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Halloween Party (Paperback, Reprint ed.): R. L. Stine Halloween Party (Paperback, Reprint ed.)
R. L. Stine
R208 R170 Discovery Miles 1 700 Save R38 (18%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

FEAR STREET -- WHERE YOUR WORST NIGHTMARES LIVE...
The invitation arrived in a black-borderred envelope and was delivered by the beautiful and mysterious transfer student. The inside showed a coffin with the inscription "reserved for You" -- perfect for an al-night Halloween party in an old house on Fear Street.
The party was well under way when the lights went out. That's to be expected at the Halloween party. But when the lights came back on, there was a boy on the floor with a knife in his back. Just a Halloween prank? Maybe. Maybe not.
Now the guests trick-or-treating has turned to terror. And it looks like someone's idea of a party game is murder

Con Academy (Paperback): Joe Schreiber Con Academy (Paperback)
Joe Schreiber
R280 R236 Discovery Miles 2 360 Save R44 (16%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

But he soon runs into Andrea, a fellow con-artist. With the school not big enough for the both of them, they make a bet that whoever can con Brandt Rush, the richest, most privileged student in the school out of $50K, gets to stay at the school. Will starts setting up his con (an online poker scam) with his uncle who's one of the best grifters in the business, but also with the unwanted help of his father...The plot thickens as Will starts falling for fellow student Gatsby, and some of Will's lies start to catch up with him. In this twisty tale of scams, secrets, lies and deception, it hard to figure out who's conning who!

Seeing Green - Book Three in the Eco Mystery Trilogy (Paperback, Original): Carolyn Keene Seeing Green - Book Three in the Eco Mystery Trilogy (Paperback, Original)
Carolyn Keene
R189 R157 Discovery Miles 1 570 Save R32 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

In "Green with Envy," book two in the "Eco Mystery "trilogy, Nancy continues her investigation into the ecological abuses at the Casa Verde resort in Costa Rica. Everything's not as shiny and clean as it seems, and Nancy must figure out who is dumping pollutants at the resort.
"Seeing Green "is the stunning conclusion to this smart, three-book case and brings Nancy and company back to River Heights, where they continue to investigate Green Solutions, the shady American company that is defrauding Casa Verde.

Ghosted (Paperback): Emily Barr Ghosted (Paperback)
Emily Barr
R190 R150 Discovery Miles 1 500 Save R40 (21%) Ships in 3 - 5 working days

An emotional love story with a thrilling twist from the globally bestselling author of The One Memory of Flora Banks. Ariel's accidental meeting with a handsome stranger called Joe is completely perfect; they have a connection like she's never known before. They exchange numbers and agree to meet when he is back from a trip to France. But when Ariel messages him, the number Joe gave her is disconnected. He's ghosted her. She assumes she will never see him again. Except she does. Again and again. Ariel returns to the place she and Joe met, and is stunned to find him there, not in France as he said he'd be, and behaving as if he has no idea who she is. It turns out that their first meeting has been life-changing for them both, actually it's even more than that for Joe. But what do you do when - with every day that passes - you're literally growing apart from the best person you've ever known . . . ?

The Mystery in Chocolate Town - Hershey, Pennsylvania (Paperback): Carole Marsh The Mystery in Chocolate Town - Hershey, Pennsylvania (Paperback)
Carole Marsh
R227 R192 Discovery Miles 1 920 Save R35 (15%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Christina, Grant, Mimi and Papa fly the Mystery Girl to Hershey, Pennsylvania just in time for the 100th anniversary of the famous candy company. Their plans are to tour the chocolate-scented town (with the Hershey Kisses streetlights!) and eat chocolate, chocolate, chocolate. But when silver dollars go missing, the mystery family goes into action to save the day! Well, hopefully! Christina is excited about the researach, Grant has a tummyache (wonder why?) And, Mimi won't go near a scale! Join the fun-it's a real treat of a mystery!
Renaissance Learning, Inc. now has Accelerated Reader quizzes for all of the Carole Marsh Mysteries! To visit their website, click here.
Want a sneak preview of this great mystery? Click HERE to download the first three chapters (approximately 175 KB)!
Each mystery incorporates history, geography, culture and cliffhanger chapters that keep kids begging for more! Each mystery includes SAT words, educational facts, fun and humor, built-in book club and activities. Each Carole Marsh Mystery also has an Accelerated Reader quiz, a Lexile Level, and a Fountas & Pinnell guided reading level.

Mystery of the Lost Lynx (Paperback): Tamra Wight Mystery of the Lost Lynx (Paperback)
Tamra Wight; Illustrated by Carl Di Rocco
R420 R354 Discovery Miles 3 540 Save R66 (16%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Nothing More to Tell (Hardcover): Karen M McManus Nothing More to Tell (Hardcover)
Karen M McManus
R573 R448 Discovery Miles 4 480 Save R125 (22%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Hound of the Baskervilles (Graphic Revolve: Common Core Editions) (Paperback): Martin Powell Hound of the Baskervilles (Graphic Revolve: Common Core Editions) (Paperback)
Martin Powell; Illustrated by Daniel Ferran, Daniel Perez, Protobunker Protobunker Studio; Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
R248 R207 Discovery Miles 2 070 Save R41 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Late one night, Sir Charles Baskerville is attacked outside his castle in Dartmoor, England. Could it be the Hound of the Baskervilles, a legendary creature that haunts the nearby moor? Sherlock Holmes, the world's greatest detective, is on the case. These reader-favorite tiles are now updated for enhanced Common Core State Standards support, including discussion and writing prompts developed by a Common Core expert, an expanded introduction, bolded glossary words and dynamic new covers."

Myths, Murders and Mysteries (Hardcover): Louise Naylor Myths, Murders and Mysteries (Hardcover)
Louise Naylor
R488 Discovery Miles 4 880 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Grouped by genre, this collection of short stories introduces students to a range of fiction genres. Each group includes an introduction to the genre, an example of pre-20th century fiction and reading and writing assignments - helping students explore the characteristics of each genre.

Secret of Belle Meadow (Paperback): Mary McVicker Secret of Belle Meadow (Paperback)
Mary McVicker
R314 R257 Discovery Miles 2 570 Save R57 (18%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

A mystery set in a small town in Virginia, Secret of Belle Meadow features thirteen-year-old Tina and her friend Karin, whose family has owned Belle Meadow, an old farm plantation, for generations. Belle Meadow has been turned into a bed-and-breakfast inn, and somewhat reluctantly Tina is working there for the summer. When Tina's stepsister Anne comes to stay for the season, Tina is initially unhappy with the prospect of the visit, but during the course of the summer, she learns to appreciate Anne's unique gifts. While cleaning at Belle Meadow, Tina finds an old diary that hints of valuables hidden at the plantation during the Revolutionary War. She, Karin, and Anne are determined to find the treasure. Their search teaches them about genealogy, antiques, and local history as well as a bit of archaeology. The excitement mounts as they draw closer and closer to making a fascinating discovery.

What the Ladybird Heard (Board book): Julia Donaldson What the Ladybird Heard (Board book)
Julia Donaldson; Illustrated by Lydia Monks
R195 R153 Discovery Miles 1 530 Save R42 (22%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

With a cast of everyone's favourite farm animals, What the Ladybird Heard is a brilliant rhyming adventure from the stellar picture-book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks. Hefty Hugh and Lanky Len are two crafty robbers with a cunning plan to steal the farmer's fine prize cow. But little do they know that the tiniest, quietest creature of all has overhead their plot, and she has a plan of her own . . . Now available as a board book, this much-loved classic is perfect for young readers, with brilliant rhyming verse from Julia Donaldson, author of The Gruffalo, and bright, distinctive illustrations from award-winning illustrator, Lydia Monks. Enjoy more adventures with the clever little ladybird in What the Ladybird Heard Next, What the Ladybird Heard on Holiday and What the Ladybird Heard at the Seaside.

The Famous Five Collection 1 - Books 1-3 (Paperback): Enid Blyton The Famous Five Collection 1 - Books 1-3 (Paperback)
Enid Blyton 1
R331 R253 Discovery Miles 2 530 Save R78 (24%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

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.

Timmy Failure 7: It's the End When I Say It's the End (Paperback): Stephan Pastis Timmy Failure 7: It's the End When I Say It's the End (Paperback)
Stephan Pastis; Illustrated by Stephan Pastis 1
R215 R168 Discovery Miles 1 680 Save R47 (22%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Everyone's favourite best worst detective is back in the seventh, and final, book in the bestselling series that's perfect for fans of Wimpy Kid, Tom Gates and Barry Loser.

Though I, Timmy Failure, have solved many notorious crimes and now wish to enjoy my retirement, my fans have begged me to turn my memoirs into a movie, an ode to my greatness.

It's nearly Christmas, but there's no rest for the world's greatest detective. Timmy's class are making a film, and Timmy is in charge of writing it. There's only one subject matter worthy of such a film – the story of how Timmy overcame his many foes to rise to the top. But the script's gone missing, Timmy and the director are having "artistic differences", and Timmy's polar bear Total is longing to be reunited with his furry family.

Timmy should have known it would end like this. He expected more.

The Mystery of the Lost Library Book (Paperback): Laurie Friedman The Mystery of the Lost Library Book (Paperback)
Laurie Friedman; Illustrated by Barbara Szepesi Szucs
R183 Discovery Miles 1 830 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Bowling Alley Bandit - The Adventures of Arnie the Doughnut (Paperback): Laurie Keller Bowling Alley Bandit - The Adventures of Arnie the Doughnut (Paperback)
Laurie Keller; Illustrated by Laurie Keller
R241 R183 Discovery Miles 1 830 Save R58 (24%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Young CAM Jansen and the Lost Tooth (Paperback): David A Adler Young CAM Jansen and the Lost Tooth (Paperback)
David A Adler; Illustrated by Susanna Natti
R154 R126 Discovery Miles 1 260 Save R28 (18%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Cam Jansen's photographic memory is put to the test when Annie's tooth falls out? and disappears! Cam has a picture in her head of everything she sees. But does she have the picture she needs to solve the mystery of the lost tooth?

The Swifts - The New York Times Bestselling Mystery Adventure (Hardcover): Beth Lincoln The Swifts - The New York Times Bestselling Mystery Adventure (Hardcover)
Beth Lincoln; Illustrated by Claire Powell
R433 R361 Discovery Miles 3 610 Save R72 (17%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

'Murder most splendid' - The Telegraph Discover the hilarious New York Times bestselling mystery adventure perfect for fans of Robin Stevens and Lemony Snicket. On the day they are born, each Swift is brought before the sacred Family Dictionary. They are given a name and a definition, and it is assumed they will grow up to match. Unfortunately, Shenanigan Swift has other ideas. So what if her relatives all think she's destined to turn out as a troublemaker, just because of her name? Shenanigan knows she can be whatever she wants - pirate, explorer or even detective. Which is lucky, really, because when one of the Family tries to murder Arch-Aunt Schadenfreude, someone has to work out whodunit. With the help of her sisters and cousin, Shenanigan grudgingly takes on the case, but more murders, a hidden treasure and an awful lot of suspects make thing seriously complicated. Can Shenanigan catch the killer before the whole household is picked off? And in a Family where definitions are so important, can she learn to define herself?

Rory Branagan (Detective) 4: The Deadly Dinner Lady (Paperback): Andrew Clover Rory Branagan (Detective) 4: The Deadly Dinner Lady (Paperback)
Andrew Clover; Illustrated by Ralph Lazar 1
R225 R171 Discovery Miles 1 710 Save R54 (24%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Meet RORY BRANAGAN – he eats bad guys for breakfast. Well, not ACTUALLY. But he IS the best detective in town. Fourth in a hilarious comedy-crime series for readers of 8+.

(This ebook is optimised for Kindle tablets and the Kindle App. It is not suitable for e-Ink kindle devices, such as the PaperWhite. We recommend you download a sample to your device before purchase if in doubt.)

Hello. I am Rory Branagan. I am DEFINITELY a detective.

An absolutely HUGE crime has been committed at my school . . . Nobody likes our head dinner lady, but WHO would actually try to KILL her? And WHY? It's up to me and my Accomplice, Cassidy 'the Cat' Callaghan, to solve our DEADLIEST crime yet.

There are seven books in the RORY BRANAGAN (DETECTIVE) series and this is the fourth.

Evil Spy School (Paperback, Reprint ed.): Stuart Gibbs Evil Spy School (Paperback, Reprint ed.)
Stuart Gibbs
R262 R231 Discovery Miles 2 310 Save R31 (12%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

In the third book in the New York Times bestselling Spy School series, Ben gets kicked out of the CIA’s spy school and enrolls with the enemy.

During a spy school game of Capture the Flag, twelve-year-old Ben Ripley accidentally shoots a live mortar into the principal’s office—and immediately gets himself expelled. Not long after going back to the boring real world, Ben gets an offer to join evil crime organization SPYDER. And he accepts.

Ben can tell he’s a key part of their sinister plan, but he’s not quite sure what the plan is. Can Ben figure out what SPYDER is up to—and get word to the good guys without getting caught—before it’s too late?

The Fowl Twins Deny All Charges (a Fowl Twins Novel, Book 2) (Paperback): Eoin Colfer The Fowl Twins Deny All Charges (a Fowl Twins Novel, Book 2) (Paperback)
Eoin Colfer
R265 R221 Discovery Miles 2 210 Save R44 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Ghosts Come Rising (Hardcover): Adam Perry Ghosts Come Rising (Hardcover)
Adam Perry
R537 R452 Discovery Miles 4 520 Save R85 (16%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Things The Eye Can't See (Paperback): Penny Joelson Things The Eye Can't See (Paperback)
Penny Joelson 1
R188 Discovery Miles 1 880 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The thrilling new novel from the award-winning author of I Have No Secrets

A chance meeting and a secret message drags Libby into a thrilling mystery, but no one believes she can spot the clues. Can she make them realise what she is really capable of, before it’s too late?

Libby is visually impaired but that doesn’t stop her being a keen photographer. She loves going out walking with her guide dog, Samson, and taking photos, but her family worry about her – and Libby wishes she could be more independent.

The day that the boy gives her a secret note to deliver changes everything. Because soon after, the boy goes missing, and no one – except Libby and her new friend Kyle – thinks there is anything to worry about.

Libby knows there's no way her parents would let her get involved. But what if she’s the only person who can solve the mystery...?

A compulsive page-turner for readers aged 12 and up.

First Class Murder (Paperback): Robin Stevens First Class Murder (Paperback)
Robin Stevens 1
R254 R208 Discovery Miles 2 080 Save R46 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

The third mystery in the bestselling Murder Most Unladylike series; just like the iconic Agatha Christie, Hazel and Daisy have boarded the Orient Express! 'A delight . . . Hazel and Daisy are aboard the Orient Express: cue spies, priceless jewels, a murder and seriously upgraded bun breaks' The Bookseller 'Addictive . . . A rumbustious reworking of Agatha Christie's Orient Express caper' New Statesman ----- Daisy Wells and Hazel Wong are taking a holiday on the world-famous Orient Express - and it's clear that each of their fellow first-class passengers has something to hide. Even more intriguing: there is rumour of a spy in their midst. Then, during dinner, there is a scream from inside one of the cabins. When the door is broken down, a passenger is found murdered, her stunning ruby necklace gone. But the killer has vanished - as if into thin air. Daisy and Hazel are faced with their first ever locked-room mystery - and with competition from several other sleuths, who are just as determined to crack the case.

The Baseball Mystery (Paperback): Carole Marsh The Baseball Mystery (Paperback)
Carole Marsh
R218 R181 Discovery Miles 1 810 Save R37 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Christina, Grant, Mimi, and Papa take a spring training tour of baseballs most famous places and take a crack at a mystery it takes more than sliding into home plate to solve!

The Ghost at Dawn's House (the Baby-Sitters Club #9) - Volume 9 (Paperback): Ann M Martin The Ghost at Dawn's House (the Baby-Sitters Club #9) - Volume 9 (Paperback)
Ann M Martin
R213 R171 Discovery Miles 1 710 Save R42 (20%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

America's favorite series returns with a new look and a Netflix tv show. Dawn has always thought there was a secret passage hidden in her house. But that doesn't explain why creepy things happen when Dawn's at home, or the spooky noises coming from behind her bedroom wall.Dawn is sure there's a ghost in her house! And so are the other Baby-sitters Club members. But they're so busy with their jobs that they don't have time for a ghost hunt. Will Dawn and her friends solve the mystery . . . or will Dawn have to share her house with a ghost?

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