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The second book in the thrilling middle grade mystery series,
perfect for fans of Robin Steven's Murder Most Unladylike. Set in
eighteenth-century London, with all the fun and zest of Hamilton
and inspired by real Black British historical figures. Agents of
history. Partners in Mystery. Sisters in solving crime.
Twelve-year-olds Lizzie Sancho and Dido Belle are from different
worlds - Lizzie lives in Westminster in her dad's tea shop, while
Belle is an heiress being brought up by her aunt and uncle at grand
Kenwood House - but they both share a love of solving mysteries.
And after saving Lizzie's father from attempted murder surely there
is no threat too dangerous for the detective duo? It's the summer
of 1777, the night of the grand unveiling of the Sancho-Mansfields
family portrait - a groundbreaking step towards representing
friendship, family, and freedom. But soon enough things take a
chaotic turn - the painting has been stolen! This theft is only the
start, revealing a much bigger, more terrifying secret that haunts
the cobbled streets of London. A conspiracy is underway, one that
has links to the kidnapping of Lizzie's friend Mercury, and leads
all the way to a series of attempted poisonings, all at the hands
of an ominous organisation pulling the strings from the shadows.
These villains lurk everywhere, even in the very homes they call
safe. And their desire for power is only growing. When anyone could
be involved in this Brotherhood of Masters, who can Lizzie and
Belle trust? Once again it is up to the two girls to unveil the
truth and put an end to the corruption that plagues the city.
A heart-warming story of kindness, courage and love in all its
forms from the award-winning author of Me, My Dad and the End of
the Rainbow. Perfect for 9+ readers and fans of Elle McNicoll, Lisa
Thompson and Onjali Rauf. 'A huge, shining kaleidoscope of joy'-
L.D. Lapinski, author of THE STRANGEWORLDS TRAVEL AGENCY Bea's
family are happy. Like, really happy. Like, kind of gross but also
cute happy. So when they visit London Pride together and have the
ultimate day out, Bea doesn't think her family could possibly get
any happier. But a year later, a grey cloud is following Bea's
family around. Dad has passed away, and without him around they
have no choice but to pack their bags and move to the countryside
to live with Gran. With Bea's big sister, Riley, taking the news
hard, Bea will do anything to cheer her up. So with the help of new
friends, The Secret Sunshine Project is formed - Bea's plan to
bring Pride to the countryside and a smile back to Riley's face.
There's just one teeny tiny problem - the village mayor. A grumpy
old woman who's on a mission to rain on Bea's parade . . . Praise
for The Secret Sunshine Project: 'Warm-hearted and cheering, with a
dash of sparkle' - Guardian 'Vibrant, funny and wise - a book to
savour' - Kiran Millwood Hargrave, author of THE GIRL OF INK AND
STARS 'Funny, fresh and full of heart' - Katie Tsang, co-author of
DRAGON MOUNTAIN 'Wonderful, warm-hearted stories full of characters
to care about' - Andy Shepherd, author of THE BOY WHO GREW DRAGONS
'Fizzes with positive, feel-good energy' - Steven Butler, author of
THE NOTHING TO SEE HERE HOTEL 'Utter sunshine in book form!
Benjamin Dean has done it again' - Sophy Henn, author of PIZZAZ
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Kobi the Tooth Shinobi
(Hardcover)
Xavier Roy; Contributions by Cetonia Weston-Roy; Illustrated by Qorina Prameswari
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R464
Discovery Miles 4 640
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Matthew Henson was simply an ordinary man. That was, until
Commander Robert E. Peary entered his life, and offered him a
chance at true adventure. Henson would become navigator, craftsman,
translator, and right-hand man on a treacherous journey to the
North Pole. Defying the odds and the many prejudices that faced him
to become a true pioneer. This is his incredible and often untold
story. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant or dyslexic
readers aged 8+
An instant no. 1 New York Times Bestseller Winner of CrimeFest Best
YA Crime Fiction Prize Winner of the YA Fiction Goodreads Choice
Awards Shortlisted for Waterstones Children's Book Prize A Time
magazine pick for Best YA of All Time Keep the Secret. Live the
Lie. Earn your Truth. For fans of Angie Thomas and Tommy Orange
comes a ground-breaking YA thriller about a Native American teen
who must root out the corruption in her community Eighteen-year-old
Daunis has always felt like an outsider with her mixed heritage,
both in her hometown and on the nearby Ojibwe reservation. When she
witnesses a murder, Daunis reluctantly agrees to go undercover. But
secretly she pursues her own investigation, tracking down the
culprits with her knowledge of traditional medicine. As the bodies
pile up, Daunis finds herself caught in a web of deceit that
threatens the people she loves the most. 'Raw and moving'
Cosmopolitan 'A story that grips like a bulldog clip on your heart'
Katherine Rundell, author of The Good Thieves 'Thrilling and
heartwrenching' Aisha Bushby, author of A Pocketful of Stars 'A
swift-paced, compelling thriller' Guardian
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The Hidden Gem
(Hardcover)
Ja'mecha Mckinney; Illustrated by Sarah K Turner
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R575
Discovery Miles 5 750
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Jamie Lee wants to be normal. But his ADHD makes him feel like his
brain is full of butterflies. Elin Watts wants to be perfect. If
she can be, surely her dad will come home. When Jamie and Elin's
families blend, the polar opposites of chaotic Jamie and ordered
Elin collide. As their lives spiral out of control, Jamie and Elin
discover that they're actually more alike than they'd admit. Maybe
there's no such thing as normal, or perfect. And perhaps, just like
families, happy-ever-afters come in all shapes and sizes. Uplifting
and moving, The Boy with the Butterfly Mind is an inspiring story
of acceptance, blended families, and discovering that in the end,
being yourself is more than enough.
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Don't Forget My Name
(Hardcover)
Jasmine G Killiebrew; Illustrated by Darius Jenkins; Cover design or artwork by Lily Quintana R
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R688
Discovery Miles 6 880
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