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From Newbery Medalist Avi comes the thrilling and suspenseful story
of an ordinary American family who falls under suspicion during the
1950s Red Scare. It's 1951, and twelve-year-old Pete Collison is a
regular kid who loves detective stories and radio crime dramas.
When an FBI agent shows up at Pete's doorstep, accusing Pete's
father of being a Communist, Pete is caught in a real-life mystery.
Could there really be Commies in his family? PRAISE FOR CATCH YOU
LATER, TRAITOR: "Suspenseful . . . Authentic period details--such
as popular radio programs and the ongoing rivalry between the
Dodgers and the Giants--add a colorful backdrop to Pete's quest as
he navigates the murky gray area between truth and fiction. An
excellent introduction to the frenzy of the McCarthy era."
--Publishers Weekly, starred review "Avi, a master of historical
fiction, vividly recreates not only the neighborhoods and pop
culture of period Brooklyn, but the runaway paranoia that dominated
daily life in the early years of the Cold War. With each clue Pete
uncovers, the tension picks up, engaging readers in solving the
dual mystery of his father's past and identifying his accuser whose
name is kept a well-concealed surprise until the last moment . . .
As a mystery, historical fiction, and love letter to 1950s
Brooklyn, this novel succeeds on every level." --School Library
Journal, starred review "Avi's tale of one Brooklyn family living
in a time of intolerance effectively explores the natures of
suspicion, loyalty, and freedom, following a young protagonist who
comes to learn the importance of freedom of speech and 'staying
true to your own thoughts.'" --The Horn Book Magazine "An
involving, twisty mystery, grounded by the palpable emotional
threat of Pete's father being taken away. An accomplished
historical mystery by one of kid lit's most reliable craftspeople."
--Booklist "Thought-provoking . . . Avi builds Pete's story, told
in the first person, with page-turning tension and memorable
characters that will leave readers with a strong sense of the
insidious power wielded by the FBI and McCarthyites." --Kirkus
Reviews A Spring 2015 Kids' Indie Next List Pick A Junior Library
Guild Selection
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Black Mail
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Thomas Feibel; Translated by Penny Black
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Johnny is 17 and the biggest Darlis Diller fan in Germany. Having
tricked both his school and his parents, he follows his rock idol
on a national tour. But things don't go to plan when he has all his
money stolen and the people around him end up dead - all because of
an email he's mistakenly received from a criminal gang! Soon he has
nowhere to hide and nobody to turn to - except Pola, his new best
friend, that is. Unaware that both the criminals and the police are
after him, Johnny tries to track down his elusive rock idol. But
his idol seems to be hallucinating about a demon called the
Dhuul...
Karla is geskok om uit te vind dat iemand die raar en kosbare Blou
Morf-vlinders uit die Skoenlapperhuis waar haar ma werk gesteel het -
en nou kan haar ma dalk haar werk verloor! Saam met haar nuwe vriende
Kumiko en die tweeling Douw en Devan besluit sy om ondersoek in te stel
en die vlinders te red - saam met haar ma se werk.
Hierdie boek, die eerste titel in 'n nuwe reeks, is 'n prettige en
avontuurlustige speurverhaal vir jong lesers deur Marita van Aswegen en
pragtig geïllustreer deur Cheslea Taylor.
Meet Erin, her puppy Sausage and friends as they swap recipes and pots for clues and culprits and try to solve the mystery of why their cookery club is closing and save it for everyone.
The fourth middle-grade book from Waterstones-shortlisted author Ewa Jozefkowicz about family, friendship and self-discovery, touching on themes of food poverty and online bullying.
As a massive outbreak of supernatural Visitors baffles Scotland Yard and causes protests throughout London, Lockwood & Co. continue to demonstrate their effectiveness in exterminating spirits. Anthony Lockwood is dashing, George insightful, and Lucy dynamic, while the skull in the jar utters sardonic advice from the sidelines. There is a new spirit of openness in the team now that Lockwood has shared some of his childhood secrets, and Lucy is feeling more and more as if her true home is at Portland Row. It comes as a great shock, then, when Lockwood and George introduce her to an annoyingly perky and hyper-efficient new assistant, Holly Munro.
Meanwhile, there are reports of many new hauntings, including a house where bloody footprints are appearing, and a department store full of strange sounds and shadowy figures. But ghosts seem to be the least of Lockwood & Co.'s concerns when assassins attack during a carnival in the center of the city. Can the team get past their personal issues to save the day on all fronts, or will bad feelings attract yet more trouble?
Danger abounds, tensions escalate, and new loyalties form in this third delightfully terrifying adventure in the critically acclaimed Lockwood & Co. series.
'Not since Nancy Drew has a nosy, crime-obsessed kid been so hard to resist' - New York Times
Woody Lambert is in trouble. He comes from a broken family, suffers bad grades at school and his older brother, Tony, is on probation for a drug offence. When Woody inadvertently gets caught up with Tony and one of his friends, Garth, cruising around Strattenburg in a beaten-up Mustang drinking beer, one thing leads to another and Garth holds up a convenience store with a fake gun.
Though he had no involvement in the crime other than being in Garth's car, Woody is arrested as an accomplice. He's going to need serious legal advice to avoid juvenile prison.
Enter Theodore Boone: after all, Theo has already decided that he will become the best courtroom lawyer in the state. It's just that, at the age of thirteen, Theo is years from being a qualified lawyer - and Woody needs help right now . . .
The Boxcar Children are taking a bus trip to the Science and Hobby
Fair, but when a bad storm hits, they're forced to stay in the bus
station. And before long, they are led into a mystery involving a
polluted river, two mysterious boys, and a gruff bus station
manager who knows more than anyone suspects.
Leila & Nugget Mysteries are cute, funny chapter books that get
even reluctant readers to beg for one more chapter. In this outing,
Leila Beal and her little dog, Nugget, must crack the case of the
neighborhood turtlenapping. Leila and Nugget have big plans for
their snow day--that is, until a neighborhood pet goes missing.
Now, they've got to solve the mystery before the turtlenapper can
strike again. Could it be Weirdy Beardy, the construction worker?
Perhaps it's the cranky, old neighbor lady. Or maybe, just maybe,
this is an inside job. Who Stole Mr. T? will keep young readers
guessing until the last page. Leila & Nugget Mysteries reward
developing readers with nonstop laughs, twists, and--of
course--cute pets.
CHERUB agents are highly trained, extremely talented--and all under
the age of seventeen. For official purposes, these agents do not
exist. They are sent out on missions to spy on terrorists, hack
into crucial documents, and gather intel on global threats--all
without gadgets or weapons. It is an exceptionally dangerous job,
but these agents have one crucial advantage: adults never suspect
that teens are spying on them.
James is the latest CHERUB recruit. He's a bit of a troublemaker,
but he's also brilliant. And CHERUB needs him. James has no idea
what to expect, but he's out of options. Before he can start in the
field he must first survive one hundred grueling days of basic
training, where even the toughest recruits don't make it to the
end....
Introducing The Famous Five to younger readers with this
NEWLY-CREATED story for children aged 5 and up! While helping to
clear up the beach, the Five find a dog's collar by the sea and are
soon searching for the missing dog. And when they come to the new
bakery, it's not just the smell of cinnamon buns that catches
Timmy's attention ... Set in the world of Enid Blyton's best-loved
series, this newly created story follows Julian, Dick, Anne, George
and Timmy the dog on a special new adventure. The story is broken
down into short chapters with vibrant, full-colour illustrations on
every page - perfect for shared reading or for newly confident
readers to enjoy independently. Also look out for: The Birthday
Adventure, Five to the Rescue! and Timmy and the Treasure,
illustrated by Becka Moor. Enid Blyton's eight original short
stories about the Famous Five are also available as early readers
illustrated by Jamie Littler. Collect them all! A Lazy Afternoon
George's Hair Is Too Long Well Done, Famous Five Five and a
Half-Term Adventure When Timmy Chased the Cat Five Have a Puzzling
Time Good Old Timmy Happy Christmas, Five! *** The Famous Five (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.
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