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Really Truly
(Hardcover)
Heather Vogel Frederick
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The Griffin Gate
(Paperback)
Vashti Hardy; Illustrated by Natalie Smillie
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For years Grace's family have been wardens of the Griffin map,
using its teleport technology to help people and fight crime across
the land of Moreland. At thirteen, Grace is too young become a
warden, but she longs to go on missions herself. After all, if her
brother Bren can do it, why can't she? So when Grace finds herself
alone with the map when a distress call comes in, she jumps at the
chance to prove she's up to the task. But the map transports Grace
to a remote village where nothing is quite as it seems. Has she
landed right in the middle of a treacherous scheme?
Stone Cold is the seventh in the Young Sherlock Holmes series in
which the iconic detective is reimagined as a brilliant, troubled
and engaging teenager - creating unputdownable detective adventures
that remain true to the spirit of the original books. Following his
last thrilling adventure Sherlock Holmes has been sent to live in
Oxford to focus on his education. But something strange is
happening in the university pathology labs. Body parts are being
stolen from corpses and are being posted one by one to an address
in London. What can these sinister goings-on mean, and what message
is someone trying to send? In an attempt to find out, Sherlock
follows the trail to a very sinister house deep in the countryside.
Can he get to the bottom of another baffling mystery? Sherlock
Holmes: think you know him? Think again. Continue the investigative
adventures with Andrew Lane's Night Break.
Book 4 in the New York Times bestselling series, now a TV series on
Disney+! 'This book reminded me of some of the children's books I
grew up with, like Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and The
Phantom Tollbooth.' RICK RIORDAN, author of the PERCY JACKSON
series on book 1 'Like the Potter books, this story goes beyond
mere adventure' BOOKLIST on book 1 After starring in three
adventures, the inimitable quartet of Reynie, Sticky, Kate, and
Constance haven't had a mission together in some time. But with the
arrival of a new Society member - and a new threat - they must
reunite to face dilemmas more dangerous than ever before. Including
the return of the villainous Mr Curtain and his Ten Men, and a
formidable enemy with a mystifying ability to track their every
move ... Book 4 in the New York Times bestselling adventure series
- ideal for children aged 10 and up The series has been adapted for
TV on Disney+, streaming now Join a group of smart and resourceful
junior sleuths as they solve a series of page-turning puzzles and
mysteries Perfect for fans of Robin Stevens's MURDER MOST
UNLADYLIKE series Want to know how it all began? Check out the
prequel to the series, THE EXTRAORDINARY EDUCATION OF NICHOLAS
BENEDICT
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Hideout
(Paperback)
Watt Key
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R263
R225
Discovery Miles 2 250
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A new addition to the bestselling Questioneers chapter book series
following Ada Twist, the star of the new Netflix TV show!Blue River
Creek has a problem: There's a pet thief on the loose! Or at least,
Sofia and Iggy are convinced that there is, once their pets go
missing. But as a scientist, Ada knows it's important not to jump
to conclusions and to follow the facts. How will they find out what
really happened to the town's pets? By using the Scientific Method
of course! Through making a hypothesis, collecting data, and
experimentation, the Questioneers must find the missing animals
before even more pets disappear!
The Secret Seven are siblings Peter and Janet, and Jack, Barbara, Pam, Colin and George. Together they are The Secret Seven - ready to solve any mystery, any time - in Enid Blyton's classic series of 15 mystery novels.
In book fifteen, the Seven are determined to help out. They are very fond of Tolly and his sick horse, Brownie.
They need to find Tolly and Brownie somewhere to hide out - somewhere that dangerous horse thieves will never find. But where?
First published in 1963, this anniversary edition features the original text as well as extra stories, a quiz, additional artwork and insights into Blyton's life and writing process. Both cover and inside illustrations were created by Tony Ross in 2013.
Black Ice is the third in the Young Sherlock Holmes series in which
the iconic detective is reimagined as a brilliant, troubled and
engaging teenager - creating unputdownable detective adventures
that remain true to the spirit of the original books. The year is
1868, and fourteen-year-old Sherlock Holmes faces his most baffling
mystery yet. Mycroft, his older brother, has been found with a
knife in his hand, locked in a room with a corpse. Only Sherlock
believes that his brother is innocent. But can he prove it? In a
chase that will take him to Moscow and back, Sherlock must discover
who has framed Mycroft and why . . . before Mycroft swings at the
gallows. Sherlock Holmes. Think you know him? Think again. Continue
the investigative adventures with Andrew Lane's Fire Storm and
Snake Bite.
Meet Lizzie and Lucky: a sparky young detective and her loyal
Dalmatian sidekick! The first title in a brand new illustrated
series from beloved animal author Megan Rix. Lizzie is desperate
for a dog. In order to convince her parents to get one, she has to
come up with 101 reasons why she needs one. Lizzie is a master at
making lists, so thinking of 101 reasons is going to be easy!
Especially as she is deaf and could train one to be her hearing
dog. But as Lizzie begins compiling her list, she witnesses an
adorable puppy being snatched away and put into a van by a
mysterious-looking man. Can Lizzie solve the case - and maybe find
herself a loyal friend at the same time...?
A stinky smell is taking over New Mouse City! No mouse can live
like this! Geronimo and his best friend Hercule, the private
detective, head underground into the sewer world of Mouse Island to
investigate. Can they save the city from the stench? From the New
York Times bestselling author Tom Angleberger, a fresh look for
beloved children's books character Geronimo Stilton. Full colour
pages throughout For fans of Dog Man and Captain Underpants Perfect
for reluctant readers. Praise for The Sewer Rat Stink: 'Fresh,
funny, and fast-paced. The freestyle artwork and anything-goes
story will make kids want to write and draw their own books!' - Dav
Pilkey
Edith Harper Lavell (1892-?) wrote the Mary Louise Gay series (3
books); the first of which is The Mystery of Dark Cedars, based
around President Roosevelt's order to prevent the hoarding of gold
during the Depression. Lavell authored two more famous series, the
Linda Carlton series (5 books), about a girl pilot, and the Girl
Scouts series (10 books). Unlike many series authors, Edith Lavell
was an actual person, not a house name.
The Sugar Creek Gang sets out on adventures near and far. In the
process, they solve mysteries and teach readers a thing or two.Save
$5 by purchasing The Sugar Creek Gang Book Set #7-12 which include:
The Mystery Cave #7Palm Tree Manhunt #8One Stormy Day #9The Mystery
Thief #10Teacher Trouble #11Screams in the Night #12
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Tigernapped
(Hardcover)
A J Culey; Illustrated by Jeanine Henning
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R563
Discovery Miles 5 630
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Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timmy the dog find excitement and
adventure wherever they go in Enid Blyton's most popular series.
Five On A Treasure Island A shipwreck off Kirrin Island! But where
is the treasure? The Famous Five are searching for clues - but
they're not alone ... Someone else has joined the treasure hunt.
Five Go Adventuring Again A thief at Kirrin Cottage! Who can it be?
The Famous Five think they know - but they need proof! Then they
find an old map and an unusual hiding place... Five Run Away
Together Who's been on George's Island? And what is locked in the
mysterious trunk hidden on Kirrin Island? The Famous Five think
they're on the trail of smugglers - until they hear a child
scream... This 70th anniversary edition features the Classic
editions of the first three Famous Five adventures in one volume
and contains the original cover art and inside drawings by Eileen
Soper.
Some people think that museums are boring places full of glass
cases, dust and stuff no one cares about: wrong! In a hidden
headquarters below the exhibits there's a gang ready to handle
dangerous, spooky or just plain weird problems: the Museum Mystery
Squad. Techie-genius Nabster, mile-a-minute Kennedy and sharp-eyed
Laurie (along with Colin the hamster!) tackle the surprising
conundrums happening at the museum. From pre-historic creatures
that move and secret Egyptian codes to missing treasure and strange
messages from the past, there's no brain-twisting, totally
improbable puzzle the Squad can't solve. -------------- Has someone
been taking money from the museum's donations at night? Why are
there coins all over the floor? In the Case of the Curious Coins
the Squad enlists the help of a few metallic friends -- robots from
a new futuristic exhibition. These super-cool robots might be able
to build furniture, cook up a feast and send messages, but can they
spy on a thief? --------------- Young readers will love the
riddles, red herrings and big reveals jam-packed into this
fun-filled series of mystery stories by Mike Nicholson. The
enjoyable extras like wacky facts and activities, as well as zany
illustrations by Mike Phillips, will keep amateur detectives
entertained for hours.
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Wrath
(Paperback)
Marcus Sedgwick; Cover design or artwork by Paul Blow
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From the multi-award-winning author of Midwinterblood and The
Ghosts of Heaven comes a suspenseful, gripping tale about teen life
and relationships, exploring our wavering connection to the world
around us. WRATH: extreme anger or rage Cassie Cotton has always
been unusual, a bit different - but this only makes her more
intriguing to her classmate Fitz. Cassie can hear a noise that most
people don't notice or recognise, and she believes it's a sound
that shows the Earth is in distress, damaged by human activity that
is causing climate change. When this belief leads to her being
ridiculed and bullied at school, Cassie disappears. Fitz is
determined to find her, but he has no idea where to start looking,
or if he'll be in time to help her...
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