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Mr. Merlin's Third Graders are known as the Third Grade Detectives
-- with some hints from secret code clues and help from Mr.
Merlin's friend, the police scientist Dr. Smiley, they help solve
cases. This two-in-one flip book contains the full text and
illustrations for the first two Third Grade Detectives books. In
their first case, "The Clue of the Left-Handed Envelope, " the
Detectives find out who has been sending Amber Lee anonymous
letters. And in their next case, a dirty handkerchief provides a
clue to who's been trespassing in Todd's tree house.
It's the new funniest mystery detective series ever, from the genius behind the bestselling Barry Loser books!
Melvin, Rhubarb and Yoshi love solving super weird mysteries and writing about them in their newspaper, The Daily Donut. But lately nothing super weird has been happening, and all they've had to write about is super boring stuff, like Yoshi’s dad’s smelly eraser collection.
Then Yoshi accidentally sniffs an eraser and travels through time . . .
Things have just got SUPER WEIRD . . . again!
Super Weird Mysteries is a hilarious new series, perfect for readers aged 7 and up, and fans of DogMan, Pamela Butchart and Diary of a Wimpy Kid.
'The playful, obstinate and courageously humorous tone of
Zephaniah's writing shines through ... hilarious and later
heartbreaking' Guardian A teacher is dead, murdered by two of his
students in front of the whole school. Right in front of Jackson
Jones. But Mr Joseph was a good man - people liked him, respected
him. How could those boys stab him and jog away like nothing had
happened? Unable to process what he has seen, Jackson begins his
own investigation: everyone knows who did it, but as Jackson
uncovers more about the boys, he becomes convinced that people need
to understand why. Brilliantly written and with a real ear for
dialogue, fans of Angie Thomas and Malorie Blackman will love
Benjamin Zephaniah's novels for young adult readers: Refugee Boy
Face Gangsta Rap Teacher's Dead
Damian's new friend wants him to be a hero. But what does that
really mean? Damian's family are living under witness protection
now that his dad, a once powerful gangster, has turned Queen's
evidence. They've been moved to a cramped flat in a run-down
council estate, and they've all had to take on new names. Then
Damian - sorry, Finn - meets costumed superhero Star Kid, who wants
Finn to join his mission to keep the estate safe from criminals.
Soon Finn is forced to ask himself: who is he, really? A funny,
heartfelt novel about friendship and family - and where the limits
are for both. Ben Davis' new book, My Brilliant Plan to Fix
Everything is coming June 2023 From the creator of The Soup
Movement
What do a priceless painting, a minotaur, a lighthouse and a glass
eye have in common? They're all part of a treasure trail set by an
eccentric millionaire. For 10-year-old aspiring journalist Rani it
couldn't be more perfect. A chance for adventure and also a shot at
getting the perfect scoop for a story competition in the local
newspaper. Joining forces with her mischievous Nani who is visiting
from Mauritius, she sets out to get to the bottom of the mystery.
But solving the clues isn't so simple...and neither is outwitting
rival wannabe journalist Lexi. Can Rani and Nani crack the code and
avoid a dangerous nemesis determined to take the prize at any cost?
The third and final book in the bestselling, award-winning MISSING
series.
Six years have passed since the end of Sister, Missing and Madison is
now a teenager. During a visit to older sister Lauren, she learns that
their biological father was an anonymous sperm donor and sets out to
track him down. Her search bears fruit sooner than she expects, but is
the father she discovers all he seems? As Madison gets drawn into a
mysterious investigation involving missing girls and secret hideaways,
she finds herself in more and more danger…
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Shiver
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Lisa Jackson
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Maisie Hitchins longs to be a detective. She's sure there are lots
of adventures to be had on the streets of Victorian London. And,
together with her faithful puppy, Eddie, she is determined to
follow even the slightest scent of a mystery - no matter what!
Alice's father is having a run of bad fortune - two of his ships
have disappeared and he has lost a lot of money. Maisie is sure she
can solve the mystery herself, so she heads down to London's
sprawling docks to investigate. Can she discover what is happening
at sea and save Alice's fortune? Exciting detective stories from
best-selling author Holly Webb, perfect for fans of The Mariella
Mysteries.
A fast-paced historical mystery adventure for readers aged 9+
years, with gorgeous Edwardian period detail. Perfect for fans of
Chris Riddell's Goth Girl series, Enid Blyton and Robin Stevens's
Murder Most Unladylike series. When a priceless painting is stolen,
our dauntless heroines Sophie and Lil find themselves faced with
forgery, trickery and deceit on all sides! Be amazed as the brave
duo pit their wits against this perilous puzzle! Marvel at their
cunning plan to unmask the villain and prove themselves detectives
to be reckoned with - no matter what dangers lie ahead ... It's
their most perilous adventure yet! ****** Praise for The Clockwork
Sparrow: 'A wonderful book, with a glorious heroine and a true
spirit of adventure' - Katherine Rundell, author of Rooftoppers 'A
real page-turner, it has murders, spies and gangs of thieves.
Thrilling!' - Indiana, aged 10 years, LoveReadingforKids reviewer
'Dastardliness on a big scale is uncovered in this well-plotted,
evocative novel' - Nicolette Jones, The Sunday Times 'It's a
dashing plot, an atmospheric setting and an extensive and
imaginative cast. Katherine Woodfine handles it all with aplomb' -
Julia Eccleshare, Guardian 'An incredible read full of mystery,
wonder and adventure...This is now one of my top ten.' - Celeste,
age 13 years, LoveReading4Kids reviewer The Painted Dragon is the
third book in the Sinclair's Mysteries quartet, which is perfect
for fans of Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls and M G Leonard's
Beetle Boy. The other books are The Clockwork Sparrow and The
Jewelled Moth and the thrilling conclusion The Midnight Peacock!
Katherine Woodfine is a true champion of children's literature.
Until 2015 she was Arts Project Manager for Booktrust, where she
project-managed the Children's Laureateship and YALC, the UK's
first Young Adult Literature Convention, curated by Malorie
Blackman. She is part of the founding team at Down the Rabbit Hole,
a monthly show for Resonance FM discussing children's literature.
Katherine blogs at followtheyellow.co.uk. She lives in London.
FOURTH YEAR. TWO PALS. ONE MURDER. 'Whoever said yer school days
are the best days ae yer life was at the absolute wind up. I hink
maist grown ups dinnae mind whit it was really like. Wait til yeese
hear whit Sonny and me got detention for...' Daughter and Sonny are
two best friends just trying to get through fourth year at high
school. But when their favourite teacher leaves unexpectedly, and
no one will say why, the boys decide to start their own
investigation. As they dig deeper into the staff at Battlefield
High, they discover a dark secret which one person will kill to
protect... Will they uncover the truth without being expelled? Can
their friendship survive when personal secrets are revealed? And
will they manage to dog off double English?
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Long Lost
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Jacqueline West
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Mack Rhino searches for the school's missing lost and found in this
fourth mystery of this silly, fun-to-read Aladdin QUIX chapter book
series that's perfect for emerging readers! It's Career Day at
Coral Cove Elementary School! Mack and his assistant Redd Oxpeck
have been invited to participate and Mack is extra excited to be
this year's honorary speaker. But soon after Mack and Redd arrive,
they discover that the school's Lost-and-Found is...lost! Luckily
Mack and Redd are on the job.
A Good Girl's Guide to Murder meets I May Destroy You, this dark YA
thriller will have your heart in your mouth from the very first
page! "Gina Blaxill weaves together a dark and engrossing tale that
will grip readers from start to finish." Ann Sei Lin, author of
Rebel Skies. "Brilliantly twisty and intense!" Kat Ellis, author of
Wicked Little Deeds. "It asks us to look at ourselves. You won't be
able to put it down until the tense final pages let you go." Bryony
Pearce, author of Little Rumours. Tragedy hits a teenage New Year's
party . . . When Alana's best friend is found drowned in a pool,
the forensic reports discover date-rape drug GHB in her blood. GHB
from a drink Alana knows was meant for her. Despite the swirling
rumours, the suspected group of boys seem untouchable. To
investigate, Alana allows herself to be pulled into their
glittering orbit. But among shifting alliances, changing alibis and
buried secrets, can she pinpoint which of the boys is responsible
before she becomes their next target? Perfect for fans of Holly
Jackson, Karen McManus and Chelsea Pitcher. From the Carnegie
nominated author, Gina Blaxill. A bold feminist read with a pacy
thriller plot that YA fans will love. Carnegie-nominated author
Gina Blaxill looks head on at privilege, bias and sexual assault in
a way that will resonate with Young Adults today. Perfect for fans
of Holly Jackson, Karen McManus and Chelsea Pitcher.
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Space Detectives
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Mark Powers; Illustrated by Dapo Adeola
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'Immensely, cheerily silly' Guardian Dog lost in space? Grown an
extra head and don't know why? Pocket money stolen by a green blob?
You need the Space Detectives! Connor and Ethan are spending their
summer holidays aboard the world's first orbiting city, Starville
(basically Beverley Hills in space!). The amazing space station is
bursting with celebrities and the mega-rich. But Connor and Ethan
are too busy selling ice cream to see the sights. However, neither
of our heroes can resist a mystery and when they discover the space
station is hurtling on a collision course with the moon (eep!) they
know they need to step in. This is a case for the SPACE DETECTIVES!
Can Connor and Ethan find the culprit and save Starville from its
impending doom? LOOK OUT FOR SPACE DETECTIVES: EXTRA WEIRD
CREATURES
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Wrath
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Marcus Sedgwick; Cover design or artwork by Paul Blow
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From the multi-award-winning author of Midwinterblood and The
Ghosts of Heaven comes a suspenseful, gripping tale about teen life
and relationships, exploring our wavering connection to the world
around us. WRATH: extreme anger or rage Cassie Cotton has always
been unusual, a bit different - but this only makes her more
intriguing to her classmate Fitz. Cassie can hear a noise that most
people don't notice or recognise, and she believes it's a sound
that shows the Earth is in distress, damaged by human activity that
is causing climate change. When this belief leads to her being
ridiculed and bullied at school, Cassie disappears. Fitz is
determined to find her, but he has no idea where to start looking,
or if he'll be in time to help her...
A glorious boarding school adventure set in Nigeria - a story of
friendship, empathy and fighting for what you believe in. 'What a
joyful, vibrant story! A book for the heart' EFUA TRAORE, author of
Children of the Quicksands Jummy has won a place at the River
School, the finest girls' boarding school in Nigeria. Nothing can
dampen her spirits, not even when she learns that her best friend
Caro won't be joining her. By the Shine-Shine River, school is
everything Jummy dreamt of, with friendly new girls, midnight
feasts and sporting prizes - but when Caro suddenly arrives at the
school to work, not to learn, Jummy must bring all her friends
together to help. From a fantastic new talent in middle-grade
contemporary fiction, Sabine Adeyinka, based on her own experience
of attending boarding school in Nigeria A joyful, glorious
collision of classic boarding-school story with vibrant 1990s
Nigeria Irrepressible Jummy investigates an intriguing mystery as
her best friend from home turns up at the school
Athan Wilde dreams of flight. When his friend, Mr Chen, is murdered, Athan must rescue the flying machine they were building together and stop it falling into the wrong hands. But keeping the machine safe puts his family in terrible danger. What will Athan choose - flight or family?
From the acclaimed author of Murder In Midwinter, Fleur Hitchcock's The Boy Who Flew is a thrilling, murderous tale set among the steep rooftops and slippery characters of Athan's intricately imagined world. Perfect for fans of Philip Pullman, Peter Bunzl and Emma Carroll.
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The Runaway's Diary
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James Patterson, Emily Raymond; Illustrated by Valeria Wicker
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