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Praise for Gracie Fairshaw and the Mysterious Guest: 'A
delightfully engaging mystery.' Katherine Woodfine 'A magical
rollercoaster of a ride.' Marie Basting 'Satisfyingly sprinkled
with clues to sniff out, this is a timeless, accessible and
well-paced mystery with bags of atmosphere.' Booktrust The stage is
set for a thrilling mystery! Gracie Fairshaw is delighted to get a
sneak preview of the Children's Ballet's Christmas spectacular. But
when the curtain rises, things go horribly wrong for the young
dancers. Accidents, pranks and a poison pen letter make Gracie
wonder if someone is trying to spoil the show. Can Gracie and her
friends stop the saboteur before their final act?
A stunning edition of Kevin Brooks' celebrated novel - a truly
original, powerful and emotional story from the author of The
Bunker Diary! ' ... will keep you gripped.' The Observer "... a
cult novel." Independent "An immensely clever murder mystery."
Literary Review Martyn hated his dad, but he never meant for him to
die. And now he has to tell the police what happened ... or hide
the body. Simple, right? Not quite. One story leads to another.
Secrets and lies become darker and crazier. And then everything
shatters. Life is never easy, but death is even harder ... A
stunning reissue of the Branford Boase-winning novel from Kevin
Brooks, author of The Bunker Diary; also shortlisted for the CILIP
Carnegie Medal. Published in over 20 countries and over 250,000
copies sold worldwide!
The open door felt like an invitation, or a trap. Bastien wasn't
sure which, but with no other choice, he stepped inside...and hoped
he'd make it out again alive. Bastien Bonlivre is a boy with a big
imagination, determined to finish the story his parents started,
left to him in a red notebook. On the other side of Paris,
bestselling author Olivier Odieux is struggling to complete his
latest novel. Along with his villainous brothers, he is
masterminding his greatest plot yet...one that will spread fear
throughout the city and beyond. What connects these two stories is
a dangerous secret, a hidden mystery and an unexpected race across
Paris for the truth. Can Bastien and his friends Alice, Theo and
Sami be brave enough to stop Olivier stealing the ending they
deserve? A classic adventure story about friendship, hope, bravery
and the power of imagination.
Dennis and Gnasher are back for a spooky adventure this Halloween.
When the bogeyman of Bunkerton Castle returns and Lord Snooty flees
town, Dennis, Gnasher and friends are dared to spend the night
within the fortress's spooky halls. Will they last until morning?
Or will the Bogeyman of Bunkerton Castle prove too scary for them
to handle?
Join three sporting detectives as they race around the world in the
brand new mystery adventure series from multi gold medal-winning
Paralympian, Ellie Robinson. Hannah, Maria, and Seb are at the
World Championships in Tokyo, bonding over their excitement at
watching their favourite athletes compete. But Jesse Marks, a star
runner on the US relay team has had his gold medal stolen! The
sport park is alive with gossip and as the three new friends begin
to investigate, several suspects begin to emerge. With time running
out before the final race is run, can the detectives uncover who is
out to sabotage the team? The race to solve the case is on in this
twisting, action-packed look-behind-the-scenes at the world's
biggest sporting event, with clues and illustrations throughout
from James Lancett.
From the author of The Last Chance Hotel comes a brand new magical
mystery ... 'Blending magical adventure with Golden Age crime
mystery, this delightfully atmospheric spin-off from the author of
The Last Chance Hotel confirms Thornton's place as one of the most
original children's writers around.' WATERSTONES on book 1 Is
Oakmoss Hornbeam the unluckiest boy in the world? Or has someone
cursed him? When a black cat crosses his path, mysteriously blown
in by a storm, Oakmoss believes it's his worst omen yet. But
Nightshade, a cat of considerable talents, knows when it's game on
or game over. With the help of newshound Veena Vale and magical
crime investigator Dexter Stormforce, she sets out to become a
lucky charm for one very unlucky boy ... A magical murder mystery
story perfect for fans of Robin Stevens and Harry Potter By the
author of The Last Chance Hotel, chosen as Waterstones Book of the
Month and nominated for the CILIP Carnegie Award Follows on from
The Howling Hag Mystery, a series starring fan-favourite Nightshade
the cat as the star of her very own mystery! Praise for THE LAST
CHANCE HOTEL: 'A jolly, atmospheric mystery.' THE TIMES 'All kinds
of fun' THE OBSERVER '[A] mash-up of murder mystery and fantasy ...
full of great characters, plot twists and intriguing detail.' METRO
'Featuring magical antics, a talking cat and a locked-room murder
mystery, Seth's story reads like an old-school whodunnit with added
wizards and spells' BOOKTRUST
Join Lizzie and Lucky on another mystery-solving adventure - this
time at a magic show! Perfect for fans of Holly Webb and Anisha,
Accidental Detective. Young detective Lizzie and her hearing dog,
Lucky, are off to a magic show. But during the performance, a
world-famous (and very large) rabbit disappears - and not on
purpose! Can Lizzie and Lucky find Rudy the rabbit, get to the
bottom of who stole him, and why? With charming illustrations
throughout, and fun activities to try!
What happens when two best friends take on the world's worst
summer? On the first day of vacation, ten-year-old Ivy Crowden
falls down the stairs and breaks her leg. Stuck in a plaster cast,
she's certain her summer is doomed. Not even Teddy, her neighbor
and best friend, can cheer her up because he's dealing with his own
pain: the loss of a beloved dog. But when Ivy witnesses a possible
burglary from her living room window, her summer takes a sudden
turn from meh to mysterious. Who are the criminals? Might a
classmate be involved? And . . . uh-oh. A second mystery is nipping
at Ivy's heels. Cue the best friends, the best dog, and the best
chance that summer can be saved!
The fourth book in the ancient Greek Mysteries series is a mix of
Sherlock Holmes and ancient Greece from bestselling author Saviour
Pirotta, with stunning illustrations from up-and-coming illustrator
Freya Hartas. This exciting adventure will have readers gripped
from start to finish. Scribe Nico and his perceptive friend Thrax
are back in Athens and Nico is looking forward to the spooky
festival of Anthesteria and the lavish feasting at Master Lykos's
house. But when the boys suspect a plot to assassinate the general
of Athens, they must put the fun aside and infiltrate the Society
of Centaurs. Will they discover the true identity of the society's
leader, and will they stop the assassination? This dramatic and
mysterious tale is packed with wonderful characters and insight
into the daily life of the ancient Greeks, a required topic in the
Key Stage 2 History curriculum. Perfect for fans of the Roman
Mysteries, or anyone interest in ancient Greece.
Now a Netflix original movie starring Millie Bobby Brown, Henry
Cavill, and Helena Bonham Carter! Meet Enola Holmes, teenaged girl
turned detective and the younger sister to Sherlock Holmes. When
Enola Holmes, sister to the detective Sherlock Holmes, discovers
her mother has disappeared, she quickly embarks on a journey to
London in search of her. But nothing can prepare her for what
awaits. Because when she arrives, she finds herself involved in the
kidnapping of a young marquess, fleeing murderous villains, and
trying to elude her shrewd older brothers-all while attempting to
piece together clues to her mother's strange disappearance. Amid
all the mayhem, will Enola be able to decode the necessary clues
and find her mother?
From the bestselling and award-winning A.M. Howell, author of The
Garden of Lost Secrets and The House of One Hundred Clocks, comes a
brand-new thrilling historical mystery of stolen treasure,
friendship and deep courage set in the immediate aftermath of the
Second World War. February 1948. Ruth has been whisked off to the
lonely Rook Farm to investigate the discovery of long-buried
treasure with her mother. But at the farmhouse, she finds secrets
lurk around every corner. Joe, the farmer's son, is hiding
something about the treasure, while land girl Audrey watches their
every move. But before Ruth can find out more, the treasure is
stolen... With a storm coming, Ruth must race to uncover the
secrets of the treasure keepers before all of their lives are
changed forever. Praise for A.M. Howell WINNER OF THE MAL PEET
CHILDREN'S AWARD WINNER OF THE EAST ANGLIAN BOOK OF THE YEAR A
SUNDAY TIMES CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE WEEK "Howell is a hypnotically
readable writer, who keeps the pulse racing, while allowing every
character slowly to unravel." The Telegraph "Gripping plot as well
as authentic historical detail." The Daily Mail "Fans of Emma
Carroll will adore this historical tale of derring-do and righted
wrongs." The Times "Atmospheric, full of period detail, and most
importantly, thrilling." The i
Scarlet and Ivy return to creepy Rookwood School for a third
mystery adventure! Perfect for fans of MURDER MOST UNLADYLIKE. With
their evil headmaster, Mr Bartholomew, safely out of the picture
and kindly Mrs Knight in charge, it looks like life at Rookwood
School is looking up. There's a ballet recital Scarlet is desperate
to star in, and more clues to uncover about the twins' mother. But
after their beloved ballet teacher Miss Finch suddenly disappears
and strange Madame Zelda takes her place, freakish things start
happening. Poison letters are circulating the school, and
'accidents' are plaguing the students. It seems that the girls are
in danger once more... Is someone out for the ultimate revenge?
Bob is the stationmaster's dog at Puddle Train Station and a
reporter for the Daily Bark, Puddle's best (and only) newspaper for
dogs. It's up to Bob to make sure the trains are on time every day.
He has everything under control until the day he digs up the SCOOP
of a lifetime in the park - a DINOSAUR skeleton! Suddenly Bob's
life isn't running like clockwork, it's running WILD, as he and the
other News Hounds catch the scent of a dastardly dinosaur THIEF.
Can Bob pull off a daring dinosaur rescue, or is he on the express
train to DISASTER? This young fiction series by the author of
Captain Pug is perfect for fans of The Secret Life of Pets and Toto
the Ninja Cat.
Assassins are hunting the daughter of the Prime Minister... How
long will she hide before it's time to fight back? Gray Langtry is
on the run. As the only child of the British Prime Minister, Gray's
life has been in turmoil ever since her mother was chosen to lead
the country. Both she and her mother are targets of a Russian
assassination plot. And what's worse, members of her mother's own
cabinet are involved. A team of bodyguards never leaves her side.
The press attention is relentless. And then there are the death
threats. Now, after an attempt on Gray's life, she has been moved
to an elite boarding school in the British countryside. Shielded by
high walls and locked gates, Gray finally feels safe, but the
plotters are still hunting, and soon they will find her. Gray's
personal bodyguard, Julia, and the school's young headmistress are
determined to protect her. They both know how dangerous things are.
The assassins searching for Gray are highly trained. And when they
arrive they will aim to kill. Dylan, a mysterious American student,
seems to know more than he should - but he's always there when Gray
needs him. Can she trust him? Can she trust anyone? As winter
closes in and darkness falls, Gray will have to think fast. The
hunters are coming.
In the third title of this pirate investigator trilogy, the
Countess of Bohemia's jewels have been stolen by a ghost. Not just
any old ghost, but the ghost of Captain Scarletbeard, the scariest
pirate who ever lived! Flynn and the crew of the Black Hound
descend the murky depths to Davy Jones's Locker, where they uncover
a ghoulish plot that threatens the survival of the Seven Seas...
Larger than life characters, and a story with lots of twists and
turns, are lavishly illustrated with hilarious black and white
drawings sure to entice new readers. Age range 7+
A new addition to the bestselling Questioneers chapter book series
following Ada Twist, the star of the new Netflix TV show!Blue River
Creek has a problem: There's a pet thief on the loose! Or at least,
Sofia and Iggy are convinced that there is, once their pets go
missing. But as a scientist, Ada knows it's important not to jump
to conclusions and to follow the facts. How will they find out what
really happened to the town's pets? By using the Scientific Method
of course! Through making a hypothesis, collecting data, and
experimentation, the Questioneers must find the missing animals
before even more pets disappear!
A gloriously spooky, mischief-packed mystery from the author of
Malice in Underland Every year a Halloween Ball is thrown by the
Topunders for their friends in Underland. It's a big deal -
excellent gloating fodder - and every Topunder family wants the
honour of hosting it. Finally, it seems as though the Malign family
luck has changed; this is their year. Preparations are in full
swing when the Underland Mayor is ghostnapped, throwing Underland
into turmoil. Worse is to come when the mayor is discovered in the
Malign oubliette. It is down to Malice, Seth and Uncle Vex to prove
Ma and Pa's innocence and bring the real culprits to justice. If
they don't, it will be more than just the Halloween Ball in
ruins... Perfect for AMELIA FANG readers who want to take their
next-step in reading. Highly-illustrated by renowned and celebrated
illustrator, Hannah Peck. Ideal for fans of Witch Wars and The
Train to Impossible Places
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