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Books > Children's & Educational > Fiction > Adventure stories > Crime & mystery
A young actress draws a sinister spotlight in this spooky
installment in R.L. Stine's bestselling Fear Street series--now
with a fresh new look! Selena has it all. She just scored the lead
in her high school play, and everyone adores her. So when she
starts receiving dead flowers from a secret "admirer" named The
Sun, she just assumes it's a harmless fan. But Selena soon realizes
that The Sun is serious...dead serious. First, her understudy is
injured in a suspicious accident. Then, a speeding car almost kills
her! Selena doesn't know what this psycho wants. All she knows is
that her number-one fan has become her number-one nightmare.
When Hazel Wong's beloved grandfather passes away, Daisy Wells is all too happy to accompany her friend (and Detective Society Vice President) to Hazel's family estate in beautiful, bustling Hong Kong.
But when they arrive they discover something they didn't expect: there's a new member of the Wong family. Daisy and Hazel think baby Teddy is enough to deal with, but as always the girls are never far from a mystery. Tragedy strikes very close to home, and this time Hazel isn't just the detective. She's been framed for murder!
The girls must work together like never before, confronting dangerous gangs, mysterious suspects and sinister private detectives to solve the murder and clear Hazel's name - before it's too late . . .
Elizabeth Jenkins is an eleven year old girl who has always wanted
to solve mysteries. When her family moves to Hawaii, she finally
gets her chance. A box hidden in the sand containing an old diary
leads Elizabeth and her family on an adventuresome quest for
valuable, 15th century treasures. The Jenkins soon discover,
however, that they are not alone in their pursuit and their rival
has criminal intentions. Who is this mysterious man, and why is he
trailing them? Elizabeth is determined to find out
Well before Precious Ramotswe founded her Number One Ladies'
Detective Agency, as an eight-year-old girl she was already solving
mysteries. Here, in this delightful, new, enchanting tale for
children, we see how the young Precious became the crafty and
intuitive private investigator we all know and love!Find out as
Alexander McCall Smith tells the story of in another adventure
featuring Precious Ramotswe.
The Secret Seven are siblings Peter and Janet, and Jack, Barbara, Pam, Colin and George. Together they are The Secret Seven - ready to solve any mystery, any time - in Enid Blyton's classic series of 15 mystery novels.
In book fifteen, the Seven are determined to help out. They are very fond of Tolly and his sick horse, Brownie.
They need to find Tolly and Brownie somewhere to hide out - somewhere that dangerous horse thieves will never find. But where?
First published in 1963, this anniversary edition features the original text as well as extra stories, a quiz, additional artwork and insights into Blyton's life and writing process. Both cover and inside illustrations were created by Tony Ross in 2013.
'She works 50 hours a week at Bingo Blott's Paperclip factory. When
would she have time to be a spy?' A mum having a secret life full
of action, adventure and intrigue? How can that be?! But after an
unusual trip to the zoo, Idris isn't so sure... Were his eyes
playing tricks on him, or did someone really drop something into
Mum's bag? And why is Budi the orangutan, who is normally so
cheerful, suddenly off his food? Maybe it's time for some spying
after all. Andy McNab (yes, that definitely-not-a-spy author) and
Jess French (almost certainly a vet, TV presenter and international
woman of mystery children's author) join forces in this fun
action-packed adventure! Perfect for readers age 7+, spies,
detectives, mystery solvers and puzzle lovers alike!
Edward "Egg" Garrison thought the field trip to the caverns would
be a great place to take pictures. It turns out it's the perfect
place for a mystery!
Nancy serves a queen of England as she searches for a king of
crime! An Elizabethan festival has come to River Heights, and Nancy
has joined the troupe as a lady to the queen's court. Aside from
the music, dancing, costumes, and feasts, there are performances of
Romeo and Juliet. But the true drama unfolds behind the scenes, as
Nancy learns that she, the queen, and the entire festival have been
targeted for sabotage!
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"Identity Unknown" by Mary Pat Kleyla is a clean-cut, young adult
mystery. The main character, Jamie, has amnesia and is befriended
by Carly Colvin and her family. Jamie lives with the Colvin family
for eight months while trying to recover her memory. She helps the
family with their problems while dealing with her own. Her past
turns out to be unusual and fascinating. So many teenage stories
today deal with very serious and, sometimes, sad subjects.
"Identity Unknown" is different, it is an entertaining family story
full of suspense and humor but it has a serious side too. Written
to put some cheer into the world, the ending will surprise you.
The ninth and final novel in the number-one bestselling,
award-winning Murder Most Unladylike series. Daisy Wells and Hazel
Wong are in Egypt, taking a cruise along the Nile. They are hoping
to see some ancient temples and a mummy or two; what they get,
instead, is murder. Also travelling on the SS Hatshepsut is a
mysterious society called the Breath of Life: a group of genteel
English ladies and gentlemen, who believe themselves to be
reincarnations of the ancient pharaohs. Three days into the cruise
their leader is found dead in her cabin, stabbed during the night.
It soon becomes clear to Daisy and Hazel that the victim's timid
daughter is being framed - and they begin to investigate their most
difficult case yet. But there is danger all around, and only one of
the Detective Society will make it home alive...
A thrilling mix of Sherlock Holmes and Ancient Greece from
prize-winning author Saviour Pirotta, with stunning illustrations
from up-and-coming illustrator Freya Hartas. This exciting
adventure will have readers gripped from start to finish. Young
scribe Nico's new friend Thrax has a strange knack for figuring
things out. When they travel to wedding with their master, a
valuable vase is broken and Thrax's special skills might just come
in useful. Can the boys prove that slave girl Gaia is innocent, and
discover what the mark of the cyclops means? Winner of the North
Somerset Teachers Book Award for Quality fiction, this dramatic and
mysterious tale is packed with wonderful characters and insight
into the daily life of the ancient Greeks, which is a required
topic in the KS2 History curriculum. Perfect for fans of the Roman
Mysteries, or anyone interested in ancient Greece.
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