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The Traitors meets the Spider-Verse in How to Steal the Future, a fast-paced, action-packed adventure with mind-bending twists by the bestselling author of Escape Room, Christopher Edge. Perfect for readers of 10+. ‘A writer of genuine originality’ - The Guardian The maze is a dangerous...

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. But this year, Judy convinces her dad to let her come, too. Judy has heard whispers about the Beast of Evil Rock - a half-human creature who stalks the crags. And she's determined to find out for herself if it's true. Will Judy discover the secret of Evil Rock before the Beast finds her first?

Ein Mädchen, eine Mission und kein Zurück. Name: Amanda Black Stärken: Geschicklichkeit, Kraft, Rätsel lösen Status: Schatzjägerin & Superheldin Ein anonymer Hinweis macht Amanda Black auf einen antiken Dolch aufmerksam. Gegen den Rat ihrer Tante folgt sie seiner Spur bis in den Himalaya. Dort erfährt sie, dass der Dolch erst zusammen mit einer Glocke seine volle Macht entfaltet. Wer beides besitzt und die Glocke schlägt, kann den Tod bezwingen. Amandas Aufgabe ist es, die Glocke zu zerstören. Aber das Schicksal hat andere Pläne.

The third title in this murder-mystery school series set at Mayfield Academy from Sophie McKenzie, the bestselling author of million-copy-seller, Girl Missing. Georgia, Wren and Billy are excited about the start of a new school term this autumn at Mayfield Academy, especially as it brings with...

Arun, Donna and Sam are hauled out of Science at 10:42 to be briefed on their next S.T.E.A.L.T.H. mission. They must rescue two British Intelligence operatives who are trapped on a train in an Austrian tunnel. By 11:41, the kids have activated MANDROID and are heading at hypersonic speed for the Alps. But at 12:55 comes the avalanche. S.T.E.A.L.T.H.'s mission just got a whole lot more complicated. And a whole lot colder.

From master storyteller Garth Nix, the chilling story of a strange object that falls into the wrong hands and has the potential to destroy the world. Perfect for fans of STRANGER THINGS and Neil Gaiman. It's not fair. Kim's always lived in the shadow of his younger sister, Eila - which is not...

An unnatural fog, lingering for weeks, has settled over the Stockholm archipelago, home to twelve-year-old Tuva. No one can explain it. Tuva, attuned to the mysteries of the sea, has her suspicions. When her classmate and his mother nearly drown in the damp, choking fog, Tuva seeks answers about its supernatural nature. And the truth she uncovers is more wondrous—and sinister—than she could have imagined.

The curse is calling, the bitten unite . . . welcome to the Town of the Turned. 'A riotously absorbing horror-comedy for readers of 12 and up.' – Guardian ​The world is still adjusting to life after the Rippocalypse – and there are plenty who aren't happy with the new status quo. Made...

Trapped in a dark forest with his cold-hearted parents, Bonebag leads a cruel and isolated existence. However, he feels deep in his bones that things weren’t always this way: he has known happiness before. Why does it feel like it was in a past life? When Bonebag discovers a locket that burns him to the touch, and a ghostly girl beckons him into the deep woods, he must grapple with the riddle of where he came from and how he came to be. Only then can he begin to rewrite his fate.

Deadly stakes, dangerous secrets, and a cut-throat game where the winners are set for life. Welcome to the Boston School, and the world of the Liars Society. Weatherby and Jack have been tapped to join Last Heir, the most powerful secret society in the world, but the night of the first gambit, the game takes a terrifying turn. Now, Jack and Weatherby are in a race against time to discover the truth about the game - and themselves. But how do you know who to trust when everyone is a liar?

Dawson wants to try out for the basketball team, but he gets bullied into being the mascot instead. And to make matters worse, the suit is possessed by a spooky spirit!

Our city. Our secret. Our rules. When pupils start going missing from a prestigious boarding school, Ollie Turner knows it's a job for the Haven. Below the city streets, the Haven is a sanctuary for kids run by kids. Ollie and the Haven's investigations team put their lives on the line, going undercover to find the missing children. But little do they realise that a deadly enemy awaits them - one with plans to destroy everything they hold dear. 

Bloomsbury presents Destiny of the Diamond Princess by Sherri Winston read by Montana Jacobowitz The Princess Diaries meets From the Desk of Zoey Washington in this story about a girl who is reconnected with her birth family, only to discover that she is an African princess and the key to...

When the whole town is whispering about mysterious howls in the forest, most people lock their doors. Spenser packs athermos of hot cocoa and goes to investigate. Deep in the woods under the full moon, young paranormal investigator Spenser discovers that the "terrifying" creatureeveryone fears is actually Callum—a gentle werewolf who spends his nights alone, picking wildflowers and watching the townlights from a distance. While others see claws and fangs, Spenser sees someone who just wants to belong. But convincing an entire town to give awerewolf a chance at the annual Lantern Festival?

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...

Another message, the single word “Grun” sends Jack Coughlin, Collin, and Danny back to The Hidden Moon and a fight for their lives! Jack Coughlin’s magical stone from Anron sends another Morse Code message. This time Grun, the name of the evil creature they all thought was gone. Jack, his brother, Collin, and their friend, Danny, return to outer space to help their Anronite friends, Karna and Nidar. Grun, the enemy of the People of Light, is very much alive and is determined to rule The Hidden Moon for his own.

The Bungalow Mystery (1930) by Carolyn Keene.

The Tower Treasure (1927) by Franklin W. Dixon.

A New York Times bestseller! When a hurricane uncovers new information in a cold case, the Sherlock Society investigates a decades-old heist in this “engrossing” (Kirkus Reviews) second book in the hilarious, New York Times bestselling Sherlock Society middle grade series from Edgar...

Desde que heredó sus poderes, Amanda no ha tenido ni un momento de descanso: entrenos, deberes, misiones.... Pero todo está a punto de cambiar, porque por primera vez ha decidido tomarse el día libre para asistir al baile del instituto. Se comprará un vestido bonito, le pedirá a Jason que la acompañe y todo será genial. ¡El sueño de cualquier adolescente!