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Malamander
(Paperback)
Thomas Taylor; Cover design or artwork by George Ermos
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Nobody visits Eerie-on-Sea in the winter. Especially not when darkness falls and the wind howls around Maw Rocks and the wreck of the battleship Leviathan, where even now some swear they have seen the unctuous Malamander creep...
Herbert Lemon, Lost-and-Founder at the Grand Nautilus Hotel, knows that returning lost things to their rightful owners is not easy – especially when the lost thing is not a thing at all, but a girl. No one knows what happened to Violet Parma’s parents twelve years ago, and when she engages Herbie to help her find them, the pair discover that their disappearance might have something to do with the legendary sea-monster, the Malamander. Eerie-on-Sea has always been a mysteriously chilling place, where strange stories seem to wash up. And it just got stranger...
The mystery continues in book three of the creepily atmospheric Scarlet and Ivy series—perfect for readers of Serafina and the Black Cloak and Greenglass House
For twin sisters Scarlet and Ivy, boarding school has been a horrid mix of murderous headmasters, painful punishments, and vicious classmates. But it's a new year, and things are looking up. The kindly Mrs. Knight is in charge, their classmates have been civil, and the weather is even brightening up.
Then, when their beloved ballet teacher, Miss Finch, suddenly disappears and strange Madame Zelda takes her place, freakish things start happening. Poison letters are circulating around the school, and "accidents" are plaguing the students. It seems that the girls are in danger once more…
Is someone out for the ultimate revenge?
The first book in the series, The Five Clues, is a real-time
murder-mystery thriller and family drama, combining an exciting
race against time with a heart-rending story about a teenager
learning to live with the loss of a beloved parent. Walking back
from her mother's grave, 13-year-old schoolgirl Edie Marble finds a
note in a pocket of the sheepskin coat that she hasn't worn since
the day, a year earlier, when she received the awful news of her
mother's death. The note is from her mother, who had been looking
into a corporate human rights violation and had become fearful for
her life after receiving death threats. She trusts only Edie -
because of their special bond and Edie's intelligence - and has
laid a trail of clues for Edie to find that will help her to shed
light on the violation and uncover the mystery around her death.
Through her wit and determination, Edie steadily gathers evidence
and negotiates the dramatic twists and turns of the story by
collaborating with her friends and family to gradually unearth a
sinister attempt by a pharmaceutical company to conceal their
illegal development of a lethal virus. As Edie's investigations
progress she is introduced, in parallel, to the Three Principles,
which help her conquer various psychological stresses and support
her in coming to terms with her grief. Reading age 11+
Piper Gray starts a true-crime podcast investigating a
seventeen-year-old cold case in this thrilling YA murder mystery by New
York Times bestselling author April Henry.
Seventeen years ago, Layla Trello was murdered and her killer was never
found. Enter true-crime fan Piper Gray who is determined to reopen
Layla’s case and get some answers. With the help of Jonas—who has a
secret of his own—Piper starts a podcast investigating Layla’s murder.
But as she digs deeper into the mysteries of the past, Piper begins
receiving anonymous threats telling her to back off the investigation,
or else. The killer is still out there, and Piper must uncover their
identity before they silence her forever.
Welcome to a fantasy world where edible magic is the hottest
commodity, traded between those who can pay or - in the case of
Jude Ripon, the youngest thief in Farrowfell - those who can steal
it! An epic debut series from a FAB Prize winner. Twelve-year-old
Jude Ripon has never been taken seriously by her family of
magic-stealing masterminds. To them, she's just the youngest, only
good for keeping watch while they carry out daring heists.
Desperate to prove her worth, Jude decides to steal valuable magic
from the fanciest house in town . . . But Jude's stolen prize was
protected by a curse which threatens to wreak havoc on the family
business. While attempting to untangle the mess she's made (and
wondering why anyone would want to curse an honest thief trying to
earn a living), Jude discovers just how far her family will go to
stay at the top of the criminal world. Suddenly, her quest to
become a true Ripon isn't straightforward any more . . .
Now a Netflix original movie starring Millie Bobby Brown, Henry
Cavill, and Helena Bonham Carter! Meet Enola Holmes, teenaged girl
turned detective and the younger sister to Sherlock Holmes. When
Enola Holmes, sister to the detective Sherlock Holmes, discovers
her mother has disappeared, she quickly embarks on a journey to
London in search of her. But nothing can prepare her for what
awaits. Because when she arrives, she finds herself involved in the
kidnapping of a young marquess, fleeing murderous villains, and
trying to elude her shrewd older brothers-all while attempting to
piece together clues to her mother's strange disappearance. Amid
all the mayhem, will Enola be able to decode the necessary clues
and find her mother?
A teenage spy. A Nazi boarding school. The performance of a lifetime.
Sarah has played many roles - but now she faces her most challenging of all. Because there's only one way for a Jewish orphan spy to survive at a school for the Nazi elite. And that's to become a monster like them.
Survive. Deceive. Resist.
They think she is just a little girl. But she is the weapon they never saw coming... with a mission to destroy them all.
Enter a world of wonder with the bestselling new novel from actor, comedian and author, Ben Miller - out in paperback 1st April.
Lana loves stories. Especially the ones she and her brother, Harrison, share in their make-believe games. But when Harrison decides he’s too grown-up to play with Lana she finds herself feeling lonely. Until something magical happens . . .
Hidden in the strange new supermarket in town, Lana discovers a portal to a fairytale world! But these aren’t the happy-ever-after fairytales that Lana knows, they are darker and more dangerous, and the characters need Lana’s help to defeat an evil witch. But she can’t do it alone. Can she convince Harrison to believe in stories again and journey to the world with her . . . before it’s too late?
Fall into this bestselling classic adventure about the power of stories, with beautiful illustrations throughout from Daniela Jaglenka Terrazzini.
Introducing The Famous Five to younger readers with this
NEWLY-CREATED story for children aged 5 and up! While helping to
clear up the beach, the Five find a dog's collar by the sea and are
soon searching for the missing dog. And when they come to the new
bakery, it's not just the smell of cinnamon buns that catches
Timmy's attention ... Set in the world of Enid Blyton's best-loved
series, this newly created story follows Julian, Dick, Anne, George
and Timmy the dog on a special new adventure. 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. Also look out for: The Birthday
Adventure, Five to the Rescue! and Timmy and the Treasure,
illustrated by Becka Moor. Enid Blyton's eight original short
stories about the Famous Five are also available as early readers
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! *** The Famous Five (R),
Enid Blyton (R) and Enid Blyton's signature are registered trade
marks of Hodder & Stoughton Limited. No trade mark or
copyrighted material may be reproduced without the express written
permission of the trade mark and copyright owner.
Reintroducing London's newest and greatest detective: Enola Holmes in
this second exciting mystery - from the series that inspired the film
starring Millie Bobby Brown.
'A story of a young girl who is empowered, capable, and smart . . . the
Enola Holmes book series convey an impactful message to kids and
teenagers all over the world that you can do anything if you set your
mind to it, and it does so in an exciting and adventurous way.' Millie
Bobby Brown
Enola Holmes is on the run from the world's most famous detective - her
brother Sherlock Holmes.
As she roams the dark and dangerous streets of London disguised as a
doctor's secretary called Miss Ivy Meshle, Enola is reminded more and
more that her name backwards spells 'alone'.
But when she finds a concealed cache of dazzling charcoal drawings, she
feels drawn to the girl who drew them. Only, that girl, young Lady
Cecily, has mysteriously vanished.
It's up to Enola to find her, but false appearances can only last so
long... Enola's adventures continue in this thrilling second instalment.
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