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Mac B. is on a madcap adventure in this New York Times bestseling
series! This time a stolen raven threatens to topple the Queen...
and it's up to Mac to smackdown his KGB rival once and for all!
Ravens have been stolen from the Tower of London! Mac B.'s
top-secret mission? Travel to Iceland and retrieve the ravens... or
Britain is ruined!In Iceland, Mac discovers secret submarines,
hungry polar bears, mysterious blueprints... and his old
archnemesis! Is the KGB man behind this birdnapping? Can Mac get
the ravens to safety? It's time for an epic, top secret smackdown
between these two secret agents! With full-color illustrations on
every page and fascinating historical facts woven throughout, this
series offers adventure, intrigue, absurdity, history, and humor.
Catch the latest in the totally smart and sidesplittingly funny
series, Mac B., Kid Spy.
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Copycat
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An Edgar(R) Award Winning Series Myrtle Hardcastle--twelve-year-old
Young Lady of Quality and Victorian amateur detective--is back on
the case, solving a string of bizarre murders in her hometown of
Swinburne and picking up right where she left off in Premeditated
Myrtle and How to Get Away with Myrtle. When the proprietor of
Leighton's Mercantile is found dead on the morning his annual
Christmas shop display is to be unveiled, it's clear a killer had
revenge in mind. But who would want to kill the local dry-goods
merchant? Perhaps someone who remembers the mysterious scandal that
destroyed his career as a professor and archaeologist. When the
killer strikes again, each time manipulating the figures in the
display to foretell the crime, Myrtle finds herself racing to
uncover the long-buried facts of a cold case--and the motivations
of a modern murderer.
In this thrilling sequel to New York Times bestselling mystery book
for teens The Similars, Emma must figure out who she really is,
decide between two boys with the same face, and stop a dangerous
revenge plan. Emma is still reeling from the events of her junior
year at the elite boarding school Darkwood. Not only is her best
friend, Oliver, shockingly alive, but the boy she loves--his
genetic copy, Levi--is still on the island where he grew up,
stranded with his deranged guardian. More importantly, she is
grappling with who she really is. Emma can't accept the hard truths
she learned last year and refuses to share her secrets with anyone,
isolating herself from the Similars and Ollie. But when more of the
Similars' creator's plot is revealed, Emma and her friends will
have to try to stop him from putting a plan into motion that could
destroy everyone she loves. Don't miss this propulsive conclusion
to The Similars duology! Perfect for people looking for: gifts for
teen girls 16-18 suspense thriller books for teens the best
boarding school books Praise for The Similars duology: "Plenty of
action...and the end is a deftly handled twist on a twist that will
confound readers in a good way."--Booklist on The Pretenders "An
engaging ride...the novel calls attention to larger questions of
identity, selfhood, and what it means to be human."--Kirkus on The
Pretenders "Fascinating. I was captivated."--Francine Pascal,
bestselling author of the Sweet Valley High and Fearless series on
The Similars "[A]s immersive and fast-paced as it is shrewd,
compelling and heartbreaking."--Ray Kurzweil, inventor, futurist,
and New York Times bestselling author on The Similars Also in this
series: The Similars (Book 1)
Cam Jansen and her best friend, Eric, are excited about their
class's 100th day of school party To celebrate, they're having
snacks that start with the letter P: pretzels, popcorn, pineapple
juice, and everybody's favorite, pizza. But when the pizza
disappears from the kitchen, it's up to Cam and her photographic
memory to "click" and solve this delicious mystery
Packed full of beautiful black-and-white illustrations from author
Chris Riddell, Goth Girl and the Fete Worse Than Death follows the
adventures of Ada Goth in the sequel to the award-winning Goth Girl
and the Ghost of a Mouse. Preparations for the Ghastly-Gorm garden
party and bake off are under way. Celebrity cooks are arriving at
the hall for the big event and, true to form, Maltravers, the
indoor gamekeeper, is acting suspiciously. Elsewhere at
Ghastly-Gorm Ada's wardrobe-dwelling lady's maid Marylebone has
received a marriage proposal. Ada vows to aid the course of true
love and find out what Maltravers is up to but, amidst all this
activity, everyone, including her father, appears to have forgotten
her birthday!
Meet Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timothy. Together they are THE
FAMOUS FIVE - Enid Blyton's most popular adventure series. All 21
titles also available as audiobooks! In book nineteen, the Famous
Five travel to Demon's Rocks and discover a very old and valuable
gold coin. Demon's Rocks is famous for its stories of bountiful
treasure, but if the myth is reality, who does the treasure belong
to? The Five are determined to find out, but first they need to
know who else is exploring Demon's Rocks for the treasure...
Fantastic new cover art by Laura Ellen Anderson will draw young
readers into this accessible timeless classic.
Our magnificently infuriating heroine is on the very brink of her
greatest adventure: bound for London and Prospa House to save
Anastasia Radcliff and young Rebecca Butterfield from fates worse
than death. But there are difficulties at every turn. The devious
Miss Always and her devilish Locks are in hot pursuit. Anastasia is
gone, taken by her evil sister-in-law Estelle and hidden in a place
no one will ever find her. And worst of all, the Clock Diamond is
no longer working, blocking Ivy's route to Prospa. There's a
mystery to be unpicked and if anyone can do it, it's Ivy Pocket.
After all, she has all the natural instincts of a Russian chess
master. Ivy Pocket's tumultuous finale is certain to involve
breathtaking adventure, bone-shattering courage and frightful
danger. But what price will she have to pay?
Book 2 in the Christie and Agatha's Detective Agency series! "His
intent is more than clear: he'd rather see me and my car lost, than
for us to reach the summit." Many are unhappy about Mr Alexander
Jr's daring drive to the summit of Ben Nevis, but who is trying to
sabotage the record-setting expedition? Willing passengers Christie
and Agatha are keen to embark on a rip-roaring adventure, but soon
they're embroiled in a thicker plot than they bargained for. 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!
What if you could write your dreams into reality with the stroke of
a pen? Sixth grade is off to a difficult start for Josephine Rose
Silver. Her best friend, Violet, returns from camp with a new best
friend; her parents refuse to grant her more independence; and her
homeroom teacher, Ms. Kline, is full of secrets. When Ms. Kline
unveils a collection of old Gothamite magazines and tells her
students to build their writing skills by crafting short stories
inspired by the iconic covers, J.R. discovers a peculiar power: The
stories she writes come true. Soon J.R. is getting a cell phone,
scoring game-winning goals, and triggering school cancellations.
But it's not long before she realizes that each new story creates
as many conflicts as it does solutions. And when J.R. tries to
write about her fallout with Violet, all of her problems converge.
With a pinch of magic, mystery, art history, and language arts
woven into a journey of growth and self-confidence, this promising
debut is a heartfelt and satisfying tribute to the power of words.
Twisted secrets that will have readers guessing with every flip of
the page. Perfect for fans of GONE GIRL, WE WERE LIARS and Karen M.
McManus. An end-of-summer party. A prank gone wrong. A body on the
beach. Who's to blame? Tegan Sheffield's annual end-of-summer beach
party is the only way to start their senior year. At least that's
what Jake Healy tells his girlfriend Jessica Sanchez. But when a
video prank from the party goes viral and a body is discovered at
the beach, Jake and Jessica find themselves at the centre of a
national media storm and a police investigation. It's a race to
uncover the truth before the killer strikes again. Readers love
Jennifer Lynn Alvarez: 'An emotional rollercoaster!' 'You won't be
disappointed' 'Damn this was entertaining' 'A mystery thriller done
to perfection'
Winner of the Scholastic Montegrappa Prize for New Children's
Writing = Poppy is thrilled that they're spending the summer at
Smuggler's Cove. It might even take her mind off the mystery of her
past. But Poppy is about to make some amazing discoveries - and
solve more than one mystery...
'[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
New York Times bestseller! From Matt and Rebecca Zamolo, creators
of the mega-popular YouTube series Game Master Network, comes a new
thrilling novel about everyone's favorite mystery-solving team as
they go toe-to-toe with the mysterious and menacing Game Master.
Rebecca Zamolo is on a mission to save her summer. Instead of going
to camp like she'd planned, she's been stuck in summer school. But
today is the day! She's going to present her final science
assignment-using her Nana's borrowed vintage zoetrope-and then
she'll be free to have fun. But as Becca and her classmates wait
for her teacher to arrive, a menacing voice comes over the intercom
claiming to be the Game Master! The kids quickly discover that the
Game Master has locked the doors, scared off the teachers, and made
it clear that if Becca and her friends don't solve the clues that
have been left behind, they'll never get back Becca's irreplaceable
zoetrope, never finish summer school, and never get to enjoy what's
left of their summer vacations. Becca doesn't know who is behind
this, but she won't let the Game Master win. But will she and her
classmates be able to work together to solve the puzzles and escape
their school before time runs out? Join YouTube's favorite mystery
solving team as they go toe-to-toe with the Game Master in the
first book of this action-packed series from beloved YouTube
creators Rebecca Zamolo and Matt Yoakum aka MattySlays, stars of
the hugely popular Game Master Network. Fans of StacyPlays's Wild
Rescuers series and Pat & Jen's PopularMMOs Presents graphic
novels will love this thrilling and engaging YouTube-inspired
adventure.
Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timmy the dog find excitement and
adventure wherever they go in Enid Blyton's most popular series.
After the Five see a boy being kidnapped at the beach, they set out
to find him. But where have the kidnappers hidden the boy? Will
Timmy lead them to the answer? In addition to the Famous Five
novels, Enid Blyton wrote a clutch of short stories based on the
characters. These were published in magazines and collected in the
Famous Five Short Story Collection (Hodder). For the first time,
the complete and original text of Good Old Timmy (1956) appears in
an individual volume, illustrated with brand new colour art by
Jamie Littler.
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As she unpacks in her new bedroom, Ella is irresistibly drawn to
the big old house that she can see out of her window. Surrounded by
overgrown gardens, barbed wire fences and 'keep out' signs, it
looks derelict. But that night, a light goes on in one of the
windows. And the next day she sees a girl in the grounds. Ella is
hooked. The house has a story to tell. She is sure of it. Enter
Thornhill, Institute for Children, and discover the dark secrets
that lie within. But once inside, will you ever leave?
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