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Janey is delighted when she is granted a dazzling golden spysuit.
But things get deadly serious when her investigations lead her to a
shocking discovery...Her arch enemy has developed a terrible, giant
'Lazy Beam' which he is directing at Earth from a secret space
station! No one has the strength to resist its zapping power - but
the Golden Spy will have to do just that to stop her arch enemy
taking over the world.
The third and fourth instalments of this exciting spy series set in
Tudor England, amid the intrigue and danger of Henry VIII's royal
court, from the authors of books in the bestselling BEAST QUEST
series. In DEADLY STORM the royal court of King Henry VIII is on
the move - and in danger! A terrible storm forces the court to
shelter in a nearby castle. The King is in disguise, and he's not
the only person with a secret. Death stalks the castle - but is it
the dreaded plague or something even more sinister? When a servant
is found dead, it's clear that something terrible is going on. Can
young spy, Jack Briars, and his friend, Cat Thimblebee, solve the
mystery before the King himself becomes a target? While in FATAL
VOYAGE, Jack and Cat are once again called upon to save the King's
life, this time aboard his majestic new ship, Fair Anne. But will
this adventure leave the pair all at sea? A thrilling adventure
series featuring young spy Jack Briars and his friend, Cat
Thimblebee. This is WOLF HALL for children.
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Chocolate
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Vera Worthy
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Return to the series BuzzFeed compared to Ready Player One with the third book in the fast-paced trilogy from New York Times bestselling authors Jason Segel and Kirsten Miller that’s perfect for fans of HBO’s Westworld.
Simon, Kat, Busara, and Elvis are on the run with the tech super-villains at the Company hot on their heels. The new VR gaming experience the Company created, OtherEarth, will change how the world experiences gaming. Paired with the hardware the Company developed, it has the potential to alter our reality forever.
The Company is on its way to becoming the world’s newest superpower. And Simon is determined to shut them down forever. But to do that, he’ll have to survive OtherLife–the next phase of gaming, and a complete reality reboot.
REBORN is the gripping sequel to the apocalyptic thriller REMADE,
by bestselling author of the Timeriders series, Alex Scarrow.
Eighteen months have passed since the events of REMADE. Leon and
Freya have seen no sign of the virus, clinging on to the hope that
two hard winters may have just killed it off. When news of a rescue
ship arriving off the coast comes in, the pair are on the move once
again. But all is not as safe as it seems. The virus has been busy.
It has learned and evolved. And now it is reborn . . . This book
has also been published in paperback as Plague Nation.
Kate se pa kanselleer hulle Durban-vakansie en sleep haar saam na
Kaimanskuil, ’n plaas in die Klein-Karoo waar hy grootgeword het.
Sommer met die intrapslag gee die spokerige plaas en sy weird mense
Kate koue rillings, maar stormweer laat die drif afkom en hulle is
vasgekeer. In die donker kloof agter die opstal word Kate se
tergende vrae beantwoord: Skuil daar regtig ’n meermin in die
riviere van die Klein-Karoo? En wat het sy met haar, Kate, te doen?
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Branded
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Joseph T Humphrey
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How To Die Famous
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Benjamin Dean; Read by Nerissa Bradley, Chas. E. Brown, Troy Glasgow, Julie Rogers
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From award-winning author Benjamin Dean comes a deliciously dark
and addictive YA thriller following the lives of Gen Z’s rich and
famous through the lens of an undercover teen journalist. Perfect
for fans of A Good Girl's Guide to Murder and One of Us is
Lying. 'This [book] has "Netflix adaptation" written all
over it.' The Bookseller  London-born Abel has landed the
role of a lifetime for an upcoming blockbuster. On the face of it
he’s Hollywood’s latest teen star, but below the surface he’s
an undercover journalist on a mission to expose the ‘squeaky
clean’ entertainment industry and the part they played in his
brother’s ‘accidental’ death. As Abel steps into the
spotlight alongside fellow actors Lucky, Ryan and Ella, he soon
discovers that beneath the glittering surface of fame and riches
lies a darker world of secrecy, scandal and murder. Nobody is who
they seem when the cameras are off, and everybody has something to
hide. But who’s next in line to die famous? Â
Drawing on his previous career as a celebrity journalist, Benjamin
Dean examines the dark underbelly of showbiz, leaving no stone
unturned. PRAISE FOR BENJAMIN DEAN’S THE KING IS DEAD:
‘Benjamin Dean has written a royal triumph.’ Juno Dawson,
author of Clean ‘All hail this exquisitely twisty, delightfully
queer mystery.’ Chelsea Pitcher, author of This Lie Will
Kill You ‘A compelling thriller that stays with you long after
you’ve finished reading.’ Kathryn Foxfield, author of
Good Girls Die First  ‘More jaw-dropping, OMG-twists than
even the most salacious tabloid journalist could
create.’ Erik J. Brown, author of All That's Left in the
World  ‘One page-burning scandal after another. Benjamin
Dean is YA royalty.’ Femi Fadugba, author of The Upper
World ‘Addictive, compelling, and utterly
delicious.’ Simon James Green, author of Noah Can’t Even
 The New York Times best-selling series is now a graphic
novel! Five Nights at Freddy's fans won't want to miss this
pulse-pounding collection of three novella-length comic stories
that will keep even the bravest player up at night . . .
 Oscar, ever the miniature grown-up his mom needs him to be,
decides to take something he wants . . . even though he knows it's
wrong. Stanley is newly dumped, stuck in a dead-end job for a
mysterious employer, and unable to connect with anyone. And Devon,
abandoned by his dad and ignored by his mom, can't understand why
love and friendship come so easily to everyone except him.
Unfortunately, in the callous world of Five Nights at Freddy's,
it's always in the depths of loneliness when evil creeps in. In
this volume, three stories from the New York Times best-selling
series Five Nights at Freddy's: Fazbear Frights come to
life in delightfully horrifying comics. Readers beware: This
collection of terrifying tales is enough to unsettle even the most
hardened Five Nights at Freddy's fans. Told
through delightfully scary artwork Three
novella-length comic stories that will keep even the bravest
player up at night Perfect for gamers and fans of horror
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Not Alone
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Frederic Martin
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A thrilling read, for fans of Gone Girl and We Were Liars. There
was no sign of a struggle, they whisper to each other. She took her
phone but left her laptop behind. Apparently, she'd met someone
online, they write to each other in class, phones buzzing. She ran
away. She was taken. The first time Aiden Kendrick hears about
Lizzie Summersall's disappearance is when the police appear at his
front door. He and Lizzie used to be friends; they aren't anymore.
And when Aiden finds out that Lizzie had been talking to strangers
on Facebook; that the police think she went to meet one of them, he
begins to wonder how well he ever really knew her, and Aiden
doesn't know it yet, but with Lizzie's disappearance his life is
about to take a twisted and desperate turn.
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Stay Dead
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April Henry
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Sometimes, the only way to live is to make sure the world thinks you’re
dead . . .
In the aftermath of a car accident that claimed the life of her senator
father, sixteen-year-old Milan finds herself adrift, expelled from her
third boarding school. Milan’s mother, who has assumed the senate seat,
diverts her private plane to pick up her daughter. But on their way
home, a bomb rips off a wing and the plane crashes in the mountains. In
her final moments, Milan’s mother entrusts her with a key. She reveals
it will unlock the evidence that so many people have already died
for—including Milan’s father. The only way Milan can survive, her mom
tells her, is to let everyone believe she died with the other
passengers.
Milan is forced to navigate a perilous descent in freezing conditions
while outwitting everything from a drone to wild animals. With
relentless assassins on her trail, she must untangle the web of deceit
and save herself and countless others. Will she piece together the
truth in time?
"For fans of Holly Jackson and Karen M McManus." The Observer "An
awesome book, full of mystery, friendship and sass. ***** " The Sun
"Fun, twisty and insightful...will keep you on the edge of your
seat." Adiba Jaigirdar, YA Book Prize winning author of Hani and
Ishu's Guide to Fake Dating "I'll make it clear from the start: I
did not kill Hugh Henry Van Boren. I didn't even help. Well, not
intentionally." When Hugh Henry Van Boren, one of the most popular
and richest kids in Jess Choudhary's school, is found dead, the
student body is left reeling and wondering who the murderer could
be... Jess, a student under strict instructions to keep her record
clean or risk losing her scholarship, finds herself at the centre
of the investigation when it's revealed that Hugh died in the exact
same way as a character in a short story she wrote. And then Jess
receives an anonymous text thanking her for the inspiration. With
time running out, Jess knows if she doesn't solve this mystery
she'll finally have something in common with Hugh Henry. She'll be
dead too.
Innocent by day, killer by night: a dark, twisting thriller about a
teen assassin's attempt to live a normal life. 'An electrifying
debut!' Chelsea Pitcher, author of This Lie Will Kill You Trained
and traumatised by a secret assassin programme for minors, Isabel
Ryans wants nothing more than to be a normal civilian. After
running away from home, she has a new name, a new life and a new
friend, Emma, and for the first time, things are looking up. But
old habits die hard, and it's not long until she blows her cover,
drawing the attention of the guilds - the two rival organisations
who control the city of Espera. An unaffiliated killer like Isabel
is either a potential asset . . . or a threat to be eliminated.
Will the blood on her hands cost her everything? From Finn Longman,
an exhilarating new voice in YA fiction, comes an addictive new
blockbuster series for fans of global phenomena The Girl with the
Dragon Tattoo, Killing Eve and The Hunger Games. PRAISE FOR THE
BUTTERFLY ASSASSIN: 'This dark, enthralling thriller is a
compulsive debut' The Guardian 'An immersive, fast-paced thriller'
The Irish Times 'A heart-in-your-mouth thriller that grips you from
the first page until the very last.' Benjamin Dean, author of The
King is Dead 'A bold, jagged and uncompromising thriller that will
keep you guessing all the way to the end.' Tom Pollock, author of
White Rabbit, Red Wolf 'Sharp and layered, with a bright beating
heart. The Butterfly Assassin will lure you deep into a fascinating
and dangerous new world.' Rory Power, author of Wilder Girls 'An
utterly addictive story. I told myself "just one more chapter" well
into the night.' Emily Suvada, author of This Mortal Coil 'Fierce,
thrilling, and impossible to put down. Packed full of amazing
friendships, plot twists and a desperate fight to survive' C. G.
Drews, author of The Boy Who Steals Houses
Five Nights at Freddy's fans won't want to miss this pulse-pounding
collection of three novella-length tales that will keep even the
bravest FNAF player up at night... Act in haste, repent at
leisure... After losing his friend in a terrible accident, Andrew
can't spend his money fast enough on a happy companion guaranteed
to keep his friend's memory alive. Mott quickly flushes his
brother's creepy new pets, but the creatures have other plans.
Eager to put her classmates in their place, Homecoming Queen
Jessica doesn't stop to double-check her homework ... reprogramming
a defunct animatronic. In this tenth volume, Five Nights at
Freddy's creator Scott Cawthon spins three sinister novella-length
stories from different corners of his series' canon. Readers
beware: this collection of terrifying tales is enough to unsettle
even the most hardened Five Nights at Freddy's fans. Perfect for
video game fans and fans of horror. If you enjoy the FNAF series,
check out Bendy and the Ink Machine and Hello Neighbor.
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