curse in motion in 1855. Her ancestor’s life bears such similarity to her own that it might hold the key she seeks. Or it might only foretell tragedy.As Susana seeks solutions in the past and the present, family members hold secrets tighter to their chestsTrade Review'A teenager strives to break a generations-old curse in which the firstborn daughter always meets a tragic end in this propulsive story by George (The Summer We Forgot) . . . Sumptuous, dark details increase the creeping atmosphere of this judiciously rendered psychological exploration of blame, healing, and trauma.' * Publisher's Weekly *'This story shows the power of both forgiveness and hatred . . . If you are looking for a tale with more depth, this is the book for you.' * Seattle Book Review *
£13.49
Holiday House Inc Not the Worst Friend in the World
Book SynopsisCan Lou Bennett keep a secret? She?ll do just about anything to prove herself to her new friend?and the best friend she betrayed?in this debut middle grade mystery with high emotional stakes.It?s the thirty-fourth day of sixth grade, and eleven-year-old Lou wishes she could rewind time.Lou wants to go back to the ninth day of sixth grade?the day before she fought with her best friend Francie and said the terrible, horrible things she can?t unsay. Or better yet, she would go back to fifth grade when Francie was still the Old Francie.Then the new girl, Cece Clark-Duncan, passes Lou a mysterious note. It says she was kidnapped. (!) If Lou can help Cece, maybe she can prove she?s not the world?s worst friend.But as observant Lou uncovers the complicated truth about Cece?s family, she starts to panic. Can she help Cece without hurting her? Or will Lou end up losing another friend instead?Anchored by an outstanding voice and a page-turning mystery, this remarkable debut novel honors the powerful middle school friendships that can both break and heal a tender eleven-year-old heart. Perfect for fans of Fish in a Tree and My Jasper June, and pays homage to the great classic Harriet the Spy.A Booklist Top 10 Mystery & Thriller Book for Youth
£13.49
Hachette Children's Group Torn
Book SynopsisReal, compulsive and intense: Cat Clarke is the queen of emotional suspense. For fans of Paula Hawkins, Gillian Flynn, Megan Abbott and Jandy Nelson.They didn''t mean to kill her...now the guilt will tear them apartAlice King isn''t expecting the holiday of her dreams when she sets off on a trip to the wilderness with her mates. But when her best friend Cass decides to teach mean girl Tara a lesson, Alice finds herself in a nightmare she can''t escape.Now Alice is the guardian of a secret too horrific to tell; and a secret too terrible to keep. A secret that will change all of their lives for ever...Trade ReviewA blisteringly fast tale told with heart and integrity that quite simply won't let you go until you've reached the end * Books 4 Teens *Gripping, thought-provoking and disturbing * Booktrust *Heart-stoppingly tense and palpably taut ... 'Torn' is breathless * Did You Ever Stop to Think *One of the best books I have read * Guardian *It was gripping, thrilling ... There are plenty of twists to keep you guessing and wanting to read as fast as possible * Heaven, Hell and Purgatory *Cat Clarke is undoubtedly one of the most exciting and talented YA writers we have in Britain... The story is fast-paced, the writing snappy and in the right tone * Librarymice *One of the most striking and unforgettable books I have ever read * Page Turner *A real page-turner ... the home-grown horror of a real world thriller is what makes this story stand out * We Love This Book *Haunting, emotional and beautiful * Blabbing Books *Incredible - pure and simple * Writing from the Tub on Cat Clarke *Undoubtedly one of the most exciting and talented YA writers in Britain * Library Mice on Cat Clarke *I wholly, unabashedly and completely recommend this book * Inis Magazine on Cat Clarke *Clarke...succeeds brilliantly, thanks to the reality of the characters and the depth of the emotion * The Scotsman on Cat Clarke *Moving, thought provoking and utterly gripping from start to finish * Mizz on Cat Clarke *Clarke excels at genuine page-turners and I read this in one greedy sitting * The Bookseller on Cat Clarke *
£9.25
Floris Books Magnus Fin and the Selkie Secret
Book SynopsisWhen a rusty metal chest is flung ashore in a storm, Magnus Fin's problems are just beginning. A thrilling underwater adventure, book 3 in the Magnus Fin series.Trade Review'Mackay's strength is in the atmosphere of the wild northern shore line conveyed with skill and imbued with her own love and experience of the place... The plot is well organised and entertains well enough without ever being too dramatic... A wonderful gift for any child.'-- Anna Phillips, New View.'Janis's storytelling skills dance on the pages as she outlines the environmental damage that the sea is subjected to ... It is written with sympathy and understanding but there is no talking down. The book is perfect for intelligent 10 year olds and is a creditable addition to the Kelpies library.'-- Lothian Life'The gentle, imaginative prose of the story, especially the undersea world, carries you along and makes this a worthwhile read for kids and fanciful adults.'-- Vermont Country Sampler'There is excitement and warmth... a very positive story and will attract children who love animals and enjoy being by the sea.'-- Sarah Mears, School Librarian'The world of the selkie is delightfully imagined... Slightly other-worldly in tone, this books makes telling points about the need for humans to stop treating the seas as an infinitely renewable resource to be despoiled at our pleasure.'--Carousel
£5.99
Austin Macauley Publishers Threescore Years and Ten
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£10.79
Austin Macauley Publishers The 27 Club
£6.99
Austin Macauley Publishers The 27 Club
£10.44
Austin Macauley Publishers Birth of a Spy
£9.49
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Bad Like Us
Book SynopsisTwo friend groups collide when someone turns up dead over spring break in this heart-thumping YA thriller for fans of One of Us Is Lying and We Were LiarsSpring break is a vibeuntil someone gets murderedPartying with popular classmates they barely know is not what Eva and her BFFs had in mind for their spring break. But things have been off ever sinceMiles' academic career took a turn for the worse (they don't talk about it), so a trip to a private beach lodge might be exactly what they need. And Eva won't admit it, but the chance to reconnect with Colton is worth putting up with Piper's constant livestreams to her thousands of besties.At first, it's all sand and waves, but tensions run high when an anonymous letter shakes up an already-flailing love triangle. When someone turns up dead, Eva can't even trust her closest friendsbut she thinks she can trust Colton. As they get closer to the truth, they uncover secrets that upend everything they thought they knew about their fellow spri
£13.49
Capstone Global Library Ltd Terror Woods Express Edition
Book SynopsisErro and Zak Nine are hiding in the Phantom Forest, a dark wood filled with giant, towering trees and dangerous beasts. The boys hide high above the ground, climbing and jumping between the tree branches. So far they''ve avoided dangerous creatures such as huge, hairy rats and giant, bloodthirsty spiders. But a new predator has caught the boys'' scent. An enormous flying serpent chases after them and won''t stop until its hunger is satisfied! How will Zak and Erro avoid becoming dinner for this deadly new monster?This special Express edition has a reduced level text of ATOS 2.0 or lower. With exciting illustrations and gripping, page-turning text, it is sure to engross even the most reluctant of readers.
£6.99
Capstone Global Library Ltd Seven Doors to Death Express Edition
Book SynopsisAs Zak Nine and his friend Erro make their way around a strange lake, they discover an ancient golden building. The boys decide to go inside to take a closer look, but unwittingly stumble into the legendary Octagon: an underground chamber with eight mysterious doors. One door will lead the boys to freedom, but the rest lead to sinister traps and certain death! Will Zak and Erro outwit the deadly room and escape before it''s too late?This special Express edition has a reduced level text of ATOS 2.0 or lower. With exciting illustrations and gripping, page-turning text, it is sure to engross even the most reluctant of readers.
£6.99
Capstone Global Library Ltd Beyond the Furthest Star Express Edition
Book SynopsisZak Nine and his Quom friend, Erro, are desperate to get off planet Alcatraz. The boys believe they''ve finally found a way to freedom when they join up with another prisoner. Together with their new partner, the boys board a small spacecraft and fly off the planet, past the metal moon, and head into space. But when the stars begin to look strange, Zak and Erro realize that something is very wrong. What will happen when the boys learn Planet Alcatraz''s biggest secret? Will they ever be able to return home?This special Express edition has a reduced level text of ATOS 2.0 or lower. With exciting illustrations and gripping, page-turning text, it is sure to engross even the most reluctant of readers.
£6.99
Capstone Global Library Ltd Arena of Monsters Express Edition
Book SynopsisZak Nine has been captured and placed in Planet Alcatraz''s Monster Zoo. But this isn''t any ordinary zoo. This zoo holds dozens of alien monsters who are forced to fight for the entertainment of the prison planet''s owners. Zak''s friend, Erro, is determined to break into the zoo to rescue the human boy. Erro will need to rely on his Quom survival skills to succeed. Will he be able to find Zak, avoid the zoo''s Overseers and find a way out?This special Express edition has a reduced level text of ATOS 2.0 or lower. With exciting illustrations and gripping, page-turning text, it is sure to engross even the most reluctant of readers.
£6.99
Capstone Global Library Ltd The Crushing Crystals Express Edition
Book SynopsisDuring their last adventure, Zak Nine and Erro found a mapping device in a crashed prison ship. Following the map, the boys make their way to the Plateau of Leng, a vast desert on Planet Alcatraz. Other than an occasional giant scorpion, the boys seem to be safe on the endless sands until they spring a deadly trap! Huge rocky walls spring up from beneath the sand, grinding against each other and forming into walls, passageways and stone cages. Will the boys be fast enough to avoid getting trapped forever on this hot, desert plain?This special Express edition has a reduced level text of ATOS 2.0 or lower. With exciting illustrations and gripping, page-turning text, it is sure to engross even the most reluctant of readers.
£6.99
Capstone Global Library Ltd Attack of the Drones Express Edition
Book SynopsisZak Nine and Erro have escaped! But now they find themselves lost in a vast forest of alien birds and deadly plants. Things get even worse when they hear strange buzzing sounds just above the treetops attack drones! The prison guards are searching for the boys using a flock of remote bots, armed with flame-throwers and sleeping gas. Will the boys outwit the bots and find a way off Planet Alcatraz? The exotic flora and fauna just might provide a solution to the high-tech hazards hunting our heroes. This special Express edition has a reduced level text of ATOS 2.0 or lower. With exciting illustrations and gripping, page-turning text, it is sure to engross even the most reluctant of readers.
£6.99
Capstone Global Library Ltd Voyage to the Metal Moon Express Edition
Book SynopsisZak Nine and Erro have come up with a brilliant plan to escape. They''ll simply hide on board a prison ship and ride it to freedom on another planet! Unfortunately, the boys don''t get far when the ship docks at one of Planet Alcatraz''s metallic moons. The hollow sphere is magnetic, and the only way to walk on it is by wearing special magnetic boots. The boys are soon discovered and are forced to flee. But how will they escape when they''re stuck floating inside a giant metal ball?This special Express edition has a reduced level text of ATOS 2.0 or lower. With exciting illustrations and gripping, page-turning text, it is sure to engross even the most reluctant of readers.
£6.99
Capstone Global Library Ltd Flaming Fields of Death Express Edition
Book SynopsisZak Nine and his friend Erro are on the run! While avoiding a band of patrolling prison guards, the boys meet another escapee who tells them the legend of an abandoned spacecraft. The boys believe that if they can find the ancient ship, they''ll be able to fix it and blast off from Planet Alcatraz. But first, they must cross the Igneous Quag, an uncharted swamp full of flame-spitting snakes and hidden geysers of fatal fire!This special Express edition has a reduced level text of ATOS 2.0 or lower. With exciting illustrations and gripping, page-turning text, it is sure to engross even the most reluctant of readers.
£6.99
Capstone Global Library Ltd Prisoners of the Poison Sea Express Edition
Book SynopsisAfter a recent daring escape attempt, Zak Nine and his Quom friend Erro are imprisoned in the most inescapable region of Alcatraz. The boys are locked in separate cages, hovering at the end of unbreakable chains over a boiling sea of poison. How will the boys escape their latest dilemma? Even if they break out of their cells, how will they travel across the venomous waters to safety? It's the most perilous adventure yet as the boys try to escape from Planet Alcatraz. This special Express edition has a reduced level text of ATOS 2.0 or lower. With exciting illustrations and gripping, page-turning text, it is sure to engross even the most reluctant of readers.
£6.99
Capstone Global Library Ltd The Pit of No Return Express Edition
Book SynopsisYoung Quom Erro and his human friend Zak Nine are in trouble. They''re stuck in Planet Alcatraz''s most infamous jail cell: a huge metal cylinder that''s sunk into the ground but open to the sky. The boys are certain they can climb out, but they quickly discover the cunning secret of the pit. When they make too many movements, the floor sinks and the pit grows even deeper. Will the boys manage to climb out or will their hopes dwindle as the circle of sky overhead shrinks to a distant dot?This special Express edition has a reduced level text of ATOS 2.0 or lower. With exciting illustrations and gripping, page-turning text, it is sure to engross even the most reluctant of readers.
£6.99
Capstone Global Library Ltd The Grim Reader Express Edition
Book SynopsisOne hundred years ago, a Librarian used all her power to trap the Grim Reader, the greatest enemy of the Library of Doom, beneath a mountain of ice. But now the villain is free and stronger than ever before. Can the current Librarian alone fight off this giant foe? 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 The Bottomless Book Express Edition
Book SynopsisMother Ghoulâs Nursery Rhymes isnât like other books. It doesnât have an end. Literally. When people trip and tumble towards it, they donât hit the bookâs pages. They fall inside them, and they keep falling, forever stuck in a non-stop nightmare. Can the Librarian bring the book to a happy ending? 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 The Ghoul in the Glossary Express Edition
Book SynopsisA school basement is packed with towering bookshelves, and itâs a dream come true for two students. But then they discover drops of ink dotting the shelves. Something skitters in the dark. A ghoul is on the loose. Can the Librarian banish the creature before it sucks every last book dry? 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 Crushing Covers Express Edition
Book SynopsisStrange, towering creatures are crashing through the woods. They are travel books, and they will snap down and crush anything between their covers. When they stomp toward a group of young campers, itâll be up to the mighty Librarian to bring the booksâ destructive journey to a close. 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 The Ghost Riddle Express Edition
Book SynopsisItâs a dark and stormy night, perfect for ghost stories. But not all tales are fiction when a girl recognizes the strange events at her auntâs house. Theyâre unfolding exactly like a scary story she read when she was little. Can the mighty Librarian help solve this riddle before itâs too late? 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 Raiders of the Lost Archives Express Edition
Book SynopsisDeep within the Library of Doom, raiders are searching for the treasure of the Lost Archives. The thieves have captured a young worker to guide them through the maze-like shelves. The boy doesnât want to betray the Librarian, but he is a Silent One. If he cannot speak, how can he call for help? 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.
£6.99
Capstone Global Library Ltd Invisible Ink Express Edition
Book SynopsisThe Eraser, sworn enemy of the Library of Doom, has come up with a wicked new scheme. Heâs created a powerful gas that will turn ink invisible and render all books empty and useless. Will the Librarian be able to stop the villain's criminal concoction? 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.
£6.99
Capstone Global Library Ltd Dont Read This Express Edition
Book SynopsisA dangerous book is missing from the Library of Doom. The book has no words, except for one single sentence. Whoever reads it disappears. Forever. When the book appears in a classroom on the first day of school, it will be up to the Librarian to close this new chapter of fear. Uncover hidden threats and dark mysteries with SECRETS OF THE LIBRARY OF DOOM, a page-turning chapter book series from best-selling author Michael Dahl.
£999.99
Capstone Global Library Ltd The Eraser Strikes Back Express Edition
Book SynopsisThe Library of Doomâs greatest foe, the Eraser, has caught the Librarian in a lethal trap. Now the hero is chained down and a giant super-eraser swings above him, getting closer with every swipe. Can the Librarian escape the doom device, or will he be wiped out for good? 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.
£999.99
Capstone Global Library Ltd Dead Letters Express Edition
Book SynopsisWelcome to the Graveyard of Dead Letters, where evil silent letters, like the W of swords and the K of knives, are buried. Here they can do no harm. But the wicked Spellbinder has plans to revive the letters . . . and use them to create a fierce weapon that will challenge even the powerful 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.
£6.99
Austin Macauley Publishers Feather Fred
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£6.99
Simon & Schuster Ltd Once There Was
Book SynopsisDiscover a world of extraordinary beasts and unexpected heroes in the dazzling debut from New York Times bestselling author Kiyash Monsef. Perfect for readers aged 9+ and fans of Philip Pullman, Neil Gaiman, J.K. Rowling and A.F. Steadman.Once was, once wasn’t . . . So began the stories Marjan’s father told her as a little girl – tales of mythical beasts that filled her with curiosity and wonder: Griffons. Unicorns. Dragons. But Marjan is not a little girl anymore. After her father’s sudden death, she is trying to hold it all together: her schoolwork, her friendships and her dad’s struggling veterinary practice. But a mysterious visitor soon reveals that Marjan’s father was no ordinary vet. The creatures from his stories are real – and he travelled the world to care for them.
£13.49
Penguin Books Ltd I Am Number Four The Lost Files The Legacies
Book SynopsisI Am Number Four: The Lost Files: The Legacies by Pittacus Lore contains three gripping ebook novellas telling the backstories of some of your favourite characters in one volume.We''re out there, living among you.We''re waiting for our day to come.We each have our own stories.And now is the time to share our secrets . . . Six''s LegacyBefore Paradise, Ohio, before John Smith, Number Six was travelling through West Texas with her Cêpan, Katarina. But what happened there would change Six forever . . .Nine''s LegacyBefore meeting John Smith, aka Number Four, Number Nine was hunting down Mogadorians in Chicago with his Cêpan, Sandor. Then he was captured . . .The Fallen LegaciesBefore Number Four, three members of the Lorien Garde were captured and killed. Their stories have never been told - until now . . .Three brilliant novellas continuing the story begun in I Am Number Four.
£9.49
Hachette Children's Group Mind Games
Book SynopsisFans of the award-winning SLATED trilogy won''t want to miss this gripping new psychological thriller from Teri Terry!In a future world, life is tightly controlled by the all-powerful PareCo. Standing out from the crowd is dangerous so misfit Luna hides her secrets carefully, not realising her own power. Unlike her friends and family, Luna has never been able to plug into Realtime, PareCo''s virtual world, where almost everyone now lives their lives. So how do PareCo know about Luna, and why do they want her for their elite think tank?The truth is hidden in a web of shining silver secrets, and the corrupt authorities would do anything to keep it that way. Can Luna find a way to use her own hidden powers and bring the truth to light before it''s too late?Trade ReviewA complex and futuristic thriller that, even at a hefty 433 pages, will leave you wanting more...another stunning example of Teri Terry doing what she does best * The School Librarian *A gripping thriller. * Bookseller *The plot's twists and turns keep the reader guessing until the end * The Best New Children's Books 2015 *I liked this book a lot ... I would recommend this book to anyone who likes Teri Terry's other books or The Hunger Games -- Charlies Hunter, Liberton High * TEEN TITLES *Review -- Yolanda Stefsos * Yolanda Stefsos *
£9.25
Hachette Children's Group Book of Lies
Book SynopsisWho lies? Who tells the truth? Death hangs on the answer... 'Highly recommended, especially for those who like their fantasy subtle but chillingly effective, and populated by characters they can believe in' (Starburst Magazine)Don't miss this startling new book from Teri Terry, queen of the YA psychological thriller!Trade ReviewI read Book of Lies in more or less one sitting * The Bookbag *Highly recommended, especially for those who like their fantasy subtle but chillingly effective, and populated by characters they can believe in * Starburst Magazine *There is a genuinely spooky feel to this excellent psychological and supernatural thriller * Book Trust *
£7.59
Hachette Children's Group Embassy Row See How They Run
Book SynopsisDanger. Glamour. Fun. Everything a girl needs.Trade ReviewFans of the first in Ally Carter's Embassy Row series ... won't be disappointed. As gripping and fast-moving as All Fall Down ... This will be a sure winner for Ally Carter's legions of readers * School Librarian *
£9.25
Hachette Children's Group Winterborne Home for Mayhem and Mystery
Book SynopsisFIVE EXTRAORDINARY ORPHANS. ONE INCREDIBLE MYSTERY.UNLOCK THE SECRETS OF THE WINTERBORNE HOME FOR VENGEANCE AND VALOUR.April is one of five foster kids living at Winterborne Home, a sprawling mansion full of secrets. The biggest secret is that Gabriel Winterborne, their reclusive millionaire guardian, is actually The Sentinel, a masked vigilante tasked with protecting the city.When Gabriel goes missing (again!) it''s up to the kids to find him before his enemies do. And when April''s past catches up with her, she will have to decide how hard she''s willing to fight to hold on to her new-found family when everyone seems determined to tear them apart ...Join April and her ragtag group of friends as they unravel family secrets, creepy legends and mysterious identities in the second book in the captivating new middle-grade series from the bestselling author of Gallagher Girls.
£8.54
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC There Will Be Lies
Book SynopsisShelby Jane Cooper is seventeen, pretty and quiet. It''s just Shelby and her mom, Shaylene, a court stenographer who wears pyjama jeans, stitches tapestry, eats ice-cream for dinner and likes to keep Shelby safe. So safe she barely goes out. So safe she doesn''t go to school. Because anything could happen, to a girl like Shelby. Anything. When Shelby gets knocked down by a car, it''s not just her leg that''s broken: Shelby''s world is shattered. Her mom turns up to collect her and drives off into the night, like it''s the beginning of a road trip, like two criminals on the run, like Thelma and Louise or Bonnie and Clyde. And somehow, everywhere she looks, there''s a coyote watching her, talking to her, telling her not to believe.Who is Shelby Jane Cooper? If the person who keeps you safe also tells you lies, who can you trust?Shortlisted for The CILIP Carnegie Medal in 2016
£999.99
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Fuzzy Mud
Book SynopsisA funny, sinister and thought-provoking comic thriller from the multimillion-copy selling author of Holes. If you go down to the woods today ... Well, every child knows NOT to, don't they? Tamaya is on a scholarship to the prestigious Woodridge Academy and every day she and seventh-grader Marshall walk to school together. They never go through the woods. When they arrive at school they stop talking to each other because Marshall can't be seen to be friends with a little kid like Tamaya. Especially not with Chad around. Chadthebully, who makes Marshall's life utterly miserable. But today, hoping to avoid Chad, Marshall and Tamaya decide to go through the woods ... And what is waiting there for them is strange, sinister and entirely unexpected. The town is about to be turned upside down by the mysterious Fuzzy Mud ...Trade Review...a fast-paced and exciting story of bravery, friendships, and science gone wacky * BookTrust *An exciting story of school life, friends, and bullies that becomes a quick meditation on the promise and dangers of modern science * Kirkus *Sachar blends elements of mystery, suspense, and school-day life into a taut environmental cautionary tale about the insatiable hunger for energy sources and the cost of not doing the right thing * Publishers Weekly *But most of all, it's a great story, skillfully told. Readers will relate to Tamaya and Marshall straightaway and race through a tense plot for the denouement. It's quite a slim volume, Fuzzy Mud, but it packs a punch * The Bookbag *There’s no doubt that Louis Sachar, the Newbery Medal-winning author of Holes, knows how to draw in his readers. His latest book, Fuzzy Mud, reads like a middle school version of Contagion - it’s a thriller that will have readers quickly turning its pages * BookPage *Grounded in well-rounded central characters, this compelling novel holds as much suspense as fuel for discussion * Booklist *
£7.59
Hachette Children's Group Spy Master First Blood
Book SynopsisAn exciting spy series set in Tudor England, amid the intrigue and danger of Henry VIII''s royal court, from the bestselling authors of books in the Beast Quest series.When Jack Briars becomes an apprentice to King Henry VIII''s spy master, he is disappointed to be given the boring duties of a clerk. But the King''s enemies are everywhere. Soon Jack is facing more adventure and intrigue than he bargained for. If he wants to stay alive and in favour, he will need to learn the arts of stealth, disguise and deception - and fast!Trade ReviewOnce you have opened the first page, you can't let go until you have finished - GUARDIAN on The Lady Grace Mysteries: ExileI absolutely loved this. I read it so quickly that I went straight back to the beginning to start again when I had finished ... Can't wait for the next one. I will tell my friends and teacher about the book - LOVEREADING4KIDS on Sam Silver: Skeleton Island
£6.99
