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Wrath (Paperback): Marcus Sedgwick Wrath (Paperback)
Marcus Sedgwick; Cover design or artwork by Paul Blow
R248 R226 Discovery Miles 2 260 Save R22 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

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...

Whiz Tanner and the Vanishing Diamond (Hardcover, Hardback ed.): Fred Rexroad Whiz Tanner and the Vanishing Diamond (Hardcover, Hardback ed.)
Fred Rexroad; Cover design or artwork by Alexander T Lee
R528 R493 Discovery Miles 4 930 Save R35 (7%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Undercover Coco - The Pine, the Crime and the Mystery Footprint (Hardcover): Jo Siggins Undercover Coco - The Pine, the Crime and the Mystery Footprint (Hardcover)
Jo Siggins; Illustrated by Kaz Hutchison
R651 Discovery Miles 6 510 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Family Of Liars (Paperback): E Lockhart Family Of Liars (Paperback)
E Lockhart
R250 R227 Discovery Miles 2 270 Save R23 (9%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

The thrilling prequel to the TikTok phenomenon and #1 New York Times bestseller We Were Liars takes readers back to the story of another summer, another generation, and the secrets that will haunt them for decades to come.

A windswept private island off the coast of Massachusetts. A hungry ocean, churning with secrets and sorrow. A fiery, addicted heiress. An irresistible, unpredictable boy. A summer of unforgivable betrayal and terrible mistakes.

Welcome back to the Sinclair family.

They were always liars.

Solve Your Own Mystery: The Monster Maker (Paperback): Gareth P. Jones Solve Your Own Mystery: The Monster Maker (Paperback)
Gareth P. Jones; Illustrated by Louise Forshaw
R250 R201 Discovery Miles 2 010 Save R49 (20%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

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.

Susie Solves the Case (Hardcover): R. M. Hamilton Susie Solves the Case (Hardcover)
R. M. Hamilton
R518 Discovery Miles 5 180 Ships in 9 - 17 working days
The Elephant's Girl (Paperback): Celesta Rimington The Elephant's Girl (Paperback)
Celesta Rimington
R233 Discovery Miles 2 330 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Sugar Creek Gang Set Books 7-12 (Shrinkwrapped Set) (Paperback, Boxed set, New): Paul Hutchens Sugar Creek Gang Set Books 7-12 (Shrinkwrapped Set) (Paperback, Boxed set, New)
Paul Hutchens
R812 R711 Discovery Miles 7 110 Save R101 (12%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

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

The Candy Smash (Paperback): Jacqueline Davies The Candy Smash (Paperback)
Jacqueline Davies
R255 R224 Discovery Miles 2 240 Save R31 (12%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

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.  

Game Over (Paperback): Benjamin Bird Game Over (Paperback)
Benjamin Bird
R536 R492 Discovery Miles 4 920 Save R44 (8%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Mystery at Dark Cedars (Paperback): Edith Lavell The Mystery at Dark Cedars (Paperback)
Edith Lavell
R390 Discovery Miles 3 900 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

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.

The Elephant in the Room (Paperback): James Thorp The Elephant in the Room (Paperback)
James Thorp; Illustrated by Angus Mackinnon 1
R292 R213 Discovery Miles 2 130 Save R79 (27%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

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?

The Ogress and the Orphans (Hardcover): Kelly Barnhill The Ogress and the Orphans (Hardcover)
Kelly Barnhill
R526 R497 Discovery Miles 4 970 Save R29 (6%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time - Vintage Children's Classics (Paperback): Mark Haddon The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time - Vintage Children's Classics (Paperback)
Mark Haddon 2
R245 R226 Discovery Miles 2 260 Save R19 (8%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

'Lots of things are mysteries. But that doesn't mean there isn't an answer to them' This is Christopher's murder mystery story. There are also no lies in this story because Christopher can't tell lies. Christopher does not like strangers or the colours yellow or brown or being touched. On the other hand, he knows all the countries in the world and their capital cities and every prime number up to 7507. When Christopher decides to find out who killed the neighbour's dog, his mystery story becomes more complicated than he could have ever predicted. BACKSTORY: Meet the author and learn about the background to Christopher's story.

Tigernapped (Hardcover): A J Culey Tigernapped (Hardcover)
A J Culey; Illustrated by Jeanine Henning
R627 Discovery Miles 6 270 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Kate on the Case: The Headline Hoax (Kate on the Case 3) (Paperback): Hannah Peck Kate on the Case: The Headline Hoax (Kate on the Case 3) (Paperback)
Hannah Peck
R240 R212 Discovery Miles 2 120 Save R28 (12%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

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

A Properly Unhaunted Place (Paperback, Reprint ed.): William Alexander A Properly Unhaunted Place (Paperback, Reprint ed.)
William Alexander; Illustrated by Kelly Murphy
R206 R195 Discovery Miles 1 950 Save R11 (5%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Fly by Night - (A Graphic Novel) (Hardcover): Tara O'Connor Fly by Night - (A Graphic Novel) (Hardcover)
Tara O'Connor
R696 R639 Discovery Miles 6 390 Save R57 (8%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Mystery in Flat 6B: A Bloomsbury Reader (Paperback): Karen McCombie The Mystery in Flat 6B: A Bloomsbury Reader (Paperback)
Karen McCombie; Illustrated by Thy Bui
R209 R189 Discovery Miles 1 890 Save R20 (10%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Book Band: Dark Blue, ideal for ages 9+ A heart-warming story about friendship and finding your place in the world set in an urban city, ideal for children practising their reading at home or in school. Twelve-year-old JoJo is going through a difficult time: his dad has lost his job, his best friends have completely forgotten he exists, and he's even developed an annoying nervous tick. So when he and his dad move into a new flat, the last thing he needs is a scary new neighbour! This contemporary mystery features black-and-white illustrations. The Bloomsbury Readers series is packed with book-banded stories to get children reading independently in Key Stage 2 by award-winning authors like double Carnegie Medal winner Geraldine McCaughrean and Waterstones Prize winner Patrice Lawrence. With engaging illustrations and online guided reading notes written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), this series is ideal for home and school. For more information visit www.bloomsburyreaders.com. 'Any list that brings together such a quality line up of authors is going to be welcomed ... Bloomsbury Readers are aimed squarely at children in Key Stage 2 and designed to support them as they start reading independently and while they continue to gain confidence and understanding.' Books for Keeps

The Second Stain (Easy Classics) (Paperback): Arthur Conan Doyle The Second Stain (Easy Classics) (Paperback)
Arthur Conan Doyle; Adapted by Stephanie Baudet; Illustrated by Arianna Bellucci
R211 R191 Discovery Miles 1 910 Save R20 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

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?

The Unexplainable Disappearance of Mars Patel (Paperback): Sheela Chari The Unexplainable Disappearance of Mars Patel (Paperback)
Sheela Chari
R264 Discovery Miles 2 640 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Enola Holmes: The Case of the Missing Marquess (Paperback, Media tie-in): Nancy Springer Enola Holmes: The Case of the Missing Marquess (Paperback, Media tie-in)
Nancy Springer
R243 R219 Discovery Miles 2 190 Save R24 (10%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

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?

Lion Down (Paperback, Reprint ed.): Stuart Gibbs Lion Down (Paperback, Reprint ed.)
Stuart Gibbs
R225 R197 Discovery Miles 1 970 Save R28 (12%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Spy Camp (Paperback, Reprint): Stuart Gibbs Spy Camp (Paperback, Reprint)
Stuart Gibbs
R244 R219 Discovery Miles 2 190 Save R25 (10%) Ships in 10 - 15 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?

Skull Creek Stakeout (Hardcover, 2nd ed.): Eddie Jones Skull Creek Stakeout (Hardcover, 2nd ed.)
Eddie Jones
R540 Discovery Miles 5 400 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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