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When twelve-year-old Liam finds an old map hidden in a dusty shoebox, he expects faded ink and torn corners. Instead, the map moves. Lines crawl across the page, arrows dance, and new paths appear as if the paper itself is thinking. Soon Liam’s friends join the mystery—Emma, the careful planner who loves riddles; Noah, practical and skeptical; and Sophia, bursting with excitement and fearless curiosity. Together, they discover the map isn’t broken or magical by accident—it responds to questions.

When a renowned archaeologist goes missing, the young investigators find themselves in a race against time. Determined to crack the puzzling mystery, they encounter a series of unexpected challenges. Just when the situation seems dire, a mysterious pen drive materializes on their school campus, unlocking a world of hidden secrets and promising a glimmer of hope. But the path to the truth is far from easy. Navigating the corridors of their school, our intrepid heroes must overcome bullies, outsmart a stern vice principal, and navigate a daring campus break-in.

Get ready for the ultimate undercover adventure! “The Spy Who Skipped School” follows Alex Chen, a 12-year-old bookworm with a secret life as a S.C.H.O.O.L. agent. When a mysterious memo whisks her away from boring classes, Alex dives into a world of gadgets, disguises, and high-stakes missions. With her trusty handler J by her side, Alex must navigate the dangers of her school, outsmart rival spies, and uncover hidden secrets. From sneaking through ventilation shafts to cracking cryptic codes, Alex’s skills are put to the test.

Londra, 1569. Essere la damigella d'onore favorita dalla Regina Elisabetta I sembra un sogno, ma tra abiti sfarzosi e lezioni di bon ton, Grace ha un problema enorme: al Ballo di San Valentino deve scegliere un marito fra tre pretendenti. E proprio quando Grace sta per fare la sua scelta, uno dei candidati viene trovato morto con un pugnale nella schiena. Il sospettato numero uno? Ovviamente il ragazzo che le piace! Aiutata dall'acrobata Masou e dalla fedele lavandaia Ellie, riuscirà Grace a scovare il vero assassino e a salvare la Corona prima che sia troppo tardi?

It’s the summer of 2006 in Academy Award Winner Jamie Lee Curtis’ Letters From Camp, Season 2, and Mookie has reinvented herself from the "extremely annoying" and "overly personal"—their words—investigator who alienated the rest of the camp. Now she’s…well, she’s not sure yet, but it’s going to be cool beans.

In this second installment in the New York Times bestselling series from Edgar Award winner James Ponti, the young group of spies returns for another international adventure perfect for fans of Spy School and Mrs. Smith’s Spy School for Girls. After thwarting a notorious villain at an...

For centuries, the magnificent Throne of Felipe has stood with two empty spaces beside its famous silver arrow - spaces where the silver castle and lion should have been. And now, with the recent discovery of the silver castle within a secret vault in Seville, Spain, the hunt is on for the third silver icon. With all three pieces in the place, the throne will be enormously valuable - making it a hot item on VILE's radar. Now it's up to Carmen and crew to find the silver lion before VILE does, and protect the throne from winding up in the wrong hands.

Solve the mystery with the Secret Seven - everyone's favourite detective club! A brand-new, action-packed Secret Seven adventure by prizewinning author Pamela Butchart. When Peter discovers an old skull hidden in his bedroom, it's time for an urgent meeting of the Secret Seven. Setting off to...

Picket, Heather, Jo, and your favorite Green Ember heroes are back for a thrilling new adventure. In the days after their arrival at Halfwind Citadel, the friends are caught up in a desperate fight for the cause when an internal conspiracy threatens to unravel the growing strength of rabbitkind’s resistance.

The globe-trotting thief in the red fedora returns! And now, the question isn't where—but who? In the role of Carmen Sandiego, award-winning performer Kyla Garcia reveals, for the very first time, the backstory of the ever-elusive master criminal whose whereabouts captured the imaginations of children everywhere—through educational video games, animated series, and a popular PBS "gameshow" for middle schoolers in the 1990s.

This bundle includes Peril at Granite Peak and The Battle of Bayport.

Bound to the sea by rocks and dirt, Cabin Island stands shrouded by fog and mystery. The Hardy Boys are up to the challenge! Stolen groceries, creeping tycoons, and missing heirlooms plague the island, and with the intention of cashing in a favor, the Hardy Boys find themselves in the midst of it.

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.

Life is lonely in Queen Victoria's London, especially for a talking vole. Chains may be the equal of any human detective, but there's one case he can't solve: where he came from and why he can speak. Luckily, he has the help of Eldridge, the retired investigator he lives with. Their latest job—a shipload of missing fish destined for experimentation—might provide some needed answers. But when Eldridge is kidnapped, Chains is left without sanctuary at a time he badly needs friends. Especially with profiteers, scientists, and pirates from London's mad scientific underbelly after his hide.

Everyone agreed that Whiskers was a very quiet cat. He lived in a little yellow house at the end of Maple Street. The paint was peeling, the steps were creaky, and the windows always appeared warm, even in the winter. People who walked by sometimes spotted him sitting in the front window with his gray fur perfectly clean and his white paws tucked under him like he was made of porcelain. He didn’t move much. He didn’t make a lot of noise. Mrs. Turner from next door used to say, “That cat never meows.”

Addi, Jenny und Ağan sind die Unsichtbar-Affen. Als Kinder in einer großen Stadt werden sie oft übersehen. Aber das ist manchmal auch gut so. Besonders wenn die drei als Detektive unterwegs sind. Dann gilt ihr Motto: Unsichtbar und trotzdem da! Mit Äffchen Goffi knacken die Freunde selbst den kniffeligsten Fall. Im Museum geschehen nachts merkwürdige Dinge. Bilder werden lebendig und jagen dem Wärter große Furcht ein. Spukt es zwischen Drachenskulpturen und alten Gemälden? Die Unsichtbar-Affen belauschen die Geister.

Meet thirteen-year-old Agatha Oddly – a bold, determined heroine, and the star of this stylish new detective series. THE SECRET KEY Agatha Oddlow has been a detective for as long as she can remember – she’s just been waiting for her first big case. And nothing gets bigger than saving the...

NEWBERY MEDAL WINNER Ellen Raskin's unforgettable, timeless classic continues to be cherished by young readers of each new generation. "Great fun for those who enjoy illusion, word play, or sleight of hand." —The New York Times Book Review A highly inventive mystery begins when sixteen...

This bundle includes The Vanishing Game and Into Thin Air.

Ryan is about to board a plane, knowing that the next twenty-four hours will change everything. His mission is to stop the biggest terrorist attack America's ever seen. Ryan works for CHERUB, a secret organisation with one key advantage: even a trained terrorist won't suspect that a teenager is...