Children’s / Teenage general interest: Mysteries and the unexplained
Palgrave USA House of Yesterday
Book SynopsisTaking inspiration from the author''s own Afghan-Uzbek heritage, this contemporary YA debut is a breathtaking journey into the grief that lingers through generations of immigrant families, and what it means to confront the ghosts of your past.Struggling to deal with the pain of her parents' impending divorce, fifteen-year-old Sara is facing a world of unknowns and uncertainties. Unfortunately, the one person she could always lean on when things got hard, her beloved Bibi Jan, has become a mere echo of the grandmother she once was. And so Sara retreats into the family business, hoping a summer working on her mom's latest home renovation project will provide a distraction from her fracturing world.But the house holds more than plaster and stone. It holds secrets that have her clinging desperately to the memories of her old life. Secrets that only her Bibi Jan could have untangled. Secrets Sara is powerless to ignore as the dark truths of her family's history ris
£9.49
St. Martin's Publishing Group Where Shadows Meet
£17.00
St Martin's Press Abenis Song
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£15.99
Roaring Brook Press Skeletina y el Entremundo Skeletina and the
Book SynopsisCon un enfoque en las pesadillas, la ansiedad, y la valentía, esta serie es perfecta para los fans de las películas Coco, Coraline, y Slumberland. Bienvenidos al entremundo, un lugar al que van los vivos cuando esta?n dormidos y al que llegan los fantasmas cuando tienen asuntos pendientes. En el entremundo los visitantes pueden enfrentar sus miedos o visitar a un ser querido que recientemente haya dejado el mundo de los vivos. Por suerte, cualquiera que visite el entremundo cuenta con amigos a la hora de enfrentar miedos y ansiedades.En el entremundo todo es posible, especialmente junto a Skeletina! Una niña intrépida y divertida que vive en el entremundo, todos los días, Skeletina visita a sus amigos, entre los que hay monstruos, fantasmas, criaturas raras y mucho más. Podrás conocer a amigos como el Señor Tic Toc, quien sabe todo sobre el entremundo, o a la Abuelita Araña, que le enseña a Skeletina el poder de la creatividad.A Skelet
£17.09
Wednesday Books The Dead and the Dark
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£11.69
Henry Holt and Co. (BYR) In the Shallows
Book SynopsisFrom the acclaimed author of Afterlove comes a beautiful sapphic second-chance love story drenched with longing, loss and mystery.Mara''s ex, Nico, is the girl of her dreams: beautiful, wild and unpredictable. She''s Mara''s everything, even though Mara''s never sure that she''s Nico''s anything. Then Nico goes missing ...New Year''s Day: A girl is rescued from the sea. She knows she is called Nico, but other than that, she has no memory of why she was in the sea or what came before.When destiny reunites them, is this Mara and Nico''s second chance? Can their relationship make it out of the shallows? And what will happen when they discover the truth behind Nico''s accident? Because one day, Nico will remember everything.
£16.99
Henry Holt & Company Afterlove
Book SynopsisIn this powerful, all-encompassing YA love story, a girl who becomes a grim reaper must figure out what the future holdsespecially when it comes to the girlfriend she left behind. When Ashana Persaud meets Poppy Morgan on a school trip, she's sure it's too good to be true. Ash has never had much luck with girls, but Poppy proves different. Coffee dates turn to museum trips until, soon, the two girls can see a future togetherone that's seemingly snatched from them when a hit-and-run takes Ash's life on New Year's Eve.As the last person to die before midnight, Ash is bestowed the title of reaper, tasked with finding lost souls and helping them cross over. Only those close to death can perceive a reaper, so when Ash runs into Poppy one lonely nightand Poppy recognizes herthey can''t be sure if it''s the second chance they''ve so desperately wished for, or a tragedy lying in wait.
£16.14
Square Fish Darkness and Demon Song
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£9.49
St Martin's Press Anna Dressed in Blood
Book SynopsisThe beloved haunting romance from #1 New York Times bestselling author Kendare Blake, now with an all-new bonus novella!Cas Lowood has inherited an unusual vocation: He kills the dead.So did his father before him, until he was gruesomely murdered by a ghost he sought to kill. Now, armed with his father''s mysterious and deadly athame, Cas travels the country with his kitchen-witch mother and their spirit-sniffing cat. They follow legends and local lore, destroy the murderous dead, and keep pesky things like the future and friends at bay.Searching for a ghost the locals call Anna Dressed in Blood, Cas expects the usual: track, hunt, kill. What he finds instead is a girl entangled in curses and rage, a ghost like he''s never faced before. She still wears the dress she wore on the day of her brutal murder in 1958: once white, now stained red and dripping with blood. Since her death, Anna has killed any and every person who has dared t
£11.69
Henry Holt & Company I Am the Dark That Answers When You Call
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£13.78
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Gloom Town
Book SynopsisA delightfully creepy novel from a Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe New Talent Award winner imbued with magic and seafaring mythology. Lemony Snicket and Jessica Townsend meet Greenglass House, with a hint of Edward Gorey thrown in.When twelve-year-old Rory applies for a job at a spooky old mansion in his gloomy seaside town, he finds the owner, Lord Foxglove, odd and unpleasant. But he and his mom need the money, so he takes the job anyway. Rory soon finds out that his new boss is not just strange, he’s not even human—and he’s trying to steal the townspeople’s shadows. Together, Rory and his friend Isabella set out to uncover exactly what Foxglove and his otherworldly accomplices are planning and devise a strategy to defeat them. But can two kids defeat a group of ancient evil beings who are determined to take over the world?Another delightfully creepy tale from Coretta Scott King/John St
£14.44
Inkyard Press Every Last Breath
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£16.00
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Storm and Fury
Trade Review"Jennifer L. Armentrout's intoxicating new fantasy is her best yet!" -New York Times bestselling author Gena Showalter"Filled with legendary creatures, this wild, action-packed ride features a kick-ass heroine to cheer for and a love interest I'm still dreaming about. Highly recommended for those who enjoy adventure, romance, twists and turns, and epic supernatural world building!" -Kresley Cole, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Arcana Chronicles"A swoony, supernatural smash that's impossible to put down!" -Abigail Johnson, author of Even If I Fall"Jennifer L. Armentrout is a master of weaving rich contemporary realism with magic and mayhem. Her characters will grab hold of your heart and refuse to let go. Every page left me wanting more." -New York Times bestselling author Brigid Kemmerer"The action and suspense build with each chapter, making this a compelling read. Readers will anxiously await the next installment in this series, and libraries will find it difficult to keep this one on the shelf. " -School Library Journal"As always, Armentrout excels in building a paranormal romance world that is believable, accessible, and riveting." -Booklist"All in all, Storm and Fury is such a wonderful way to continue telling stories in the universe Jen Armentrout so deftly built for the Dark Elements series. I am absolutely in for all the Warden history and lore, for all the possibilities and struggles that this forboding 'harbinger' will bring. I am fully invested in both Trinity and Zayne, and am desperate to see what lies ahead for them. So, I promise to try and be patient for the next chapter of this saga, but I know I will breathe a sigh of relief when the next title is released, when the next cover is revealed, and when the next story arrives on my doorstep. Until then, I shall sing the song of the Wardens to any and all who will listen, because I truly love this book." -Hypable
£10.89
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Rage and Ruin
Book SynopsisBook 2 of The Harbinger contemporary fantasy series features angels, demons and gargoyles in a battle to save humanity. For fans of Cassandra Clare, Gena Showalter and Holly Black.Trade ReviewPraise for Storm and Fury, Book 1 of The Harbinger Series:"Jennifer L. Armentrout is a master of weaving rich contemporary realism with magic and mayhem. Her characters will grab hold of your heart and refuse to let go. Every page left me wanting more." —New York Times bestselling author Brigid Kemmerer"Jennifer L. Armentrout's intoxicating new fantasy is her best yet!" —New York Times bestselling author Gena Showalter"Filled with legendary creatures, this wild, action-packed ride features a kick-ass heroine to cheer for and a love interest I'm still dreaming about. Highly recommended for those who enjoy adventure, romance, twists and turns, and epic supernatural world building!" —Kresley Cole, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Arcana Chronicles"A swoony, supernatural smash that's impossible to put down!" —Abigail Johnson, author of Even If I Fall"The action and suspense build with each chapter, making this a compelling read. Readers will anxiously await the next installment in this series, and libraries will find it difficult to keep this one on the shelf." —School Library Journal"As always, Armentrout excels in building a paranormal romance world that is believable, accessible, and riveting." —Booklist
£17.85
Inkyard Press The Iron Daughter Special Edition Iron Fey 2
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£14.44
Inkyard Press The Iron Knight Special Edition Iron Fey
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£14.44
Inkyard Press FOREVER SONG
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£12.34
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Grace and Glory
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewPraise for Storm and Fury, Book 1 of The Harbinger Series:"Jennifer L. Armentrout is a master of weaving rich contemporary realism with magic and mayhem. Her characters will grab hold of your heart and refuse to let go. Every page left me wanting more." —New York Times bestselling author Brigid Kemmerer"Jennifer L. Armentrout's intoxicating new fantasy is her best yet!" —New York Times bestselling author Gena Showalter"Filled with legendary creatures, this wild, action-packed ride features a kick-ass heroine to cheer for and a love interest I'm still dreaming about. Highly recommended for those who enjoy adventure, romance, twists and turns, and epic supernatural world building!" —Kresley Cole, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Arcana Chronicles"A swoony, supernatural smash that's impossible to put down!" —Abigail Johnson, author of Even If I Fall"The action and suspense build with each chapter, making this a compelling read. Readers will anxiously await the next installment in this series, and libraries will find it difficult to keep this one on the shelf." —School Library Journal"As always, Armentrout excels in building a paranormal romance world that is believable, accessible, and riveting." —Booklist
£17.68
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Luminous
Book SynopsisTrade Review"Wonderfully lush and enthralling. I was captivated."—Erin A. Craig, New York Times bestselling author of House of Salt and Sorrows"A beautiful, enchanting tale of a young woman coming into her own powers. Luminous shines as brightly as its heroine."—Joan He, New York Times bestselling author of The Ones We’re Meant to Find“Luminous lives up to its name with shining prose, radiant characters, and a love story that burns bright. This story lights the way with a powerful message about embracing your truth and sharing it.”—Elly Blake, New York Times bestselling author of The Frostblood Saga“Rutherford has built an exciting world that is intriguing.”—School Library Journal
£14.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Grace and Glory
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewPraise for Storm and Fury, Book 1 of The Harbinger Series:"Jennifer L. Armentrout is a master of weaving rich contemporary realism with magic and mayhem. Her characters will grab hold of your heart and refuse to let go. Every page left me wanting more." —New York Times bestselling author Brigid Kemmerer"Jennifer L. Armentrout's intoxicating new fantasy is her best yet!" —New York Times bestselling author Gena Showalter"Filled with legendary creatures, this wild, action-packed ride features a kick-ass heroine to cheer for and a love interest I'm still dreaming about. Highly recommended for those who enjoy adventure, romance, twists and turns, and epic supernatural world building!" —Kresley Cole, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Arcana Chronicles"A swoony, supernatural smash that's impossible to put down!" —Abigail Johnson, author of Even If I Fall"The action and suspense build with each chapter, making this a compelling read. Readers will anxiously await the next installment in this series, and libraries will find it difficult to keep this one on the shelf." —School Library Journal"As always, Armentrout excels in building a paranormal romance world that is believable, accessible, and riveting." —Booklist
£10.78
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Luminous
Book SynopsisWonderfully lush and enthralling. Erin A. Craig, New York Times bestselling author of House of Salt and SorrowsFrom the author of Crown of Coral and Pearl comes an immersive new fantasy about a witch who must learn to harness her poweror risk losing her loved ones forever. Liora has spent her life in hiding, knowing discovery could mean falling prey to the king's warlock, Darius, who uses mages' magic to grow his own power. But when her worst nightmare comes to pass, Darius doesn't take her. Instead, he demands that her younger sister return to the capital with him. To make matters worse, Evran, Liora's childhood friend and the only one who knows her secret, goes missing following Darius's visit, leaving her without anyone to turn to. To find Evran and to save her sister, Liora must embrace the power she has always feared. But the greatest danger she'll face is yet to come, for Darius has plans in motion that will cause the world to fall into chaosand Liora and Evran may be the onlTrade Review"Wonderfully lush and enthralling. I was captivated."—Erin A. Craig, New York Times bestselling author of House of Salt and Sorrows"A beautiful, enchanting tale of a young woman coming into her own powers. Luminous shines as brightly as its heroine."—Joan He, New York Times bestselling author of The Ones We’re Meant to Find“Luminous lives up to its name with shining prose, radiant characters, and a love story that burns bright. This story lights the way with a powerful message about embracing your truth and sharing it.”—Elly Blake, New York Times bestselling author of The Frostblood Saga“Rutherford has built an exciting world that is intriguing.”—School Library Journal
£14.91
HarperCollins Publishers Inc A Multitude of Dreams
Book SynopsisDripping with bloody opulence, A Multitude of Dreams creeps up on you like a sly shadow. I couldn't guess at the horrors until it was too late to look away! I loved this book. Erin A. Craig, New York Times bestselling author of House of Salt and SorrowThe bloody plague is finally past, but what fresh horror lies in its wake?Princess Imogen of Goslind has lived a sheltered life for three years at the boarded-up castleshe and the rest of its inhabitants safe from the bloody mori roja plague that's ravaged the kingdom. But Princess Imogen has a secret, and as King Stuart descends further into madness, it's at great risk of being revealed. Rations dwindle each day, and unhappy murmurings threaten to crack the facade of the years-long charade being played within the castle walls. Nico Mott once enjoyed a comfortable life of status, but the plague took everyone and everything from him. If not for the generosity of a nearby lord, Nico may not have survived the mori roja's aftermath. But doeTrade ReviewPraise for A Multitude of Dreams:“Rutherford’s talent for creating a story that haunts and unravels you is not unlike Poe in her mastery.” —Buzzfeed“A bloody, fast-paced, and starkly beautiful reimagining of a Gothic classic—with a determined, fierce heroine at its heart. You’ll be lured into the rotten opulence of Eldridge Hall, and you won’t ever want to leave.” —Allison Saft, New York Times bestselling author of A Far Wilder Magic “Mara Rutherford’s gothic fantasy glitters with romance and dangerous secrets, rotting castles and slow-burning suspense. A spellbinding tale woven with horror and hope that will linger with readers long after the final page." —Rebecca Ross, New York Times bestselling author of Divine Rivals"With its slow-burning romance, masquerading characters, and dangerous castle intrigue, this timely fantasy enthralled me from the first page to last!” —Kathryn Purdie, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Bone Crier’s Moon"A Multitude of Dreams immerses you in lush, grotesque glamor; a world of decaying gothic manors and sinister monsters, where suspenseful horror is threaded with an undercurrent of determination and hope." —Lyndall Clipstone, author of the World at the Lake’s Edge duology and Unholy Terrors"Inspired by Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Masque of the Red Death,” this lush, eerie tale balances mystery, horror, and romance...Exquisitely moody and goose bumps-inducing." —Kirkus ReviewsPraise for The Poison Season:"Mara Rutherford’s The Poison Season took me on journey through a bloodthirsty forest, where two star-crossed lovers discover the true meaning of poison. It brims with evocative storytelling that left me enchanted!" — Emily J. Taylor, New York Times bestselling author of Hotel Magnifique"Whimsical, romantic, and satisfying." —Kirkus Reviews“This darkly magical tale, mixing forbidden romance, family drama, and a suspenseful mystery, is a strong standalone fantasy.” —Booklist "The Poison Season is a haunting and fairytale-esque YA fantasy about fear, love, and community. Recommend for fans of Small Favors, Lakesedge, and The Bone Houses." —YA Books Central
£13.49
Inkyard Press The Supernatural Society
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£7.99
Scholastic Inc. City of Ghosts
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£15.29
Scholastic Inc. City of Ghosts
Book SynopsisFrom #1 New York Times bestselling author Victoria (V.E.) Schwab (The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue) comes a sweeping, spooky, evocative adventure, perfect for fans of Stranger Things. An instant bestseller! Ever since Cass almost drowned (okay, she did drown, but she doesn''t like to think about it), she can pull back the Veil that separates the living from the dead . . . and enter the world of spirits. Her best friend is even a ghost.So things are already pretty strange. But they''re about to get much stranger.When Cass''s parents start hosting a TV show about the world''s most haunted places, the family heads off to Edinburgh, Scotland. Here, graveyards, castles, and secret passageways teem with restless phantoms. And when Cass meets a girl who shares her gift, she realizes how much she still has to learn about the Veil -- and herself.And she''ll have to learn fast. The city of ghosts is more dangerous than she ever imagined.
£8.54
Scholastic Press Tunnel of Bones City of Ghosts 2
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£15.29
Scholastic US Tunnel of Bones City of Ghosts 2
Book Synopsis#1 New York Times bestselling author Victoria (V.E.) Schwab (The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue) returns to the world of ghosts with this eerie adventure set in Paris. An instant bestseller!Trouble is haunting Cassidy Blake . . . even more than usual.She (plus her ghost best friend, Jacob, of course) is in Paris, where Cass''s parents are filming their TV show about the world''s most haunted cities. Sure, it''s fun eating croissants and seeing the Eiffel Tower, but there''s true ghostly danger lurking beneath Paris, in the creepy underground Catacombs.When Cass accidentally awakens a frighteningly strong spirit, she must rely on her still-growing skills as a ghosthunter -- and turn to friends both old and new to help her unravel a mystery. But time is running out, and the spirit is only growing stronger.And if Cass fails, the force she''s unleashed could haunt the city forever.#1 New York Times bestselling author Victoria Schwab returns to the spooky a
£8.54
Scholastic US Horizon 2 Deadzone
Book Synopsis New York Times bestselling author Jennifer A. Nielsen joins the race for survival!The survivors have made it out of the jungle, but they may be sorry they ever left when they stumble upon a whole new ecosystem, populated with entirely new threats.And the greatest threat of all may come from within. Because one of the kids is changing...The seven-book series begun by #1 New York Times bestseller Scott Westerfeld only gets bigger and bolder under the frenzied imagination of bestselling, critically acclaimed author Jennifer A. Nielsen!
£9.49
Scholastic Inc. Greywaren The Dreamer Trilogy 3
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£16.99
Scholastic Inc. Ghost Squad
Book SynopsisA New York Times bestseller!Coco meets Stranger Things with a hint of Ghostbusters in this action-packed supernatural fantasy adventure!For Lucely Luna, ghosts are more than just the family business.Shortly before Halloween, Lucely and her best friend, Syd, cast a spell that accidentally awakens malicious spirits, wreaking havoc throughout St. Augustine. Together, they must join forces with Syd's witch grandmother, Babette, and her tubby tabby, Chunk, to fight the haunting head-on and reverse the curse to save the town and Lucely's firefly spirits before it's too late.With the family dynamics of Coco and action-packed adventure of Ghostbusters, Claribel A. Ortega delivers both a thrillingly spooky and delightfully sweet debut novel.
£7.99
Scholastic Inc. Zen Happiness a Stillwater Book
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£8.54
Scholastic Inc. The Haunting
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£7.59
Scholastic Inc. The Undrowned
Book SynopsisIn too deadly.In too deep.Samantha and Rachel used to be friends. But then Rachel betrayed Samantha . . . and Samantha decided to make her life a living nightmare.Then one day, Sam and Rachel found themselves in a fightby a lake.Samantha pushed Rachel . . . and watched as Rachel fell back.And back.Into the water. And gone.No way to save her. No way she could be alive.The next day, Rachel shows up to school as if nothing happened.And now she's the one who wants to make her former friend's life a living nightmare . . .
£7.99
Scholastic US Bridge of Souls City of Ghosts 3
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£8.54
Scholastic Inc. Everyday Angel Three Novels
£14.24
Scholastic US Ghost in the Headlights
Book SynopsisIn this modern-day retelling of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, an angry ghost haunts a small-town road in search of revenge...When Brianna Jenson agreed to move in with her cruel uncle Shane in rural Pennsylvania, she didn''t expect to find herself in the middle of a terrifying town legend. Every afternoon on her walk home from school, as the sun begins to set behind the overhanging branches of Shadowrun Road, Brianna hears footsteps following her -- footsteps that belong to no one. Then there''s the car that races along the narrow country road with blinding lights and almost runs her over! That''s when Brianna realizes... there''s no one driving. It''s almost as if someone -- or something -- is trying to get her attention.As Brianna investigates what happened on Shadowrun Road, she discovers a town tragedy that has never been resolved. Can Brianna get to the bottom of this ghostly mystery before it''s too late?
£7.59
Chicken House The Ash House
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£16.19
Scholastic Inc. Winter Turning A Graphic Novel Wings of Fire
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£21.24
Scholastic Press Nightmare Island
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£17.09
Scholastic US The Whispering Pines EXIT 13 Book 1
Book SynopsisWelcome to the EXIT 13 Motel!Pets welcome!And don''t worry, we''ve been waiting for you, so stay as long as you like.With black-and-white comic pages throughout, EXIT 13 is perfect for mystery and horror loving kids everywhere!The McGinns were supposed to be going on a perfectly normal family vacation. Sure, Ash''s older sister Willow was a pain, their dog Daisy was a whiny scaredy cat, and their parents were being kind of lame. All of that was to be expected. Perfectly normal! But when the family decides to make an unplanned stop one night, it quickly becomes clear that this family vacation is about to get more than a little weird, because there is nothing normal about the EXIT 13 Motel.Rooms and hallways that don''t go where they''re supposed to, a receptionist that looks like he came straight out of a horror movie, and creepy woods that Ash swears have some kind of monster lurking in them - maybe even more than
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Scholastic Inc. The Spaces in Between Exit 13 Book 2
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£7.59
Scholastic Inc. Ablaze Scholastic Best Seller
Book SynopsisChristopher Krovatin is on fire with his latest horror thriller for Scholastic.Aly Theland doesn''t understand what''s happening to her. She comes from a very normal family and lives a very normal life.There''s only one thing off. When Aly gets angry, things burst into flame. Aly doesn''t feel she''s in control of this. But as the fires get better and the stakes get higher, something has to be done. Because it''s not just flames Aly''s unleashing, it''s . . . evil.
£7.99
Scholastic US Little Boos Halloween Party a Lala Watkins Book
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£7.59
Scholastic Inc. Scarewaves
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£11.69
Scholastic US Scholastic Book of World Records 2023
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£12.34
Scholastic US Zombie Season
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£14.24
Scholastic Inc. Zombie Season 2 Dead in the Water
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£13.49
Scholastic Inc. Zombie Season 3 Rise of the Ancients
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£11.10
