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Daisy Wells and Hazel Wong are in Egypt where they are taking a cruise along the Nile. They are hoping to see some ancient temples and a mummy or two; what they get instead is murder. Also travelling on the SS Hatshepsut is a mysterious society called the Breath of Life: a group of genteel English ladies and gentlemen who believe themselves to be reincarnations of the ancient pharaohs. Three days into the cruise their leader Theodora Miller is found dead in her cabin stabbed during the night. It soon becomes clear to Daisy and Hazel that Theodoras timid daughter Hephzibah who is prone to sleepwalking is being framed. And within the society everyone has a reason to want Theodora dead. Daisy and Hazel leap into action and begin to investigate their most difficult case yet. But there is danger all around and only one of the Detective Society will make it home alive.
Lauren James dives into a strange new world with a truly imaginative look at the climate crisis in this breathtaking companion to The Starlight Watchmaker
Action-packed follow-up to Killing Ground this is an enthralling trilogy of spine-tingling spooky adventures with a sporty twist from a master of footie fiction for kids.
The breath-taking and heart-pounding fifth instalment in the incredible New York Times and UK kindle bestselling SHATTER ME series.Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas Victoria Aveyard and Leigh Bardugo.
In a kingdom where sickness stalks the streets and only the richest can afford a cure King Harristan and his brother Prince Corrick are forced to rule with an iron fist. Tessa Cade is a masked outlaw marked for death but she likes it that way. Together with the mysterious handsome Weston she robs from the rich to help the poor distributing food and medicine to those who need it most. As it becomes clear that the only way to save her people is to assassinate the King Tessa must face a deadly mission that will take her to the dark heart of the kingdom - and force her to work with the very people she intended to destroy.
Strange things have been happening during the night, where the children have been leaving their teeth out for the tooth fairy, no coins have been left, instead they are finding nasty things like an earwig, a dead slug, even a live spider.
A hilarious comedy from award-winning Frank Cottrell Boyce. When George gets an out-of-date aftershave for his birthday he isnt particularly impressed. But the aftershave seems to have developed some extra properties.and George is now irresistible to every girl around! Particularly suitable for struggling reluctant and dyslexic readers aged 8
An intensely poetic and utterly compelling teen drama about disaffected youth rebellion and teenage attachment. From 2014 Carnegie Medal winner Kevin Brooks. Particularly suitable for struggling reluctant and dyslexic readers aged 12
Eleven-year-old Bramble unearths a scarlet mask in her grandpas magical emporium. When she tries it on she becomes a notorious highwayman Diamond Jack. It seems Bramble has been chosen for a mission: stand and deliver!
The big bad wolf hasnt had a great winter. Hes cold lonely and hungry. But things are about to change - hes going to take the Fairytale Woods by storm. But while he knows hes big and bad no one else seems to be scared of him they just keep meddling with his plans - the troll under the bridge the three annoying pigs and that pesky Little Red Riding Hood! This is going to take all his brain power and his most cunning smile to catch Grandma and reclaim his place at the top of the food chain!
Tuffy the cat is in big trouble. On Monday he left a dead bird on the carpet. On Wednesday he brought in a dead mouse but worst of all on Thursday Ellie and her family find the body of next doors rabbit. So they hatch a plan to cover up the murder.
Greg Heffley and sports just dont mix. After a disastrous field day competition at school Greg decides that when it comes to his athletic career hes officially retired. But after his mom urges him to give sports one more chance he reluctantly agrees to sign up for basketball. Tryouts are a mess and Greg is sure he wont make the cut. But he unexpectedly lands a spot on the worst team. As Greg and his new teammates start the season their chances of winning even a single game look slim. But in sports anything can happen.
Greg Heffley is finding out that the road to fame and glory comes with some hard knocks. When he decides to tag along with his brother Rodricks band Löded Diper Greg doesnt realize what hes getting into. But he soon learns that late nights unpaid gigs fighting between band members and money troubles are all part of the rock n roll lifestyle. Can Greg help Löded Diper become the legends they think they are? Or will too much time with Rodricks band be a diper överlöde?
Up until now middle school hasnt exactly been a joyride for Greg Heffley. So when the town threatens to close the crumbling building hes not too broken up about it. But when Greg realises this means hes going to be sent to a different school than his best friend Rowley Jefferson he changes his tune. Can Greg and his classmates save their school before its shuttered for good? Or is this the start of a whole new chapter for Greg?
Greg Heffley and sports just dont mix. After a disastrous field day competition at school Greg decides that when it comes to his athletic career hes officially retired. But after his mom urges him to give sports one more chance he reluctantly agrees to sign up for basketball. Tryouts are a mess and Greg is sure he wont make the cut. But he unexpectedly lands a spot on the worst team. As Greg and his new teammates start the season their chances of winning even a single game look slim. But in sports anything can happen.
In The Deep End Greg Heffley and his family hit the road for a cross-country camping trip ready for the adventure of a lifetime. But things take an unexpected turn and they find themselves stranded at an RV park thats not exactly a summertime paradise. When the skies open up and the water starts to rise the Heffleys wonder if they can save their vacation - or if theyre already in too deep.
Life was better in the old days. Or was it? Thats the question Greg Heffley is asking as his town voluntarily unplugs and goes electronics-free. But modern life has its conveniences and Greg isnt cut out for an old-fashioned world. With tension building inside and outside the Heffley home will Greg find a way to survive? Or is going old school just too hard for a kid like Greg?
When snow shuts down Greg Heffleys middle school his neighbourhood transforms into a wintry battlefield. Rival groups fight over territory build massive snow forts and stage epic snowball fights. And in the crosshairs are Greg and his trusty best friend Rowley Jefferson. Its a fight for survival as Greg and Rowley navigate alliances betrayals and warring gangs in a neighbourhood meltdown. When the snow clears will Greg and Rowley emerge as heroes? Or will they even survive to see another day?
In Wrecking Ball an unexpected inheritance gives the Heffley family a chance to make major improvements to their home. But they soon find that construction isnt all its cracked up to be. When things get rough will the Heffleys be able to stay - or will they be forced to move?