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From a rising stand-up comedian and exciting new talent in children’s fiction comes a brilliantly funny murder mystery series that BBC Radio called “Knives Out meets Poirot—but for children!” Bonnie Montgomery is the world’s greatest detective. Not that anyone—other than Grampa...

What does it take to become the greatest secret agent the world has ever known? In this thrilling prequel to the adventures of James Bond, 007, readers meet a young boy whose inquisitive mind and determination set him on a path that will someday take him across the globe, in pursuit of the most...

On the seventh day, there was a choice. The house is falling apart, and when it is destroyed, all existence will be destroyed with it. Arthur Penhaligon and his friends Leaf and Suzy are caught in the chaos, separated by events but drawn together in their fight to survive. They must use every...

On the sixth day, there was sorcery. Arthur Penhaligan has wrested five of the Keys from their immortal guardians, the Trustees of the Will. But gaining the Sixth Key poses a greater challenge than any he has faced before. Superior Saturday is not just one of the Trustees – she is also the...

Who is Sam, and what do his strange dreams mean? The shock of icy water as a boat crashes onto rocks feels real; so does the castle high above him that is almost hidden in the mists. And what about the number eleven woven into all those dreams? The papers Sam finds in the locked box in the attic...

‘Has all the characteristics of his work ... pace, action, mystery and cool’ SUNDAY TIMES _____________________________________ IN THE BEGINNING, THERE WAS MAXIMUM RIDE . . . A GIRL. A FIGHTER. A LEADER. A SUPERHUMAN WITH A MISSION TO SAVE THE WORLD. SHE’S GONE TO THE ENDS OF THE EARTH...

Richard Hsieh's life is about to become a total nightmare. His dad studies dreams and they hook his new Slappy doll up to the dream machine as a joke. All of a sudden, Richard's dreams are becoming scarier and scarier. Each time, seeing Slappy, his birthday present, come to life and wreak havoc. But they're only dreams, right?

Die Soldaten im Schloss sind stocksauer, weil ihnen ihr Blaubeerkuchen geklaut wurde. Sie verdächtigen Prinz John und ziehen los, um sich einen neuen Herrscher zu suchen. Robin kommt die Sache seltsam vor und er versucht den wahren Schuldigen zu finden. Diese Folge enthält drei weitere Episoden.

Erano ancora a metà strada quando il dottor Brewer si materializzò in fondo alla scala. Aveva un'aria decisamente poco allegra, mentre il suo volto aveva assunto un colore vagamente verdastro alla luce del neon che illuminava la stanza.

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 Philip Reeve.

Los relatos más terroríficos de R. L. Stine, el maestro que nos hizo temblar y disfrutar con Pesadillas.

Archie Blake thought his policeman father teaching him how to pick locks and open safes was just a bit of fun. But when a diamond necklace is stolen and his dad is arrested, Archie realises the only way to prove Dad's innocence is to go on the run and use everything he's learned to uncover the truth. But Archie soon finds himself deeply tangled in the criminal underworld, where it's hard to know who to trust and even harder to see what's right or wrong. Will Archie be able to find a way out before it's too late?

"An engaging, plot-driven thriller . . ." -- Kirkus Reviews, on This Town Is Not All Right "For junior conspiracy theorists everywhere." -- Booklist, on This Town Is Not All Right In the sequel to This Town Is Not All Right, Beacon, Everleigh, and Arthur think they've left the horror of...

Jenny Many is an exuberant, lovable 10-year-old with a nose for intrigue and an eye for a mystery. She is bold, fearless, and enthusiastic, as well as bags of fun to be around! Together with her best friends Hannah, Ella, and Dylan, Jenny unearths crimes, rights wrongs, and makes a host of nail-biting new discoveries.

A riveting story of adventure, danger and friendship for readers 11+, perfect for fans of Alex Rider and CHERUB. What would you risk for a friend you've never met . . . ? In 1960s Berlin the Wall is everywhere. It cuts through streets, parks, even houses. Teenagers Harry and Jakob live either...

What happens when a talking fish, a runaway dog, and a herd of hog-like creatures descend on the woods behind Cody Brachman's house? An absolute nightmare! His friend Sam wanted to stay inside and play video games all day, but Cody insisted they go wading in the creek. What starts as a fun morning in the water quickly turns into the scariest day the two friends have ever experienced.

The brand new must-read middle-grade novel from the author of super-spooky Crater Lake. Perfect for 9+ fans of R.L.Stine’s Goosebumps. It’s Colette’s birthday and the friends are spending an evening at Neon Perch – an epic entertainment spot where they can eat pizza, play mini golf and...

On dit qu'une forêt a son gardien... et que celui-ci est effroyable. Nul n'ose le déranger. Pourtant, l'appel des sentiers est irrésistible: les arbres chuchotent, les ombres s'allongent, et chaque craquement ressemble à un avertissement. Qui protège vraiment ces lieux? Et de quoi? Entre rumeurs, secrets enfouis et légendes qui se réveillent, la frontière entre mythe et réalité vacille. Il faudra apprivoiser la peur et écouter la forêt pour entrevoir la vérité.

Dans "Mystères au chalet" de Michel Bélisle, suivez Léo, un adolescent de seize ans, alors qu'il navigue à travers les complexités de l'adolescence et les secrets de famille. Alors qu'il observe les merles d'Amérique dans son jardin, Léo rêve de ses vacances d'été et décide de quitter son équipe de baseball, en partie à cause de l'entraîneur, père de son rival.

Bonbon is back in the second installment of this murder mystery series. The gentleman detective can’t get away from murder—even on vacation. Bonnie Montgomery is finally getting a vacation from cracking cases as her alter ego, Montgomery Bonbon. But something terribly fishy happens the...