Children’s / Teenage general interest: Law, police and crime
Usborne Publishing Ltd Law for Beginners
Book SynopsisAn entertaining and thought-provoking guide to what laws are, who makes them and how people enforce them. It covers crime and punishment as well as social and citizenship issues such as politics and international law, using a mixture of debates, cartoon strips and clear diagrams.Table of ContentsIntroductionWhat is law?Why do we need laws?How does the law work?Right and wrongIt isn't black and whiteChapter 1: Criminal LawAn unlucky accident, or a serious crime? Follow a story to see what happens, and who gets involved, from a person's arrest to trial and beyond.Chapter 2: Civil lawMost law isn't about crime and punishment - it's about settling arguments, and making sure people behave fairly to each other. This is 'civil' law.Chapter 3: How is law made?Laws used to be made by leaders with limitless powers. Today, most laws are made by elected politicians, who have to follow all sorts of rules.Chapter 4: Law across bordersAre there laws that the whole world has to obey? How are those made - and how are they enforced?Chapter 5: Human rightsSome of the most important laws, or rights, are meant to ensure that all people can live safe, healthy lives with equal opportunities. But does this actually happen?Chapter 6: JusticeJustice means fairness. It's what law is all about, isn't it? But are laws themselves fair? And what about the system that enforces the law - is that fair?Chapter 7: Big questionsOften in law, there are questions that don't have simple answers. Read some of the arguments and see if you can make up your own mind.Chapter 8: What next?What about YOU? Could you be a lawyers, or a lawmaker, or a law enforcer?GlossaryIndexAcknowledgements
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Andersen Press Ltd Treacle Town
Book SynopsisShortlisted for the Children's Books Ireland Awards Con O’Neill is stuck in a world of brutal gang violence, sectarian vendettas and personal tragedy. The lack of opportunities for him and the rest of his gang is all too apparent. No money. No prospects. A social design that entraps inhabitants of Treacle Towns up and down the country. Connor is desperate to get away, to find another life where he can experience happiness and fulfilment. When he stumbles upon the new world of slam poetry, Con senses a glimmer of hope - a hope that might just lead to his escape from Treacle Town. But it won’t be easy.Trade Review"An absolute must-read; tough, in your face, and pulls no punches" -- Melvin Burgess"This story of loss, loyalty and fighting for who you need to be is yet another slice of pure dead brilliance from Brian Conaghan. The writing is breathtakingly powerful. The emotion is deep and raw. It's a book as grim as it is gorgeous" -- Keith Gray"Uncompromising… Treacle Town is a powerful depiction of dead-end lives, along with its protagonist’s conflicting desires to escape" * The Herald *"an absorbing and disturbing novel" * Books for Keeps *
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Cheriton Children's Books Being in a Gang: Stories from Survivors
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HarperCollins Publishers Why Is This Night Different from All Other Nights
Book SynopsisBefore he wrote ''A Series of Unfortunate Events'', before the Baudelaires became orphans, even before the invention of Netflix, Lemony Snicket asked all the wrong questions. Four to be exact.This is the account of the fourth question.There was a town, and there was a train, and there was a murder. Apprentice investigator Lemony Snicket was on the train, and he thought that if he solved the murder he could save the town.In the tradition of great storytellers, from Dickens to Dahl, comes an exquisitely dark comedy that is both literary and irreverent. You'll laugh only if you find humour in gothic and mysterious things involving detectives and crime solving.Lemony's other literary outings in A Series of Unfortunate Events' have sold60 millioncopies worldwide and been made into a Hollywood film starring Jim Carrey and a Netflix series starring Neil Patrick Harris. Theseregrettable developments mean thatmillionsof fans have found out about the dreadful plight of the Baudelaire orphans, buTrade ReviewAn enjoyable ride * Kirkus Reviews *
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HarperCollins Publishers Look into my eyes
Book SynopsisHey, buster! Normal life is a total yawn. Break out of boredom with Ruby Redfort, the super-awesome teen detective series from multi-million-copy bestseller Lauren ChildWant to know more? Of course you do, bozo.Here's the low-down on Ruby Redfort: she's a genius code-cracker, a daring detective, and a gadget-laden special agent who just happens to be a thirteen-year-old girl. She and her slick sidekick butler, Hitch, foil crimes and get into loads of scrapes with evil villains, but they're always ice-cool in a crisis.In this first book, we go right back to Ruby's beginnings as an agent. When an anonymous caller sets Ruby a challenge, it's not long before she finds her way into the HQ of the most secret of secret agencies SPECTRUM. They need her help to crack a code but her desk job soon spirals into an all-out action adventure, as Ruby uncovers the dastardly plans of the formidable Fool's Gold GangTrade ReviewPraise for Lauren Child: ‘Lauren Child is a publishing phenomenon’ – Observer Magazine ‘Lauren Child is so good it’s exhilarating’ – The Independent Praise for the Ruby Redfort series: ‘The coolest girl hero in years … Child refuses to write down to her tween and teen audience and challenges readers with more twists than a curling tongs party’ The Times ‘Redfort is one of the best things to happen to ten-plus British fiction’ The Times ‘The new Ruby Redfort book is utterly exceptionordinarily brilliant’ – Clarice Bean ‘Lauren Child has put imagination and fun back into the real worlds of childhood’ – Julia Eccleshare, Guardian ‘Cool, punchy, stylish’ – Sun ‘A cracking adventure’ – Mail ‘What more could adventure-loving girls want?’ – The Sunday Times
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HarperCollins Publishers Blink and You Die
Book SynopsisSay goodbye to Ruby Redfort: every smart kid's smart kid. The mind-blowing conclusion to the thrilling series by award-winning author Lauren Child.Ruby Redfort: undercover agent, code-cracker and thirteen-year-old genius you can count on her when the ice starts to crack.All good things come to an end Ruby Redfort is running scared, a whole bunch of people want her dead and worst of all one of them is on her team. But just who is this agent of doom?You can run, Ruby, but you can't hideTrade Review‘Full of sprint-paced adventure, with tear-pricking farewells and a satisfying tying-up of ends’ Guardian Praise for Lauren Child: ‘Lauren Child is a publishing phenomenon’ – Observer Magazine ‘Lauren Child is so good it’s exhilarating’ – The Independent Praise for the Ruby Redfort series: ‘The coolest girl hero in years … Child refuses to write down to her tween and teen audience and challenges readers with more twists than a curling tongs party’ The Times ‘Redfort is one of the best things to happen to ten-plus British fiction’ The Times ‘The new Ruby Redfort book is utterly exceptionordinarily brilliant’ – Clarice Bean ‘Lauren Child has put imagination and fun back into the real worlds of childhood’ – Julia Eccleshare, Guardian ‘Cool, punchy, stylish’ – Sun ‘A cracking adventure’ – Mail ‘What more could adventure-loving girls want?’ – The Sunday Times
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Cheriton Children's Books Robots Enforcing the Law
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HarperCollins Publishers Crime and Punishment through the Ages Band
Book SynopsisBuild your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right levelThrough history there have always been people who have committed crimes and been punished. Starting with Roman Britain, all the way to the 21st century, this book explores the changing ways in which criminals have been treated.Pearl/Band 18 books offer fluent readers a complex, substantial text with challenging themes to facilitate sustained comprehension, bridging the gap between a reading programme and longer chapter books.Text type An information book.The book is organised into short chapters to help children practise the skills of locating and identifying important information.The glossary and index can be used to develop children''s information retrieval skills further.Curriculum links: History
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Pearson Education Limited Edexcel GCSE 91 History Foundation Crime and
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Small Stations Press The Box of Resentments
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HarperCollins Publishers The Case of the Adder That Didnt Add Up
Book SynopsisCollins Big Cat supports every primary child on their reading journey from phonics to fluency. Top authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that children love to read. Levelled for guided and independent reading, each book includes ideas to support reading. Teaching and assessment support and eBooks are also available.A poisoned mouse. No witnesses. No weapon. No footprints. With the evidence pointing to one suspect, Sly is eager to solve her first case and make an arrest before time runs out for poor Molly. But for Detective Snooper something doesn't quite add up Emerald/Band 15 books provide a widening range of genres including science fiction and biography, prompting more ways to respond to texts.Text type: A mystery storyIdeas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.
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Pan Macmillan Basher Science Mini Forensics
Book SynopsisLearn how to collect the evidence and crack the case in Basher’s eye-opening guide to the world of forensic science.- What secrets do Tyre Track, Fingerprint and Bloodspatter hold?- How do DNA Collection and DNA Profiling help identify criminals?- Why are maggots, flies and beetles Forensic Entomologist’s best friends?With age-appropriate real-world examples, Basher’s world of forensic science has the answers to these questions, and more. Every crime scene is laced with traces left behind by the people doing wrong. Bagged, tagged and analysed, these traces help investigators work out how a crime unfolded. From Protective Clothing and Ballistics to Autopsy and Fire Investigator, Basher introduces the key players at the crime scene, back in the lab or out in the field. Look inside to get the lowdown on their crime-solving skills!Perfect for home or school, Basher's highly original books have sold over 3 million copies worldw
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Workman Publishing Myrtle, Means, and Opportunity (Myrtle Hardcastle
Book SynopsisWhen her governess inherits an estate on a Scottish island, amateur detective Myrtle Hardcastle couldn't be more excited. Unfortunately, the ancestral castle is both run-down and haunted. Ghostly moans echo in the walls, and there are rumours of a cursed treasure lost on the island-an ancient silver brooch that may have cost the former lord his life. But who had the motive, means, and opportunity to kill him? And could this Scottish trip mean the end of Myrtle's plans to get her father and governess together?Then Myrtle's investigation stirs a villain out of hiding. The estate's boat is stolen, so there's no escape from the island. Myrtle is forced to play a deadly game, hunting for the brooch with a thief breathing down her neck-someone who will stop at nothing to get the treasure, even if it means murder.
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BookLife Publishing Police Officer
Book SynopsisWhat do you want to be when you grow up? There are lots of fun and exciting jobs to choose from. You can be anything you want to be, from a police officer to a postal worker! This series introduces readers to many of the important jobs that people do to help our community, to inspire tomorrow''s community heroes.
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Cheriton Children's Books Terror Alert: Using Science to Fight Terrorism
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Cheriton Children's Books Cold Case Closed: Using Science to Crack Cold
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Cheriton Children's Books Spy Stalkers: Using Science to Catch Spies
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Cheriton Children's Books Tracking a Killer: Using Science to Solve
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Die Gestalten Verlag How to Be a Spy
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Courage
Book SynopsisTrade Review“Absorbing and powerful tale. Reminiscent of Chris Crutchter’s Whale Talk. An auspicious debut and a compelling read that will prompt important discussions about police brutality, racism, and economic inequity.” — School Library Journal “Courage is exactly what the title advertises: the tale of a brave child navigating the rough waters of adolescence and family trauma despite the natural fears we all have. Dive into this touching story ASAP!” — Lamar Giles, Two-Time Edgar Award Nominee “Anger, injustice, bullying, jealousy, and shame develop into trust, passion, and forgiveness within a family and a community in this fast-moving book. A mirror to urban black readers, a window to everyone else, Courage might even teach you something about diving.” — Patricia Hruby Powell, Author of The Robert F. Sibert Honor Book Josephine: The Dazzling Life of Josephine Baker “A solid addition with a multifaceted look at the urban experience.” — Kirkus Reviews “Binns’ first middle grade-novel uses its Chicago backdrop to thoughtfully showcase common but underexplored issues of family and community, with an ending that is hopeful and well deserved.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books “This novel successfully tackles the realities of homelessness, police intimidation and violence, and racism, and it ultimately demonstrates that forgiveness requires courage.” — Publishers Weekly “Sure to spark thought-provoking discussion among young readers.” — Horn Book Magazine
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Monster
Book SynopsisThis New York Times bestselling novel from acclaimed author Walter Dean Myers tells the story of Steve Harmon, a teenage boy in juvenile detention and on trial. Presented as a screenplay of Steve''s own imagination, and peppered with journal entries, the book shows how one single decision can change our whole lives. Monster is a multi-award-winning, provocative coming-of-age story that was the first-ever Michael L. Printz Award recipient, an ALA Best Book, a Coretta Scott King Honor selection, and a National Book Award finalist.Monster is now a major motion picture called All Rise and starring Jennifer Hudson, Kelvin Harrison, Jr., Nas, and A$AP Rocky.The late Walter Dean Myers was a National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, who was known for his commitment to realistically depicting kids from his hometown of Harlem.Share this highly readable n
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Random House USA Inc Good Girl, Bad Blood: The Sequel to A Good Girl's
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Picture Window Books The Night Dad Went to Jail
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Case for Jamie
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£10.79
Penguin Putnam Inc Theodore Boone 6-Book Box Set
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£44.96
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers The Naturals 1
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£10.44
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Last of August
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Penguin Putnam Inc Theodore Boone The Accomplice
Book SynopsisTheodore Boone is back on the case in an all-new adventure! Bestselling author John Grisham delivers a page-turning legal thriller for a new generation of readers.Theo has been worried about his good friend Woody Lambert. Woody is struggling at school and making bad choices. But when Woody is arrested—an unwitting accomplice to armed robbery—Theo knows he is innocent. Racing the clock while Woody sits in jail, Theo will do everything in his power to help his friend and save Woody from an unforgiving system where justice is not equal for all.Brimming with the intrigue and suspense that made John Grisham a #1 international bestseller and undisputed master of the modern legal thriller, Theodore Boone’s trials and triumphs will keep readers hooked until the very last page.
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North Star Editions Gun Laws in America
Book SynopsisThis book explores gun laws in America, highlighting the history of the topic, an analysis of the events that shaped it, and an overview of the debates surrounding the topic. The book also includes a table of contents, two infographics, informative sidebars, two Case Study special features, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Voyager level, aligned to reading levels of grades 5-6 and interest levels of grades 5-9.Trade Review“Well laid-out and even-handed.” —School Library Journal"In Gun Laws in America, readers will learn about the history of gun ownership in the U.S. and how we can try to find common ground for ending gun violence. . . . While these issues can be hard to talk about, these books help to educate and encourage honest discussions." —Booklist
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North Star Editions Mass Incarceration
Book SynopsisThis book explores mass incarceration in America, highlighting the history of the topic, an analysis of the events that shaped it, and an overview of the debates surrounding the topic. The book also includes a table of contents, two infographics, informative sidebars, two Case Study special features, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Voyager level, aligned to reading levels of grades 5-6 and interest levels of grades 5-9.Trade Review“Well laid-out and even-handed.” —School Library Journal"The Focus on Current Events series lets readers dig into modern issues and hot-button topics by examining recent events within a broader historical context. The volumes are straightforward and clearly organized . . . While these issues can be hard to talk about, these books help to educate and encourage honest discussions." —Booklist
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North Star Editions Gun Laws in America
Book SynopsisThis book explores gun laws in America, highlighting the history of the topic, an analysis of the events that shaped it, and an overview of the debates surrounding the topic. The book also includes a table of contents, two infographics, informative sidebars, two Case Study special features, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Voyager level, aligned to reading levels of grades 5-6 and interest levels of grades 5-9.Trade Review“Well laid-out and even-handed.” —School Library Journal"In Gun Laws in America, readers will learn about the history of gun ownership in the U.S. and how we can try to find common ground for ending gun violence. . . . While these issues can be hard to talk about, these books help to educate and encourage honest discussions." —Booklist
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North Star Editions Mass Incarceration
Book SynopsisThis book explores mass incarceration in America, highlighting the history of the topic, an analysis of the events that shaped it, and an overview of the debates surrounding the topic. The book also includes a table of contents, two infographics, informative sidebars, two Case Study special features, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Voyager level, aligned to reading levels of grades 5-6 and interest levels of grades 5-9.Trade Review“Well laid-out and even-handed.” —School Library Journal"The Focus on Current Events series lets readers dig into modern issues and hot-button topics by examining recent events within a broader historical context. The volumes are straightforward and clearly organized . . . While these issues can be hard to talk about, these books help to educate and encourage honest discussions." —Booklist
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BookLife Publishing Crime
Book SynopsisHistory will never seem boring again once you have read all these fascinating stories about events that happened in the past. Illustrations from the past as well as pictures of actual items involved in some of history''s most famous stories.History will never seem boring again once you have read all these fascinating stories about events that happened in the past. Illustrations from the past as well as pictures of actual items involved in some of history''s most famous stories.
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HarperCollins Publishers Deep End Special Agents
Book SynopsisNew cutting-edge, fast-paced crime series that puts young people at the heart of the action. Strong characters, believable dialogue, authentic locations and compelling plots delivering maximum excitement for the young adult market.Trade ReviewThis is the most exciting book we’ve read for ages – a stunt-packed gem!Blush As detective stories go, this is really gripping stuff.Mizz
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HarperCollins Publishers Countdown Special Agents 3 Book 3
Book SynopsisThe third title in this thrilling new crime series that puts young people at the heart of the action. Strong characters, believable dialogue, authentic locations and compelling plots delivering maximum excitement for the young adult market.
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HarperCollins Publishers Final Shot Book 2 Special Agents
Book SynopsisSecond title in this cutting-edge crime series for teenage readers. Three teenage protagonists in the elite PIC unit of Special Branch, fight crime on the streets of London.
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HarperCollins Publishers Meltdown Book 6 Special Agents
Book SynopsisThe sixth title in this thrilling adventure series about three teenagers tackling crime on the streets of London. A city-wide crime ring, a hidden and deadly enemy and a threat to every officer in the team: Danny, Alex and Maddie face their most challenging mission yet.Trade ReviewPraise for Deep End This is the most exciting book we’ve read for ages – a stunt-packed gem!Blush As detective stories go, this is really gripping stuff.Mizz Praise for Final Shot You won’t be able to put it down!Shout
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Light of Day
Book SynopsisWith romance, action, and realistic friendships, this is a gripping story about finding out where you belong, discovering the power to make a difference, and finding true love along the way.When Gabby Perez is almost drugged at a nightclub, she decides to take action.Trade Review"Taut with suspense, violence, and sexual tension." -- Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) "Messages about having confidence in who you are, listening to your heart and your gut, establishing both intimacy and identity are excellent and far from didactic in the fast-paced narrative." -- Resource Links Magazine "The tangle of love and danger is reminiscent of Simone Elkeles' PERFECT CHEMISTRY" -- Booklist "LIGHT OF DAY is a fast moving read, with lots of action related in the sassy, snappy voice of the main character." -- CM Magazine "Readers who like their romance on the gritty side will fall for van Diepen's steamy thriller." -- Kirkus Reviews Praise for ON THE EDGE: "Heart-pounding, romantic and suspenseful. I loved it!" -- NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author Simone Elkeles Praise for ON THE EDGE: "The well-drawn characters and setting make the novel stand out. The romance is equal parts sweet and hot and leads to a satisfying conclusion. Ideal for readers who prefer a high romance-to-thrills ratio." -- Kirkus Reviews
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc A Question of Holmes 4 Charlotte Holmes Novel
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HarperCollins Unsolved Case Files Escape at 10000 Feet
Book SynopsisAn ALA Top Ten Best Graphic Novel for ChildrenA thrilling new graphic nonfiction series about real FBI cases, launching with a gripping, minute-by-minute account of the only unsolved airplane hijacking in the U.S.CASE NO.Trade Review"This stranger-than-fiction saga thrives thanks to spectacular design choices: 'Dick Tracy'—esque hard-boiled cartooning; rugged, mechanical typefaces; and a bevy of files, folders, and miscellaneous paperwork come together to form a fabulous criminal collage. A compulsively readable series debut." — Kirkus Reviews “Sporting a comic book’s sensibility with a Common Core State Standard’s love of primary documents and a narrative voice you’d follow to the ends of the earth, THIS is what we need to see more of, people!” — Fuse #8 Blog/School Library Journal
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Penguin Young Readers Group Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Secret
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Penguin Putnam Inc Seconds Away
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Little, Brown Books for Young Readers I Am the Mission
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Jimmy Patterson Ali Cross The Secret Detective
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£8.54
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers All in 3 Naturals
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Random House USA Inc Five Survive
Book Synopsis#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the author of the multimillion-copy bestselling A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder series comes a new blockbuster thriller about a road trip that turns deadly. Eight hours. Six friends. Five survive.Red Kenny is on a road trip for spring break with five friends: Her best friend - the older brother - his perfect girlfriend - a secret crush - a classmate - and a killer. When their RV breaks down in the middle of nowhere with no cell service, they soon realize this is no accident. They have been trapped by someone out there in the dark, someone who clearly wants one of them dead.With eight hours until dawn, the six friends must escape, or figure out which of them is the target. But is there a liar among them? Buried secrets will be forced to light and tensions inside the RV will reach deadly levels. Not all of them will survive the night. . . . With
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Random House USA Inc A Good Girls Guide to Murder Series Boxed Set
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Penguin Putnam Inc Enola Holmes The Case of the Disappearing Duchess
Book SynopsisEnola Holmes--younger sister to Sherlock Holmes--is back on another case!As Enola searches for the missing Lady Blanchefleur del Campo, she discovers that her brother Sherlock is just as diligently searching for Enola herself! Sherlock and Enola must solve a triple mystery: What has happened to their mother? And to Lady Blanchefleur? And what does either have to do with their brother, Mycroft?Flat-out among the best mysteries being written for young people today. - Booklist, starred reviewDon't miss Enola Holmes: The Case of the Missing Marquess! Now a Netflix original movie starring Millie Bobby Brown, Henry Cavill, and Helena Bonham Carter!
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