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What Brynn Caldwell can't remember might get her killed. Brynn is a
promising science student recovering from a bad relationship that
sent her spiraling into depression. But as she puts the pieces of
her life back together, a few don't fit. Brynn is uncovering
memories of being abducted and possibly brainwashed. It's all
connected to a drug that might be an ultimate weapon: a tool to
control people's memories. Now, to stop a possible terrorist
attack, Brynn has to find out what she's been forced to forget -
and what side she's really on. Homeland meets Mr. Robot in this
fast-paced YA thriller. It's all told in the voice of an unreliable
narrator who endures betrayals from her boyfriend, her best friend,
her parents - and even herself.
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Ravencave
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Marcus Sedgwick; Cover design or artwork by Paul Blow
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A grim discovery brings disturbing revelations in this chilling
ghost story from bestselling author Marcus Sedgwick, set amid a
backdrop of family discord and growing social discontent. While
mucking about in the ruins of an old farm while on holiday in
Yorkshire, James hears strange laughter echoing around the walls.
The ghost of a young girl appears to him and urges James to follow
her but at first he's too afraid. When she appears again, this time
James follows. But will he be able to face the terrible truth she
reveals ...?
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Jodie
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Hilary McKay; Illustrated by Keith Robinson
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Trapped and alone on the salt marshes, Jodie is troubled by a
haunting presence in this eerily atmospheric ghost story from
multi-award-winning author Hilary McKay. Jodie never wanted to come
on the residential trip to the field centre. A loner at school,
she's forced into a dormitory with other girls from her class who
don't understand her and talk about her behind her back. Even
though they're not trying to be mean, Jodie feels excluded and
miserable, and eventually escapes out onto the salt marshes in
search of a little dog she can hear barking in the distance. But
the salt marshes are dangerous and Jodie gets trapped by the
incoming tide. Stuck in the sucking mud, will anyone even notice
that she's gone? And where is the little dog that keeps barking so
mournfully ...?
For fans of Sadie and Serial, this gripping thriller follows two teens whose lives become inextricably linked when one confesses to murder and the other becomes determined to uncover the real truth no matter the cost.
What happened to Zoe won't stay buried...
When Anna Cicconi arrives to the small Hamptons village of Herron Mills for a summer nanny gig, she has high hopes for a fresh start. What she finds instead is a community on edge after the disappearance of Zoe Spanos, a local girl who has been missing since New Year's Eve. Anna bears an eerie resemblance to Zoe, and her mere presence in town stirs up still-raw feelings about the unsolved case. As Anna delves deeper into the mystery, stepping further and further into Zoe's life, she becomes increasingly convinced that she and Zoe are connected--and that she knows what happened to her.
Two months later, Zoe's body is found in a nearby lake, and Anna is charged with manslaughter. But Anna's confession is riddled with holes, and Martina Green, teen host of the Missing Zoe podcast, isn't satisfied. Did Anna really kill Zoe? And if not, can Martina's podcast uncover the truth?
Inspired by Daphne du Maurier's Rebecca, Kit Frick weaves a thrilling story of psychological suspense that twists and turns until the final page.
When a playground scrap becomes a fight to the death, and an
ancient curse is awakened, Jack, Skuli and Emma must uncover the
arrowhead's secrets - before a terrible evil is unleashed.
Award-winning children's author Ruth Eastham weaves twists, turns
and adventures into the rollercoaster ride that is Arrowhead:
aspects of Norse mythology, the importance of friendship and
teamwork, race-against-the-clock tension, and terror as the world
as you know it is turned upside down. Follow the three friends on
their mission to save the world from an evil curse, as you are
drawn into an emotional and thrilling journey - one not to be
missed.
It's not that Alice wants someone to die. It's just that things
were a lot more interesting when she and Iris were investigating a
murder. Two months after Alice and Iris solved the murder of Brooke
Donovan, Steve Anderson has become a semi-celebrity; Iris Adams and
Cole Fielding are almost dating; and Alice Ogilvie is bored out of
her brain. Reluctantly attending the school dance at Levy Castle,
Alice sneaks away from the party to do some snooping while Iris
gets close to Cole. But when she pushes open the door to what was
once Charles Levy's study, she quite literally falls onto her next
case...
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Library Alive!
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John Sazaklis; Illustrated by Katie Crumpton
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Who can catch a memory thief? ' An unforgettable adventure ' THE
TIMES BOOK OF THE WEEK. "Starting on All Fools Day, twelve years
ago, I remember everything. EVERYTHING. That was a wet Saturday,
and that was the day I was born." 12-year-old Piaf has the ability
to (and burden of) remembering everything that has happened since
the day she was born. When she discovers everyone in Paris has
forgotten the entire last year, 1887, including the disappearance
of several gifted children, Piaf and her twin brother Luc embark on
a dangerous journey that brings them to the depths of Paris's
underground twin, the Catacombs, to capture the memory thief and
find the lost children.
A gripping thriller for readers who like danger and mystery and
chills and spills from the comfort of their sofas... Unputdownable.
The Times and Sunday Times Children's Book of the Week. "Much more
Junior Line of Duty than Junior Miss Marple" - The Sunday Times
"Just the right level of intrigue and jeopardy" - The Times When
Lucas and Ruby find an abandoned trunk covered in snow, Lucas says
there's bound to be a body inside. Ruby laughs but what if he's
right? Nervously she starts to open it, and immediately wishes she
hadn't. From that moment on, they're drawn into a thrilling
mystery, one that they have to solve before the falling snow
smothers all trace of wrongdoing...
Maya Brown is very excited to be back in London after her
adventures following her mother's kidnap last summer. But her
return to the city is quickly marred by her discovery of the plight
of an illegal immigrant - Kay - and that many of her friends are
becoming involved with drugs. But what is the connection between
the two? And is Maya over-reacting or is there something she can do
to save Kay and make her friends realise the danger they are in? As
Maya becomes immersed in the dark side of London life she finds
herself making important discoveries about her own past too. This
exciting follow-up to Circle of Fire takes readers on another
thrilling adventure with the headstrong heroine, Maya.
The most exciting new children's book of 2020 and a modern classic in the making. The Beast and the Bethany has all the classic macabre humour of Roald Dahl with the warmth and charm of Despicable Me, finished off with a gleeful bite of Little Shop of Horrors! This book should be on every little monster's birthday and Christmas list.
Ebenezer Tweezer is a youthful 511-year-old. He keeps a beast in the attic of his mansion, who he feeds all manner of things (including performing monkeys, his pet cat and the occasional cactus) and in return the beast vomits out presents for Ebenezer, as well as potions which keep him young and beautiful. But the beast grows ever greedier, and soon only a nice, juicy child will do. So when Ebenezer encounters orphan Bethany, it seems like (everlasting) life will go on as normal. But Bethany is not your average orphan . . .
From the #1 New York Times bestselling Alan Gratz comes this
must-read middle grade novel tackling the urgent topic of climate
change. Fire. Flood. Ice. Three natural disasters. Three kids who
must fight to survive and change things for the better. In
California, Akira Kristiansen is driving through the mountains with
her mom when a wildfire sparks - and grows scarily fast. In just
moments, Akira and her family have to evacuate... but which way is
safe with fire all around them? In Churchill, Manitoba, Owen
Mackenzie is running a tour for travellers who've come to see the
polar bears. Lately the bears show up more and more as the ice
thins. When Owen and his friend see a bear much too close for
comfort, they end up in a fight for their lives. In Miami, a
hurricane bears down on Natalie Torres. That's not so uncommon ...
but everyone's saying this could be it. The Big One. Natalie and
her mother don't have anywhere to run to, so they hunker down to
ride out the storm. Akira, Owen, and Natalie are all swept up in
the global effects of climate change, each struggling to survive.
But the three kids are more deeply connected than they could ever
imagine - in ways that will change them can change the world. From
the bestselling author of Refugee, Allies and Ground Zero Sheds a
light on the increasingly urgent threat of climate change in an
engaging way Gratz writing is exciting and takes readers on a
nonstop adventure
Lily's already got plenty going on living with a moody teenage
sister, two feral brothers and a messy baby sister. Mum and Gran
are stressed to the max, both dads are out of the picture and the
cats aren't exactly pulling their weight. But when she starts
getting mixed-up warnings not to go on holiday to the tiny, safe
Scottish island of Cumbrae, her summer just gets weirder and
weirder. The thing is, whoever's talking to Lily doesn't even seem
to know she's doing it. If she's a ghost, she's not a very good
one. And there's something about her that Lily finds awfully,
spine-tinglingly familiar. . . Spend the summer with Lily McLean in
this beautifully written, laugh-out-loud adventure by Kelpies Prize
winner Lindsay Littleson.
Celebrate the 10th anniversary of Divergent with a special edition of the internationally bestselling series that inspired a series of major motion pictures starring Shailene Woodley. This edition features exclusive content from Veronica Roth and beautiful reimagined cover art from award-winning illustrator Victo Ngai.
In the world of Divergent, society is divided into five factions – Candor (the honest), Abnegation (the selfless), Dauntless (the brave), Amity (the peaceful) and Erudite (the intelligent). Every year, all sixteen-year-olds must select the faction to which they will devote the rest of their lives. Beatrice Prior must choose between staying with her family and being who she really is. Her choice shocks everyone – including herself.
During the initiation that follows, Tris and her fellow initiates undergo extreme tests with devastating consequences. As initiation transforms them, Tris must determine who her friends really are – and whether she can trust the man who both threatens and protects her.
Because Tris has a deadly secret. And as growing conflict threatens to unravel their seemingly perfect society, this secret might save those she loves … or it might destroy her.
Five Nights at Freddy's: Fazbear Frights come to life in these
pulse-pounding graphic novel stories! What do you wish for most?
It's a question that Oswald, Sarah, and Oscar think they know the
answer to. Oswald wishes his summer wasn't so boring, Sarah wishes
to be beautiful, and Oscar wishes to get his hands on the
mechanical toy that's out of stock all over town. But in the
twisted world of Five Nights at Freddy's, their hearts' deepest
desires have an unexpected cost. Told through delightfully scary
artwork Three novella-length comic stories that will keep even the
bravest player up at night This collection of terrifying tales is
enough to unsettle even the most hardened Five Nights at Freddy's
fans.
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