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The Happy Hollisters at Lizard Cove (Hardcover): Jerry West The Happy Hollisters at Lizard Cove (Hardcover)
Jerry West; Illustrated by Helen S. Hamilton
R569 R523 Discovery Miles 5 230 Save R46 (8%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Detective Hop Hop Goes To Paris (Hardcover): Daniel Sacketos Detective Hop Hop Goes To Paris (Hardcover)
Daniel Sacketos
R495 Discovery Miles 4 950 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
The Message in the Painted Rock (Hardcover): Tom Blanton The Message in the Painted Rock (Hardcover)
Tom Blanton
R465 Discovery Miles 4 650 Ships in 9 - 17 working days
Greystone Secrets #3: The Messengers (Paperback): Margaret Peterson Haddix Greystone Secrets #3: The Messengers (Paperback)
Margaret Peterson Haddix
R261 Discovery Miles 2 610 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Amanda Lester and the Orange Crystal Crisis (Hardcover): Paula Berinstein Amanda Lester and the Orange Crystal Crisis (Hardcover)
Paula Berinstein; Cover design or artwork by Anna Mogileva
R719 R648 Discovery Miles 6 480 Save R71 (10%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Real Pigeons Nest Hard (Paperback): Andrew McDonald Real Pigeons Nest Hard (Paperback)
Andrew McDonald; Illustrated by Ben Wood
R230 R210 Discovery Miles 2 100 Save R20 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

The third title in the bestselling and highly illustrated children's books series, soon to be hitting screens everywhere as an animated film and TV show with Nickelodeon and produced by James Corden. A super-accessible and highly-illustrated chapter book series, perfect for readers aged 6+ and fans of Pamela Butchart, DogMan, the Naughtiest Unicorn and Hotel Flamingo. Ever wonder why pigeons always act so weird? It's because they're out there chasing the bad guys and saving your butts! What do REAL PIGEONS do? They nest, of course! And when they nest, they nest HARD. Protecting their city from crime is tiring work after all! But the squad can't rest yet, not with a bone-crunching vulture on the loose, a wild child running amok, and a long-lost family to find! Will the REAL PIGEONS ever find the perfect nest to take the perfect nap?

The Secret Seven 2: Secret Seven Adventure (Paperback, New Edition): Enid Blyton The Secret Seven 2: Secret Seven Adventure (Paperback, New Edition)
Enid Blyton; Read by Esther Wane 1
R195 R174 Discovery Miles 1 740 Save R21 (11%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

The Secret Seven are Peter and his sister Janet, Jack, Colin, George, Pam and Barbara. They meet every holiday in the shed at the bottom of Peter and Janet's garden - and solve mysteries, and eat lots of delicious food. But no one can enter the shed without whispering the secret password! There are 15 Secret Seven novels, and a collection of short stories.

When a priceless pearl necklace goes missing, the Secret Seven are the first off the mark to catch the thief. After all, they saw him escape. But will they be able to find the stolen necklace?

Each book features rarely seen bonus Blyton: extra stories, a quiz, additional artwork and insights into Blyton's life and writing process.

The Island (Paperback): C.L. Taylor The Island (Paperback)
C.L. Taylor
R264 R241 Discovery Miles 2 410 Save R23 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

WINNER OF THE PORTSMOUTH BOOK AWARD FOR LONGER NOVELS 2022 SHORTLISTED FOR THE CRIMEFEST AWARD FOR BEST CRIME NOVEL FOR YOUNG ADULTS 2021 WINNER OF THE WARWICKSHIRE YEAR 9 BOOK AWARDS 2021 SHORTLISTED FOR THE DUDLEY CHILDREN'S BOOK AWARD 2021 *** Lost meets The Hunger Games in this thrilling young adult novel from C.L. Taylor, the Sunday Times and million-copy bestselling author. *** Welcome to The Island. Where your worst fears are about to come true... It was supposed to be the perfect holiday: a week-long trip for six teenage friends on a remote tropical island. But when their guide dies of a stroke leaving them stranded, the trip of a lifetime turns into a nightmare. Because someone on the island knows each of the group's worst fears. And one by one, they're becoming a reality. Seven days in paradise. A deadly secret. Who will make it off the island alive? *** Readers love C. L. Taylor's gripping YA novels: 'What a fabulous storyline. A heart-popping, fast-paced page-turner from start to finish.' 'A cracking, well-informed and interesting storyline. Simply excellent. C.L. Taylor has done it again!' 'A brilliant step into the YA world.' 'From the beginning I was hooked. Twists and turns really pull you in and you find yourself on a roller coaster ride of emotions.' 'I was gripped from start to finish!' 'The concept was brilliant; I really loved the twist turns and tension. Brilliantly written and a delight to read.'

The Third-Grade Detectives Mind-Boggling Collection (Boxed Set) - The Clue of the Left-Handed Envelope; The Puzzle of the... The Third-Grade Detectives Mind-Boggling Collection (Boxed Set) - The Clue of the Left-Handed Envelope; The Puzzle of the Pretty Pink Handkerchief; The Mystery of the Hairy Tomatoes; The Cobweb Confession; The Riddle of the Stolen Sand; The Secret of the Green Skin (Paperback, Boxed Set ed.)
George E. Stanley; Illustrated by Salvatore Murdocca
R789 R687 Discovery Miles 6 870 Save R102 (13%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days
I, Spy - a Bletchley Park mystery (Paperback): Rhian Tracey I, Spy - a Bletchley Park mystery (Paperback)
Rhian Tracey
R193 Discovery Miles 1 930 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

A thrilling mystery adventure set in Bletchley Park at the start of World War II, based on true historical events. Twelve-year-old Robyn has grown up in Bletchley Park, where her father works as a driver. When she's not at school, there's nothing she likes more than helping her dad in the garages. Then the war begins and everything at Bletchley changes. Robyn is assigned to help with the carrier pigeons that take messages to the Allies. But first, she must sign the Official Secrets Act and is ordered not to leave the grounds of the park. While Bletchley is buzzing with people recruited for the war effort and all eyes are on the skies, Robyn becomes convinced that there's something sinister going on within Bletchley Park itself. Together with her friends Mary and Ned, Robyn resolves to uncover the enemy in their midst . . . A gripping wartime story, perfect for fans of Phil Earle, Robin Stevens, Lesley Parr and Hilary McKay.

Whiz Tanner and the Wounded Pigeon (Hardcover, Hardback Version ed.): Fred Rexroad Whiz Tanner and the Wounded Pigeon (Hardcover, Hardback Version ed.)
Fred Rexroad; Cover design or artwork by Alexander T Lee
R566 Discovery Miles 5 660 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Mystery of the Naga at Night - Thailand 2 (Hardcover): Lisa Travis Mystery of the Naga at Night - Thailand 2 (Hardcover)
Lisa Travis; Illustrated by Adam Turner; Edited by Janelle Diller
R386 Discovery Miles 3 860 Ships in 9 - 17 working days
The Case of the Empty Crates (Paperback): Steve Brezenoff The Case of the Empty Crates (Paperback)
Steve Brezenoff; Illustrated by Steve Brezenoff
R226 R211 Discovery Miles 2 110 Save R15 (7%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Golden Gate (Paperback, Reprint ed.): James Ponti Golden Gate (Paperback, Reprint ed.)
James Ponti
R265 R243 Discovery Miles 2 430 Save R22 (8%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days
Code Name Verity (Anniversary Edition) (Paperback, Special ed.): Elizabeth Wein Code Name Verity (Anniversary Edition) (Paperback, Special ed.)
Elizabeth Wein
R312 Discovery Miles 3 120 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Chocolate Crossing - The Mystery of the Missing Chocolate Gold (Hardcover): Riya Aarini Chocolate Crossing - The Mystery of the Missing Chocolate Gold (Hardcover)
Riya Aarini; Illustrated by Olena Shkoliar
R556 Discovery Miles 5 560 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Spy Camp (Paperback, Reprint): Stuart Gibbs Spy Camp (Paperback, Reprint)
Stuart Gibbs
R233 Discovery Miles 2 330 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

In this follow-up to the Edgar-nominated "Spy School," top-secret training continues into summer for aspiring spy Ben Ripley--and so does the danger.
Ben Ripley is a middle-schooler whose school is not exactly average--he's spent the last year training to be a top-level spy and dodging all sorts of associated danger. So now that summer's finally here, Ben would like to have some fun and relax. But that's not going to happen during required spy survival training at a rustic wilderness camp, where SPYDER, an enemy spy organization, has infiltrated the spies' ranks. Can Ben root out the enemy before it takes him out--for good?

Where Are My Books? (Paperback, Reprint ed.): Debbie Ridpath Ohi Where Are My Books? (Paperback, Reprint ed.)
Debbie Ridpath Ohi; Illustrated by Debbie Ridpath Ohi
R185 Discovery Miles 1 850 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Amelia Fang and the Lost Yeti Treasures (Paperback): Laura Ellen Anderson Amelia Fang and the Lost Yeti Treasures (Paperback)
Laura Ellen Anderson 1
R232 R193 Discovery Miles 1 930 Save R39 (17%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

‘The perfect mix of funny, foul and fearful’ Metro

‘Brilliantly imagined . . . laugh-out-loud funny’ Sunday Express

The fifth book in the bestselling, gorgeously gothic and wickedly funny Amelia Fang series – perfect for readers of 7+

Meet Amelia Fang! Everyone’s favourite little vampire.

When Amelia and her friends are invited to Florence's grandmother 350th birthday party, they are very excited! Grand-yeti Clemence lives in the Yeti Pits, a maze of candle-lit tunnels and caves carved into Yeti Mountain.

But not long after arriving, the precious glittery treasures of the ancient yetis start to go missing. And when Tangine goes missing too he becomes the prime suspect! Not only that but the tunnels of Yeti Mountain have started to collapse on themselves and it looks like Florence and her family will have to move far away. It's looking like the gang might never see each other again!

Will Amelia be able to solve the mystery of the missing yeti treasure? And will she and her friends survive the perils of the crumbling Yeti Mountain and all the booby traps on the way?

Join Amelia, Florence, Grimaldi, Pumpy and Tangine on the adventure of a lifetime!

Circle of Fire (Paperback): S. M. Hall Circle of Fire (Paperback)
S. M. Hall
R47 Discovery Miles 470 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Maya Brown is bored with being cooped up in her grandmother's house over the summer, and is dying to get involved in her mother's intelligence operation against a group of would-be terrorists. But when her mum, Pam, is kidnapped by the criminals, Maya is suddenly plunged headlong into a world of intrigue and danger. Can Maya find out what the terrorist cell are plotting in time, and without putting her mother's life further at risk? And is the mysterious Khaled luring her into a trap, or a secret ally?
An fast-paced thriller by an established author of teenage fiction, with a fiesty and charismatic heroine who will appeal to boys and girls alike. This is a gripping adventure story that also deals sensitively with issues of inter-racial understanding and the social causes behind extremism.
Sylvia Hall has a track record of powerful and exciting fiction for young adults, and "Circle of Fire" confirms her reputation.

Premeditated Myrtle (Myrtle Hardcastle Mystery 1) (Paperback): Elizabeth C. Bunce Premeditated Myrtle (Myrtle Hardcastle Mystery 1) (Paperback)
Elizabeth C. Bunce
R238 R226 Discovery Miles 2 260 Save R12 (5%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

A 2021 Edgar(R) Award Winner, Best Juvenile A BookPage Best Book of 2020: Middle Grade A Mighty Girl's 2020 Books of the Year Introducing Myrtle Hardcastle, your favorite new amateur detective: a wickedly smart twelve-year-old with a keen interest in criminology and a nose for murder in Victorian England. Twelve-year-old Myrtle Hardcastle has a passion for justice and a Highly Unconventional obsession with criminal science. Armed with her father's law books and her mum's microscope, Myrtle studies toxicology, keeps abreast of the latest developments in crime scene analysis, and Observes her neighbors in the quiet village of Swinburne, England. When her next-door neighbor, a wealthy spinster and eccentric breeder of rare flowers, dies under Mysterious Circumstances, Myrtle seizes her chance. With her unflappable governess, Miss Ada Judson, by her side, Myrtle takes it upon herself to prove Miss Wodehouse was murdered and find the killer, even if nobody else believes he --not even her father, the town prosecutor. With sparkling wit and a tight, twisty plot, Premeditated Myrtle, the first in a series from an award-winning author, introduces a brilliant young investigator ready to take on hard cases and maddening Victorian rules for Young Ladies of Quality in order to earn her place among the most daring and acclaimed amateur detectives of her time or any other.

Murder At Twilight (Paperback): Fleur Hitchcock Murder At Twilight (Paperback)
Fleur Hitchcock 1
R234 R187 Discovery Miles 1 870 Save R47 (20%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

When Viv has a fight with Noah, she doesn't think it'll be the last time she sees him. But when she gets back from school, he's nowhere to be found and there are police cars everywhere, lights flashing and sirens blaring.

Viv is sure Noah's run away to get attention. But it's really cold, and getting dark, and the rain just won't stop falling. So she sets off to look for him, furious at his selfishness, as the floodwaters rise. And then she finds him, and realises that a much more dangerous story is unfolding around them...

From the author of Dear Scarlett, Saving Sophia and Murder in Midwinter

"The story creeps in on you like darkness at dusk - a truly intriguing mystery!" - Chris Bradford, author of the Young Samurai series

Whiz Tanner and the Olympic Snow Caper (Hardcover): Fred Rexroad Whiz Tanner and the Olympic Snow Caper (Hardcover)
Fred Rexroad; Cover design or artwork by Alexander T Lee
R488 R458 Discovery Miles 4 580 Save R30 (6%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Pool Party Puzzler (Hardcover): Carolyn Keene Pool Party Puzzler (Hardcover)
Carolyn Keene; Illustrated by Peter Francis
R395 R366 Discovery Miles 3 660 Save R29 (7%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Amanda Lester and the Pink Sugar Conspiracy (Hardcover): Paula Berinstein Amanda Lester and the Pink Sugar Conspiracy (Hardcover)
Paula Berinstein; Cover design or artwork by Anna Mogileva
R629 Discovery Miles 6 290 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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