Children’s / Teenage fiction: Thrillers / suspense

Book SynopsisPraise for Ally Carter:Ally Carter is an author that you simply can''t miss. - Gripped into BooksGallagher Girls books have real heart, pushing strength and sisterhood over sass, with super wit and humour too... brilliant. ***** Books for KeepsAbsolutely unputdownable and completely gripping... everything that fans of this series will have been waiting for... 10/10... an incredible series in which each book gets better and better. The GuardianAlly Carter has done it again! From the story to the cover, everything about All Fall Down is exciting and sure to keep you on your toes! http://sassyanddangerous.blogspot.mx/Product Description:I don''t mean to get into trouble. Trouble just sort of finds me. Grace has been shipped off to stay with her diplomat Grandpa in the glittering Embassy Row, a place where trespassing into the wrong garden can cause an international incident. Grace knows the rules - she''s ignorTrade ReviewOnce again Ally Carter has produced a winning plot line for this new series..a fast paced and exciting adventure for younger teens. * Books For Keeps *All the nail-biting twists and turns of a spy thriller...will leave readers desperate for the next instalment * The School Librarian *this is an engaging read, with a memorable storyline, which combines desperate intensity with hidden secrets and very credible psychology * Carousel *I would DEFINITELY recommend this book to anyone who likes thrills and dramas, or someone who just likes a good read. Read it if you dare! -- Natasha Hutton, Craigmount High * TEEN TITLES *

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Book Synopsis''Best book ever!'' - 5-star reader reviewTheodore Boone, young lawyer, has had a lot to deal with in his thirteen years, everything from kidnapping to murder. But he''s come through it all and, with the law on his side, justice has always prevailed. Sometimes, though, the law doesn''t seem so just. His friend Hardie Quinn is about to have his family home bulldozed to make way for a bypass. Hardie is not the only one affected: other homes, businesses and schools lie in the path of the road. Theo has to tell his friend the bad news: for once, the law isn''t on his side, and there''s very little anyone can do to end the destruction. Theo joins the campaign to stop the road. But when he stumbles on a terrible secret about the corrupt men behind the plan - a secret it is illegal for him to know - Theo must figure out how to keep the developers from breaking the law . . . without breaking it himself.******************Trade ReviewIf you aspire to turn your children into lawyers who will keep you in your old age, John Grisham's Theodore Boone, his first novel for young people, might be for you. * Sunday Times *Nobody does legal fiction better. * Daily Express *Not since Nancy Drew has a nosy, crime-obsessed kid been so hard to resist. * The New York Times *Gripping... I would recommend this book to anyone who loves a good mystery. I think everyone will be enthralled by Theodore Boone. * Scholastic News *A master of his craft. * The Guardian *

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Book SynopsisFrom the acclaimed author of SLAY, comes a gripping novel, about brothers, grief, and what it means to be a young Black man in America. For fans of Dear Martin and They Both Die at the End. Sixteen year old Alex Rufus lives with his younger brother, Isaiah, in a quiet neighbourhood in Chicago. But recently their neighbours have started calling the cops on anyone who doesn''t look like their version of safe. Alex starts avoiding his neighbourhood by taking on more shifts at the local ice-cream shop, Scoops, and spending time with his girlfriend, Talia. But when Alex picks up an old family photo, everything changes: he has an intense vision that Isaiah might die.Alex wants to save Isaiah, but he knows the dangers of the future. How will he protect his brother when the street they grew up on doesn''t feel like home anymore? A story that speaks to hard truths about race, prejudice, and the inherent injustice that permea

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Book SynopsisLie Kill Walk Away is the latest teen thriller from Matt Dickinson, author of The Everest Files and Mortal Chaos.LieI check the Range Rover dash. The keys are in there.The sirens are closing in. There’s a police helicopter coming over the hospital.KillI have to decide. Decide right now. I can keep out of trouble. Not get involved. Just run away through the park and go home and pretend none of this has happened.Or I can help Becca.Walk AwayI stare into her eyes. Those deep blue eyes. Just for a split second.I tell her, ‘get in the car’.Joe and Becca uncover a deadly secret. A lethal bioweapon is about to be unleashed. Millions will suffer a terrible death.Now they are being hunted down.And their problems have only just begun …Trade Review'Lie Kill Walk Away is an exciting, adventurous and captivating tale.'- Liz Robinson, Love Reading 4 Kids 'The story moves on at such a pace it is hard to put down.'– Children's Books Sunderland 'This is a thrilling, fast-paced read! The story is told from alternating viewpoints in very short, sharp chapters which keeps the action going. The tension mounts as the story hurtles towards its exciting conclusion.'– The Reading Zone

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Book SynopsisKNOW YOUR ENEMYLiam Scott is back in Afghanistan, this time with 4 Rifles. No longer the new guy, it's his chance to prove himself and take the lead. But the warzone has changed dramatically, and so have the rules.Working alongside the Afghan National Army, Liam and his new patrol face daily attacks from Taliban insurgents. But the real threat seems to be coming from within his unit. It looks like there's a traitor in their midst.Trade ReviewI enjoyed the story, it's really easy to read and understand and is really exciting. I learned lots about the soldiers, their guns and equipment . . . It’s also helped me understand what the Army does in Afghanistan * Army Rumour Service *

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Book SynopsisThe brilliant series from the bestselling author of Gallagher Girls

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Book Synopsis‘Julie Kagawa is a strong new voice’ The Sunday Express How do you face the end of eternity? In Allison Sekemoto's world, there is one rule left: blood calls to blood. Allie has done the unthinkable – died so that she might continue to live. Cast out and separated from the boy she dared to love, she follows the call of blood to save her creator, Kanin. But when the trail leads to Allie’s birthplace, what she finds there could change the world forever… There’s a new plague on the rise – a new strain of the disease that wiped out most of humanity generations ago – and this one is deadly to humans and vampires alike. The only hope for a cure lies in the secrets Kanin carries. Allison thought that immortality was forever. But now, with eternity itself hanging in the balance, the lines between human and vampire will blur even further. Return to Julie Kagawa’s dark and twisted world as an unforgettable dystopian journey continues. Perfect for fans of Holly Black, Sarah J Maas and Tomi Adeyemi. *********************************************** Readers adore The Eternity Cure! ‘I love love love this series!’ ‘You will love this book – read it!’ ‘What an ending!’ ‘I was so enthralled by this book I finished it in a day!’ ‘I couldn't put it down’ ‘Stop what you are doing and buy these books!’ *********************************************** The Blood of Eden series Book One: The Immortal Rules Book Two: The Eternity Cure Book Three: The Forever SongTrade Review‘A genuine page-turner… Julie Kagawa is a strong new voice in the young adult world.’ The Sunday Express on The Iron King ‘We think we've found the next crossover hit…’ The Sunday Times on The Iron King ‘Allie is a terrific heroine-tough, pragmatic, yet sympathetic-and readers will be hungry to see where her story goes. Kagawa wraps excellent writing and skillful plotting around a well-developed concept and engaging characters, resulting in a fresh and imaginative thrill-ride that deserves a wide audience.’ *Starred* Publishers Weekly review ‘Action packed, rife with drama and moral quandaries, and laced with an impossible romance, this first in the Blood of Eden series will hit the mark with readers who like some supernatural in their dystopias and don't mind a bloody sword fight.’ Booklist ‘Allie's a smart, strong and compelling heroine, and readers will gladly join her for this adrenaline-rich ride.’ Kirkus Reviews

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Book SynopsisChris Ryan was born in 1961 in a village near Newcastle. In 1984 he joined the SAS. During his ten years in the Regiment , he was involved in overt and covert operations and was also Sniper team commander of the anti-terrorist team. During the Gulf War, Chris was the only member of an eight-man team to escape from Iraq, of which three colleagues were killed and four captured. It was the longest escape and evasion in the history of the SAS. For this he was awarded the Military Medal. During Ryan's last two years in the Regiment he selected and trained potential SAS recruits, he left the SAS in 1994 and is now the author of many bestselling thrillers for adults, as well as the ALPHA FORCE series for younger readers. His work in security takes him around the world. He has also appeared in a number of TV programmes, including HUNTING CHRIS RYAN, PUSHED TO THE LIMIT (Toughest Families) and TERROR ALERT (Sky TV, 2004).Trade ReviewThrilling read * Teaching and Learning *Plenty of excitement and action, packed with bush fires, dust storms and some gory survival tactics * Primary Times *Fast-paced action thrillers * Manchester Evening News *A good suspense plot which kept me gripped throughout * Teen Titles *

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Book Synopsis''I couldn''t put it down'' Karen M. McManus''Every line reads like an incantation'' V.E. SchwabSECRETS. LIES. SUPER-BAD CHOICES. WITCHCRAFT. This is Our Crooked Hearts - a gripping mystery crossed with a pitch-dark fantasy from Melissa Albert, global bestselling author of The Hazel Wood.In our family, we keep our magic close, but our secrets closer . . . Ivy''s summer kicks off with a series of disturbing events. As unnatural offerings appear on her doorstep, she''s haunted by fragmented memories from her childhood, suggesting there''s more to her mother, Dana, than meets the eye.Dana''s tale starts the year she turns sixteen, when she embarks on a major fling with the supernatural. Too late she realizes that the powers she''s playing with are also playing with her.Years after it began, Ivy and Dana''s shared story will come down to a reckoning between a mother, a daughter and the dark forcTrade ReviewEVERY LINE READS LIKE AN INCANTATION . . . the result is a book pulsing with magic that holds the reader firmly under its spell. -- V.E. SchwabEERIE, EVOCATIVE, AND ELECTRIFYINGLY BRILLIANT. -- Katherine WebberA RIVETING STORY THAT GRIPS YOU LIKE A SPELL -- Angeline Boulley

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Book SynopsisDon't stop running . . . the second edge-of-your-seat thriller with bite from international bestselling author Linwood Barclay for ages 9+12-year-old Jeff and genetically engineered spy dog Chipper are on the run from the mysterious and sinister government organisation knows only as The Institute. Due to a combination of bravery, luck and some of Chipper's more useful modifications, they've managed to evade their pursuers so far. But The Institute is closing in and Chipper and Jeff will have to be stay one step ahead if they want to stay alive..Danger, secrets and thrilling suspense collide in Linwood Barclay's action-packed series for children.Trade ReviewDanger, secrets and suspense collide in Linwood Barclay's action-packed first novel for 9-12 year olds. Get ready to run ... an edge-of-your-seat thriller with bite. * Love Reading 4 Kids *Dark, dangerous and packed full of suspense and action this is a story that is guaranteed to enthrall and entertain. * Book Lover Jo *Chase will certainly keep readers of 10+ on the edge of their seats! * Jayne Gould Reading Zone - Librarian Review *This is a pacey children's thriller full of high speed chases, technology and a touch of humour. * North Somerset Teachers Book Award *

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Book SynopsisYou don't know it exists, but when you have nowhere else to turn, the Haven will find you ... An adrenaline-fuelled adventure, third in the Haven series, by top thriller writer Simon Lelic.Trade ReviewA thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat * Crime Review *

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Book SynopsisNew novel from the bestselling author of BIG MOUTH AND UGLY GIRL.To the outside world, Franky Pierson is a lucky girl with a charmed life. With a celebrity dad TV sports commentator, Reid Pierson and beautiful artist mother, living in a state-of-the-art designer home and wanting for nothing, their world could be described as perfect. And Franky could almost believe this is true after all, her father keeps on telling her that it is and she would never disagree with him. But in that case, why does is her mother spending time away from home? And how come her step-brother is barely speaking, and her little sister won''t stop whining? Why are they all provoking dad in this way?Freaky Green Eyes knows the answers. Freaky Green Eyes is Franky''s inner self. Only she dares to look at Franky''s life and dare to suggest that all is not as it should be in the Pierson household. But is she strong enough to do anything about it before something really terrible happens?A really compelling and eyTrade Review“The relationship between Ursula and Matt grows, credibly and compellingly, against a convincing high school backdrop. Readers will relate to the pressures these two experience, both at school and from their parents, and be gratified by their ability to emerge the wiser.”Publisher’s Weekly Praise for Joyce Carol Oates’ writing: "Miss Oates is one of our most audaciously talented writers. Her gift is so large, her fluency in different genres – poems, short stories, novels, essays – so great, that at times she seems to challenge the ability of readers to keep up with her."Erica Jong “One of the greatest writers of our time."John Gardner

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Book Synopsis''Forget everything you think you know . . .''Ana Moon''s best friend Bea has vanished. Her house has changed. Her parents have become strangers. She has fallen into a world that is not her own.Guided by the mysterious Malik and his Pathfinders, Ana must travel across seven versions of Earth to get Bea back. Lying in wait are the sinister Order, monstrous Reapers and a rogue Pathfinder bent on finding the elusive seventh world, and who will destroy anyone who stands against them.To save Bea, Ana must master her own Pathfinder powers, or it won''t only be her friend who is lost forever - it will be Ana herself . . .An action-packed science fiction thriller, perfect for fans of Marie Lu.''Exciting and fast-paced'' - Kirkus ReviewsTrade ReviewExciting and fast-paced * Kirkus Reviews *A fast-paced sci-fi story with a diverse cast . . . that never lets up its breakneck pace * The Bulletin of the Center For Children’s Books *

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Book Synopsis_____One of The Observer''s Best Children''s Books of 2018! Fans of Miss Peregrine''s Home for Peculiar Children and The Children of Blood and Bone have been getting lost in The Hazel Wood...The Hazel Wood kept me up all night. I had every light burning and the covers pulled tight around me as I fell completely into the dark and beautiful world within its pages. Terrifying, magical, and surprisingly funny, it''s one of the very best books I''ve read in years. -Jennifer Niven, author of All The Bright Places-----Seventeen-year-old Alice and her mother have spent most of Alice''s life on the road, always a step ahead of the strange bad luck biting at their heels. But when Alice''s grandmother, the reclusive author of a book of pitch-dark fairy tales, dies alone on her estate - the Hazel Wood - Alice learns how bad her luck can really get. Her mother is stolen, by a fiTrade ReviewMAGICAL, MESMERISING AND INVENTIVE. -- Karen McManus, bestselling author of One of Us is LyingThe Hazel Wood kept me up all night. I had every light burning and the covers pulled tight around me as I fell completely into the dark and beautiful world within its pages. Terrifying, magical, and surprisingly funny, it's one of the very best books I've read in years. -- Jennifer NivenThoroughly, creepily captivating, with surprises I never saw coming! Such a refreshing and beautifully written inversion of the classic fairytale-inspired story. -- Kristin Cashore, award-winning, New York Times bestselling author of the Graceling Realm seriesThis book will be your next obsession. Welcome to the Hazel Wood, where bad luck is a living thing, princesses are doomed, and every page contains a wondrously terrible adventure - it's not safe inside these pages, but once you enter, you may never want to leave. -- Stephanie Garber, New York Times bestselling author of CARAVALA WINDING, CREEPY, INSIDIOUSLY DELICIOUS NOVEL. UTTERLY SPECTACULAR -- Melinda Salisbury, bestselling author of The Sin Eater’s DaughterTHIS BOOK NEEDS A WARNING LABEL. CAUTION: SINGLE-SITTING READ. Once you start, you cannot stop. -- Alana, Goodreads Reviewer (5 stars)If you like DARKNESS and MURDER, strong family ties and light romance, you should probably get ready for this book to mess you up in the best way possible. -- Gaby, Goodreads Reviewer (5 stars)IMAGINE BEING ONE OF THE FIRST PEOPLE TO READ HARRY POTTER . . . That's how it feels to read The Hazel Wood in manuscript form.It's Inception + The Magicians + Alice in Wonderland + Night Film, plus humor and warmth and heart. -- Eb, Goodreads Reviewer (5 stars)With dark fairy tale elements woven into a thrilling story, The Hazel Wood had me under its spell from beginning to end. Magic crackled on every page. -- Kate Ormand, author of The WanderersA beautiful, terrifying, astonishing and strange story that reads as though Angela Carter has been sucked into a Grimm fairy tale, this book is a wise and wonderful read for fairy tale fans. -- Robin Stevens, author of the Murder Most Unladylike seriesA dark and magical modern take on age-old fairy tales. -- Lauren James, author of The Loneliest Girl in the UniverseA beguiling mix of contemporary thriller and dark fantasy, coupled with stylish, sharp prose, makes this a dangerously addictive debut. -- Fiona Noble * The Bookseller *a darkly enchanting debut * Daily Mail *Albert is a natural storyteller who writes with the confidence of an old hand * Daily Telegraph *A bewitching, elegant blend of contemporary thriller and dark fantasy * Observer *Simultaneously enticing and fearsome, much like the Hazel Wood of the title ... insidiously beautiful * Guardian *This eerie debut YA novel puts such a terrifying twist on classic bedtime stories, you'll not sleep a wink. * Heat Magazine *Bewitching * Guardian *

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Book SynopsisHe is the world''s most famous magician: but before his name became legend, who was young Harry Houdini? London, 1886. Lady Flora Cusp, devoted to funding libraries for the poor, has been shot in her room. Who could possibly have wanted to harm her? It is up to Harry, Billie, and Artie to find out who did it, and to stop the gunman from striking again. But as they delve deeper the case takes a deadly turn. Harry may be an incredible escape artist, but with the assassin now on his tail, how will he get out alive?

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Book SynopsisGrimm''s Fairy Tales meets Ransom Riggs in this deeply creepy, gorgeously illustrated collection of twelve original pitch-dark fairytales, from international bestselling author of The Hazel Wood, Melissa Albert. Journey into the Hinterland, where every page tells a wondrously terrible adventure . . . In this brutal and beautiful world a young woman spends a night with Death, brides are wed to a mysterious house in the trees, and an enchantress is killed twice - and still lives.But it''s not safe inside these pages, and once you enter, you may never want to leave . . . The highly anticipated collection of stories set in the creepy, haunting fairytale world first introduced in Melissa Albert''s internationally bestselling and critically acclaimed Hazel Wood series. Featuring beautiful interior illustrations by Nick Hayes.Praise for Melissa Albert:''Magical, mesmerising and inventive.'' Karen McManus, bestselling author of One of Us is Lying''You''ll not sleep a wink'' Heat''The Hazel Wood kept me up all night . . . Terrifying, magical, and surprisingly funny, it''s one of the very best books I''ve read in years'' Jennifer Niven, author of All The Bright Places''Insidiously beautiful'' GuardianTrade ReviewPraise for Melissa Albert * - *'MAGICAL, MESMERISING AND INVENTIVE.' -- Karen McManus, bestselling author of One of Us is Lying'You'll not sleep a wink' * Heat *'The Hazel Wood kept me up all night. I had every light burning and the covers pulled tight around me as I fell completely into the dark and beautiful world within its pages. Terrifying, magical, and surprisingly funny, it's one of the very best books I've read in years' -- Jennifer Niven, author of All The Bright Places'Insidiously beautiful' * Guardian *'This book will be your next obsession' -- Stephanie Garber, bestselling author of Caravel

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Book SynopsisPerfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo and Victoria Aveyard, The Memory Thief by debut author Lauren Mansy brings readers on an unforgettable journey through the city of Craewick---a city where memories are currency, citizens are divided by ability, and “Gifted” individuals can take memories from others as they please.Trade ReviewThe Memory Thief is fast paced and didn't stop for one second...This book is perfect for people who are looking for a quick unique fantasy novel that is also a stand alone! * The Book Bratz *A compelling, darkly fantastic tale ... Though Mansy builds an expansive fantasy world all her own, her tale uses dystopian motifs to great success, such as the corrosive effects of an overabundance of power falling into the wrong hands and her stern commentary on the divide between the haves and have-nots. Readers, like Etta and her fellow citizens, will be challenged to contemplate the nature of truth, considering the unique role that memories play in the Realms. Mansy also delivers a fine romance, made all the more gratifying by the difficulties sustained along the way. A welcome addition to the YA fantasy canon, The Memory Thief is a suspenseful page-turner, delightfully chock full of unexpected twists and turns. * Shelf Awareness *A thought-provoking and unique YA fantasy, THE MEMORY THIEF is a engrossing and lovely story. Twists and turns keep the reader guessing as they follow Etta on her physical and mental journey. * YA and Kids Books Central *As evidenced by 'The Memory Thief', author Lauren Mansy has a genuine talent for narrative storytelling and an authentic flair for originality. A riveting great read with more plot twists and turns than a Disney Land roller coaster, 'The Memory Thief' will prove to be an immediate and enduringly popular addition to school and community library YA Fiction and amp; Fantasy Fiction collections. * Midwest Book Review *Mansy's debut will delight fantasy readers who revel in fully developed settings and unusual powers. * Booklist *

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Book Synopsis'Those who love One of Us Is Lying, will devour this page-turner.' (Buzzfeed) Delve into a murderous, twisty whodunit doused in juicy Hollywood lore.  No one at Hollywood High knows who’s behind We'll Never Tell—a viral YouTube channel where the anonymous creators trespass behind the scenes of LA's most intriguing locales. The team includes CASEY, quiet researcher and trivia champ; JACOB, voice narrator and video editor, who is secretly dating EDDIE, aspiring filmmaker; and ZOE, coder and breaking-and-entering extraordinaire.   Now senior year is winding down and with their lives heading in different directions, the YouTubers vow to go out with a bang. Their last episode will be filmed at the infamous Valentini “murder house,” which has been left abandoned, bloodstained, and untouched since a shocking murder/suicide in 1972. When the teens break in, they capture epic footage. But someone trips an alarm, and it’s a mad dash to get out before the police arrive—at which point they realize only three of them escaped instead of four. Jacob is still inside, slain and bleeding out. Is his attack connected to the historic murder, or is one of their crew responsible? A week of suspicions and cover-ups unfolds as Casey and her remaining friends try to stay alive long enough to solve murder mysteries past and present. If they do, their friendship may not survive. If they don't, the house will claim more victims. We'll Never Tell is perfect for fans of: Riverdale Do Revenge They Wish They Were Us and One of Us Is Lying Murder mystery books for teens Teen thrillers Young adult suspense A Bank Street College Best Book of the Year

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Book SynopsisTHERESA BRESLIN is the Carnegie Medal winning author of over thirty books for children & young adults whose work has appeared on stage, radio and TV. Her books are hugely popular with young people, librarians and teachers. Remembrance, her top selling YA novel of youth in WW1, has now been reissued to include Book Notes. The Dream Master was shortlisted for the Children's Book Award. Divided City was shortlisted for ten book awards, winning two outright.Trade ReviewA brilliantly written story . . . rich in its details and epic in its sweep -- Tom Gatti * The Times *This is such an excellent book * The School Librarian *Another very satisfying book from an accomplished novellist * Carousel *A swiftly paced and richly constructed tale * Waterstones Books Quarterly *

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Book SynopsisHilarious, heartbreaking, and sneaky suspenseful, Just Do This One Thing for Me is a timely novel about a rule-following daughter trying to hold her family together after her scammer mother disappears.“Just do this one thing for me.” Drew''s mother says it more often than good morning. Heidi Hill has been juggling shady side hustles for all of Drew’s seventeen years, and Drew knows that “one thing” really means all the necessary things her mother thinks are boring, including taking care of her fifteen-year-old sister and eight-year-old brother. In fact, Drew is the closest thing to a responsible adult they’ve ever known. When their mother disappears on the way to a New Year’s Eve concert in Mexico and her schemes start unraveling, Drew is faced with a choice: Follow the rules, do the responsible thing, and walk away--alone--from her mother''s mess. Or hope the weather stays cold, keep the cons going, and just maybe hold heTrade Review“[A] propulsive, heartbreaking account of having to grow up too soon.”—People Magazine"One of the most humorous, touching novels published this year."—St. Paul Pioneer Press“A wild ride.” —Minnesota Public Radio"A witty, off-beat, and strangely charming look at just how far an eldest child will go to keep their younger siblings together. —School Library Journal"Drew’s bitingly funny, smart, and deceptively vulnerable voice drives this contemporary fiction offering that delivers madcap comedy, a bit of a mystery, and an engaging family drama.... An often hilarious yet also poignant tale of sibling loyalty." —Kirkus Reviews“Zimmerman delivers a suspenseful novel about three siblings struggling to stay afloat after their mother’s death. The siblings’ enduring relationship provides a strong through line, while cinematic prose and Drew’s wry first-person voice convey both gruesome and darkly humorous descriptions of the trio’s efforts to stay together.” —Publishers WeeklyAn SLJ Best Book of the YearAn Edgar Allan Poe Award NomineeA Finalist for the Minnesota Book Award

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Book SynopsisA wildly entertaining YA thriller-comedy about three best friendswho sneak into an influencers-only festival event (gone wrong),only to discover a killer is in their midst.

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Book SynopsisWhen a building bursts into flames on a cold winter night in Washington, DC, investigators see a resemblance to a string of recent fires in the area. There is one difference, however: this one has a human casualty. The local team insists they''re looking for a young white male, suffering from an uncontrollable impulse to act out his anger or sexual aggression. But when FBI special agent Maggie O''Dell is called in, everything she sees leads her to believe that this is the work of a calculating and controlled criminal.Jeffery Cole, a reporter looking for his big break, is at the scene of the crime and decides to make Maggie part of his news piece, digging up aspects of her past that she would rather forget. As the fires continue to light up around the city, Maggie also crosses paths with her brother Patrick, now back in DC and working as a fire-fighter.As the acts of arson become more brazen Maggie''s professional and personal worlds are set on a dangerous collision cTrade ReviewAmid a barrel full of red herrings...the suspenseful plot builds to a finale that offers an irresistible lure to Maggie's next outing Publishers Weekly

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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.

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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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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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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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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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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 *

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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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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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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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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

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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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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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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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