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Books > Children's Fiction & Fun > Adventure Stories > Thrillers
John wants to be part of the first family to fly around the world.
Colin wants to stay at home, not sail out on a fishing trawler into
the Arctic Ocean where his father drowned. But one little accident
leads to disaster, and that means the boys have to overcome their
fears to meet far from home, in one of the coldest, harshest places
on earth.
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The Calling
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Maxina Storibrook
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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.
Ali Cross is back in the New York Times No. 1 bestselling sequel to
James Patterson's bestselling mystery for young readers featuring
the son of Detective Alex Cross, the lead character in James
Patterson's biggest-selling series _____________________ ALEX CROSS
is a genius detective. ALI CROSS is following in his father's
footsteps. When Ali sees a friend get hurt, he's the best person to
find out who did it. Even if he's only a kid. After all, he's Alex
Cross's son. Solving crimes runs in the family.
_____________________ 'This one will fly off the shelves.' Booklist
'A fitting, socially conscious sequel.' Kirkus Reviews
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