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Books > Children's Fiction & Fun > Adventure Stories > Thrillers
The time for answers has arrived. After the death of a much loved
friend, Team Veritas has even more to fight for. At the University
of Yale, in the underground vaults of the Beinecke Rare Book and
Manuscript Library, the team finally get to see the real live
Voynich Manuscript. Amongst stories of giants, betrayal and death,
the language of the most mysterious manuscript in the world is
finally understood. An ancient secret is broken. And now Team
Veritas know their final quest: to journey to the real Avalon - the
island where truth and legend meet. But they do not travel alone.
There are some who seek revenge. And there are others who demand an
impossible sacrifice - only then can the words of the Firebird Code
be completely understood. With danger around every corner, can the
Secret Breakers finally unlock the truth? The SECRET BREAKERS
series concludes in this dramatic and satisfying finale. Enter the
world of the Secret Breakers at http://hldennis.com/ Teachers'
resources and full reading guide available here:
http://hldennis.com/docs/HDreadingguide.pdf 'This gripping thriller
... will have you on the edge of your seats.' TBK Magazine
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Psychic
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Discovery Miles 4 440
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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.
PART STORY, PART GAME - PURE ADVENTURE! "A new way of telling
stories and in many ways the birth of modern gaming, these books
captured the imaginations of a generation of kids - it's great to
think that a new generation are going to be similarly captivated"
bestselling author Charlie Higson You, the hero, must face the
unknown terrors of the Mampang Fortress. Hidden inside the keep is
the Crown of Kings, but beware the monsters and traps waiting for
you... ABOUT THE SERIES The multi-million copy globally bestselling
choose-your-own-adventure series is repackaged and reignited for a
brand new generation of children. All you need is a dice and you
can choose which way the story goes Be careful - the main character
can die at any point! 20 million copies sold worldwide in 32
languages Perfect for kids who love gaming A great way to encourage
children away from gaming on screens and get them back into reading
books!
THE TESLA LEGACY follows a precocious young scientist named Lucy
Phelps whose fateful encounter in the Tesla Suite of the New Yorker
Hotel unlocks her dormant electrical powers. As Lucy struggles to
understand her new abilities through scientific experimentation,
she is thrust into a centuries old battle between rival alchemical
societies. One side wants her help and the other wants her dead,
but both believe she is the next step in human evolution.
Unfortunately, carriers of the genetic mutation - including Nikola
Tesla - eventually lose their minds and then their lives. Even if
Lucy can outrun her enemies, she can't outrun herself.
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