Meet Piotr, Minnie, Andrew, Flora and Sylvie - true friends and even better mystery-solvers! Hollywood sensation, Betty Massino, has come to star in the theatre down the road and Piotr and his friends Andrew and Minnie couldn't be more excited! But when the famous actress's hugely expensive diamond necklace goes missing, Piotr's dad, a security guard at the theatre, is a prime suspect. Soon, Piotr faces the very real threat of being sent 'home' to Poland. With the help of Sylvie and her twin sister Flora, can Piotr, Andrew and Minnie solve the crime or will they lose Piotr forever? The first in a fantastic new series filled with friendship, adventure and mystery! Perfect for fans of Lauren St John, this is THE new mystery adventure series by Waterstones Book Prize shortlisted author Elen Caldecott.

Nineteen-year-old Max Mooth is a cyber sleuth, dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of computers the world over. Aiding him in this effort is his eight-year-old sleuthing partner, Jake Zellner, who goes by the professional name, Mr. Z. Max's nemesis, a millionaire named Xefland Aurcracker, has sworn revenge against Max for getting him expelled from college four years ago, and now the time has come to exact that revenge. Aurcracker does so by hiring minions to create the most evil computer virus ever, the Zombie Virus, and then having them launch it upon the world, framing Max in the process. Furthermore, Aurcracker schemes to steal away Max's love interest, Abby, in order to further defeat him. So having only sixty hours to save the world's computers and his good name, Max and Mr. Z finally devise a plan that might stop the Zombie Virus--a plan that brings the fate of Max, Abby and computers everywhere down to the bare wire.

Theo Duncan is just an ordinary student. Except he also happens to be the son of the Prime Minister, Will Duncan. When the parliamentary mace is stolen from inside the Houses of Parliament, Theo is determined to help his dad get it back. But he can't do it alone. And when help is offered, there's a problem. It comes from the new girl at school, Sammy Jhor, who's a supporter of the opposition party. Theo and Sammy form an unlikely team to spy on government officials, sneak through the corridors of Downing Street and pursue the thief through the Palace of Westminster. But when the evidence points to suspects at the highest levels of government, finding the thief could threaten Will Duncan's leadership. Can Theo and Sammy put aside their differences to find the mace - and the thief - before the government is brought to its knees? This book is recommended for readers aged 10 years plus. Perfect for fans of Murder Most Unladylike and Adventures on Trains who are looking for their next mystery series.

Six friends. Five secrets. One holiday to die for . . .

Welcome to THE WEEKEND.

When a group of friends rent a converted farmhouse in the Yorkshire Dales, they have little idea that this one weekend may change the course of their lives forever.

While out on a walk, a storm descends and the friends take shelter in the mouth of an old lead mine. Inside, they discover a backpack filled with more money than they've ever seen.

Of course, they agree, they will hand the money to the police at the first opportunity. But as the storm continues and time passes, some of the party begin to think again. Because there are secrets festering at the heart of this group. Debt. Obsession. A career on the brink.
Problems that could be solved instantly with an unexpected windfall.

And perhaps they don't know each other as well as thought they did.

Before long, six good friends find themselves sliding headlong into a world of deceit, treachery, betrayal and murder . . .

'Immensely, cheerily silly' Guardian 'A thunderously good read, so funny and action packed. Children are going to love it!' Serena Patel, author of ANISHA, ACCIDENTAL DETECTIVE Grown an extra head and don't know why? Pocket money stolen by a green blob? Lost your peculiar pet? You need the Space Detectives! What seems like a simple case of a missing pet soon has the Space Detectives completely bamboozled! This is no ordinary pet – it’s a synthpet, where owners mix in different animals to make a totally unique one-of-a-kind pet. The missing pet has the body and legs of a cat, a duck’s bill, long rabbit-like ears and the scaly tail of a crocodile. A creature like that should be easy to spot, right? Not on Starville, the universe’s biggest space station where every inhabitant looks different – it’s like looking for a star in a galaxy. Where should our heroes Connor and Ethan even begin? Another out-of-this-world adventure awaits!

Introducing The Famous Five to younger readers with this NEWLY-CREATED story for children aged 5 and up!

Set in the world of Enid Blyton's best-loved series, this newly-created early reader follows Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timmy the dog on a special new adventure - illustrated in gorgeous full-colour throughout by Becka Moor.

Expect all the usual excitement as the Five head off to birthday party with a very special present. Little do they know, two thieves are on their trail and desperate to get their hands on it...

The story is broken down into short chapters with vibrant, full-colour illustrations on every page - perfect for shared reading or for newly confident readers to enjoy independently.

This new title sits alongside Enid Blyton's eight original short stories about the Famous Five- also available in early reader format, illustrated by Jamie Littler. Collect them all!

• A Lazy Afternoon
• George's Hair Is Too Long
• Well Done, Famous Five
• Five and a Half-Term Adventure
• When Timmy Chased the Cat
• Five Have a Puzzling Time
• Good Old Timmy
• Happy Christmas, Five!

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...

Solve the mystery with the Secret Seven - everyone's favourite detective club! This fantastic bumper collection contains Secret Seven books 1-3, with illustrations by Tony Ross. Book 1: The Secret Seven (first published in 1949) It's their first adventure and the Secret Seven super-sleuths are already on the trail of a mystery! The gang are dressed in disguise, following a lead to a spooky old house in the snow... Book 2: Secret Seven Adventure (first published in 1950) When a priceless pearl necklace goes missing the Secret Seven are first off the mark to catch the thief! Why? Because they saw him making his escape! Now all they have to do is find the necklace ... Book 3: Well Done, Secret Seven (first published in 1951) The Secret Seven have a new meeting place - a treehouse! But someone else is using it too. The gang are furious, but then they learn the intruder is in big trouble and needs their help. Can the Seven come to the rescue ...? These timeless stories are perfect for young fans of mystery, adventure or detective series.

What Brynn Caldwell can't remember might get her killed. Brynn is a promising science student recovering from a bad relationship that sent her spiraling into depression. But as she puts the pieces of her life back together, a few don't fit. Brynn is uncovering memories of being abducted and possibly brainwashed. It's all connected to a drug that might be an ultimate weapon: a tool to control people's memories. Now, to stop a possible terrorist attack, Brynn has to find out what she's been forced to forget - and what side she's really on. Homeland meets Mr. Robot in this fast-paced YA thriller. It's all told in the voice of an unreliable narrator who endures betrayals from her boyfriend, her best friend, her parents - and even herself.

The chase was on The dark-haired young man ran fast and furious through the dense forest, leaping over rocks and bushes, and ripping through branches and leaves. hide. down he went--his life in more danger than before. doing in the forest? For nine-year-old Angus McBride and his best friend, Andrew Sills, the one hundred and fifty year-old mystery is about to be uncovered. something mysterious, something very special from a long time ago. Could their discovery lead them to the identity of the mystery man? As fate would have it, their adventure begins with a horrific fall down a hillside...inspiring a journey of curiosity, disaster and secrets that haunt the Great Forest of Life.

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.