The Famous Five told as a graphic novel for the first time ever. Ideal for anyone who loves Tintin, Asterix or Dogman. All the fun, danger and excitement of the original books, in a fast-paced format for fans old and new. Brilliantly retold, designed and illustrated by a talented father-and-son team of graphic novel experts. This superb new edition will capture the imagination of readers of any age. It's Julian, Dick and Anne's first visit to Kirrin to meet their cousin George - never call her Georgina! - and her loyal dog Timmy. Exploring together, they discover the location of some ancient family treasure marked on a hidden map. They must work quickly to find it as they are not the only ones searching for it . . . Join the adventure!

OLD books get NEW doodles - it's the classics as you've never seen them before! A hilarious new series that brings the classics to life with illustrations by Jack Noel. Perfect for 7 - 9 year olds and fans of Tom Gates, Wimpy Kid and Dav Pilkey. And SHERLOCK HOLMES! Solve a SPOOKY MYSTERY with Holmes and Watson ... but BEWARE OF THE DOG! The world's most famous detective, Sherlock Holmes, and his best buddy, John Watson, face their most curious case yet, when they investigate the mysterious death of Sir Charles Baskerville. Could it be linked to the ghostly hound that has haunted the family for centuries? A thrilling tale of mystery, murder and things that go woof in the night. Look out for more COMIC CLASSICS: TREASURE ISLAND Climb aboard with Jim Hawkins, a chatty parrot and a bunch of crazy pirates for a hilarious adventure across the seven seas. GREAT EXPECTATIONS Join Pip in a rip-roaring story of family secrets, scary grannies and a REALLY annoying big sister.

The thrilling prequel to the TikTok phenomenon and #1 New York Times bestseller We Were Liars takes readers back to the story of another summer, another generation, and the secrets that will haunt them for decades to come.

A windswept private island off the coast of Massachusetts. A hungry ocean, churning with secrets and sorrow. A fiery, addicted heiress. An irresistible, unpredictable boy. A summer of unforgivable betrayal and terrible mistakes.

Welcome back to the Sinclair family.

They were always liars.

Another page-turning time travel adventure for ages 8-12 set between 1900s and present-day London. The long-awaited sequel to the international best-seller The Secret Lake. Almost a year has passed since Stella and Tom discovered a time tunnel and travelled to early 1900s London, where they befriended Emma, Lucy and Jack. The magical moles that made the tunnel and secret lake appear have since vanished, but the children are longing to meet again. Then an illness, which leaves Emma's life in danger, changes everything. The moles reappear, and Lucy realises the only hope of finding a cure lies in the future. So unfolds a thrilling tale of time travel, rekindled friendships and new threats that no one could have foreseen... The original Secret Lake mystery adventure has now been enjoyed by almost half a million young readers and is in translation around the world. This sequel does not disappoint!

SOMEBODY'S NOT PLAYING FAIR!

Nancy, Bess, and George are going skiing. But the whole weekend is getting crazy. First some bratty boys play catch with Bess's hat. Then George's lucky necklace disappears!

Not only that, but someone's getting very pushy on the mountain. It's up to Nancy to find out who's playing all the dirty tricks. Because someone's turning the snow fun into no fun at all!

Sex Education meets A Good Girl's Guide to Murder in this darkly hilarious YA murder mystery by Comedy Women in Print Prize and Carnegie Medal nominated author, Kate Weston. Sixth formers Kerry and Annie are nerdy, horny, hilarious, and exceptionally uncool. They're never invited to parties, picked for sports teams or included in jokes, yet together they form a unit so great that they don't need anyone else. But, when they're approached by the popular Heather and invited to one of the coolest parties in town to help her find out who's been trolling her from an account claiming to be her dead dad, their investigations take a turn. Heather's best friend is found murdered. Suffocated with a mooncup. Uncovering eye watering secrets, Kerry and Annie learn that everyone's got dirty secrets to hide, no matter their popularity...

Alice Eclair, Spy Extraordinaire will whisk you away on a fabulous adventure, full of daring action and delicious cakes! Baker by day, spy by night - Alice Eclair leads an exciting double life! A mysterious message sends Alice on a mission aboard France's most glamorous train, The Sapphire Express. Alice must sneak on board disguised as a pastry chef and discover which passenger is an enemy agent before they reach their final stop. But everyone on the train seems to be hiding something... Armed with her whisk, her wits and her will to succeed, Alice has a spy to catch. A Recipe for Trouble can be read as a stand-alone novel, or enjoyed as part of the Alice Eclair, Spy Extraordinaire series. Look out for A Spoonful of Spying!

ATAC BRIEFING FOR AGENTS FRANK AND JOE HARDY
MISSION:
To uncover the truth behind a mysterious death at the first qualifying round for Football Frank's Super Bowl hot dog eating contest.
LOCATION:
The qualifying rounds are in Miami; the final competition takes place during the Super Bowl halftime show.
POTENTIAL VICTIMS:
All the teen finalists know that the next hot dog could be their last.
SUSPECTS:
Any of the contestants--they all have reason to knock off the competition.
THIS MISSION REQUIRES YOUR IMMEDIATE ATTENTION. THIS MESSAGE WILL BE ERASED IN FIVE SECONDS.

In this first book in a new trilogy, Nancy, Bess, and George are spending an entire month at their friend Stacy's fabulous California beach house. But it turns out there is an ugly side to California beach life.

A high-stakes adventure story full of heart from debut author Varsha Shah, featuring charming illustrations from Sonia Albert! 'Full of colour and energy ... bravo' JAMILA GAVIN 'Utterly charming, inspiring and gripping ... An absolute must-read!' KIERAN LARWOOD 'Ajay is the most intrepid young reporter since Tintin, caught up in a gutsy and moral adventure to find and tell the truth. This sensational debut is full of outrage but full of warmth and friendship too.' KEITH GRAY 'Exhilarating and heartwarming - a story that shows the true power of the pen. Shah's tremendous talent shines on every page.' CARLIE SOROSIAK Abandoned on the Mumbai railways, Ajay has grown up with nothing but a burning wish to be a journalist. Finding an abandoned printing press, he and his friends Saif, Vinod, Yasmin and Jai create their own newspaper: The Mumbai Sun. As they hunt down stories for their paper, the children uncover corruption, fight for justice and battle to save their slum from bulldozers. But against some of the most powerful forces in the city, can Ajay and his friends really succeed in bringing the truth to light? Not to mention win the most important cricket match ever ... A high-stakes adventure story full of heart, written against the backdrop of modern India: Emil and the Detectives meets Slumdog Millionaire Winner of the Times/Chicken House Children's Fiction Competition 2020 Wonderfully illustrated by Sonia Albert and starring a lovable ensemble cast of characters Tackles tough topics such as social justice and truth in journalism with a lightness of touch

M.G. Leonard, internationally bestselling author of Twitch, Beetleboy and Adventures on Trains, is back with another thrilling wildlife mystery for birdwatching detectives The Twitchers! >> Twitch won the Sainsburys' Children's Book Award for Fiction 2021 >> Twitch won the CRIMEFEST Award for Best Crime Novel for Children 2021 >> "a twist-laden, thriller-like tale" Observer on Twitch >> "a lively, twisty crime drama" The Times on Twitch When Jack rescues a wounded cat, he quickly suspects foul play. Could there be a wildlife criminal on the loose in Briddvale? Jack rushes to investigate, determined to catch the culprit, only to stumble into a deepening mystery and a sinister criminal plot. Can Jack and The Twitchers stop the villains before it's too late? Praise for Twitch: "Leonard knows her audience and the jeopardy comes in flocks ... Find your nest, curl up and enjoy." The Times, Children's Book of the Week "A twist-laden, thriller-like tale of a bird-mad boy, some bullies and an escaped convict hiding in the nearby woods." Observer "A twisty crime drama as well as a persuasive story about friendship and nature." The Sunday Times "Simply genius." BBC Wildlife Magazine "[A] pacy mystery adventure featuring a birdwatching detective hot on the heels of a dangerous escaped prisoner." iNewspaper "Leonard has crafted an intelligent mystery from unlikely material, with bonus bird facts." Irish Times "A winged masterpiece." Maz Evans "Enthralling from beginning to end, it really touched my young bird-loving heart! Just wonderful!" Dara McAnulty "Birds, mystery and fowl play! What more could you want?" Gill Lewis "Glorious! Full of excitement and wonder!" Sophie Anderson "A brave and thrilling new adventure from one of my favourite writers. I honestly didn't put the book down until the very last, exciting, page-turn and I'm twitching for the next adventure!" Jasbinder Bilan "Twitch is an absolute triumph. The perfect blend of mystery and adventure, a winning hero with an eye for ornithological facts and a heart as big as the countryside, plus a cracking whipsmart plot, I think this is M. G. Leonard's best book yet." Christopher Edge "Cracking characters, beyond pacy plotting and an ending that is almost Bugsy Malone-esque!" Phil Earle "Twitch is a compelling read - an adventure mystery with birds - what more could any reader want?!" Stephen Moss "Adventure, friendship and the pure unassuming beauty of nature ... a book that could have been a collaboration between David Attenborough and Roald Dahl." Dr Jess French "A superb adventure of friendship, bravery and the wonderful world of birds, with a strong, but non-preachy theme of the benefits of connection with the natural world." The Bookseller "One of those really, really good books ... Recommended for readers around 8 to 12 years old, and grown-ups like me who still enjoy the delight of a great adventure story!" The Bookbag

Dear reader, There is nothing to be found in Lemony Snicket's 'A Series of Unfortunate Events' but misery and despair. You still have time to choose another international best-selling series to read. But if you insist on discovering the unpleasant adventures of the Baudelaire orphans, then proceed with caution... Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire are intelligent children. They are charming, and resourceful, and have pleasant facial features. Unfortunately, they are exceptionally unlucky. In The Austere Academy the siblings face snapping crabs, strict punishments, dripping fungus, comprehensive exams, violin recitals, S.O.R.E. and the metric system. In the tradition of great storytellers, from Dickens to Dahl, comes an exquisitely dark comedy that is both literary and irreverent, hilarious and deftly crafted. Despite their wretched contents, 'A Series of Unfortunate Events' has sold 60 million copies worldwide and been made into a Hollywood film starring Jim Carrey. And in the future things are poised to get much worse, thanks to the forthcoming Netflix series directed by Barry Sonnenfeld. You have been warned. Are you unlucky enough to own all 13 adventures? The Bad Beginning The Reptile Room The Wide Window The Miserable Mill The Austere Academy The Ersatz Elevator The Vile Village The Hostile Hospital The Carnivorous Carnival The Slippery Slope The Grim Grotto The Penultimate Peril The End And what about All The Wrong Questions? In this four-book series a 13-year-old Lemony chronicles his dangerous and puzzling apprenticeship in a mysterious organisation that nobody knows anything about: 'Who Could That Be at This Hour?' 'When Did you Last See Her?' 'Shouldn't You Be in School?' 'Why is This Night Different from All Other Nights?' Lemony Snicket was born before you were and is likely to die before you as well. He was born in a small town where the inhabitants were suspicious and prone to riot. He grew up near the sea and currently lives beneath it. Until recently, he was living somewhere else. Brett Helquist was born in Ganado, Arizona, grew up in Orem, Utah, and now lives in New York City. He earned a bachelor's degree in fine arts from Brigham Young University and has been illustrating ever since. His art has appeared in many publications, including Cricket magazine and The New York Times.

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.

Dear Reader,
The guy who usually writes these letters asked me to do it instead. Maybe he was having a bad writing day. Maybe he wanted me to play the sap for him. Or maybe he ran into Trouble with a capital T.
Well, Trouble's in my business. I'm a dog. I'm a detective. The name's Bud Barkin. And this book is about the case I had involving a dame named Delilah Gorbish, whom I would call Trouble with a capital T except I've used that metaphor already, and the clown named Crusty Carmady whose calling card is a teakettle that he heaves through windows. Nice pair of birds. The mystery deepens with another character called the Big Fish, who isn't really a fish and who's addicted to the Home Shopping Network.
Hey, I don't write 'em -- I just solve 'em.
Yours truly,
Bud Barkin, P.E.

Rebekah Yoder loves a good mystery--that is, until she becomes a part of one.

Rebekah Yoder has always been curious . . . or nosy depending on whom you ask. When a Yankee stranger moves into the house next door, she's fascinated. Who is this strange old man who never waves or smiles? When Bekah sees him digging holes in his back yard, she's sure there is a case to be solved.

Unfortunately, when her cousin blabs the story to the whole school, rumors fly. Is he hiding something? Treasure? Victims? And worst of all, annoying Caleb Mullet is now determined to solve the mystery with her. What they don't realize is there's not just secrecy lurking next door--there's danger. Will Bekah take her curiosity too far?

Readers will love journeying with Bekah Yoder as they learn the danger of gossip, the importance of prayer, and the real story of "The Secrets Beneath."

Get ready to meet Violet Remy-Robinson - an amateur Sherlock Holmes in the making - in the second book of this delightful young detective series, perfect for fans of Robin Stevens, Enid Blyton and Anisha, Accidental Detective! 'There is a new girl sleuth on the block' The Times Violet has spent her holidays exploring India with Godmother Celeste, including visiting Celeste's good friend the Maharajah and meeting his very special cockatoo. But when she returns home, Violet gets a surprise visit from the Maharajah's butler, asking her to look after the bird. Violet couldn't be more amazed (and her cat Pudding couldn't be less pleased . . .), but the cockatoo holds the key to the Maharajah's fortune, and someone is trying to bird-nap her! Can Violet discover who the culprit is before they succeed? Beautifully designed and filled with Becka Moor's gorgeous illustrations, everyone is bound to fall in love with Violet and the colourful characters that make up her world. Praise for the Violet Investigates series: 'Pacey and imaginative' The Times 'Fans of Lauren Child will be very taken with Violet and her world' Books For Keeps 'A delicious package for emerging readers' Sunday Times 'A quirky and charming read' Guardian Don't forget to look out for the rest of Violet's adventures: The Pearl of the Orient, The Smugglers, The Mummy Mystery and The Mystery of Tiger Island!

In the second book of this gripping trilogy, Frank has gone missing in the woods and it's up to Joe to stop his brother from becoming one of the LOST!

Everyone has something to hide--especially high school juniors Spencer, Aria, Emily, and Hanna.

Spencer covets her sister's boyfriend. Aria's fantasizing about her English teacher. Emily's crushing on the new girl at school. And Hanna uses some ugly tricks to stay beautiful.

But they've all kept an even bigger secret since their friend Alison vanished.

How do I know? Because I know everything about the bad girls they were and the naughty girls they are now. And guess what? I'm telling.

Can an undercover nerd become a superstar agent? Ben Ripley sure hopes so--and his life may depend on it
Ben Ripley may only be in middle school, but he's already pegged his dream job: C.I.A. or bust. Unfortunately for him, his personality doesn't exactly scream "secret agent." In fact, Ben is so awkward, he can barely get to school and back without a mishap. Because of his innate nerdiness, Ben is not surprised when he is recruited for a magnet school with a focus on science--but he's entirely shocked to discover that the school is actually a front for a junior C.I.A. academy. Could the C.I.A. really want him?
Actually, no. There's been a case of mistaken identity--but that doesn't stop Ben from trying to morph into a supercool undercover agent, the kind that always gets the girl. And through a series of hilarious misadventures, Ben realizes he might actually be a halfway decent spy...if he can survive all the attempts being made on his life

One puzzling mystery. Several slippery suspects. Endless possibilities! Welcome to Haventry, a town where the ordinary and extraordinary collide! With ghosts, werewolves and zombies living side by side, trouble is always brewing. And when a fiendish crime is committed, YOU are the detective in charge of the case. It's the first day of Magicon, the world's biggest magic convention, and everyone is in town for the event. But when all the magic in Haventry suddenly goes missing, it's up to YOU to find out who took it and get it back in time for the opening ceremony! Should you tail the head of the powerful Magic Circle, Grandmaster Dimbleby, or does the newly crowned king of the elves raise your suspicions? Could Enid the Evil Enchantress be too obvious a suspect, or is Moondance the meditating unicorn deceptively innocent? YOU decide! And you better do so quickly, because without magic to harness it, an ancient monster is rising from its century-long sleep under the town... With hundreds of paths to choose from and no dead ends, you'll solve the mystery every time! A fantastically imaginative detective story for readers looking for an interactive adventure.

Who pushed Eric down the stairs?

Right before he moved away, Sebastian Barth's friend Eric had an unfortunate accident. Now he's sending Sebastian mysterious notes hinting it wasn't an accident at all.

Was it the ghost in the cemetery?

Was Eric's accident linked to the ghost that' haunting the cemetary?

Sebastian doesn't really believe in ghosts, but he's seen the shadowy figure in black and heard her moan and cries.

What did Eric know?

If Sebastian and his friends can decode Eric's strange notes, maybe they can solve the mystery of the ghost. But before Sebastian discovers what Eric knew, he must face a modern day evil more dangerous than any ghost from the past.