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The Buried Bones Mystery (Paperback, Re-issue): Sharon M Draper The Buried Bones Mystery (Paperback, Re-issue)
Sharon M Draper; Illustrated by Jesse Joshua Watson
R178 R146 Discovery Miles 1 460 Save R32 (18%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

In simultaneous hardcover and paperback editions, the first book in the Clubhouse Mysteries. Ziggy and his friends Rico, Rashawn, and Jerome call themselves The Black Dinosaurs, and share exciting adventures. In The Buried Bones Mystery, the boys build a clubhouse in Ziggy's backyard, where they uncover a box of bones while digging to bury their secret treasures. But when the boys try to hide their treasures, they're swept up in a mystery more intriguing -- and scary -- than anything they could have imagined. Who could have buried a box of bones behind their clubhouse?

I'll Take Everything You Have (Hardcover): James Klise I'll Take Everything You Have (Hardcover)
James Klise
R413 Discovery Miles 4 130 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

From an Edgar Award-winning author, this historical noir novel follows the life-changing summer of sixteen-year-old Joe Garbe as he discovers queer community in 1930s Chicago and gets caught up in the city's crooked underbelly. In the summer of 1934, Joe Garbe arrives in Chicago with one goal: Earn enough money to get out of debt and save the family farm. Joe's cousin sets him up with a hotel job, then proposes a sketchy scheme to make a lot more money fast. While running his con, Joe finds himself splitting time between Eddie, a handsome flirt on a delivery truck, and Raymond, a carefree rich kid who shows Joe the eye-opening queer life around every corner of the big city. Joe's exposure to the surface of criminal Chicago pulls him into something darker than he could have imagined. When danger closes in--from gangsters, the police, and people he thought were friends--Joe needs to pack up and get lost. But before he can figure out where to go, he has to decide who he wants to be. I'll Take Everything You Have is a vivid portrayal of queer coming of age in Depression-era Chicago, and a timeless story of trying to make your future bright when the rest of the world is dead set on keeping it hidden in the dark.

Black Ice (Paperback, New Edition): Andrew Lane Black Ice (Paperback, New Edition)
Andrew Lane
R219 R197 Discovery Miles 1 970 Save R22 (10%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Black Ice is the third in the Young Sherlock Holmes series in which the iconic detective is reimagined as a brilliant, troubled and engaging teenager - creating unputdownable detective adventures that remain true to the spirit of the original books. The year is 1868, and fourteen-year-old Sherlock Holmes faces his most baffling mystery yet. Mycroft, his older brother, has been found with a knife in his hand, locked in a room with a corpse. Only Sherlock believes that his brother is innocent. But can he prove it? In a chase that will take him to Moscow and back, Sherlock must discover who has framed Mycroft and why . . . before Mycroft swings at the gallows. Sherlock Holmes. Think you know him? Think again. Continue the investigative adventures with Andrew Lane's Fire Storm and Snake Bite.

Talking to the Moon (Paperback): S. E. Durrant Talking to the Moon (Paperback)
S. E. Durrant 1
R249 R204 Discovery Miles 2 040 Save R45 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Iris's grandmother, Mimi, has started to put jam on her scrambled eggs and tie blue ribbons around her fingers to remind her of stuff. Her house, always full of things, is becoming harder and harder to navigate, and when Iris goes to stay, she feels as if a whole life is becoming muddled up. As her grandmother's memory fades, a mystery is uncovered. Who is Coral, and what happened to her?

Your Turn to Die (Paperback): Sue Wallman Your Turn to Die (Paperback)
Sue Wallman 1
R246 R183 Discovery Miles 1 830 Save R63 (26%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Sue Wallman's most spine-tingling thriller yet! Every winter, three families gather in an old house in the country to celebrate the New Year. This year, 15-year-old Leah and the other two teens discover that the house has a dark past: a deathbed confession led the police to the buried body of a teenage girl earlier in the year, who had gone missing 50 years before. As the teens investigate the morbid history, terrible things start happening around the house. And if Leah isn't careful, this New Year might be her last.

Sawbones (Paperback): Catherine Johnson Sawbones (Paperback)
Catherine Johnson; Cover design or artwork by Royston Knipe 1
R248 R179 Discovery Miles 1 790 Save R69 (28%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

"Gentlemen!" William McAdam addressed the room, a knife in each hand. "Your watches, please! I guarantee you the fastest amputation ever performed anywhere in the world..." Sixteen-year-old Ezra McAdam has much to be thankful for: trained up as an apprentice by a well-regarded London surgeon, Ezra's knowledge of human anatomy and skill at the dissection table will secure him a trade for life. However, his world is turned on its head when a failed break-in at his master's house sets off a strange and disturbing series of events that involves grave robbing, body switching ... and murder. Sparky, persuasive young Loveday Finch, daughter of the late Mr Charles Finch, magician, employs Ezra to investigate her father's death - and there are marked similarities between his corpse and the others. The mystery takes Ezra and Loveday from the Operating Theatre at St Bart's to the desolate wasteland of Coldbath Fields; from the streets of Clerkenwell to the dark, damp vaults of Newgate Prison; and finally to the shadowy and forbidding Ottoman Embassy, which seems to be the key to it all...

The Bad Luck Lighthouse (Paperback): Nicki Thornton The Bad Luck Lighthouse (Paperback)
Nicki Thornton 1
R251 R191 Discovery Miles 1 910 Save R60 (24%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The twisty-turny sequel to the bestselling Last Chance Hotel - perfect for fans of Harry Potter and Robin Stevens! 'A cleverly constructed combination of mystery and magic that deliversa compelling read.' PARENTS IN TOUCH 'This fantastical story has rich, descriptive text, an interesting cast of magical and non-magical characters and so many plot twists ... one of the best books I have read this year' BOOKS FOR TOPICS In solving the mystery of the Last Chance Hotel, Seth has discovered a bewildering new world of magic. Swept up in the new MagiCon case investigating ghostly goings-on at the remote Snakesmouth Lighthouse, he is determined to prove himself. But when eccentric owner Mina Mintencress is murdered, Seth realizes danger lurks around every corner. With the help of his cat, Nightshade, Seth must put his new-found magic to the test. Can they unmask a sinister sorcerer ... before it's too late? The thrilling sequel to The Last Chance Hotel, a magical murder mystery for young readers Readers will love guessing whodunnit with the novel's fantastic ensemble cast, grounded by the brilliantly relatable Seth and his magical cat, Nightshade The Seth Seppi Mysteries continue in book 3, The Cut-Throat Cafe Nightshade the cat becomes the star of her very own adventure in the first book Nicki Thornton's new series, The Howling Hag Mystery!

Red Leech (Paperback, New Edition): Andrew Lane, Macmillan Red Leech (Paperback, New Edition)
Andrew Lane, Macmillan
R221 R200 Discovery Miles 2 000 Save R21 (10%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Red Leech, is the second in the Young Sherlock Holmes series in which the iconic detective is reimagined as a brilliant, troubled and engaging teenager - creating unputdownable detective adventures that remain true to the spirit of the original books. Sherlock Holmes knows that Amyus Crow, his mysterious American tutor, has some dark secrets. But he didn't expect to find a notorious killer, hanged by the US government, apparently alive and well in Surrey - and Crow somehow mixed up in it. When no one will tell you the truth, sometimes you have to risk all to discover it for yourself. And so begins an adventure that will take Sherlock across the ocean to America, to the centre of a deadly web - where life and death are cheap, and truth has a price no sane person would pay . . . Sherlock Holmes. Think you know him? Think again. Continue the investigative adventures with Andrew Lane's Black Ice and Fire Storm.

Action! (Paperback, 6th Revised edition): Carolyn Keene Action! (Paperback, 6th Revised edition)
Carolyn Keene
R183 R152 Discovery Miles 1 520 Save R31 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

So I agreed to play the part of Esther Rackham in a film about the heist that gave River Heights its name, and there was all this trouble on the set, and I figured out who was behind it. Case closed, right?
Wrong
Once the camera starts rolling, a huge fire breaks out on the set, setting back production "again." We're running out of time and funds. At least the fire turns up a key clue about who started it, but I'll have to continue juggling acting and sleuthing. Because it might be up to me to save this film from going up in flames....

Mr. Penguin and the Fortress of Secrets (Paperback): Alex T. Smith Mr. Penguin and the Fortress of Secrets (Paperback)
Alex T. Smith
R324 R286 Discovery Miles 2 860 Save R38 (12%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
You Can Trust Me (Paperback): Gina Blaxill You Can Trust Me (Paperback)
Gina Blaxill
R190 Discovery Miles 1 900 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

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.

A Good Girl's Guide to Murder Series Boxed Set - A Good Girl's Guide to Murder; Good Girl, Bad Blood; As Good as Dead... A Good Girl's Guide to Murder Series Boxed Set - A Good Girl's Guide to Murder; Good Girl, Bad Blood; As Good as Dead (Hardcover)
Holly Jackson
R1,691 R1,339 Discovery Miles 13 390 Save R352 (21%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
InvestiGators: Braver and Boulder (Hardcover): John Patrick Green InvestiGators: Braver and Boulder (Hardcover)
John Patrick Green
R398 R322 Discovery Miles 3 220 Save R76 (19%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Further Adventures of Hank the Cowdog (Paperback): John R Erickson The Further Adventures of Hank the Cowdog (Paperback)
John R Erickson
R187 R156 Discovery Miles 1 560 Save R31 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Death Sets Sail (Paperback): Robin Stevens Death Sets Sail (Paperback)
Robin Stevens 1
R252 R207 Discovery Miles 2 070 Save R45 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

The ninth and final novel in the number-one bestselling, award-winning Murder Most Unladylike series. Daisy Wells and Hazel Wong are in Egypt, taking a cruise along the Nile. They are hoping to see some ancient temples and a mummy or two; what they get, instead, is murder. Also travelling on the SS Hatshepsut is a mysterious society called the Breath of Life: a group of genteel English ladies and gentlemen, who believe themselves to be reincarnations of the ancient pharaohs. Three days into the cruise their leader is found dead in her cabin, stabbed during the night. It soon becomes clear to Daisy and Hazel that the victim's timid daughter is being framed - and they begin to investigate their most difficult case yet. But there is danger all around, and only one of the Detective Society will make it home alive...

Riddle of the Runes (Paperback): Janina Ramirez, David Wyatt Riddle of the Runes (Paperback)
Janina Ramirez, David Wyatt 1
R249 R205 Discovery Miles 2 050 Save R44 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Alva rushes through the trees in the dead of night with her sniffer wolf, Fen. Being out alone when there's a kidnapper on the loose is reckless, but if she ever wants to be an investigator like her Uncle Magnus, she'll need to be first to the crime scene. But what Alva discovers raises more questions than it answers, drawing her into a dangerous search for truth, and for treasure.

Ghosted (Paperback): Emily Barr Ghosted (Paperback)
Emily Barr
R190 R150 Discovery Miles 1 500 Save R40 (21%) Ships in 3 - 5 working days

An emotional love story with a thrilling twist from the globally bestselling author of The One Memory of Flora Banks. Ariel's accidental meeting with a handsome stranger called Joe is completely perfect; they have a connection like she's never known before. They exchange numbers and agree to meet when he is back from a trip to France. But when Ariel messages him, the number Joe gave her is disconnected. He's ghosted her. She assumes she will never see him again. Except she does. Again and again. Ariel returns to the place she and Joe met, and is stunned to find him there, not in France as he said he'd be, and behaving as if he has no idea who she is. It turns out that their first meeting has been life-changing for them both, actually it's even more than that for Joe. But what do you do when - with every day that passes - you're literally growing apart from the best person you've ever known . . . ?

Murder In Midwinter (Paperback): Fleur Hitchcock Murder In Midwinter (Paperback)
Fleur Hitchcock 1
R249 R179 Discovery Miles 1 790 Save R70 (28%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Sitting on the top deck of a bus days before Christmas, Maya sees a couple arguing violently in the middle of a crowded Regent Street. They see her watching, she looks away, and the woman disappears. Maya goes to the police, who shrug and send her away. Then a body turns up... Now convinced she is a vital witness to a crime, the police send Maya into hiding in rural Wales. She resolves to get to the bottom of the mystery. Then the snow comes and no one can get out. But what if someone can still get in? From the author of Dear Scarlett and Saving Sophia. "Fleur Hitchcock... has cornered the market in hard-boilers for beginners." - Alex O'Connell, The Times "A taut and exciting thriller. Fleur Hitchcock beautifully captures Maya's sense of unreality and fear as she untangles family relationships along with the mystery." - Scotsman "For a young readership, this is surprisingly no-holds-barred, but it handles a potentially traumatising subject with just the right balance of tenderness and gusto." - The School Librarian

Double Jeopardy (Paperback, 1st Aladdin Paperbacks ed): Franklin W. Dixon Double Jeopardy (Paperback, 1st Aladdin Paperbacks ed)
Franklin W. Dixon
R212 R177 Discovery Miles 1 770 Save R35 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days


The Race is on --
But Danger is taking the lead

Frank and Joe Hardy can't believe their good luck: The Bayport Herald has given them press passes to cover the Formula One championship in Indianapolis. They soon realize, though, that the competition between the top two racers has gone into overdrive. After one of the racers lands in the hospital and the other's garage is burned, Frank and Joe step in to help find the culprit.

The race is on to solve the mystery, but soon the brothers find themselves under attack too. Will Frank and Joe be left in the dust by a criminal mastermind? Or will they manage to crack the case before there's more trouble on the tracks?

The Bad Guys: Episode 7&8 (Paperback): Aaron Blabey The Bad Guys: Episode 7&8 (Paperback)
Aaron Blabey 2
R195 R170 Discovery Miles 1 700 Save R25 (13%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Two Books in one! Episodes 7 & 8 in the hit Bad Guys series - soon to be a feature film animation. "I wish I'd had these books as a kid. Hilarious!" - Dav Pilkey, creator of Captain Underpants and Dog Man They sound like the Bad Guys, they look like the Bad Guys... and they even smell like the Bad Guys. But Mr Wolf, Mr Piranha, Mr Snake and Mr Shark are about to change all of that - whether you want them to or not! EPISODE SEVEN: DO-YOU-THINK-HE-SAURUS?! The Bad Guys have flown through outer space, made it back to Earth, and managed to land in exactly the right place ... but exactly the wrong TIME. Who knew alien escape pods were capable of time travel?!? And now that they're 65 million years in the past, they must avoid being eaten by dinosaurs and fix their broken time machine if they ever want to get back home before an evil alien destroys the whole world!This super special edition also includes a hilarious original short story following evil Dr. Marmalade's quest for superstardom, quizzes, games, and more! EPISODE EIGHT: SUPERBAD The Bad Guys have strangely acquired SUPERPOWERS! But their powers might be, well, defective. They can only do things like blow their own pants off in public. Not exactly what you'd call hero-caliber skills.Defective or not, the Bad Guys have a job to do. With Dr. Marmalade ready to destroy the world, Mr. Wolf, Mr. Snake, Mr. Piranha, and Mr. Shark finally have their chance to be (super)heroes! And this time, they may just get some help... ABOUT THE SERIES Full of hilarious line illustrations throughout Fans of Dog Man, Cat Kid and Captain Underpants will love this series Perfect for children who a struggling with reading - or who just want to laugh their socks off The Bad Guys feature length animation will release in UK cinemas on 1 April 2022 Praise for The Bad Guys: "[T]his book instantly joins the classic ranks of Captain Underpants... We challenge anyone to read this and keep a straight face." - Kirkus Reviews BOOKS INCLUDED IN THIS TWO BOOK BIND-UP EDITION Episode 7: Do-You-Think-He-Saurus?! Episode 8: Superbad

The Cheerleaders (Paperback): Kara Thomas The Cheerleaders (Paperback)
Kara Thomas
R252 Discovery Miles 2 520 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

'Sharp, brilliantly plotted, and totally engrossing' - Karen McManus, New York Times-bestselling author of One of Us Is Lying There are no more cheerleaders in the town of Sunnybrook. First there was the car accident - two girls dead after hitting a tree on a rainy night. Then the murders happened - two girls were killed by the man next door. The police shot him, so no one will ever know why he did it. Monica's sister was the last cheerleader to die. After her suicide, Sunnybrook High disbanded the cheer squad. No one wanted to be reminded of the girls they'd lost. That was five years ago. Now the faculty and students at Sunnybrook High want to remember the lost cheerleaders. But for Monica, it's not that easy. Her world is starting to unravel. After she discovers the letters in her stepdad's desk, unearths an ancient phone, and meets a strange new friend at school, Monica can't just move on. Whatever happened five years ago isn't over. People know more than they're letting on and somehow, Monica is at the center of it all. There are no more cheerleaders in Sunnybrook, but that doesn't mean anyone else is safe.

Scooby-Doo 5-Minute Stories (Scooby-Doo) (Hardcover): Random House Scooby-Doo 5-Minute Stories (Scooby-Doo) (Hardcover)
Random House; Illustrated by Random House
R507 R442 Discovery Miles 4 420 Save R65 (13%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

A collection of Scooby-Doo stories that can each be read aloud in 5 minutes! Boys and girls ages 3 to 7 who love Scooby-Doo will enjoy this hardcover 5-Minute Story Collection of tales. Featuring Scooby-Doo, Shaggy, Velma, and the rest of Mystery Inc. chasing monsters and solving mysteries, each exciting story can be read in five minutes or less, making it perfect for bedtime-or anytime!

The Secret Seven Collection 1 - Books 1-3 (Paperback): Enid Blyton The Secret Seven Collection 1 - Books 1-3 (Paperback)
Enid Blyton 1
R191 Discovery Miles 1 910 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Solve the mystery with the Secret Seven - everyone's favourite detective club! This fantastic bumper collection contains Secret Seven books 1-3, with illustrations by Tony Ross. Book 1: The Secret Seven (first published in 1949) It's their first adventure and the Secret Seven super-sleuths are already on the trail of a mystery! The gang are dressed in disguise, following a lead to a spooky old house in the snow... Book 2: Secret Seven Adventure (first published in 1950) When a priceless pearl necklace goes missing the Secret Seven are first off the mark to catch the thief! Why? Because they saw him making his escape! Now all they have to do is find the necklace ... Book 3: Well Done, Secret Seven (first published in 1951) The Secret Seven have a new meeting place - a treehouse! But someone else is using it too. The gang are furious, but then they learn the intruder is in big trouble and needs their help. Can the Seven come to the rescue ...? These timeless stories are perfect for young fans of mystery, adventure or detective series.

Golden Girl (Paperback): Reem Faruqi Golden Girl (Paperback)
Reem Faruqi
R262 Discovery Miles 2 620 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
The Boxer (Paperback): Nikesh Shukla The Boxer (Paperback)
Nikesh Shukla 1
R275 R224 Discovery Miles 2 240 Save R51 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Told over the course of the ten rounds of his first fight, this is the story of amateur boxer Sunny. A seventeen year old feeling isolated and disconnected in the city he's just moved to, Sunny joins a boxing club to learn to protect himself after a racist attack. He finds the community he's been desperately seeking at the club, and a mentor in trainer Shobu, who helps him find his place in the world. But racial tensions are rising in the city, and when a Far Right march through Bristol turns violent, Sunny is faced with losing his new best friend Keir to radicalisation.

A gripping, life-affirming YA novel about friendship, radicalisation and finding where you belong.

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