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The Rainmakers (Paperback): Paul Kisakye The Rainmakers (Paperback)
Paul Kisakye
R385 R315 Discovery Miles 3 150 Save R70 (18%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Fifteen-year-old Tendo Katende was looking forward to the holidays and a break from schoolwork, but two weeks in he can't stand the routine of playing video games all day long any more. Will the rest of the holiday be like this? Then a visit from an uncle he has never met before changes everything. Uncle Moses comes with a gift of a holographic video game like none Tendo has ever played before. When strange happenings at the farm start causing havoc, mayhem and destruction, Tendo gets into serious trouble with his father, concerned about the game's power. Is the new holographic game linked to the mysterious events at the farm? Does that mean Tendo needs to stop playing his super-fun, highly addictive video game if he is to save the farm? What if there are more sinister forces with vindictive agendas at work on the farm? Suddenly, the holidays are no longer boring, Tendo teams up with his friends to solve the mystery before the whole farm is destroyed.

The Secret Seven 14: Look Out, Secret Seven (Paperback): Enid Blyton The Secret Seven 14: Look Out, Secret Seven (Paperback)
Enid Blyton 1
R185 R148 Discovery Miles 1 480 Save R37 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

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 fourteen, Scamper the spaniel discovers an unwanted visitor, then he protects the Secret Seven as they spy on a thief late at night in Bramley Woods!

What on earth would the Secret Seven do without their dog?

First published in 1962, 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.

Max the Detective Cat 3: The Catnap Caper (Paperback, New Edition): Sarah Todd Taylor Max the Detective Cat 3: The Catnap Caper (Paperback, New Edition)
Sarah Todd Taylor; Illustrated by Nicola Kinnear 1
R222 R182 Discovery Miles 1 820 Save R40 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

The pampered cats of Paris are being kidnapped! Could it have something to do with a singing competition that is gripping the city? Max knows he has to solve the mystery and bring them home. Especially as he's fallen in love with one of the victims... Have you read Max's other adventures?: The Disappearing Diva The Phantom Portrait

The Secret Seven 11: Secret Seven Fireworks (Paperback): Enid Blyton The Secret Seven 11: Secret Seven Fireworks (Paperback)
Enid Blyton 1
R185 R148 Discovery Miles 1 480 Save R37 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Solve the mystery with the Secret Seven - everyone's favourite detective club! These timeless stories are perfect for young fans of mystery, adventure or detective series. In book eleven, Jack's little sister, Susie, is so annoying! The Secret Seven are furious when they discover she's formed her own "detective gang"! Then some money is stolen, and Susie is a chief suspect. Solve the mystery! Cover and inside illustrations are by the brilliant Tony Ross, illustrator of David Walliams's books. The story was first published in 1959. This edition features the classic text and comes with a Bonus Blyton section at the back with quizzes, puzzles and other bonus extras! Have you read all 15 books in the original Secret Seven series by Enid Blyton? And don't miss these other Secret Seven titles... Mystery of the Skull - a brand-new Secret Seven mystery by prizewinning author Pamela Butchart. Secret Seven Brain Games - a fun and tricky puzzle book *** The Secret Seven (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.

The Homeless Pooch (Standard format, CD): John R Erickson The Homeless Pooch (Standard format, CD)
John R Erickson; Read by John R Erickson
R381 R310 Discovery Miles 3 100 Save R71 (19%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

That's right! It all starts with Hank as a puppy enjoying his family's backyard home. But, feathers really fly when Hank the puppy defends his backyard against invading -- Phantom Ducks? Hank's mother says it's a good time for him to go out on his own before the dogcatcher arrives! Hank makes his way to the Twitchell Livestock Auction. Will he join up with Slim, the cowboy he meets there? Or will the dogcatcher provide his new home? Hear Hank sing "Leaving Home." Bonus Stories: Included on this audio are the first two Hank the Cowdog short stories ever written!

Goldie Vance: The Hotel Whodunit (Hardcover): Lilliam Rivera Goldie Vance: The Hotel Whodunit (Hardcover)
Lilliam Rivera; Illustrated by Elle Power
R367 Discovery Miles 3 670 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Move over, Nancy Drew-there's a new sleuth in town! Inspired by the beloved comic series, Goldie Vance is ready to sleuth her way through never-before-seen mysteries in this original middle-grade series by Lilliam Rivera! Marigold "Goldie" Vance lives and works at the Crossed Palms Resort Hotel in Florida with a whole slew of characters: her dad, Art, the manager of the joint; Cheryl Lebeaux, the concierge and Goldie's best friend; and Walter Tooey, the hired hotel detective. Her mum, Sylvia, works nearby at the Mermaid Club. While life at the Crossed Palms is always busy, the resort is currently overrun with Hollywood-types filming the hottest new creature feature, and tensions are at an all-time high. Even Goldie's mum is in on the movie act, doing what she does best: playing a mermaid. Just when Goldie thinks the movie biz couldn't get any more exciting, a diamond-encrusted swimming cap goes missing, and all fingers point to Goldie's mum as the culprit. Can Goldie uncover the true thief before it's too late? Hope Larson and Brittney William's critically acclaimed Goldie Vance comic series explores never-before-seen mysteries in this thrilling, original middle-grade debut by Lilliam Rivera. Features a full-colour comic chapter that's essential to unravelling the mystery. Text and Illustration copyright: (c) 2020 BOOM! Studios Goldie Vance(TM) and (c) 2020 Hope Larson & Brittney Williams

The Case of the Rigged Race (Paperback): Michael Hutchinson The Case of the Rigged Race (Paperback)
Michael Hutchinson
R316 R261 Discovery Miles 2 610 Save R55 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Kaleidoscope (Hardcover): Brian Selznick Kaleidoscope (Hardcover)
Brian Selznick
R363 Discovery Miles 3 630 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

'[Selznick is] a postmodern hero of middle-grade children's fiction... Those who revel in puzzles, philosophical conundrums and musings on transience, time and grief will adore this challenging read' The Times 'The most perfect feat of storytelling' Scott Evans, The Reader Teacher 'It has touched me in a way I can't express... Breath-taking' Ceridwen Eccles, primary teacher and blogger at Teacher Glitter A ship. A garden. A library. In Kaleidoscope, the incomparable Brian Selznick presents the story of two people bound to each other through time and space, memory and dreams. At the centre of their relationship is a mystery about the nature of grief and love which will look different to each reader. Kaleidoscope is a feat of storytelling that illuminates how even the wildest tales can help us in the hardest times. Brian Selznick's first book, The Invention of Hugo Cabret, was the winner of the esteemed Caldecott Medal, the first novel to do so, as the Caldecott Medal is for picture books Released as a live-action film Hugo in 2011, directed by Martin Scorsase and starring Asa Butterfield, Ben Kingsley, Jude Law, Sacha Baron Cohen, Richard Griffiths, Ray Winstone, and Christopher Lee. Brian Selznick's second book, Wonderstruck, was also made into a feature film, starring Julianne Moore and Michelle Williams

ADA Lace, Take Me to Your Leader (Paperback): Emily Calandrelli ADA Lace, Take Me to Your Leader (Paperback)
Emily Calandrelli; As told to Tamson Weston; Illustrated by Renee Kurilla
R181 R148 Discovery Miles 1 480 Save R33 (18%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

From Emily Calandrelli--host of Xploration Outer Space, correspondent on Bill Nye Saves the World, and graduate of MIT--comes the third novel in a fun illustrated chapter book series about an eight-year-old girl with a knack for science, math, and solving mysteries with technology.

Third grader and inventor extraordinaire Ada Lace likes nothing more than to tinker with mechanics like her robot, George. Her latest project is to fix up a ham radio, something that she could use to contact people on this planet...and beyond. The only problem is that she just can't get it to work properly.

During a sleepover, Ada's best friend Nina hears something strange coming from the radio in the middle of the night. A distant voice says, "Release the swarm!" convincing Nina that aliens are about to invade planet Earth.

Could Ada and Nina have stumbled upon something...extraterrestrial?

The Whispers (Paperback): Greg Howard The Whispers (Paperback)
Greg Howard
R256 R216 Discovery Miles 2 160 Save R40 (16%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Capturing the Devil (Paperback): Kerri Maniscalco Capturing the Devil (Paperback)
Kerri Maniscalco
R319 R279 Discovery Miles 2 790 Save R40 (13%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

A deadly game of cat-and-mouse has them fighting to stay one step ahead of the brilliant serial killer -- or see their fateful romance cut short by unspeakable tragedy. Audrey Rose Wadsworth and Thomas Cresswell have landed in America, a bold, brash land unlike the genteel streets of London. But like London, the city of Chicago hides its dark secrets well. When the two attend the spectacular World's Fair, they find the once-in-a-lifetime event tainted with reports of missing people and unsolved murders. Determined to help, Audrey Rose and Thomas begin their investigations, only to find themselves facing a serial killer unlike any they've encountered before. Identifying him is one thing, but capturing him---and getting dangerously lost in the infamous Murder Hotel he constructed as a terrifying torture device---is another. Will Audrey Rose and Thomas see their last mystery to the end---together and in love---or will their fortunes finally run out when their most depraved adversary makes one final, devastating kill?

The Secret Commonwealth: The Book of Dust Volume Two (Paperback): Philip Pullman The Secret Commonwealth: The Book of Dust Volume Two (Paperback)
Philip Pullman; Illustrated by Christopher Wormell 1
R339 R284 Discovery Miles 2 840 Save R55 (16%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

From the author of the phenomenal His Dark Materials trilogy comes the next chapter in the story of Lyra Silvertongue . . .

Lyra Silvertongue is now studying at St Sophia's College, Oxford, with her daemon Pantalaimon.

They are not getting on. Lyra is questioning everything she once held dear. Pan misses the impulsiveness of their youth.

When an act of terrible violence breaks the peace of the Oxford night, Lyra and Pan's relationship reaches a crisis and they are drawn, far from home, into the dangerous factions of a world they had no idea existed.

The Secret Commonwealth is truly a book for our times; a powerful adventure and a thought-provoking look at what it is to understand yourself, to grow up and make sense of the world around you. This is storytelling at its very best from one of our greatest writers.

*The first book in The Book of Dust trilogy, La Belle Sauvage, is coming to the stage in the summer of this year. Performed at The Bridge Theatre from July 2020, it will be a theatrical spectacle not to be missed*

The Mystery of the Biltmore House (Paperback, 20th Anniversary ed.): Carole Marsh The Mystery of the Biltmore House (Paperback, 20th Anniversary ed.)
Carole Marsh
R222 R185 Discovery Miles 1 850 Save R37 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Everyone loves Biltmore House! So much so, that there has been constant demand for a reprint of Carole's most popular book ever! Biltmore's more than one big, giant house; it's one big, giant history lesson! 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 315 KB)!


Treasure Hunters: Secret of the Forbidden City (Hardcover): James Patterson, Chris Grabenstein Treasure Hunters: Secret of the Forbidden City (Hardcover)
James Patterson, Chris Grabenstein; Illustrated by Juliana Neufeld
R458 R395 Discovery Miles 3 950 Save R63 (14%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Unexpected Tale of the Bad Brothers (Paperback): Clare Povey The Unexpected Tale of the Bad Brothers (Paperback)
Clare Povey
R205 R164 Discovery Miles 1 640 Save R41 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

"Listen up," Bastien said, ready to divulge the plan that he and his friends had finalized. "This is how we stop those bad brothers." Bastien Bonlivre is in trouble again. His sworn enemy, Olivier Odieux, has escaped jail and is out for revenge... Meanwhile, across Paris, fires are burning, and danger lurks at every corner. Who could be behind this? As clues start piling up, Bastien and his friends Theo, Alice and the mysterious Mathilde must set off on a daring treasure hunt to track down the answers they so desperately need. Because if they don't find them, it won't just be Bastien who is in danger...but the whole of Paris too. "Funny, fast-paced and touching... Bastien's adventures joyfully celebrate the power of storytelling." Julian Sedgwick, author of Tsunami Girl Praise for the Bastien Bonlivre Adventures: "A charming and bookish tale of friendship, villainy and the power of stories." Thomas Taylor, author of Malamander "A delightful literary mystery with a dastardly villain to boot! Perfect for fans of Peter Bunzl and Katherine Rundell." Christopher Edge, author of The Many Worlds of Albie Bright "An absolutely delightful French mystery with plenty of tension and suspense alongside wonderful friendships." L.D.Lapinski, author of The Strangeworlds Travel Agency trilogy

The Marvellers (Hardcover): Dhonielle Clayton The Marvellers (Hardcover)
Dhonielle Clayton; Illustrated by Khadijah Khatib 1
R465 R356 Discovery Miles 3 560 Save R109 (23%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Hank the Cowdog CD Pack #1 - The Original Adventures of Hank the Cowdog/The Further Adventuresof Hank the Cowdog (Standard... Hank the Cowdog CD Pack #1 - The Original Adventures of Hank the Cowdog/The Further Adventuresof Hank the Cowdog (Standard format, CD)
John R Erickson
R798 R645 Discovery Miles 6 450 Save R153 (19%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Dark Deception (Daphne and Velma Novel #2) (Paperback): Morgan Baden The Dark Deception (Daphne and Velma Novel #2) (Paperback)
Morgan Baden 1
R246 Discovery Miles 2 460 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Move over, Betty and Veronica - this is Daphne and Velma like you've never seen before! This dark new series of YA novels is a horror-driven twist on the classic girl detectives from Scooby-Doo. Despite their differences, Daphne and Velma were able to solve the mystery of The Vanishing Girl. But there are a lot of secrets buried in the town of Crystal Cove. And the biggest case of all still remains unsolved ... why did the town's original settlers all disappear? What happened to them? Velma is determined to find out ... especially because her family's ancestors were among the disappeared. And now that she and Daphne have started to get a reputation for solving mysteries, everyone in town is looking to them for answers. But digging up the past can be dangerous ... especially when some people in town have profited from the mystery for so long. Can these two intrepid teen detectives crack the case ... and escape with their lives?

Menace in the Mist (Paperback): Janet Wylie Menace in the Mist (Paperback)
Janet Wylie
R363 Discovery Miles 3 630 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

12-year-old Cally and her new step-cousin, Giles, must take on Big Oil and Gas as they search for the cause of a poisoned water supply in this environmental mystery set in a small Maine community.

Once Upon a Crime (Paperback): Robin Stevens Once Upon a Crime (Paperback)
Robin Stevens
R253 R208 Discovery Miles 2 080 Save R45 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

A thrilling new short story collection in the number-one bestselling, award-winning Murder Most Unladylike series. Featuring six marvellous mini-mysteries, including four original, brand-new and never-seen-before stories: The Case of the Second Scream: set aboard the ship carrying Daisy and Hazel back from Hong Kong The Case of the Uninvited Guest: Uncle Felix and Aunt Lucy's wedding is the target for an unlikely threat The Hound of Weston School: the Junior Pinkertons investigate a mysterious arrival The Case of the Deadly Flat: introducing Hazel's little sister May, who's determined to be the greatest spy ever The Case of the Missing Treasure: the detectives crack fiendish codes to catch a daring thief who is targeting London's famous museums The Case of the Drowned Pearl: murder follows the Detective Society wherever they go, even on holiday... The perfect book for all Detective Society fans and avid readers of the Murder Most Unladylike series. Praise for Murder Most Unladylike 'Ripping good fun' The Times 'Plotting is what sets this book apart' Telegraph 'Enormous fun' Irish Times 'A skilful blend of golden era crime novel and boarding school romp . . . Top class' Financial Times 'I absolutely loved it' Susie Day

Tombful of Trouble (Paperback): Pip Murphy Tombful of Trouble (Paperback)
Pip Murphy; Illustrated by Roberta Tedeschi
R180 R144 Discovery Miles 1 440 Save R36 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Book 3 in the Christie and Agatha's Detective Agency series! 'The truth of the matter is that a number of valuable artefacts have been stolen. There is a thief at the dig!' During the excavation of an Egyptian pharaoh's tomb, Christie and Agatha find themselves at the heart of a mystery. Lord and Lady Carnarvon's dig is in jeopardy unless the thief at the site can be found. But time is quickly running out for the twins to wrap up the case and recover Tutankhamun's treasures. About the Christie and Agatha's Detective Agency series: It's not easy growing up in the 1920s. While Christie can usually be found up a tree or trying a spot of amateur engineering, her shy twin Agatha buries her nose in books and dreams of being a writer. The pair couldn't be more different. But when a scientific discovery goes missing, they find that together they make a winning combination and Christie and Agatha's Detective Agency is born. Join the twin detectives as they solve thrilling mysteries all over the world!

Pinkalicious: Message in a Bottle (Paperback): Victoria Kann Pinkalicious: Message in a Bottle (Paperback)
Victoria Kann; Illustrated by Victoria Kann
R94 Discovery Miles 940 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Pinkalicious and and her friend Molly visit the beach and discover a riddle to solve. When Pinkalicious and Molly find a message in a bottle, the riddle inside sends them on a pinkatastic adventure! Will the pinktectives solve the mystery? From #1 New York Times bestselling author Victoria Kann, Pinkalicious Message in a Bottle is is the first ever Level 2 Pinkalicious story! Level Two I Can Read books are geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the engaging stories, longer sentences, and language play of Level Two books are proven to help kids take their next steps toward reading success. Plus readers can watch Pinkalicious and Peter on the funtastic PBS Kids TV series Pinkalicious & Peterrific!

The Lonely Dead (Paperback): April Henry The Lonely Dead (Paperback)
April Henry
R399 R330 Discovery Miles 3 300 Save R69 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

For seventeen-year-old Adele Vanderarde, the dead aren't really dead. She can see them and even talk to them. When Adele realises her ex-friend Tori is really a murder victim, she takes it upon herself to help Tori find her killer - before the killer finds Adele - or before Adele is charged with the murder. Master mystery writer April Henry weaves another edge-of-your-seat murder mystery - this time with a chilling paranormal twist.

Emily Lime Librarian Detective: The Book Case (Paperback): Dave Shelton Emily Lime Librarian Detective: The Book Case (Paperback)
Dave Shelton 1
R233 R194 Discovery Miles 1 940 Save R39 (17%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Daphne is off to St Rita's, an exclusive girls' boarding school. It sounds awfully respectable and Daphne herself is awfully respectable too. She loves to read, and is delighted to be offered the chance to interview for Librarian's assistant's assistant immediately upon arrival. But it turns out nothing is quite what you'd expect at St Rita's - you can't trust a padlock if the fourth graders are around, the floor has holes from cannonballs, the smell in the dining room is disgustingly foul, and Daphne discovers the librarian doesn't really exist. But there is a librarian's assistant, Emily Lime. And she's really a crime-solving genius, who's looking for a new assistant of her own. And booksmart Daphne is just the girl for the job, because mystery and intrigue are about to strike St Rita's and Emily Lime is going to need all the help she can get...

Nancy Drew Files Vol. I - Secrets Can Kill; Deadly Intent; Murder on Ice (Paperback, Bind-Up): Carolyn Keene Nancy Drew Files Vol. I - Secrets Can Kill; Deadly Intent; Murder on Ice (Paperback, Bind-Up)
Carolyn Keene
R384 R218 Discovery Miles 2 180 Save R166 (43%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

* THREE CASES IN ONE: Secrets Can Kill, Deadly Intent and Murder on Ice feature eighteen-year-old Nancy with fast-paced plots and endless mystery.

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