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Welcome to the page-turning, twisty, gasp-inducing world of the Debutantes - an addictive YA mystery duology from the author of #1 bestselling, TikTok sensation INHERITANCE GAMES series.
Reluctant debutante Sawyer Taft joined Southern high society for one reason and one reason alone: to identify and locate her biological father. But the answers Sawyer found during her debutante year only left her with more questions and one potentially life-ruining secret.
When her cousin Lily ropes her into joining a mysterious and elite secret society called the White Gloves, Sawyer soon discovers that someone in the group's ranks may have the answers she's looking for. Things are looking up . . . until Sawyer and the White Gloves make a disturbing discovery near the family's summer home - and uncover a twisted secret, decades in the making.
Shocking twists, family secrets, a fish-out-of water protagonist and a page-turning mystery combine in Little White Lies and Deadly Little Scandals (The Debutantes Duology) - perfect for fans coming from THE INHERITANCE GAMES series looking for their next addictive read from the Master of YA Mysteries, Jennifer Lynn Barnes.
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Bad Blood
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Jennifer Lynn Barnes
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Cold cases get hot in this unputdownable mystery from Jennifer Lynn
Barnes, no.1 New York Times bestselling author of The Inheritance Games
series. Perfect for fans of A Good Girl's Guide to Murder.
All of your burning questions are answered in this shocking conclusion
to the Naturals series - now with a bonus Naturals novella, Twelve, in
print for the first time!
When Cassie Hobbes joined the FBI's Naturals program, she had one goal:
uncover the truth about her mother's murder. But now, everything Cassie
thought she knew about what happened that night has been called into
question. Her mother is alive, and the people holding her captive are
more powerful - and dangerous - than anything the Naturals have faced
so far. As Cassie and the team work to uncover the secrets of a group
that has been killing in secret for generations, they find themselves
racing a ticking clock. When the bodies begin piling up, it soon
becomes apparent that this time, the Naturals aren't just hunting
serial killers.
They're being hunted.
Born smart. Born tough. Born FBI.
Mac B. and his arch-nemesis are facing off at the Video Game World
Championships! But first, Mac B. needs to crack an unbreakable
secret code... can he solve it in time to defeat his enemy? Find
out in this kid spy adventure from New York Times bestselling
author, Mac Barnett! The Queen of England calls on Mac B. once
again! This time, Mac must crack a secret code that has been
recovered from a double agent. A series of clues leads Mac to
France, and then to Japan, where he comes face-to-face with his
arch-nemesis, the KGB man ... and the world headquarters of
Nintendo! Is the KGB Man secretly behind all of this? And are Mac's
video game skills good enough to facedown his enemy at the Video
Game World Championships? historical facts masterfully woven
throughout the plot full-colour illustrations on every page perfect
for kids who love to laugh themselves silly. Don't Miss! Mac
Undercover (Mac B., Kid Spy #1) The Impossible Crime (Mac B., Kid
Spy #2) Top Secret Smackdown (Mac B., Kid Spy #3) Mac Cracks the
Code (Mac B., Kid Spy #4)
Uiteindelik het Kwaaikofski sy eie rekenaar. Nou hoef hy nie meer
sy speursake soos 'n speurder in die Middeleeue op te los nie! En
dit is ook nie 'n minuut te laat nie, want Kwaaikofski se nuutste
saak lei hom op 'n geheimsinnige dwaalspoor tot diep in die vreemde
wereld van kuberkrakers. Hy moet 'n geheimsinnige rekenaarspeletjie
genaamd Towertuin opspoor, voor dit dalk te laat is...
’n Sirkusbaas roep Kwaaikofski se hulp in: Sy suster, Vanessa, is die ster van die vertoning, maar ewe skielik maak sy elke keer dieselfde fout. Gewoonlik is haar toertjies foutloos en Kwaaikofski ruik lont. Hy sal gou moet uitvind wie besig is met aapstreke in sirkus Zampano.
Nog ’n heerlike avontuur in hierdie baie gewilde reeks!
Fifteen-year-old Rory Adair has a secret-prophetic dreams she never
reveals to anyone. Excited about finally meeting the hot, tall,
blue-eyed guy from one of those dreams, she is shocked when he
turns out to be identical twin brothers Bryce and Ryder Wyatt, both
of whom take an instant interest in her and compete for her
attention. As Rory tries to use her secret ability to help her
decide which brother to ask to the Sadie Hawkins Dance, the dreams
start to change. Something bad is going to happen, but before she
can figure out how to warn her friends without revealing her
secret, her best friend Stacey goes missing. Rory teams up with
Bryce, who has a secret ability of his own. Together they use their
abilities, intellect, and gut instinct to find the missing women.
Can Rory sort through her feelings for the Wyatt brothers-and find
her friend-before she loses them all?
The third title in this breakout new detective series, from the
author of the spine-tingling Scarlet and Ivy series. When a large
diamond goes missing from Silvershell Manor, who better to get to
the bottom of the mystery than detective Violet Veil and her dog
Bones. But nothing is quite as it seems when it comes to the
missing heirloom and when a trail of origami birds leads them to
Elizabelle Crane, a young casino owner and debt collector, Violet
realises that it’s all just turned into a game of high stakes . .
.
Gewoonlik ondersoek Kwaaikofski nie sake wat iets met honde te doen het nie – dit is vir beginners. As die stad se ander speurders moet uitvind hy loop agter ’n vermiste hond aan, skaam hy hom morsdood! Maar hierdie keer is dit ’n uitsondering – Masker Mike se reusehond, Wotan, is net so geheimsinnig en buitengewoon soos sy eienaar. Maar wie beskuldig vir Wotan van allerlei wandade? Is dit net ’n manier om van hom ontslae te raak, of probeer iemand vir Masker Mike bykom? Speurder Kwaaikofski stel ondersoek in. Die intriges van die stories in hierdie reeks is eenvoudig, maar uiters vermaaklik en die humoristiese illustrasies sal sorg dat kinders dol sal wees oor hierdie koddige, maar brawe klein speurder se avonture!
Hoe het dit eintlik gebeur dat Kwaaikofski ’n speurder geword het? Kwaaikofski dink terug aan sy eerste saak: Die slinkse slangset. Die legendariese saak wat gesorg het dat Kwaaikofski vir Olga ontmoet en ook Carpenters kougom ontdek het! Dit is ook die raaisel wat daartoe gelei het dat hy sy ware roeping vind: Om ’n wêreldklas speurder te word. Die intriges van die stories in hierdie reeks is eenvoudig, maar uiters vermaaklik en die humoristiese illustrasies sal sorg dat kinders dol sal wees oor hierdie koddige, maar brawe klein speurder se avonture!
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.
Moet ook nie Kwaaikofski se derde speursaak misloop nie! Kommisarek, die skool se opsigter, het ’n groot probleem: hy glo dit spook by die skool. Die afgelope paar aande hoor hy snaakse geluide en sien vreemde, onaardse skaduwees op die skoolterrein rondsluip. Kwaaikofski skrik natuurlik nie vir ’n koue pampoen nie en hy besluit dadelik om ondersoek in te stel. Maar toe hy die pienk skoolspook een aand om middernag van aangesig tot aangesig aanskou, is selfs hý nie meer so braaf nie . . . Die intriges van die stories in hierdie reeks is eenvoudig, maar uiters vermaaklik en die humoristiese illustrasies sal sorg dat kinders dol sal wees oor hierdie koddige, maar brawe klein speurder se avonture!
6-10 jaar. Hierdie keer is Kwaaikofski in die platteland, maar dit is alles behalwe ’n vakansie! Die dorpie waar hy gaan kuier het ‘n goeie speurder dringend nodig. Met sy aankoms gewaar hy ’n vreemde, blou rubberkoei wat deur die lug vlieg. En later vind Kwaaikofski ’n harige koeistert in sy bed, saam met twee lang, bleek bene! Iemand probeer hom beslis die skrik op die lyf jaag . . . Gelukkig sorg die mooi meisie, Julie, dat die lewe tussen koeie, trekkers en gruwelike skurke darem nie té ondraaglik raak nie. Die intriges van die stories in hierdie reeks is eenvoudig, maar uiters vermaaklik en die humoristiese illustrasies sal sorg dat kinders dol sal wees oor hierdie koddige, maar brawe klein speurder se avonture!
Twin toads, business baboons, a newt with a laboratory, and a
mystery to be solved. The Free Range Detective Agency is on the
case! Seamus the turkey detective is once again desperate for a new
case. When security breaches threaten Frank Bloombum, baboon and
two-time BusinessMonkey of the Year’s top-secret money-making
facilities, the Free Range Detective Agency is called to the
rescue. Who might be responsible? The baboon, the jackal, the newt,
the toad or another creature lurking in the shadows? Seamus and
friends are back to solve a brand new mystery, in the second
installment of Jed Lynch's Free Range Detective Agency series!
Another hilarious, and yet very serious investigation led by Seamus
the private detective. Who said turkeys couldn’t solve
mysteries? 'I laughed so much I laid an egg. GENIUS.' Dustin
the Turkey
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
Op meesterlike wyse fnuik die Swart Kat selfs die mees formidabele
aanslag. Ontvoering, terrorisme, gemene spel – waar avontuur ook al
aan 't broei is, betree die Swart Kat onverskrokke en naamloos die
misdaadarena. In hierdie aflewering moet hy keer dat kosbare
diamante gesteel word. Die polisie sal natuurlik ook voorbereidings
tref, maar hy weet uit ervaring dat dit die Swart Kat sal wees wat
die kastaiings uit die vuur sal moet krap.
Fourteen-year-old Beth Johnson is a talented and beautiful young
actress. She is also a spy. The year is 1664, and Charles II is on
the throne, but all is not well in the bustling city of London, and
there are those who would gladly kill the king and destroy the
Monarchy. One morning, a mysterious ghost ship drifts up the
Thames. Sent to investigate by the King's Master of Secrets, Alan
Strange, Beth quickly finds herself embroiled in a dangerous
adventure. Will Beth be able to unravel the plot to kill the King
before it's too late?
A thrilling middle grade mystery series, perfect for fans of Robin
Steven's Murder Most Unladylike. Set in eighteenth-century London,
with all the fun and zest of Hamilton and inspired by real Black
British historical figures. Twelve-year-olds Lizzie Sancho and Dido
Belle are from different worlds - Lizzie lives in Westminster in
her dad's tea shop, while Belle is an heiress being brought up by
her aunt and uncle at grand Kenwood House - but they both share a
love of solving mysteries. And when their eyes meet in the audience
of the Drury Lane theatre one night, both girls are sure they've
seen something suspicious on stage. Lizzie and Belle soon find
themselves on the trail of a mystery - and becoming best friends.
But can they work out what's going on in time to prevent a murder?
Embark on a thrilling fourth adventure in the bestselling,
prize-winning Adventures on Trains series - Danger at Dead Man's
Pass, from M. G. Leonard and Sam Sedgman, as Harrison Beck
investigates an ancient family curse high in the German mountains.
Illustrated in black-and-white throughout by Elisa Paganelli. A
mysterious letter from an old friend asks Hal and Uncle Nat to help
investigate a spooky supernatural mystery. Legend has it the
Kratzensteins, a family of rich and powerful railway tycoons, are
cursed, but there is no such thing as a curse, is there . . .? Hal
and Nat take the night train to Berlin and go undercover. From a
creaking spooky old house at the foot of the Harz mountains, they
take the Kratzenstein family's funeral train to the peak of the
Brocken Mountain. Can Hal uncover the secrets of the Brocken
railway and the family curse before disaster strikes? Danger at
Dead Man's Pass can be read as a stand-alone novel, or enjoyed as
part of the Adventures on Trains series. Join Hal and Uncle Nat on
more stops in this thrilling series with: The Highland Falcon
Thief, Kidnap on the California Comet, Murder on the Safari Star
and Sabotage on the Solar Express. Praise for the Series: 'Like
Murder on the Orient Express but better!' - Frank Cottrell-Boyce on
The Highland Falcon Thief 'A thrilling and hugely entertaining
adventure story' - David Walliams on The Highland Falcon Thief 'A
first class choo-choo-dunnit!' - David Solomons on Kidnap on the
California Comet 'A high-speed train journey worth catching . .
.The best yet' - The Times on Murder on the Safari Star 'This
series just gets better and better' - Maz Evans on Danger at Dead
Man's Pass
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