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One of Us is Lying meets This Lie Will Kill You but with a chilling
supernatural twist that will keep you guessing until the very end .
. . 'Chilling, funny and gripping' Emily Barr, author of The Truth
and Lies of Ella Black 'A supernatural terror-fest!' Kat Ellis,
author of Harrow Lake 'Point Horror for a new generation' Kathryn
Foxfield, author of Good Girls Die First Young, brunette women are
being attacked in London. 16-year-old, Irish-born Niamh has just
arrived for a summer of freedom, and quickly discovers that the
girls being attacked look frighteningly similar to her. But Niamh
is determined not to let her fear destroy her Summer. But can her
new friends be trusted? Will she be able to stay ahead of the
attacker? Or will she be next? Packed with voice-driven whodunit
storytelling, and a retro slasher-movie feel reminiscent of cult
classics Scream and Urban Legend, this dark, pacy, and
irresistibly-creepy debut really has something for everybody! 'Last
One to Die is by turns chilling, funny and gripping. I rooted for
Niamh all the way through, as she navigated her way through horror
after horror. As well as a terrifying plot masterfully told, this
book has nuanced, tender relationships between characters, and is
particularly good on female friendship. I loved (and was totally
fooled by) the red herrings along the way, and the final twist made
me want to go back to the beginning and read it all over again.'
Emily Barr, author of The Truth and Lies of Ella Black 'Point
Horror for a new generation . . . best read under the covers in one
sitting.' Kathryn Foxfield, author of Good Girls Die First 'A
supernatural terror-fest! Murphy takes you on a terrifying murder
spree across London, relentlessly building the tension to a
blood-curdling climax. I absolutely devoured it!' Kat Ellis, author
of Harrow Lake
Athan Wilde dreams of flight. When his friend, Mr Chen, is murdered, Athan must rescue the flying machine they were building together and stop it falling into the wrong hands. But keeping the machine safe puts his family in terrible danger. What will Athan choose - flight or family?
From the acclaimed author of Murder In Midwinter, Fleur Hitchcock's The Boy Who Flew is a thrilling, murderous tale set among the steep rooftops and slippery characters of Athan's intricately imagined world. Perfect for fans of Philip Pullman, Peter Bunzl and Emma Carroll.
With their world on the brink of war, three young heroes from
opposite sides of the conflict embark on a dangerous quest that
could change everything. This beautiful book expands on the events
of Season 1 of the hit Netflix show The Dragon Prince. Moonshadow
elvin assassin Rayla has bound herself to a mission: kill the human
king Harrow and the young prince Ezran. But before she can complete
her task, Rayla witnesses Ezran and his brother, Callum, make an
astonishing discovery the dragon egg the world thought was
destroyed is in fact intact. This is their chance - if Rayla,
Callum and Ezran can return the egg of the Dragon Prince to its
mother in the magical land of Xadia, peace could be restored. Their
journey will be dangerous. The trio must fight off menacing beasts
and the evil mage Viren, who wants to use the egg for dark magic.
But Rayla, Callum and Ezran soon learn that the most serious threat
to their quest can't be fought with magic or physical strength. If
there's hope for restoring peace, they'll first have to overcome
the long-standing hatred between humans and elves. Show creator
Aaron Ehasz expands on the events of Season 1 of the show in this
epic novel. A must for all fans of The Dragon Prince!
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.
When Viv has a fight with Noah, she doesn't think it'll be the last time she sees him. But when she gets back from school, he's nowhere to be found and there are police cars everywhere, lights flashing and sirens blaring.
Viv is sure Noah's run away to get attention. But it's really cold, and getting dark, and the rain just won't stop falling. So she sets off to look for him, furious at his selfishness, as the floodwaters rise. And then she finds him, and realises that a much more dangerous story is unfolding around them...
From the author of Dear Scarlett, Saving Sophia and Murder in Midwinter
"The story creeps in on you like darkness at dusk - a truly intriguing mystery!" - Chris Bradford, author of the Young Samurai series
"These are the secrets I have kept. This is the trust I never
betrayed. But he is dead now and has been for nearly ninety years,
the one who gave me his trust, the one for whom I kept these
secrets. The one who saved me . . . and the one who cursed me."
So starts the diary of Will Henry, orphan and assistant to a doctor
with a most unusual specialty: monster hunting. In the short time
he has lived with the doctor, Will has grown accustomed to his late
night callers and dangerous business. But when one visitor comes
with the body of a young girl and the monster that was eating her,
Will's world is about to change forever. The doctor has discovered
a baby Anthropophagus--a headless monster that feeds through a
mouth in its chest--and it signals a growing number of
Anthropophagi. Now, Will and the doctor must face the horror
threatenning to overtake and consume our world before it is too
late.
"The Monstrumologist" is the first stunning gothic adventure in a
series that combines the spirit of HP Lovecraft with the
storytelling ability of Rick Riorden.
#1 New York Times bestselling author Angeline Boulley takes us back
into the world of Firekeeper's Daughter in this high-stakes mystery
about the power of discovering your stolen history. 16-year-old
Perry Firekeeper-Birch has every intention of quitting her
internship. Being stuck in a museum was never part of her lazy
summer plans, but her no-nonsense Aunt Daunis had other ideas.
Everything changes when Perry meets 'Warrior Girl', a Native
American ancestor whose bones are locked away in the local
university's archives. Perry's rebellious spark becomes a righteous
blaze, and she will do whatever it takes to bring 'Warrior Girl'
home - where she belongs. Taking matters into her own hands, she
plots a daring heist with a bunch of misfits. But this uncovers
much bigger secrets that Perry and her friends must set right -
before their ancestors are lost forever.
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Alex Rider is on the wrong side of the world - and the law. Alone
in Sydney, he is recruited by the Australian government to
infiltrate an organized people-smuggling ring: the violent criminal
underworld of the Snakeheads. Working undercover as a refugee he
moves to Bangkok, where he meets someone he can finally trust - a
fellow agent and true friend: or is there any such thing in the
poisonous world of espionage?
A stunningly imagined, action-packed fantasy adventure for fans of
Nevermoor, Neverwhere and Mortal Engines, from bestselling and
award-winning author Patrice Lawrence. "A beautifully written book,
bristling with magic, set in an ancient London filled with dragons,
ghosts, water spirits, and a mysterious, creeping sleeping-sickness
that must be fought by the brave young heroes. I loved it."
Cressida Cowell, Children's Laureate & author of How to Train
Your Dragon Step into a London lit up by the Elemental spirits: the
fiery Dragons, the airy Fumis, the watery Chads and the earthbound
Magogs. But humans have been causing chaos for centuries, trampling
through the landscape trailing noise, mess and pollution. What if
the Elements could slow down this new world... or stop it all
together? The revenge-fuelled Shepherdess, who moves between the
everyday and the supernatural London worlds, is the perfect weapon.
She brings a sleeping sickness down on the city with the
destruction of society in her sights. Marisee and Robert are the
Elemental Detectives chasing the clues to avoid catastrophe: they
must face the ghosts of Hyde Park, the monstrous coiled snake of
the Serpentine, and a whole host of other fantastical creatures in
their mission to stop the Shepherdess and prevent London slumbering
for all eternity... Big, bold, future classic storytelling for a
new generation. A London where magic sparks just beneath the
surface - this book is set to ignite young imaginations. The
page-turning, empowering, heart-racing first book in a major new
series. MORE PRIASE FOR ELEMENTAL DETECTIVES "I loved reading about
a re-imagining of London with so much invention and energy. The
world-building is well...out of this world. Patrice Lawrence is
amongst the greatest voices for young people writing today. I'm
honoured to be a peer of hers." - Alex Wheatle, author of Cane
Warriors "BRILLIANT... history and fantasy woven magnificently into
a thrilling, magical adventure" - Sophie Anderson, author of The
House with the Chicken Legs "A fantastic adventure, packed with
rich world building and stunning elemental magic." - Peter Bunzl,
author of Cogheart "Wow - The Elemental Detectives is a cracking
fantasy. Clever, inventive, and pacy, with wonderfully drawn
characters and a breathless plot. I want to read more!" - Bali Rai,
author of Mohinder's War "The Elemental Detectives is a rip roaring
magical adventure... Patrice Lawrence has done a marvellous job of
building an imaginative and creative mythology which lurks just
under the city streets." Catherine Johnson, author of Freedom "The
Elemental Detectives is a richly imagined, inventive and immersive
fantasy adventure." - L. Norry, author of Son of the Circus
'n Storie oor obsessies. Arian en Estie is in Graad 11 in dieselfde skool. Na hulle op sosiale media vriende word, begin Estie vir Arian stalk: Aanlyn, en later ook in die werklikheid. Eers is hy vir haar net nog 'n misterieuse vreemdeling, maar soos wat sy hom dophou openbaar hy, onwetend, sy diepste geheime aan haar.
Maar Estie het geheime van haar eie, wat sy ten alle koste verberg, selfs toe sy en Arian later vriende word: Geheime wat haar haar enigste vriend kan kos.
Two best friends. A weekend to remember. But what happened to Jade?
A page-turning YA story tackling grief, anxiety and mental health -
for fans of A Good Girl's Guide to Murder and Juno Dawson. It's
been a year since Jade's death at Get Lost Festival. The headlines
chalked it up as a tragic accident. But ever since, Lexi can't
shake the feeling that one of their friends is hiding the truth
about what happened. And recently Lexi's OCD has been getting worse
- telling her that unless she gives in to compulsions, someone else
close to her will die too. Now Lexi is determined to find out the
truth. But piecing the facts together will be hard - because Jade
was harbouring secrets of her own. How do you find the truth when
you can't trust your own mind - or anyone else's? Best
friends-turned-authors, Nadz and Grace have been to loads of
festivals together. When they're not dancing at the front of the
crowd and singing along to their favourite bands, they are busy
working on The Self Esteem Team - their company which delivers
emotional and lifestyle education to students, parents and teachers
throughout the UK and beyond. In 2020, Grace also launched I am
Ally which provides anti-racist support for schools.
Leila and Nugget Mysteries are cute, funny chapter books that get
even reluctant readers to beg for one more chapter. In this outing,
Leila Beal and her little dog, Nugget, must crack the case of the
neighborhood turtlenapping. Leila and Nugget have big plans for
their snow day-that is, until a neighborhood pet goes missing. Now,
they've got to solve the mystery before the turtlenapper can strike
again. Could it be Weirdy Beardy, the construction worker? Perhaps
it's the cranky, old neighbor lady. Or maybe, just maybe, this is
an inside job. Who Stole Mr. T? will keep young readers guessing
until the last page. Leila and Nugget Mysteries reward developing
readers with nonstop laughs, twists, and-of course-cute pets.
LOST
Brian Robertson, sole passenger on a Cessna 406, is on his way
to visit his father when the tiny bush plane crashes in the
Canadian wilderness. With nothing but his clothing, a tattered
windbreaker, and the hatchet his mother had given him as a present,
Brian finds himself completely alone.
Challenged by his fear and despair -- and plagued with the
weight of a dreadful secret he's been keeping since his parent's
divorce -- brian must tame his inner demons in order to survive. It
will take all his know-how and determination, and more courage than
he knew he possessed.
The second unputdownable book in the acclaimed THE LOOP trilogy -
perfect for fans of The Hunger Games and The Maze Runner ... 'A
terrifying and sinister look into the future that will leave your
jaw on the floor.' KASS MORGAN, New York Times bestselling author
of THE 100 on book 1 'Your next YA obsession.' ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY
on book 1 'Fans of The Hunger Games and The Maze Runner should look
no further ... Thrilling and terrifying in equal measure.' OBSERVER
on book 1 Luka is in prison again - but this time it's worse. He's
in the Block, a place where reality and simulation start to blur.
But an audacious breakout reunites Luka and his friends at last.
Hiding out in the heart of the destroyed city, Luka realises the
scale of their mission to defeat all-powerful AI, Happy. How can
they stay hidden, let alone win the war? Old friends and new -
including annoyingly cheerful companion drone, Apple-Moth - hold
the key to their slim chance of victory ... The second nail-biting
instalment in The Loop trilogy: a must-read YA series for teens and
adults alike Prison Break meets 1984 in this cutting-edge sci-fi
thriller - perfect for fans of The Hunger Games and The Maze Runner
Complete the trilogy with book 3, The Arc
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