Mysteries

Super Sleuth, from Children's author David Walliams. Dilly loves a good murder. Not a REAL murder. A made-up murder. One you would find in a murder-mystery novel. Sherlock Holmes is her favourite detective. She even named her dog Watson after his faithful companion, and trained him to sniff out...

Meet Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timothy. Together they are THE FAMOUS FIVE. 'There was something else out on the sea by the rocks - something dark that seemed to lurch out of the waves . . . What could it be?' Julian, Dick and Anne are spending the holidays with their tomboy cousin George...

Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timmy the dog find excitement and adventure wherever they go in Enid Blyton's most popular series. In book five, the Famous Five go on a caravan holiday. When they stumble across a circus troupe, the gang are thrilled. But some of the circus people have more...

Books 4, 5 and 6 in the SKULDUGGERY PLEASANT series – known collectively as TTHE DEATH BRINGER TRILOGY, Derek Landy's fantastically imaginative series about our favourite dead detective. DARK DAYS Skulduggery Pleasant is lost on the other side of a portal, with only some evil gods for company...

Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timmy the dog find excitement and adventure wherever they go in Enid Blyton's most popular series. In book four, the Famous Five stay at the large old house at Smuggler's Top. They discover secret hiding places, underground tunnels, and one night they catch people...

When CHERUB kids go undercover, no one suspects that they are trained professionals, working to infiltrate criminal organisations that have eluded MI5 and the police for years. James Adams is on his biggest mission yet, working to nail Europe's most powerful cocaine dealer. He'll need all his...

Fourteen-year-old Mona isn't like the wizards charged with defending the city. She can't control lightning or speak to water. Her familiar is a sourdough starter, and her magic only works on bread. She has a comfortable life in her aunt's bakery making gingerbread men dance....

Leon is a small-time crook who's ridden his luck for three decades. When he starts splashing big money around, the cops are desperate to know where it came from. They call in CHERUB, a secret organisation with one essential advantage: even experienced criminals never suspect that children are...

Every CHERUB agent comes from somewhere. Dante Scott still has nightmares about the death of his family, brutally murdered by a biker gang. Dante is given the chance to become a member of CHERUB, a trained professional with one essential advantage: adults never suspect that children are spying...

Join Geronimo as his adventures continue in The Search for Sunken Treasure and The Mummy with No Name....

When all of your family members are being kidnapped, how do you push aside your fear and discover what's happening before time runs out . . . Someone has been plotting to bring down the Spencers ever since Kensy and Max were thrust into the secret world of Pharos, but they've always managed to...

Bess and I were thrilled to bump into our old buddy, Maggie Rogers, a promising young dancer who is in River Heights to perform a lead role in Sleeping Beauty. But someone's out to get Maggie....

The audio edition of the best-selling middle grade novel about a spunky girl born without arms and a boy with Tourette syndrome navigating the challenges of middle school, disability, and friendship - all while solving a mystery in a western theme park....

When the Crown Jewels go missing from inside a locked room, Mac's spy skills are put to the test. How did the thief break in? Where did the jewels go? And will Mac be able to solve this locked-room mystery before the thief escapes? This mystery isn't just a whodunit...it's a howdunit....

Judy Glassman lives with her brother, Kenny, and father, Noah, in a village at the foot of Evil Rock. Every winter, Kenny accompanies their dad up to the mansion at the top of the mountain to assist the rich, eccentric Grendel family with their house repairs....

The flute music stops, and my breath catches in my throat. Silence falls like a veil. Then I hear something—no, I feel it in my chest. 'Steady yourself,' Por Por whispers. 'It's here....' When thirteen-year-old Celeste travels to China to visit her grandmother, she uncovers an incredible...

Over the years, CHERUB has put plenty of criminals behind bars. Now, for the first time ever, they've got to break one out ... Under American law, kids convicted of serious crimes can be sentenced as adults. Two hundred and eighty of these child criminals live in the sunbaked desert prison of...

Join world-famous detective Sherlock Holmes and his ever-loyal sidekick Dr. Watson as they embark on a series of daring adventures....

The world's largest urban warfare training compound stands in the desert near Las Vegas. Forty British commandos are being hunted by an entire American battalion. But their commander has an ace up his sleeve: he plans to smuggle in 10 Cherub agents, and fight the best war game ever. Cherub...

Three complete stories in one collection! This volume includes The Boxcar Children, Surprise Island, and The Yellow House Mystery....

Collins brings the Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie, to English language learners. Agatha Christie is the most widely published author of all time and in any language. Now Collins has adapted her famous detective novels for English language learners. These carefully abridged versions are shorter...

Lately, the pressure's really been on Stacey. She hasn't been feeling well, her schoolwork and baby-sitting jobs are almost out of control, and she's sick of being in the middle of her parents' fights....

For once, Claudia's studied really hard for her math test. And when she gets her paper back, it has an A- on it. All right! But then Claudia's math teacher calls her to his desk and accuses her of copying off of Shawna Riverson's test....

Life is already complicated enough for Awa Bryant when she starts having weird dreams—waking dreams—and strange coincidences start appearing in her real life. She meets dream-charmer Veila, a quirky glowing creature who helps to guide Awa through the mysterious Dream realm.

Season Two begins! As Book 21 of the Surfer Villager series opens, several years have passed since the events of Book 20 and the world of Minecraft is finally recovering from the evils of Entity 303 and Lamashtu. The world is calm and stable. War is a distant memory. Commerce and art flourish.

【シリーズ第8巻】児童書で史上初！2024年、本屋大賞にノミネートした『放課後ミステリクラブ１　金魚の泳ぐプール事件』シリーズ、シリーズ、ついに第8巻！

Die kleine Dilly liebt gute Krimis. Sie hat sogar ihren kleinen Hund Watson nach seinem Begleiter benannt und ihm beigebracht, Hinweise zu erschnüffeln und Spuren zu verfolgen. Aber jetzt befinden sich die beiden auf einem luxuriösen Ozeandampfer auf der Reise von Amerika nach London. Tausend Passagiere. Tausend Meilen Ozean um sie herum. Der perfekte Ort für einen Mord ... Oder zwei. Oder drei. Oder vier. Oder MEHR!

When Nancy Drew visits the Lilac Inn, she’s caught up in more than just the charm of the place. Emily Crandall is about to celebrate her 18th birthday and inherit a fortune in jewelry—but someone has other plans. After a shocking robbery at the inn, Emily’s guardian, Jane Willoughby, becomes the prime suspect. As Nancy digs deeper, she uncovers a web of secrets and deception that leads her to a suspicious maid named Mary Mason.

In this book, Nancy, the daughter of prominent attorney Carson Drew, is visited one evening by Nathan Gombet, a sinister man who claims that Carson Drew swindled him out of money for a property. Nancy gets rid of Gombet with difficulty. Soon after, she is drawn into the case of the Turnbull sisters, unmarried women living alone in their old family mansion, Cliffwood. The sisters claim that their house is haunted, but it quickly becomes clear that something more is afoot: valuable heirlooms of the Turnbull family mysteriously vanish.

After surviving a fierce storm on Moon Lake, Nancy Drew meets a frightened girl named Laura Pendleton, who begs for her help. Laura’s new guardian, Jacob Aborn, is a cruel, greedy man with a secret agenda. He keeps her locked up inside a remote bungalow, where nobody can interfere with his plans. As Nancy investigates, she discovers the shocking truth behind the criminal’s scheme. Before she can get the police, the villain catches her and leaves her trapped! Can Nancy escape from the bungalow and catch up to the criminal before he escapes with Laura’s inheritance?

It has been three years since the death of Sherlock Holmes. Watson is now solving mysteries solo and he's about to face his toughest one yet: the impossible murder of Mr Adair. What Watson doesn't know is that this curious case will unearth secrets from beyond the grave. Mr Robert Adair was killed last night at his mansion in Park Lane. He had spent the evening gambling and his winnings were still on the table. His door was locked from the inside and his window was left open.

The Alden children were searching for a home – and found a life of adventure! Beloved by generations of families, the second book in the Boxcar Children series--adapted into this Step 2 leveled reader--is full of wholesome fun, perfect for children who are learning to read simple sentences...

The Alden children were searching for a home–and found a life of adventure! Embark on an exciting journey with the Boxcar Children in this Step 2 leveled reader, as they investigate a mysterious house on their family’s private island. Perfect for early readers learning to read simple...

The Alden children were searching for a home–and found a life of adventure! Embark on an exciting journey with the Boxcar Children in this Step 2 leveled reader as they investigate some suspicious happenings at their favorite pizza parlor! Perfect for early readers learning to read simple...

The Alden children were searching for a home--and found a life of adventure! Beloved by generations of families, the first book in the Boxcar Children series--adapted into this Step 2 leveled reader--is full of wholesome fun, perfect for children who are learning to read simple sentences. Henry...

The Alden children were searching for a home–and found a life of adventure! Embark on an exciting journey with the Boxcar Children in this Step 2 leveled reader as they investigate the mystery of the mummy's curse! Perfect for early readers learning to read simple sentences. The Aldens are...

Cady's mother disappeared when Cady was only six. Now about to turn fourteen, Cady aches for her mother to be with her. In an attempt to curb her granddaughter's angry outbursts, Grandma Winnie takes Cady on a road trip throughout Wisconsin and Michigan. "We'll repeat the trip your mother took when she was your age and maybe you'll learn more about her," Grandma tells Cady. Adding to Cady's stress is the deadline for her essay entry in Barnesville's centennial celebration.

In this sequel to A Study in Secrets that’s Only Murders in the Building meets The Westing Game, Meg must figure out the identity of the mysterious Mastermind to save her school and her friends. After winning a scavenger hunt with her new friends—Tana, Zane, and Ryan—Meg Mizuno is looking...

Irina kann es nicht fassen! Erst entwischt ihr die Hündin Gloria, dann ist plötzlich Annabelle spurlos verschwunden. Die ältere Dame gehört zu einer Gruppe von Schachspielern im Park und Irina hat sie gerade erst kennengelernt. Was ist bloß mit ihr passiert? Irina hat einen schlimmen Verdacht und alarmiert sofort ihre Freunde, die Großstadtdetektive. Zusammen werden sie diesen kniffligen Fall lösen! Eine turbulente Detektivgeschichte, die jeden miträtseln lässt.

Lady Grace, giovane investigatrice segreta della Regina Elisabetta I, si trova coinvolta in un mistero che scuote la corte. La damigella d'onore Lady Sarah sembra essere fuggita con l'affascinante Capitano Drake, ma Grace sospetta un complotto. Travestita da ragazzo, si imbarca clandestinamente con il suo amico Masou, scoprendo presto che nulla è come si aspettava. Tra tempeste e tradimenti, Grace si troverà coinvolta in una pericolosa avventura per mare che metterà a repentaglio la sua stessa vita.

A mess of duct tape. A missing dress. Can Scout and Barnaby bring the dress destroyer to justice? Scout may be too young to be a Trailblazer camper, but she’s not too young to solve a mystery.

Murdio Island – die Insel ohne Polizei! Seit der Stadtrat aus Spargründen sämtliche Ordnungshüter abgeschafft hat, versinkt das einst idyllische Eiland im Chaos. Verbrechen überall – und niemand greift ein? Falsch gedacht! Denn jetzt übernehmen die Polizeischülerinnen und -schüler. In ihrem ersten Fall verschwindet die Panda-Familie aus dem Zoo spurlos. Gemeinsam mit der furchtlosen Tierpflegerin Andy nehmen die Nachwuchs-Ermittler Lily und Jason die Spur auf. Ihre Suche führt zu einem geheimnisvollen Lagerhaus am Hafen ... Wer steckt hinter der Entführung?

Una storia di segreti e di strane sparizioni dentro e fuori il parco di Villa Pamphili a Roma. Questo è il diario di un ragazzino che sta per finire la terza media e che vorrebbe vivere nell'ordine, leggere libri e cucinare in santa pace, per sé e anche per i gatti del quartiere. Sua sorella maggiore Lea invece ama vivere nel caos, fare quello che le pare e irritare suo fratello, che giorno dopo giorno si allena a odiarla meglio che può. Negli ultimi giorni però Lea si comporta in modo troppo strano e bisogna capire che cosa sta succedendo.

Murdio Island – die Insel ohne Polizei! Seit der Stadtrat sämtliche Ordnungshüter abgeschafft hat, liegt es an den Polizeischülerinnen und -schülern, für Gerechtigkeit zu sorgen. Ein anonymer Hinweis führt Lily, Jason und Tierpflegerin Andy zu einer versiegelten Tür im alten Hafenlabor – und direkt in ein Netz aus Geheimnissen, gefährlichen Experimenten und einer hochgiftigen Riesengiftqualle. Als Andy plötzlich in einem unterirdischen Becken eingeschlossen wird, zählt jede Sekunde. Können Lily und Jason sie retten – und das düstere Geheimnis von Labor Q lüften?

Il commissario Lucius Asgren viene chiamato al condominio Cenere per risolvere un caso di omicidio. Uno dei dieci inquilini è stato ucciso senza un motivo apparente. Dal condominio nessuno è uscito, nessuno è entrato. È chiaro che il colpevole è uno degli inquilini. Ma, man mano che Asgren interroga i dieci, questi vengono trovati morti, uno alla volta. Il cerchio si stringe, in una trappola spietata che riunisce sotto lo stesso tetto l'assassino e le sue vittime.

The sky has a memory and it's starting to fade. Thirteen-year-old Sebastian has always been drawn to the rusted gates of the Miller Creek Airfield, a place where history feels stuck in a holding pattern. But when he discovers a pair of iridescent, purple-tinted aviator goggles hidden in his grandfather's attic, the world shifts. Through their lenses, the horizon is no longer empty; it's a graveyard of glowing flight paths and shimmering ghost-planes from a war long forgotten.

A leisurely research trip turns into a race against time when Professor Soames comes to Holmes and Watson with a bizarre mystery. Three students are suspected of cheating - can Holmes solve the case in time for the examination to go ahead? An illustrated adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's classic Sherlock Holmes mystery - at an easy-to-read level for readers of all ages!

The mysterious noises last heard around the time of Julia Stoner's death are back. Her sister Helen knows it is simply a matter of time before she suffers the same fate. There is a dark plot afoot, and the only way to catch the culprit is to walk into a deadly trap...

After Jabez Wilson's well-paid position with the Red-Headed League ends with no warning, he asks Holmes to find out why. What starts out as a straightforward investigation turns into a midnight stake-out as Holmes attempts to prevent a shocking crime.

After a frightened Violet Hunter turns to Holmes and Watson for advice, the crime-fighting duo find themselves pulled into a dangerous mystery. For there's far more than secrets hiding in the halls of The Copper Beeches.