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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!
Young reporter-in-training Kate and her mouse-accomplice Rupert are on
board a train, to visit Kate's mum in the Arctic.
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...
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. Dr Franklefink's precious Monster Maker has gone missing and there are lots of suspects! Along with your yeti partner, it's up to YOU to find the culprit. Should you trail Bramwell Stoker, the terrifying vampire, or Grundle and Grinola, the mischievous goblin twins? Should you follow up a lead about the cunning witches? Or will investigating the doctor's monstrous son Monty lead you to the thief? YOU decide! 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.
The Sugar Creek Gang sets out on adventures near and far. In the process, they solve mysteries and teach readers a thing or two.Save $5 by purchasing The Sugar Creek Gang Book Set #7-12 which include: The Mystery Cave #7Palm Tree Manhunt #8One Stormy Day #9The Mystery Thief #10Teacher Trouble #11Screams in the Night #12
Jessie and Evan Treski have waged a lemonade war, sought justice in a class trial, and even unmasked a bell thief. Now they are at opposite ends over the right to keep secrets. Evan believes some things (such as his poetry) are private. Jessie believes scandal makes good news. When anonymously sent candy hearts appear in Class 4-0, self-appointed ace reporter Jessie determines to get the scoop on class crushes.
Edith Harper Lavell (1892-?) wrote the Mary Louise Gay series (3 books); the first of which is The Mystery of Dark Cedars, based around President Roosevelt's order to prevent the hoarding of gold during the Depression. Lavell authored two more famous series, the Linda Carlton series (5 books), about a girl pilot, and the Girl Scouts series (10 books). Unlike many series authors, Edith Lavell was an actual person, not a house name.
It starts with an 'oops' a 'look out' and a 'crash' then in walks Father Giant with his quivering moustache.... When Father Giant's favourite china elephant is smashed, he wants to know who the culprit is. It's not Olive and her brother, Grub, so who did it?
DISCOVER THE UNMISSABLE NEW ADVENTURE IN THE KATE ON THE CASE SERIES! Follow brilliant young reporter Kate as she heads to the city for her biggest challenge yet . . . Kate receives a VIP invitation to the headquarters of newspaper THE LOOKOUT POST to help her hero, top reporter Catherine Rodriguez! But Kate's dream-come-true begins to sour when she discovers that all is not as it should be at the newspaper. Will Kate be able to make the scoop of the century? It's going to take all the courage she's got . . . A hilarious new mystery, packed with illustrations! KATE ON THE CASE: Shortlisted for the V&A Illustration Awards 2022! Shortlisted for the Alligator's Mouth Awards 2022! "Exciting" Big Issue "Beautifully illustrated" Teach Primary "Cleverly woven and illustrated, with a cast of brilliant characters" Armadillo
An illustrated adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's classic Sherlock Holmes mystery - at an easy-to-read level for readers of all ages! Also includes a QR code for the free audiobook! Holmes shook his head sadly. 'You think that unless this document is found there will be war?' 'It's very likely,' said the prime minister. 'Then, sir, we must prepare for war.' A secret government document has been stolen. It's up to Holmes and Watson to find it and save the country from war! But with sly secret agents, mysterious murders and the question of a curious bloodstain to contend with, will Holmes and Watson be able to piece the puzzle together in time? |
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