Children’s / Teenage general interest: Mysteries and the unexplained
HarperCollins Publishers The Loch Ness Mystery
Book SynopsisDiscover the mystery of Scotland's Loch Ness Monster from its origins and sightings to the latest scientific research in this non-fiction report.Discover the mystery of Scotland's Loch Ness Monster from its origins and sightings to the latest scientific research in this non-fiction report.Orange/Band 6 offers varied text and characters, with action sustained over several pages and reduced support from illustrations. A wider range of texts is included.The focus sounds in this book are: /v/ ve /j/ g, ge /c/ ch /ee/ y, e /f/ ph /ch/ tch, t /w/ wh /igh/ y /l/ le /s/ sePages 22 and 23 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall.Reading notes within the book provide practical support for reading Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds with children, including a list of all the sounds and words that the book will cover.
£8.06
HarperCollins Publishers Puzzle of the Pyramid
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. Book banded for guided and independent reading, there are reading notes in the back, comprehensive teaching and assessment support and ebooks available.Lola's auntie Flo has always been an adventurous sort, which is why it was no surprise when she took up the challenge of a trip to Egypt to investigate a newly found pyramid. It was all in a good cause raising money for a local charity. Then things got strange when Flo disappeared without a trace. The last Lola heard was when a postcard arrived which didn't sound like her auntie at all that's when Lola knew Flo was in trouble. Join Lola and her mum as they pack their rucksacks and set off on a thrilling trip to Egypt on the trail of auntie Flo. Will they be able to piece together the evidence to find her? This humorous mystery story was writte
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HarperCollins Publishers Mystery Structures from the Past Band 06Orange
Book SynopsisCollins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds features exciting fiction and non-fiction decodable readers to enthuse and inspire children. They are fully aligned to Letters and Sounds Phases 16 and contain notes in the back. The Handbooks provide support in demonstration and modelling, monitoring comprehension and expanding vocabulary.No one really knows how Stonehenge was built or why Tikal was suddenly abandoned. Find out about the world''s most mysterious structures in this non-fiction book.Orange/Band 6 offers varied text and characters, with action sustained over several pages.The focus sounds in this book are: /ai/ a, eigh /ee/ e-e , y, e, ey /oo/ u /igh/ ie, y /ch/ tch, t /c/ ch /j/ g, ge, dge /l/ le /f/ ph /w/ wh /v/ ve /s/ se /z/ sePages 22 and 23 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall.Reading notes within the book provide practical support for reading Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds with c
£9.02
HarperCollins Publishers Monster Island
Book SynopsisThe inventive, hilarious and deliciously spooky second book from Mr Spicebag author, Freddie AlexanderFirst off, let's get one thing clear. Monsters under the bed are real.Let me repeat.MONSTERS UNDER THE BED ARE REALEleven-year-old Sam has been shipped off from her city home to the wild and windy Draymur Isle, where she lives in an old lighthouse with Granddad and his mischievous goat, Myrtle.Not all is as it seems on Draymur Island, and Granddad keeps telling Sam to put jam on her feet before bedtime to keep the monsters away. Sam thinks he might be bonkers, but then she wakes to hear an odd squelching sound coming from under the bedIs it just Myrtle eating another one of Sam's socks? Or are Granddad's tales of mysterious monsters on the island true? Better get the jam, just in case!Trade ReviewPRAISE FOR MR SPICEBAG: ‘The greatest adventure about spice bags ever written!’ – Chip Chipwell (The Chipper Times) ‘The best book I have eaten. No competition.’ – George McGorge (Competitive Eater Magazine)
£8.54
HarperCollins Publishers Sunken Cities Band 10White Plus Collins Big Cat
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. Book banded for guided and independent reading, there are reading notes in the back, comprehensive teaching and assessment support and ebooks available.Many people have searched for the Lost City of Atlantis. Does it really exist, or is it just a myth? Are any other stories of sunken cities based on facts? And how many other ruined cities are still buried beneath the waves, waiting to be discovered?White Plus/Band 10+ books provide challenging plots and vocabulary as well as opportunities to practise inference, prediction and reading stamina.Pages 46 and 47 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall.Ideas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.Abbie Rushton has heard lot
£10.44
HarperCollins Publishers Are dragons real
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. Book banded for guided and independent reading, there are reading notes in the back, comprehensive teaching and assessment support and ebooks available.All around the world, people have been telling stories about dragons for thousands of years. But where did these stories come from? Did dragons ever exist? Explore the history behind dragons and the creatures that helped create the dragon myths we still know today.Lime Plus/Band 11+ books provide challenging plots and vocabulary as well as opportunities to practise inference, prediction and reading stamina.Pages 46 and 47 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall.Ideas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.Scientistsexp
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HarperCollins Publishers The Secret of Loch Ness
Book SynopsisBig Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It comprises classroom resources to support the SSP programme and a range of phonic readers that together provide a consistent and highly effective approach to teaching phonics.Discover the mystery of Scotland's Loch Ness Monster from its origins and sightings to the latest scientific research in this non-fiction report.Pages 22 and 23 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall.Reading notes within the book provide practical support for reading with children, including a list of all the sounds and words that the book will cover.
£8.57
HarperCollins Publishers Marnie Midnight 3
Book SynopsisThe third in a magical illustrated new young fiction series for children aged 7-9 from best-selling author and illustrator, Laura Ellen Anderson!A hugely imaginative world with stunning illustrations Harriet Muncaster, author of Isadora MoonMarnie the little moon-loving moth and her friends are going on a camping trip! Marnie, Floyd and Star snuggle down for a good night's sleep tucked up inside their leaf sleeping bags. But when they wake up they realise that they are no longer in the meadow they''re inside a HUMAN HOUSE!As the friends search for a way out of the giant house they stumble across all sorts of weird and wonderful things including a very playful cat and a whole swarm of perplexing wasps. Can the friends go on a MINIBEAST MISSION and make it back to school safely?
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HarperCollins Publishers Paddingtons Trick or Treat
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Gathering
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HarperCollins A Radiant Sky Beautiful Dark
Trade ReviewPraise for A Beautiful Dark: "First-time author Davies taps into the paranormal romance craze and gets many things right." -- Booklist Praise for A Beautiful Dark: "Davies layers on the suspense...Skye has enough spunk to please her audience." -- Kirkus Praise for A Beautiful Dark: "The final chapter adds a few heart-pounding twists to the story, which leaves readers panting for a sequel." -- Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)
£7.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Until I Die
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Vampire Diaries The Hunters Destiny Rising 03
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Shallow Graves
Book SynopsisFor fans of Holly Black and Nova Ren Suma, a gripping, hauntingly atmospheric novel about murder, revenge, and a world where monsters—human and otherwise—lurk at the fringes.Trade Review"A fast-paced story with an interesting hook, and a thoughtful look at what it means to be human versus what it means to be a monster. The end result is a superbly crafted debut bound to entrance." -- Booklist (starred review) "Kali Wallace has created a world that's both natural and unsettling ...and reminds us with Breezy's story that true terror is not a monster, but what lurks in the dark corners of human nature." -- Madeleine Roux, New York Times bestselling author of the Asylum series. "Shallow Graves is a stunner. Gripping, gory, and insightful." -- Kendare Blake, author of Anna Dressed in Blood and Antigoddess "Constantly entertaining, intriguing, and suspenseful." -- Kirkus "A fast-paced ride through a dark, imaginative world." -- Mindy McGinnis, author of Not a Drop to Drink and A Madness So Discreet "A phenomenally written, spine-chilling story...sure to keep you up all night." -- Kimberly Derting, author of the Body Finder series "Writing in Breezy's pragmatic and engaging voice, Wallace weaves an unsettling tale that explores Breezy's strange existence, while also thoughtfully examining a life cut short...her struggle to reconcile what she has become with the human she used to be forms the heart of this bittersweet story." -- Publishers Weekly
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Two Truths and a Lie Its Alive
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Two Truths and a Lie Histories and Mysteries
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc This Is Not a Ghost Story
Book SynopsisNothing is as it seems in this chilling, twisting tale by bestselling author Andrea Portes, perfect for fans of Madeleine Roux and Danielle Vega.Rife with dark humor and chilling twists,This Is Not a Ghost StoryisAmerican Horror StorymeetsThere?s Someone Inside Your House. It will have readers flipping back to the very first page after the shocking finale.I am not welcome. Somehow I know that. Something doesn?t want me here. Daffodil Franklin has plans for a quiet summer before her freshman year at college, and luckily, she?s found the job that can give her just that: housesitting a mansionfor a wealthy couple. But as the summer progresses and shadows lengthen, Daffodil comes to realize the house is more than it appears. The spacious home seems to close in on her, and as she takes the long road into town, she feels eyes on her the entire way, andsomethingtugging her back. What Daffodil doesn?t yet realize is that her job comes with a steep price. The house has a long-ago grudge it needs to settle . . . and Daffodil is the key to settling it.Trade Review“[Portes] tempers gruesome scenes with Daffodil’s likable and chatty personality, and creates a memorable novel reminiscent of John Bellairs stories.” — Publishers Weekly “The chills here are on par with The Shining. Readers [will] know to be very, very afraid.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books “For all that the title claims, something spooky is happening in this house. This is a horror book that pokes fun at itself and the genre, managing to be both spooky and funny…[with] an interesting twist at the end.” — School Library Journal Praise for ANATOMY OF A MISFIT: “It’s rare that a book can be as funny and absolutely delightful as it is moving and thought provoking, and Anatomy of a Misfit is both.” — Lauren Oliver, author of Before I Fall "A self-deprecating and highly memorable heroine whose bawdy, laceratingly funny narration makes her instantly endearing while also revealing her flaws, uncertainties, and ethical quandaries." — Publishers Weekly (starred review) "A romance filled with seriously funny dark humor and tragedy.” — Kirkus Reviews "Anika’s droll voice shines, and her emotions are palpable. After a heartbreaking tragedy, Anika’s ending . . . will leave readers cheering." — School Library Journal "Fifteen-year-old Anika Dragomir throws her arms around us and draws us in from the very beginning… Droll, intimate, often laugh-out-loud funny narration carries the reader through more than 300 pages... Anika’s winning voice may just be the star of Portes’s first young adult novel." — New York Times Book Review "Anika Dragomir is the funniest, snarkiest, most insightful misfit a reader could ever hope to meet. I laughed my way through Anatomy of a Misfit right up until the very end, when the book broke my heart into a million pieces. This is a beautiful, brave and powerful novel." — Melissa Kantor, author of Maybe One Day and The Breakup Bible PRAISE FOR ANDREA PORTES: < “Portes writes with such cool grace we almost forget to be astonished by her narrative’s complexity.” — Matthew Specktor, American Dream Machine "Portes’s short chapters and staccato narration make for a quick and compulsive read." — Publishers Weekly "Andrea Portes writes with the tip of a knife, shape-shifting between characters and laying bare their darkest secrets." — Dylan Landis, Normal People Don't Live Like This
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Problim Children Island in the Stars
Book SynopsisMystery and mayhem abound in the final book in New York Times bestselling author Natalie Lloyd''s middle grade series, as the Problim siblings board a pirate ship to rescue their missing Mama and baby brother from the villainous Cheesebreath.Problim Children to the rescue! Sal and his siblings follow a trail of Toot’s toots as they sail through the barrier islands to rescue their baby brother from the evil Cheesebreath. He’s been holding Toot and Mama Problim hostage in the hopes that the Problims will lead him to their granddaddy’s treacherous treasure. But not all treasure is gold, and this one was buried long-ago for good reason.Can the Problims find Mama, rescue their brother, and destroy the treasure before Cheesebreath and their nasty neighbor Desdemona capture them all?Bursting with adventure, mystery, humor, and heart, the final book in Natalie Lloyd’s series is an affectionate
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Spirit Hunters The Island of Monsters
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Unfiltered
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£16.14
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Seven Deadly Shadows
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Seven Deadly Shadows
Book SynopsisThis thrilling YA retelling of Kurosawa’s Seven Samurai features a girl tasked with saving the world from eternal darkness. Perfect for fans of Six of Crows and Marie Lu.Seventeen-year-old Kira Fujikawa has never had it easy. She’s bullied by the popular girls in school. Her parents ignore her. And she’s also plagued with a secret: She can see yokai, the ghosts and demons that haunt the streets of Kyoto.But things accelerate from bad to worse when she learns that Shuten-doji, the demon king, will rise at the next blood moon to hunt down an ancient relic and bring the world to a catastrophic end. Not exactly skilled at fighting anything, much less the dead, Kira enlists the aid of seven powerful death gods to help her slay Shuten-doji. They include Shiro, a kitsune with boy-band looks who is more flirtatious than helpful, and O-bei, a regal demon courtier with reasons of her own for getting involved.
£10.44
HarperCollins The Escape Artist
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Wise and the Wicked
Book SynopsisRebecca Podos, Lambda Literary Award-winning author of Like Water, returns with a lush, dark, and unforgettable story of the power of the past to shape our futures—and the courage it takes to change them.Ruby Chernyavsky has been told the stories since she was a child: The women in her family, once possessed of great magical abilities to remake lives and stave off death itself, were forced to flee their Russian home for America in order to escape the fearful men who sought to destroy them.Such has it always been, Ruby’s been told, for powerful women. Today, these stories seem no more real to Ruby than folktales, except for the smallest bit of power left in their blood: when each of them comes of age, she will have a vision of who she will be when she dies—a destiny as inescapable as it is inevitable.Ruby is no exception, and neither is her mother, although she ran from her fate years ago, aband
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc From Dust a Flame
Book SynopsisRebecca Podos, Lambda Award-winning author of Like Water, returns with a contemporary Jewish fantasy of enduring love, unfathomable loss, and the power of stories to hold us together when it seems that nothing else can.Hannah’s whole life has been spent in motion.Trade Review"From Dust, a Flame speaks to the importance of stories and how they connect us. A spellbinding tale of mystery and magic that explores grief, loss, and how the choices we make can echo across generations, this is the sort of book you’ll want to read again the moment you finish." — Kalyn Josephson, author of the Storm Crow duology "A complicated, dark, richly woven story of generational trauma, stories, mothers and daughters, Jewish folklore, and the promises we make—and the promises we break—to protect the people we love. I was riveted from the first page to the last." — Katherine Locke, award-winning author of The Girl with the Red Balloon "Smart and imaginative, deeply moving, and remarkably fun, From Dust, a Flame breathes fresh air into Jewish mythology. I loved it." — Elana K. Arnold, Prinz Honor-winning author of Damsel “Filled with fantasy, superstition, and folklore, and with a uniquely Jewish spin, From Dust, a Flame ventures into daunting but fascinating territory. Will command attention.” — Jewish Book Council
£18.39
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Dont Turn Out the Lights A Tribute to Alvin
Book SynopsisTrade Review"While some stories are eerie, others provide heart-pounding thrills. Bite-sized treats for young horror aficionados; best enjoyed on a dark night. Illustrations are gloriously evocative, adding delicious thrills." — Kirkus Reviews "Each tale is creepy. Pithy and punchy...perfect to 'tell in the dark.'" — Horn Book Magazine "Exceptional stories. A big variety of tone and style. I love this book." — Mother Horror (blog) "A fitting tribute to Alvin Schwartz. There is is much fun to be had within these pages. A lovely gateway book into horror for many kids." — Ginger Nuts of Horror (blog)
£15.03
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Dont Turn Out the Lights
Book SynopsisTrade Review"While some stories are eerie, others provide heart-pounding thrills. Bite-sized treats for young horror aficionados; best enjoyed on a dark night. Illustrations are gloriously evocative, adding delicious thrills." — Kirkus Reviews "Each tale is creepy. Pithy and punchy...perfect to 'tell in the dark.'" — Horn Book Magazine "Exceptional stories. A big variety of tone and style. I love this book." — Mother Horror (blog) "A fitting tribute to Alvin Schwartz. There is is much fun to be had within these pages. A lovely gateway book into horror for many kids." — Ginger Nuts of Horror (blog)
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Up Your Nose
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc All These Bodies
Book Synopsis* Indie Next List Pick * Indie Bestseller *Sixteen bloodless bodies. Two teenagers. One impossible explanation. In this edge-of-your-seat mystery from #1 New York Times bestselling author Kendare Blake, the truth is as hard to believe as it is to find.Summer 1958. A gruesome killer plagues the Midwest, leaving behind a trail of bodies completely drained of blood. Michael Jensen, an aspiring journalist whose father happens to be the town sheriff, never imagined that the Bloodless Murders would come to his backyard. Not until the night the Carlson family was found murdered in their home. Marie Catherine Hale, a diminutive fifteen-year-old, was discovered at the scene—covered in blood. She is the sole suspect in custody.Michael didn’t think that he would be part of the investigation, but he is pulled in when Marie decides that he is the only one she will confess to. As Marie recounts her version of the story, it falls to Michael to find the truth: What really happened the night that the Carlsons were killed? And how did one girl wind up in the middle of all these bodies?
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc All These Bodies
Book Synopsis* Indie Next List Pick * Indie Bestseller *Sixteen bloodless bodies. Two teenagers. One impossible explanation. In this edge-of-your-seat mystery from #1 New York Times bestselling author Kendare Blake, the truth is as hard to believe as it is to find.Summer 1958. A gruesome killer plagues the Midwest, leaving behind a trail of bodies completely drained of blood. Michael Jensen, an aspiring journalist whose father happens to be the town sheriff, never imagined that the Bloodless Murders would come to his backyard. Not until the night the Carlson family was found murdered in their home. Marie Catherine Hale, a diminutive fifteen-year-old, was discovered at the scene—covered in blood. She is the sole suspect in custody.Michael didn’t think that he would be part of the investigation, but he is pulled in when Marie decides that he is the only one she will confess to. As Marie recounts her version of the story, it falls to Michael to find the truth: What really happened the night that the Carlsons were killed? And how did one girl wind up in the middle of all these bodies?
£10.79
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Black Slide
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Halloween Moon
Book SynopsisTrade Review“Kids captivated by Katherine Arden's Small Spaces will find a similar blend of chilling tales, hair-raising adventures, and deeper themes here.” — Booklist "Wonderfully shivery." — Kirkus Reviews “A great stand-alone read that you don’t need to wait for the fall holiday to enjoy.” — School Library Journal “An excellent choice.” — Booklist
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Never a Hero
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Keeper
Book SynopsisInspired by a terrifying true story, acclaimed author Guadalupe Garcia McCall creates a twisty tale about a boy desperately trying to survive in a new town with a secret past. James always knew moving from Texas to Oregon was going to be horrible..Trade Review"Part new-kid-in-town coming-of-age story, part supernatural thriller." — Kirkus Reviews
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Song That Moves the Sun
Book SynopsisTrade Review“A story of yearning and healing, with prose that leaps off the page even as we leap between timelines. Trust me, you've never known magic like this.” — Hafsah Faizal, New York Times bestselling author of We Hunt the Flame “An epic play of past and present that comes together in a haunting melody about healing hurt and finding home. Absolutely beautiful.” — Hannah Whitten, New York Times bestselling author of For the Wolf “A gorgeous adventure that spans space and time, with Bright’s vivid prose lighting the way. The Song that Moves the Sun is a breathtaking story of healing, self-discovery, and the magic that both surrounds us and lives inside us. I savored every word.” — Rachel Griffin, New York Times bestselling author of The Nature of Witches “Mesmerizing. A wildly inventive fantasy adventure.” — Publishers Weekly Praise for The Boundless: "This duology will delight any fan of fairy tales or high adventure. Readers may have their favorites of Selah's suitors, but they will cheer as she learns to follow her heart and her feet in this darker, but still glittering, second half.” — Booklist Praise for The Beholder: “Sparkles with beauty, intrigue, and romance. The Beholder will leave you clutching your poor heart and aching for the sequel.” — Kiera Cass, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Selection series “Full of romance and political intrigue that had me captivated from the very first page. I can’t wait to find out what happens next.” — Evelyn Skye, New York Times bestselling author of The Crown’s Game series “High adventure, political intrigue, and swoon-worthy romance. A glittering paean to storytelling.” — Booklist “It’s impossible not to root for Selah. A fully captivating story.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
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HarperCollins Fate Breaker
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Lake House
Book SynopsisTrade Review"Formidably scary, Durst's survival/horror story is the stuff of late-night campfire legends. With three deftly drawn, powerful girls at the center, reading felt like I had found a crew of clever, loyal best friends, even as I stayed up long into the night, trembling with dread." - — E. Lockhart, #1 New York Times bestselling author of We Were Liars “Nail-biting and atmospheric, The Lake House explores how secrets keep people apart—and the power of female friendships. Reyva, Mariana, and especially Claire are characters you can’t stop rooting for, even as every obstacle they surmount is replaced by a bigger one. I read it every time I had a spare second, and a lot of times when I didn’t.” — April Henry, New York Times bestselling author Fans of the televisions shows The Wilds or Yellowjackets will relish this thriller about friendship and the sheer power of teenage girls to overcome any odds. — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books Praise for Sarah Beth Durst's Queen of Sorrow Trilogy: "Mythopoeic Award-winner Durst launches her Queens of Renthia series with a stellar and imaginative tale." — Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Durst presents a thrilling beginning to a sweeping series about searching for sovereignty and truth in order to save one's land." — School Library Journal (starred review) "The threats are chilling, and the landscape haunting, even in quiet, safe moments. In Daleina, readers will find a strong young woman whose intense self-doubt and unconventional approach to dealing with the spirits makes her a character well worth cheering. Known for YA novels like The Girl Who Could Not Dream, Durst dives into adult fantasy with thrilling results." — Shelf Awareness, starred review "The thrilling and sometimes melancholy finale of Durst's Queens of Renthia trilogy... The well-crafted denouement wraps up the entire adventure perfectly." — Publishers Weekly (starred review) "The Queens of Renthia series (which began with The Queen of Blood) concludes with an earth-shattering conflict between three determined queens, two countries, and a multitude of bloodthirsty spirits." — Booklist (starred review) "Fans will be eager to reenter Renthia and discover another queen." — Booklist (starred review) "In Durst's excellent second Queens of Renthia fantasy, the world of Renthia remains a dangerous place where the spirits of the elements want to kill humans, and only powerful queens...can control them.... Durst throws a lot of balls in the air but manages to juggle them deftly.... New readers will benefit from starting with the first book, but they'll want to get to this one as soon as they can." — Publishers Weekly (starred review) Praise for Catalyst: "Durst masterfully interjects humor into a suspense-filled plot that twists and thickens as the group reaches its destination. A surprising but satisfying resolution brings this charming fantasy to a close." — Booklist (starred review) Praise for Race the Sands: "A thrill-filled story about monster racing with impressive thematic depth and a refreshing spectrum of female characters. [...] Durst consistently defies expectations in both plot and characterization while exploring sophisticated themes of found family, integrity, and morality. This excellent epic fantasy will appeal to adult fans of YA authors Tamora Pierce and Megan Whalen Turner." — Publishers Weekly (starred review) Praise for Spark: "Durst's fantasy is fascinating and powerful... The underlying theme of the book reminds readers that it only takes one spark from one child to change the world." ? — Booklist (starred review) Praise for The Stone Girl's Story: "Mayka's kindness and steady loyalty, her friends' animated and varied personalities, and some downright brilliant problem-solving will carve themselves into readers' memories. Thoughtful, colorful, strengthening, and understatedly tender." — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "Featuring a richly diverse cast, vividly imagined worldbuilding, and passionate storytelling, Durst's middle grade fantasy is a feast for the senses." — Publishers Weekly (starred review) Praise for The Girl Who Could Not Dream: ?"Readers will not want to stop reading this quirky, fast-paced adventure until reaching its satisfactory, heartwarming conclusion... Funny, warm, and highly imaginative." — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "This book is self-aware, playing with common fantasy tropes, thus reinvigorating the familiar underlying story of a loner having to learn to overcome her fears to save the ones she loves... A fun, fast read with broad appeal." — School Library Journal (starred review) Praise for Vessel: "Durst offers a meditation on leadership and power and a vivid story set outside the typical Western European fantasy milieu. From the gripping first line, a fast-paced, thought-provoking and stirring story of sacrifice." — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "Readers will feel the desert heat, the earth-numbing droughts, the vicious sandstorms and resulting sandwolves, and the bizarre sensations of a goddess living within the body of its human vessel. Brilliantly riveting." — Booklist (starred review) "Vessel is a fast-paced, thrilling adventure set in a hostile world filled with complex clan feuds and strong traditions.... The highly descriptive writing forms intense visuals for the reader so that characters, animals, and locations feel rich and realistic." — Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) (starred review) "Truly tense. Fans of the genre will find plenty of familiar beats and sequences, with some twists along the way to keep them guessing." — Booklist
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Mere Mortals
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£15.19
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Melvina Whitmoore More or Less a Horror Story
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Mummy Man and Waffles The Dire Deeds of Doctor
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£12.61
Harperteen SCARLET VEIL
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HarperCollins The Forest Demands Its Due
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Adia Kelbara and the Circle of Shamans
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Too Scared to Sleep
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£17.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Haru Zombie Dog Hero
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£15.19
HarperCollins No Place for Monsters Little Nobody
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£11.02
HarperCollins Tales from Cabin 23 The Boo Hag Flex
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc City of Nightmares
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