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The third and final book in the bestselling, award-winning MISSING
series.
Six years have passed since the end of Sister, Missing and Madison is
now a teenager. During a visit to older sister Lauren, she learns that
their biological father was an anonymous sperm donor and sets out to
track him down. Her search bears fruit sooner than she expects, but is
the father she discovers all he seems? As Madison gets drawn into a
mysterious investigation involving missing girls and secret hideaways,
she finds herself in more and more danger…
Set in 1885 on Maryland's eastern shore of the Chesapeake Bay, a fourteen-year-old girl rescues her twin brother from the clutches of the cruel captain of an oyster dredge during the height of the Oyster Wars.
Mr. Quisling is definitely up to something mysterious, and Emily
and James are on high alert. First, there's the coded note he drops
at a book event. Then they uncover a trail of encrypted messages in
Mark Twain - penned books hidden through Book Scavenger. What's
most suspicious is that each hidden book triggers an arson fire. As
the sleuthing friends dig deeper, they discover Mr. Quisling has
been hunting a legendary historical puzzle: the Unbreakable Code.
This new mystery is irresistible, but Emily and James can't ignore
the signs that Mr. Quisling might be the arsonist. The clock is
ticking as the arson fires multiply, and Emily and James race to
crack the code of a lifetime.
HEROES AND UNICORNS AS YOU'VE NEVER SEEN THEM BEFORE. The first
book in the new bestselling fantasy adventure series for children
age 9+, and fans of Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, Eragon and Amari
and the Night Brothers. 'Steadman has a vast imagination, her
world-building is a joy, the battle scenes are thrilling and her
characters charm.' - The Times Children's Book of the Week 'Pacy,
enthralling and epic, a gripping read.' - Louie Stowell, author of
Loki and Otherland 'A dazzling feat of imagination. I loved every
breathless moment of it!' - Cat Doyle, author of The Storm Keeper's
Island and co-author of Twin Crowns 'The best book I've ever read.'
- Patrick, age 10 Thirteen-year-old Skandar Smith has only ever
wanted to be a unicorn rider. To be one of the lucky few selected
to hatch a unicorn. To bond with it for life; to train together and
race for glory; to be a hero. But just as Skandar's dream is about
to come true, things start to take a more dangerous turn than he
could ever have imagined. A dark and twisted enemy has stolen the
Island's most powerful unicorn - and as the threat grows ever
closer, Skandar discovers a secret that could blow apart his world
forever . . . Get ready for unlikely HEROES, elemental MAGIC, sky
battles, ancient secrets, nail-biting races and FEROCIOUS UNICORNS,
in this EPIC ADVENTURE series that will have your heart soaring.
Praise for Skandar and the Unicorn Thief: 'My book of the year. Not
since Harry Potter have I felt this excited about a series. Readers
are sure to be clamouring for the next book. You'll never look at
unicorns the same way again, nor will you want to!' - Dominique
Valente, author of the Starfell series 'Never have unicorns been so
ferocious, fearsome and thrilling! A fantastically gripping read!'
- Laura Ellen Anderson, author of Amelia Fang and Rainbow Grey 'A
magnificent book. I raced through it - at turns enthralled,
delighted, amazed. It's everything I could have wanted and more. No
doubt this book is going to fly.' - Hannah Gold, author of The Last
Bear 'Skandar and the Unicorn Thief brims with wild adventure,
fierce sky battles, elemental magic, ferocious unicorns and a
terrifying enemy. Steadman's cinematic writing draws you in from
the very first page, creating a hugely compelling, unforgettable
read. Endlessly thrilling, unputdownable and utterly unmissable.' -
Aisling Fowler, author of Fireborn 'A. F. Steadman has created a
stunning new world that feels both familiar and fresh, with a cast
of characters that will stay with you long after you've finished
reading.' -Tola Okogwu, author of Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun
Starting sixth grade at a new school is never easy, especially
when your name is Hero. Named after a character in a Shakespeare
play, Hero isn't at all interested in this literary connection. But
when she's told by an eccentric neighbor that there might be a
million dollar diamond hidden in her new house and that it could
reveal something about Shakespeare's true identity, Hero is
determined to live up to her name and uncover the mystery.
The school show must go on, in the fourth hilarious mystery in the
award-winning Anisha, Accidental Detective series! JUST ONE WEEK
UNTIL SHOWTIME! I'm SO busy - our class is putting on a musical,
and we only have ONE WEEK before curtain up. And, as it's nearly
DIWALI, Granny Jas is cooking non-stop, and Auntie Bindi is
determined to BRING THE BLING. I'm leaving the theatrics to Milo,
but as the director's assistant I have LOADS to do...especially now
everything is going WRONG. Even Molly the cat is forgetting her
cues! Miss Jive believes the show is CURSED, but I think someone is
trying to STOP THE SHOW! Time for me, ANISHA, ACCIDENTAL DETECTIVE,
to step into the spotlight! Praise for the Anisha, Accidental
Detective series: Winner of the Sainsbury's Children's Book Prize
and of the Crimefest Best Crime Novel for Children Shortlisted for
the Blue Peter Book Award, the British Book Awards Children's Book
of the Year, and the Laugh Out Loud Book Award "DELIGHTFUL! Perfect
for younger detectives - so funny and clever and sweet" Robin
Stevens, author of the Murder Most Unladylike series "An absolute
joy" Jennifer Killick, author of Crater Lake "Super funny and
packed with lovable characters" Swapna Haddow, author of Dave
Pigeon
From the esteemed New York Times bestselling and
multi-award-winning author Mac Barnett comes a thrilling, hilarious
fully-illustrated new spy adventure series! Before Mac Barnett was
an author, he was a kid. And while he was a kid, he was a spy. Not
just any spy. But a spy...for the Queen of England. James Bond
meets Diary of a Wimpy Kid with this groundbreaking
fully-illustrated chapter book series Mac B., Kid Spy. The precious
Crown Jewels have been stolen, and there's only one person who can
help the Queen of England: her newest secret agent, Mac B. Mac
travels around the globe in search of the stolen treasure... but
will he find it in time? From secret identities to Karate hijinks,
this fast-paced, witty and historically inspired chapter book will
keep readers guessing until the very last page. With full-color
illustrations and fascinating historical facts masterfully
sprinkled throughout, this series offers adventure, intrigue,
absurdity, history and humor. Discover this totally smart and
side-splittingly funny new series, and experience what it's really
like to be a kid spy.
"A clever page-turner that I couldn't put down."-Natasha Preston,
#1 New York Times Bestselling Author? In one week, Maude will be
dead. At least, that's what she wants everyone to think. After
years of research, Maude has decided to fake her own death. She's
figured out the how, the when, the where, and who will help her
unsuspectingly. The why is complex: revenge, partly. Her terrible
parents deserve this. But there's also 'l'appel du vide,' the call
of the void, that beckons her toward a new life where she will be
tied to no one, free and adrift. Then Frankie, a step-cousin she
barely knows, figures out what she's plotting, and the plan seems
like it's ruined. Except Frankie doesn't want to rat her out.
Frankie wants in. The girls vault into the unknown, risking
everything for a new and limitless life. But there are some things
you can never run away from. What if the poison is not in the soil,
but in the roots? This pulse-pounding thriller offers a nuanced
exploration of identity, freedom, and falling in love while your
world falls apart.
AN INSTANT NUMBER 1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! THE EXPLOSIVE NEW YA
CRIME THRILLER FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF A GOOD
GIRL'S GUIDE TO MURDER TRILOGY. 'A blisteringly good standalone
thriller.' The Observer, YA Books of the Year, 4/12/2022 'A thrill
ride.' The Guardian Eighteen year old Red and her friends are on a
road trip in an RV, heading to the beach for Spring Break. It's a
long drive but spirits are high. Until the RV breaks down in the
middle of nowhere. And as the wheels are shot out, one by one, the
friends realise that this is no accident. There's a sniper out
there. He's watching them and he knows exactly who they are. One of
the group has a secret that the sniper is willing to kill for. As a
game of cat-and-mouse plays out, the group desperately tries to get
help. Buried secrets are forced to light and tensions within the
group reach deadly levels. Only one thing is for sure. Not everyone
will survive the night . . .
Author Dan Wells is back with the sequel to the sci-fi
blockbuster Partials, which Pittacus Lore called a "thrilling
sci-fi adrenaline rush, with one of the most compelling and
frightening visions of Earth's future I've seen yet."
After discovering the cure for RM, Kira Walker sets off on a
terrifying journey into the ruins of postapocalyptic America and
the darkest desires of her heart in order to uncover the means--and
a reason--for humanity's survival.
Dan Wells extends his richly imagined, gritty world and
introduces new memorable characters in this second installment in
the Partials Sequence.
Double the trouble! An original novel by Michael Rosen, told
alongside the Dickens classic that inspired it: Oliver Twist. Shona
and her dad are moving house, and at Shona's new school, the rules
are pretty confusing; she keeps getting into trouble without
realizing! It's a lot like how it is for Oliver Twist, that boy
she's reading about in English class. After Shona is unexpectedly
given a mobile phone, she begins to suspect there's something fishy
about the new boys she's met. Where did the phone come from? And
some gifts, she soon learns, aren't exactly free... Read two
stories at once - both illustrated by Tony Ross.
On a class trip to New Orleans, Catalina \u0022Cat\u0022 Duran and
her friends find themselves in the middle of a voodoo mystery!
A thrilling new short story collection in the number-one
bestselling, award-winning Murder Most Unladylike series. Featuring
six marvellous mini-mysteries, including four original, brand-new
and never-seen-before stories: The Case of the Second Scream: set
aboard the ship carrying Daisy and Hazel back from Hong Kong The
Case of the Uninvited Guest: Uncle Felix and Aunt Lucy's wedding is
the target for an unlikely threat The Hound of Weston School: the
Junior Pinkertons investigate a mysterious arrival The Case of the
Deadly Flat: introducing Hazel's little sister May, who's
determined to be the greatest spy ever The Case of the Missing
Treasure: the detectives crack fiendish codes to catch a daring
thief who is targeting London's famous museums The Case of the
Drowned Pearl: murder follows the Detective Society wherever they
go, even on holiday... The perfect book for all Detective Society
fans and avid readers of the Murder Most Unladylike series. Praise
for Murder Most Unladylike 'Ripping good fun' The Times 'Plotting
is what sets this book apart' Telegraph 'Enormous fun' Irish Times
'A skilful blend of golden era crime novel and boarding school romp
. . . Top class' Financial Times 'I absolutely loved it' Susie Day
In this thrilling sequel to New York Times bestselling mystery book
for teens The Similars, Emma must figure out who she really is,
decide between two boys with the same face, and stop a dangerous
revenge plan. Emma is still reeling from the events of her junior
year at the elite boarding school Darkwood. Not only is her best
friend, Oliver, shockingly alive, but the boy she loves--his
genetic copy, Levi--is still on the island where he grew up,
stranded with his deranged guardian. More importantly, she is
grappling with who she really is. Emma can't accept the hard truths
she learned last year and refuses to share her secrets with anyone,
isolating herself from the Similars and Ollie. But when more of the
Similars' creator's plot is revealed, Emma and her friends will
have to try to stop him from putting a plan into motion that could
destroy everyone she loves. Don't miss this propulsive conclusion
to The Similars duology! Perfect for people looking for: gifts for
teen girls 16-18 suspense thriller books for teens the best
boarding school books Praise for The Similars duology: "Plenty of
action...and the end is a deftly handled twist on a twist that will
confound readers in a good way."--Booklist on The Pretenders "An
engaging ride...the novel calls attention to larger questions of
identity, selfhood, and what it means to be human."--Kirkus on The
Pretenders "Fascinating. I was captivated."--Francine Pascal,
bestselling author of the Sweet Valley High and Fearless series on
The Similars "[A]s immersive and fast-paced as it is shrewd,
compelling and heartbreaking."--Ray Kurzweil, inventor, futurist,
and New York Times bestselling author on The Similars Also in this
series: The Similars (Book 1)
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Otherwood
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Pete Hautman
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What happened in the woods that day? Pete Hautman's riveting middle-grade novel touches on secrets and mysteries -- and the power of connections with family and friends.
"Hatred combined with lies and secrets can break the world." Grandpa Zach used to say that before he died, but Stuey never really knew what he meant. It was kind of like how he used to talk about quantum physics or how he used to say ghosts haunted their overgrown golf course. But then one day, after Stuey and his best friend, Elly Rose, spend countless afternoons in the deadfall in the middle of the woods, something totally unbelievable happens. As Stuey and Elly Rose struggle to come to grips with their lives after that reality-splitting moment, all the things Grandpa Zach used to say start to make a lot more sense. This is a book about memory and loss and the destructive nature of secrets, but also about the way friendship, truth, and perseverance have the ability to knit a torn-apart world back together.
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In this unique, fast-paced twist on the time-travel genre and the
first book in a trilogy, sixteen-year-old Alex is a spinner - one
of a rare few who can rewind time to review past events. Alex's
society uses spinners to help solve crimes, but their powers come
with a price: no spinner ever lives past the age of twenty. Hated
and feared because of their ability to find the truth, the small
population of spinners is restricted to Centers - compounds created
to house and protect them. Alex's society uses the spinners' skills
to solve major crimes, but messing with time comes with
consequences. At sixteen, Alex is in her prime - until time
sickness strikes early. When she is offered an experimental
treatment, Alex sees a future for herself for the first time. But
the promising medication offers more than just a cure - it also
brings with it alarming consequences.
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