Children’s / Teenage general interest: Law, police and crime
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Wild and Crooked
Book SynopsisCritically-acclaimed author Leah Thomas blends a small-town setting with the secrets of a long-ago crime, in a compelling novel about breaking free from the past. In Samsboro, Kentucky, Kalyn Spence’s name is inseparable from the brutal murder her father committed when he was a teenager. Forced to return to town, Kalyn must attend school under a pseudonym . . . or face the lingering anger of Samsboro’s citizens, who refuse to forget the crime. Gus Peake has never had the luxury of redefining himself. A Samsboro native, he’s either known as the "disabled kid" because of his cerebral palsy, or as the kid whose dad was murdered. Gus just wants to be known as himself. When Gus meets Kalyn, her frankness is refreshing, and they form a deep friendship. Until their families’ pasts emerge. And when the accepted version of the truth is questioned, Kalyn and Gus are caught in the center of a national uproar. Can they break free from a legacy of inherited lies and chart their own paths forward?Trade ReviewFiercely feminist and gorgeously inclusive, Wild and Crooked effortlessly compels the reader to explore what it means to discover the beautiful truth of who you are, and how to fight for the truth of those you love. * Shannon M. Parker, acclaimed author of THE GIRL WHO FELL and THE RATTLED BONES *Morris finalist Thomas' poetic, figurative language beautifully defines each narrator. . . Thomas' forthright, sensitive treatment of homosexuality, class, race, and prejudice combine with fully developed characters to create a world peopled by marvelously real protagonists who have the courage to do the right thing. * Booklist, starred review *It’s refreshing to read teens having thoughtful conversations without losing their particular voices. . . . YA authors looking to incorporate meaningful and moving LGBTQ stories into their novels: Take notes. * Entertainment Weekly *The book's real stars are its poignantly explored issues: love, social class, sexuality, homophobia, and the cycles of poverty and abuse. * Kirkus Reviews *Both an alluring criminal mystery and a savvy contemplation of how identity is informed by a million histories, both small and large. . . . Readers are in for a wild ride. * BCCB *This book stands out for its sensitive and complex depiction of disability, queerness, and classism. . . The story of friendship between queer protagonists is refreshing. * School Library Journal *A compelling, character-driven, and imaginative novel. . . What makes it stand out is Thomas’s talent of bringing intimacy, thoughtfulness, and a sense of wonder to her writing. For fans of Patrick Ness and Lauren Oliver, this is a must buy. * School Library Journal, starred review, on WHEN LIGHT LEFT US *Metaphor and figurative language make the prose here beautiful to read. . . . The poignant, strange, and poetic novel is a nuanced exploration of human nature. * Booklist, starred review, on WHEN LIGHT LEFT US *Readers will be captivated by the mystery and meaning in this eerie exploration of loss and love, hurting and healing, family and friends, and of letting go and reconnection. * School Library Connection on WHEN LIGHT LEFT US *Unforgettable and distinct voices . . . A fantastic novel that will be especially resonant for readers who struggle with being or feeling outside of 'normal.' * Booklist, starred review, on NOWHERE NEAR YOU *This brilliant follow-up to a clever and unexpected novel does exactly what it should in keeping the same epistolary format but taking these two unforgettable characters way out of their comfort zones and toward lives that are lived rather than waited out, and the result is powerful stuff indeed. * BCCB, starred review, on NOWHERE NEAR YOU *The pacing is impeccable, as letters move from sunniness (Oliver) and bemused distance (Moritz) to both writers exploring their darkest fears, experiences, and worries for their futures. * BCCB, starred review, on BECAUSE YOU'LL NEVER MEET ME *A witty, unusual take on friendship and parlaying weakness into power. * Kirkus Reviews on BECAUSE YOU'LL NEVER MEET ME *
£16.14
Jimmy Patterson Ali Cross: Like Father, Like Son
Book Synopsis Alex Cross’s son Ali is an accomplished mystery-solver and #1 bestseller. A crime at a concert near his school sparks his newest investigation, and it gets dangerous fast. Sometimes it’s good to have a father in the detective business. Ali Cross just solved his first real case. Alex Cross knows it's only a matter of time before his son finds his way into more trouble. Neither of them expected Ali to get caught up in another case so quickly. Ali and his friends were just hanging out in Anacostia Park . . . then they became witnesses to a crime. Alex wants Ali to stay far away from the investigation. But Ali isn't going anywhere, not when his new friend Zoe is in trouble. It's up to Ali to figure out why she's lying to the police—and who she's protecting. This is Ali's toughest case yet. As long as he trusts his Cross instincts, he may just have a shot at solving it . . .
£18.75
Dundurn Group Ltd Hiding in Plain Sight: A Shelby Belgarden Mystery
Book SynopsisWith school over, Greg visiting relatives, and Betts on vacation with her family, it?s looking like it will be a quiet summer for Shelby Belgarden. Until, that is, she finds out that Betts and her family have returned home suddenly, and Betts?s mom faces criminal charges in the theft of a computer program from her workplace. To save Mrs. Thompson?s job and reputation - and to keep her out of prison - Shelby infiltrates the company in order to dig up clues. But with no clues to be found, can Shelby find the answers that will keep Betts?s family together? With school over, Greg visiting relatives, and Betts on vacation with her family, it''s looking like it will be a quiet summer for Shelby Belgarden. Until, that is, she finds out that Betts and her family have returned home suddenly, and Betts''s mom faces criminal charges in the theft of a computer program from her workplace. To save Mrs. Thompson''s job and reputation - and to keep her out of prison - Shelby infiltrates the company in order to dig up clues. But with no clues to be found, can Shelby find the answers that will keep Betts''s family together?
£10.54
Nimbus Publishing (CN) Oak Island Revenge: A Jonah Morgan Mystery
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£12.30
Algonquin Books Cold-Blooded Myrtle (Myrtle Hardcastle Mystery
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£13.29
Creative Paperbacks Police Cars
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£8.54
Creative Paperbacks Police Officers
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£9.89
Silvertip Books The Supreme Court
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£10.74
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
£26.24
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
£26.24
North Star Editions Focus on Current Events Set 2 (Set of 6)
Book SynopsisHaving a solid understanding of current events is more important than ever. This timely series explores some of the most high-profile topics in today's news. Each book offers a history of the topic, an analysis of the people and events that shaped it, and an overview of the debates surrounding the topic. Each 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 series 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
£55.49
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
£11.69
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
£11.69
Creative Education Police Officers
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£33.92
Chicago Review Press Big Top Burning: The True Story of an Arsonist, a
Book SynopsisThe fire broke out at 2:40 p.m. Thousands of men, women, and children were crowded under Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey’s big top watching the Flying Wallendas begin their death-defying high-wire act. Suddenly someone screamed “Fire!” and the panic began. By 2:50 the tent had burned to the ground. Not everyone had made it out alive. With primary source documents and survivor interviews, Big Top Burning recounts the true story of the 1944 Hartford circus fire—one of the worst fire disasters in US history. Its remarkable characters include: Robert Segee, the fifteen-year-old circus roustabout and known pyromaniac; and the Cook children, Donald, Eleanor, and Edward, who were in the audience when the circus tent caught fire. Guiding readers through the investigations of the mysteries that make this moment in history so fascinating, this book asks: Was the unidentified body of a little girl nicknamed “Little Miss 1565” Eleanor Cook? Was the fire itself an act of arson—and did Robert Segee set it? Big Top Burning combines a gripping disaster story, an ongoing detective and forensics saga, and World War II–era American history, inviting middle-grade readers to take part in a critical evaluation of the evidence and draw their own conclusions.
£11.35
Rosen Education Service Rules and Laws
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£26.58
Algonquin Books Myrtle, Means, and Opportunity (Myrtle Hardcastle
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£15.29
Workman Publishing In Myrtle Peril (Myrtle Hardcastle Mystery 4)
Book SynopsisWhen a mysterious girl attempts to stake her claim to the Snowcroft family fortune, Myrtle Hardcastle's father, a lawyer, is asked to help prove-or disprove-the girl's identity. Is she truly Ethel Snowcroft, believed to be lost at sea with her parents, or is she a con artist chasing a windfall? Myrtle is enthralled by the case, but Mr. Hardcastle's investigation takes a detour when he's hospitalized for a tonsillectomy-and then witnesses a murder. Or does he?With Mr. Hardcastle incapacitated and possibly hallucinating, Myrtle must step into the breach, and find the murder victim and the real Miss Snowcroft before the killer comes after her father.With stakes this high, sleuthing puts Myrtle, her family, and the patients and staff of the hospital all In Myrtle Peril.
£6.99
Bellwether Media Police Cars
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£28.45
North Star Editions Privacy in the Digital Age: Cybercrime
Book SynopsisComputer networks allow people to easily share information. Organizations and entire cities rely on computer networks. Hackers can break into networks to disrupt systems or steal data. Hacking and other cybercrimes are on the rise. Cybercrime explores common cybercrimes and how people can guard against these threats. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
£11.69
North Star Editions Racism in America: Race and Policing in Modern
Book SynopsisThe United States has the highest incarceration rate in the world, and there is great racial inequality in the criminal justice system. Race and Policing in Modern America explores how the US criminal justice system perpetuates inequality, from the police’s origins as slave patrols to the school-to-prison pipeline. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.Trade Review“This is a hot-button topic that inspires a lot of strong feelings, and this volume is admirable in its neutral tone, its adherence to facts, and its avoidance of bothsidesism.”—Booklist, starred review
£11.69
Independently Published Unbelievable Pictures and Facts About Cuba
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£12.76
Capstone Press Daring Escape from Alcatraz
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£23.49
Capstone Press Disappearance of Skyjacker D. B. Cooper
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£23.49
Capstone Press Daring Escape from Alcatraz
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£8.09
Capstone Press Disappearance of Skyjacker D. B. Cooper
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£8.54
Creative Paperbacks Los Oficiales de Policía
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£9.89
Scientific American Educational Publishing Reproductive Rights
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£41.75
Lerner Publishing Group Cyberspies: Inside the world of hacking, online
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£35.45
Lerner Publishing Group All about Police Officers
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£9.49
Lerner Publishing Group Weed: Cannabis Culture in the Americas
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£34.78
Lerner Publishing Group Weed: Cannabis Culture in the Americas
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£14.44
Lerner Publishing Group Reimagining Police: The Future of Public Safety
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£36.72
Lerner Publishing Group Inside Alcatraz
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£26.39
Lerner Publishing Group Jim Crow (Jim Crow): La Segregación Y El Legado
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£27.58
Connections The Scene of the Crime, Grades 5 - 9
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£9.45
Connections The Scene of the Crime, Grades 5 - 9
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£29.09
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.
£11.63
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.
£8.54
Cheriton Children's Books Being in a Gang: Stories from Survivors
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£10.44
Cheriton Children's Books Terror Alert: Using Science to Fight Terrorism
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£30.39
Cheriton Children's Books Cold Case Closed: Using Science to Crack Cold
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£28.79
Cheriton Children's Books Spy Stalkers: Using Science to Catch Spies
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£28.79
Cheriton Children's Books Hunting a Hacker: Using Science to Crack
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£28.79
Cheriton Children's Books Tracking a Killer: Using Science to Solve
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£30.39
Cheriton Children's Books Profiling a Criminal: Using Science to Seek Out
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£30.39
Cheriton Children's Books Terror Alert: Using Science to Fight Terrorism
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£9.49
Cheriton Children's Books Cold Case Closed: Using Science to Crack Cold
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£9.49
