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  • Where's Wally?
    The Where's Wally? series has captivated generations and sold over 75 million copies worldwide. Begin your adventure with the original eye-boggling classic activity book that started it all! Where's Wally?, the book that introduced the world to the iconic bespectacled traveller. Join Wally and his friends—Wenda, Wizard Whitebeard, and Odlaw—as they embark on an incredible journey across a variety of...
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  • Ember Spark and the Thunder of Dragons
    A magical NEW story filled with adventure, wonder and edge-of-your-seat excitement, set in a world of daring dragons and magical maladies by the best-selling author of Sky Song, Abi Elphinstone... ‘This new fantasy series for younger readers is bubbling with action and imagination… A joy.’ The Daily Mail 'Elphinstone has the confidence to embrace fantasy's most popular tropes - unicorns,...
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  • The Sugarcane Kids and the Empty Cage
    Embark on another thrilling adventure in the tropical paradise of northern Queensland with the intrepid team in The Sugarcane Kids and the Empty Cage by Charlie Archbold. This delightful sequel to the award-winning The Sugarcane Kids and the Red-bottomed Boat promises to captivate readers once again with its blend of mystery, excitement, and local charm. In the quaint setting of...
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  • Amazing Puzzles and Quizzes for Every 10 Year Old
    Filled with over 150 brain-busting puzzles and quizzes – fully illustrated throughout! Are you a whizz at animal trivia? Do travel facts float your boat? Do you know all there is to know about dinosaurs? Put your knowledge to the test in this fun-packed book of puzzles and quizzes! Look out for spot the difference, mazes, odd one out, and...
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  • Little Children's Puzzle Pad
    Little Children's Puzzle Pad offers over 90 fun picture, number, and word puzzles for young children. This entertaining activity book is jam-packed with simple word, number, and picture puzzles for little children to enjoy while developing vital skills in reading, writing, counting, and observation. Activities include mazes, puzzles, word searches, spot the differences, and more. Answers for the puzzles are...
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  • The Famous Five Collection 4
    Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timmy the dog find excitement and adventure wherever they go in Enid Blyton's most popular series. Five On A Hike Together Dick is woken by a light flashing through his window. Is someone trying to send him a coded message? When the Famous Five hear of an escaped convict in the area, they are on...
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  • Where's Wally? The Boredom Buster Book
    Where's Wally? The Boredom Buster Book is Wally’s ultimate antidote to "there’s nothing to do." This engaging book brims with searches, puzzles, and games of all stripes, and includes a five-minute challenge on each page! Whether you are flying off on vacation, taking a long car ride, or stuck inside for hours on a rainy day, this hefty compendium is...
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  • Lightfall 3-Book Box Set
    From critically acclaimed author-illustrator Tim Probert comes a box set that collects the first three books in his breathtaking fantasy adventure series Lightfall. In the land of Irpa, an ancient threat awakens, obsessed with plunging the world into eternal darkness. Luckily, chance enlists two unsuspecting heroes to save the day. In book one, The Girl and the Galdurian, reluctant allies...
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  • The Famous Five Collection 7
    A bumper collection of 3 Famous Five books in one volume. Join the adventure! Contains the last 3 books in the series: books 19, 20 and 21. Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timmy find excitement and adventure wherever they go, in Enid Blyton's most popular series. These books have been global bestsellers for decades. Join the adventure and find out...
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  • The Famous Five Collection 2
    Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timmy the dog find excitement and adventure wherever they go in Enid Blyton's most popular series. Five Go to Smuggler's Top The Five go to stay at the large, old house and have great fun discovering secret hiding places and underground tunnels. But who are the people signalling out to sea? And what do they...
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  • The Famous Five Collection 6
    Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timmy the dog find excitement and adventure wherever they go in Enid Blyton's most popular series, The Famous Five. This new collection contains three fantastic books in one volume. Join the adventure! Five Go to Billycock Hill (Book 16) The five are excited to befriend a pilot on holiday. But when he disappears with top-secret...
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  • Case Closed #2: Stolen from the Studio
    The hilarious and high-stakes Case Closed middle grade series gets a touch of Hollywood glamor! Pick-your-own-path and puzzle-packed mystery collide in this star-studded sequel in which the reader must help Carlos and his friends solve the disappearance of a famous teen actress. In this wildly entertaining and interactive adventure, YOU pick which suspects to interview, which questions to ask, and...
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  • The Famous Five Collection 3
    Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timmy the dog find excitement and adventure wherever they go in Enid Blyton's most popular series. Five Go Off To Camp Ghost trains in the dead of night that seem to vanish into thin air? The Famous Five are on to it! If they follow the tracks, will they solve the mystery? Five Get Into...
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  • Spot the Difference
    A small-sized pocket book full of spot-the-difference activities. Spot the difference between flocks of flamingos, adorable llamas, herds of elephants and lots more in this lively mini book, bursting with animal-themed puzzles. Part of a range of pocket-sized paperbacks that are perfect for holidays, journeys and party bags.
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  • Manga Classics: The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
    Manga Classics: The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes brings tales of the world's most famous detective to life as a comic book. Join the brilliant Holmes and his loyal friend Dr Watson as they unravel five seemingly impossible mysteries using Holmes's legendary powers of deduction. Discover the true identity of the masked man, learn the secrets of the Red-Headed League, and...
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  • Are Small Furry Rodents the Right Pets for You
    Are Small Furry Rodents the Right Pets for You by Emma Milne explores the world of small furry rodents, which can be wonderful pets. These loving and entertaining little creatures have needs just like all pets. In this book, you'll discover everything you need to know about rats, mice, degus, gerbils, and hamsters. Did you know that all rodents have...
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  • A Faraway Tree Adventure: The Land of Goodies
    A full-colour short story taken from the world of the Magic Faraway Tree. Perfect for new readers. Discover the magic! The Land of Goodies has come to the top of the Faraway Tree, and it is the tastiest place that Joe, Beth, Frannie, and Rick have ever been. There are ice-cream trees, lollipop bushes, and fences made of marshmallow! The...
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  • The Broken Ear
    One of the most iconic characters in children’s literature Hergé’s classic comic book creation, Tintin, is one of the most recognisable characters in children’s books. These highly collectible editions of the original 24 adventures will delight Tintin fans old and new. Perfect for lovers of graphic novels, mysteries, and historical adventures. The world’s most famous travelling reporter must call on...
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  • Cigars of the Pharaoh
    One of the most iconic characters in children’s literature Hergé’s classic comic book creation, Tintin, is one of the most recognisable characters in children’s books. These highly collectible editions of the original 24 adventures will delight Tintin fans, both old and new. Perfect for lovers of graphic novels, mysteries, and historical adventures. The world’s most famous travelling reporter must unearth...
    By Hergé
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  • Ali Cross
    Ali Cross is the thrilling new novel from globally bestselling author James Patterson, where the son of Alex Cross follows in his father's footsteps. Alex Cross The brilliant DC detective who never gives up on a case. Ali Cross The tenacious kid who's determined to follow in his father's footsteps. The case that finally gives him a chance Ali knows...
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  • The Mirror World
    The electrifying sequel to the bestselling, critically acclaimed, page-turning thriller, The Upper World, soon to be a major movie starring Academy Award Winner Daniel Kaluuya. With her mentor, Dr Esso, by her side, Peckham born and bred Rhia is beginning her first week at the University of Oxford. She's determined to have a fresh start and put the Upper World...
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  • Lonely Planet Kids Brain Teasers
    Packed with puzzles, riddles, dingbats, and more, this fun and challenging companion to Boredom Buster and The Round the World Quiz Book will test the whole family. Travel-themed, it’s perfect for car journeys, holidays, and rainy days. Puzzles increase in difficulty throughout the book, keeping kids occupied on both short and long trips. It also helps to develop logic and...
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  • Playing With Fire
    Just when you think you’ve saved the world… "You will kill her?" the Torment asked. Skulduggery sagged. "Yes." He hesitated, then took his gun from his jacket. "I'm sorry, Valkyrie," he said softly. "Don't talk to me," Valkyrie said. "Just do what you have to do." "Please forgive me," Skulduggery said, then aimed the gun at the girl and pulled...
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  • The Faceless Ones
    Third bone-breaking, belly-busting adventure in the bestselling series that puts the “funny” back in… um… funny bestselling series. That didn’t really work, did it? If you've read the previous Skulduggery books, then you know what the Faceless Ones are. And if you know what the Faceless Ones are, then you can probably take a wild guess that things in this...
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  • Lulu and the Dance Detectives #3: The Doggy Disco Hoax
    The third book in this illustrated chapter series, ideal for dance-mad, mystery-solving emerging and confident readers. A dodgy dog rescue fundraiser, a dazzlingly dizzy disco, and a mystery to solve for the Silver Star Dancers! When a disco to raise money for a dog rescue centre turns out to be a hoax, Lulu and her team are determined to make...
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  • Hardy Boys Adventures Special Collection (Boxed Set)
    Immerse yourself in the riveting adventures of Frank and Joe Hardy with the Hardy Boys Adventures Special Collection (Boxed Set) by Franklin W. Dixon. This beautifully designed and collectible set brings together the first ten thrilling instalments of the Hardy Boys' new adventures, where each mystery is more daring and complex than the last. Follow the resourceful brothers as they...
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  • The Great Aotearoa Puzzle Book
    • Celebrates New Zealand’s bilingual heritage with puzzles incorporating both languages.• Crammed full of great activities to keep children challenged.• Learn about such things as New Zealand inventors, places and traditional Māori culture.• Expands vocabulary and knowledge of te reo.• Hours of fun and incidental learning!  
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  • Lots of Secret Codes
    Over 80 secret code puzzles to crack, including cryptic treasure maps, ancient hieroglyphs, and coded crosswords. From breaking enemy agents' ciphers to translating long-lost languages, help solve all kinds of secret codes and mysterious messages in this exciting book, which is packed with over 80 puzzles. With safe combinations to crack, computer systems to hack, and much more, there's plenty...
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  • Hardy Boys 13: the Mark on the Door
    In their motorboat, the Sleuth, Frank and Joe Hardy search Barmet Bay for a dangerous stranger who has stolen a valuable boat. Suddenly, in the eerie fog, they spot the craft drifting aimlessly out to sea. What happens next starts the young detectives and their pal Chet Morton on an intriguing adventure that takes them to Mexico and into the...
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  • Hardy Boys 12: Footprints Under the Window
    A plot to steal a top-secret instrument vital to the United States space program poses a challenging case for Frank and Joe Hardy. After rescuing a South American stowaway who mutters a warning about Footprints Under the Window and then vanishes, Frank and Joe discover that documents belonging to their famous detective father are missing and that footprints linger under...
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  • Hardy Boys Clue Book Case-Cracking Collection (Boxed Set)
    Help detective brothers Frank and Joe solve mysteries in the first ten interactive Hardy Boys Clue Books, now available in a collectible boxed set. Get to the bottom of Bayport’s biggest cases as these expert kid detectives follow the clues to find the culprits! Frank and Joe track down thieves, thwart talent show sabotage, hunt for buried treasure, and more!...
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  • Hardy Boys 11: While the Clock Ticked
    A banker who has been receiving threatening notes enlists the help of the Hardy boys. Before long, the young sleuths find themselves entangled in the investigation of a notorious band of thieves. In Hardy Boys 11: While the Clock Ticked, suspense builds as the brothers dig deeper into the mystery, risking their own safety to uncover the truth. With each...
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  • Famous Five Colour Short Stories: Five and a Half-Term Adventure
    George's dog Timmy sniffs out an adventure when he spots some suspicious-looking passengers on a train. He is very interested in one of them, but what has he spotted? Can the Famous Five solve this mystery? In addition to the 21 novels in the Famous Five series, Enid Blyton wrote a clutch of short stories based on the characters. These...
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  • Hardy Boys 10: What Happened at Midnight
    Frank and Joe race against time to retrieve a scientist's top-secret invention before thieves get their hands on it. But the young detectives soon discover that they are involved in a mystery far greater in scope than just safeguarding the invention. When Joe is kidnapped, this incident starts Frank off on a chase that could end disastrously for him and...
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  • Hardy Boys 09: the Great Airport Mystery
    Valuable electronic parts containing platinum are being stolen from shipments made by Stanwide Mining Equipment's cargo planes, and Frank and Joe are called upon to assist their world-renowned detective father in solving the baffling case. While posing as Stanwide employees, the boys investigate the truth behind the chief pilot's death at sea. The puzzling trail of clues leads the young...
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  • Hardy Boys 08: the Mystery of Cabin Island
    With two mysteries to solve, Frank and Joe must climb aboard their iceboat, the Sea Gull, to reach Cabin Island, where a belligerent stranger orders them off. Sabotage to the boat, danger to themselves, and a ghostly prowler do not daunt the Hardy boys in their search for Johnny Jefferson and for clues to stolen antique medals. How the teenage...
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  • Hardy Boys 07: the Secret of the Caves
    Triggered by the disappearance of a brilliant young professor, this mystery takes the Hardy boys first to Kenworthy College, where they find a puzzling message on an examination paper. But then, a new clue is unearthed that sends the young detectives to the Honeycomb Caves. After many dangerous encounters, Frank and Joe discover a powerful searchlight in one of the...
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  • Hardy Boys 04: the Missing Chums
    Not only is the local bank robbed, but two of the Hardy boys' pals mysteriously disappear after a masquerade party. Are the events related? How the Hardy boys use all their courage and skill to outwit the criminals provides an exciting climax to one of the most baffling mysteries the young detectives have ever encountered. Hardy Boys 04: the Missing...
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  • Hardy Boys 06: the Shore Road Mystery
    When the Hardy Boys eagerly agree to assist their friend Jack Dodd and his father in locating a family treasure, the two young detectives are unaware of the baffling complications that will arise. Deadly road traps, aerial ambush, a spider man and a suspect who carries a menacing cane harass the young detectives as they seek the triple solution to...
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  • Hardy Boys 03: the Secret of the Old Mill
    With two cases in tow, the Hardy boys look to Turner Mill for clues. Determined to learn the secret of the old mill, Frank and Joe employ a clever ruse to gain entrance, only to find themselves trapped. How the young detectives extricate themselves from this dangerous situation and unravel mysteries will keep readers tense with suspense! Hardy Boys 03:...
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  • Dogs Don't Do Ballet
    Celebrating ten Biff-tastic years of this hilarious story about a small dog with a big personality and even bigger dreams! Meet Biff, an adorable little puppy who will stop at nothing to become a ballet dancer. My dog is not like other dogs. He doesn't do dog stuff like weeing on lampposts or scratching his fleas, or drinking out of...
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  • Master Builder: Minecraft Challenges
    If you're playing Minecraft online with friends, you need this cool new collection of amazing Minecraft challenges! Master Builder: Minecraft Challenges gives you simple, step-by-step instructions for building amazing arenas, setting up fun quests, and organising server-wide games. Difficulty levels range from easy-to-play games like hide-and-seek and racing, to fun building challenges, and all the way up to huge epic...
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  • Ducktective Quack and the Cake Crime Wave
    There's a crime wave in the town and Ducktective Quack needs your help to solve the mystery. Follow the clues in the pictures and see if you can work out who-done-it! Someone has been helping themselves to all the cakes and sweet treats and it's down to Ducktective Quack and her sidekick, Constable Crackling, to catch the culprit. Ducktective Quack...
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  • The New Famous Five: Five and the Forgotten Treasure
    A rip-roaring delight. Captures the spirit of Blyton with a fresh, fun new story. Anna James, author of Pages and Co and Alice With a Why Can the new Famous Five catch the thief and find the forgotten treasure before it's too late? Join the original Famous Five and a new group of children in this thrilling adventure series by...
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  • Lulu and the Dance Detectives #4: Ravenous Rooster Stake-out
    Book 4 in this charming illustrated chapter book series, perfect for dance-mad, mystery-solving emerging and confident readers. An all-you-can-eat restaurant, a swinging country and western dance, and a mystery to solve for the Dance Detectives! Lulu and the Silver Star Dancers have an exciting gig dancing at the Ravenous Rooster, but nerves are frayed - notorious criminal Douglas Vipersnitch is...
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  • Holiday Puzzle Pad
    Holiday Puzzle Pad by Phillip Clarke is a pad bursting with vibrantly illustrated puzzles and pencil games to test the brainpower of children and adults alike. Ages: 8+ An entertaining book packed with nearly 200 pen and paper puzzles to keep younger children happy on holidays, rainy days—or any day. Full of holiday-themed puzzles including word searches, spot the difference,...
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  • Adventures Unlimited: The Land of Lost Things
    Ever wondered what happens to all those lost items? Adventures Unlimited: The Land of Lost Things by Andy Griffiths takes you on a whirlwind journey into a fantastical world where all lost objects reside. This spellbinding tale follows two intrepid adventurers as they embark on a mission to retrieve a lucky rabbit's foot, only to find themselves swept up in...
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  • Goosebumps: The Creepy Classic 20-Book Collection
    Indulge in the spine-chilling and hair-raising tales of Goosebumps: The Creepy Classic 20-Book Collection. This collection invites you to explore a world filled with twists, turns, and terrifying tales. Each book presents a uniquely thrilling story that captivates readers of all ages. Discover the eeriness that only R.L. Stine can deliver. Relive your childhood nightmares or introduce the next generation...
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  • Zootopia 2: The Movie Novel (Disney)
    The mysteries just keep coming! Detectives Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde find themselves on the twisting trail of a mysterious reptile who arrives in Zootopia and turns the mammal metropolis upside down. To crack the case, Judy and Nick must go undercover to unexpected new parts of town, where their growing partnership is tested like never before.
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  • A Faraway Tree Adventure: The Land of Birthdays
    A full-colour short story taken from the world of the Magic Faraway Tree. Perfect for new readers. Discover the magic! It's Beth's birthday, so everyone is delighted when the Land of Birthdays arrives at the top of the Faraway Tree. It's time for the most magical party they've ever had! The stories about the Magic Faraway Tree have been entertaining...
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  • Weirdle: A Wonderfully Wordy Game Book
    You'll find puzzling offline fun for everyone in this wonderful, wordy quiz book. Weirdle: A Wonderfully Wordy Game Book invites you to put your thinking caps on and your internet off! Join in the latest puzzling trend with over a thousand head-scratching word-based puzzles, questions and challenges that'll keep you wanting more. Featuring hilarious mix-ups, mystery twists, crazy clues, ridiculous...
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  • Where's Wally? The Magnificent Mini Book Box
    A new look for the popular slipcase containing mini editions of the first five classic Where’s Wally? titles. A new generation of Where’s Wally? fans can join in the hunt for our well-loved spectacled friend. Finding Wally is never easy, but the challenge has been made even greater with these mini paperbacks. Luckily, the accompanying Wally magnifier (with striped handle)...
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  • Detective Time (Hotdog! 19)
    All aboard the Crystal Express! Hotdog, Kev and Lizzie are going on a train! They’re not the only important passengers—the train is also carrying the famous Mega Diamond! But wait, someone’s stolen it?! The thief must be on board!
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  • Nation
    Nation by Terry Pratchett is a masterpiece—a desert island story of epic and hilarious proportions. Now available in this brand-new, stunning edition. Widely thought of as the best book Terry Pratchett ever wrote, this is a story of a Nation, a story of a friendship, a story of growing up and the truths we must learn. It is epic in...
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  • The Famous Five Collection 5
    Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timmy the dog find excitement and adventure wherever they go in Enid Blyton's most popular series, The Famous Five. This new collection contains three fantastic books in one volume. Five Go to Mystery Moor (Book 13) The Famous Five can't wait to explore peculiar-sounding Mystery Moor. But after spending a night on the heath, they...
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  • This Is Not My Hat
    Winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal Winner of the Caldecott Medal A New York Times Bestseller "There is character and narrative drive, suspense, menace, morality and a twist." — The Sunday Times Jon Klassen for the smallest hands! A board book edition of the bestselling, multiple award-winning cautionary tale. A tiny fish proudly wears a blue hat. It fits him...
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  • The Mysterious Island
    A stolen hot air balloon lands an unlikely crew on a mysterious island far from everything they know in this action-packed Jules Verne classic—now with an arresting new look! Five prisoners of war steal a hot air balloon and escape capture in Virginia during the American Civil War. They fly for several thousand miles before a storm forces them to...
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  • Deep Dark
    Zohra Nabi has clearly done her research. Deep Dark dives into history to enthralling effect. The street life of the time, particularly London’s lost economy of patterers and ballad-sellers, shouting out the latest songs and stories, is brought into raucous, vivid colour … Outstanding. – The Times Children's Book of the Week The dark was deep; it opened like a...
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    Amazing Activity Mini Puzzle Blast
    Slide this handy book in your backpack for a boredom-busting adventure anytime, anywhere! Over 100 pages of puzzles keep kids' minds busy while boosting brainpower. Mazes support concentration and focus, while connect the dots and word searches reinforce numeracy and literacy skills. Amazing Activity Mini Puzzle Blast promises endless fun with a purpose!
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  • Richard Scarry's The Supermarket Mystery
    There's always something fun to see or learn in Richard Scarry's Busytown! Someone is stealing food from Grocer Dog's store. Thankfully, Detective Sam Cat and Detective Dudley Pig are hungry to solve the case! Detectives Sam Cat and Dudley Pig have been asked to help catch a sneaky thief at the supermarket. Will they catch the clever crook? Children ages...
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  • The Official Agatha Christie After School Detectives Club
    With fifty mystery puzzles for budding detectives! From a crisis on a cruise ship to a country house poisoning and a treacherous train journey, there's something perilously exciting for every budding detective to solve! The Official Agatha Christie After School Detectives Club is created in collaboration with the official Agatha Christie estate. Bringing the thrilling and mysterious world of Agatha...
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  • Cluedunnit: 5-Minute Mystery Puzzles for Kids
    There's a crime spree in town and Detective E.Z. Case needs a clever young assistant to help him nab the culprits—but only the cleverest kids need apply! Can you put your sleuthing skills to the test and work out whodunnit—and why? Who stole the trendy trainers from the clothes shop? Where is the notorious cat burglar hiding out? How did...
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  • Lulu and the Dance Detectives #1: Mystery at the Hotel Espanol
    If you ever thought detectives can't be divas, you need to meet Lulu and her fabulous mystery-solving dance troupe! This illustrated chapter series is ideal for dance-mad emerging and confident readers. Will Lulu and the Silver Stars deliver a stolen celebrity necklace and an unforgettable dance performance? The Silver Star Dancers have landed a gig dancing the flamenco at a...
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  • Lockwood & Co: The Whispering Skull
    The second book in the chilling, bestselling series from global bestselling author, Jonathan Stroud. Now a major Netflix series! Ghosts and ghouls beware! London's smallest, shabbiest and most talented psychic detection agency is back. Life is never exactly peaceful for Lockwood & Co. Lucy and George are trying to solve the mystery of the talking skull trapped in their ghost...
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  • Rockstar Detectives
    A fabulously funny debut novel from comedian and presenter of The Last Leg, Adam Hills, featuring a young detective dream team. Perfect for fans of Sharna Jackson, Robin Stevens, and David Baddiel. When a priceless painting goes missing, Charley—a 12-year-old viral singing sensation—and her best friend George—camera whizz and budding comedian—are shocked to discover they're the prime suspects. Now Charley...
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  • Death in the Spotlight
    The seventh thrilling (and rather theatrical) murder mystery from bestselling author Robin Stevens. Someone will take their final bow . . . Fresh from their adventure in Hong Kong, Hazel Wong and Daisy Wells are off to the Rue Theatre in London to face an entirely new challenge - acting. But danger has a nasty habit of catching up with...
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  • Friday Barnes 1: Girl Detective
    Imagine if Sherlock Holmes was an eleven-year-old girl! The eagerly awaited new series from the author of the bestselling Nanny Piggins series. When girl detective Friday Barnes solves a bank robbery, she uses the reward money to send herself to the most exclusive boarding school in the country, Highcrest Academy. On arrival, Friday is shocked to discover the respectable school...
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  • The Swifts
    A hilarious mystery adventure perfect for fans of Robin Stevens and Lemony Snicket. On the day they are born, each Swift is brought before the sacred Family Dictionary. They are given a name and a definition, and it is assumed they will grow up to match. Unfortunately, Shenanigan Swift has other ideas. So what if her relatives all think she's...
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  • Minecraft Brain Games
    Go on an epic adventure across the Overworld, solving Minecraft puzzles as you go. Embark on a wild journey through the Overworld, tackling mobs, hunting for treasure, and striving to survive. Solve sudokus to fill your inventory, crack codes to translate villagers, and follow iron golems through mazes to locate villages. Will you be able to muddle your way through...
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  • Lonely Planet Kids Mysterious World
    Uncover our planet's most sensational secrets with this mind-boggling atlas of mysteries that's packed with more than 100 strange and unexplained enigmas. What happened to the Bermuda Triangle? Where have Bigfoot, the Yeti, and the Yowie been sighted? Why does the legend of Area 51 fascinate us? Bursting with stories about ghostly hauntings, bizarre disappearances, and curious cryptids, this awesome...
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  • The Very Merry Murder Club
    A collection of wintry crime and mystery stories by thirteen of the most exciting and diverse authors in children’s books today! Co-edited by Serena Patel, the award-winning author of the Anisha: Accidental Detective series and by Robin Stevens, author of the bestselling Murder Most Unladylike series. Sleuthing through the snow, on a merry mysterious day, in disguise we go, investigating...
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  • Hardy Boys 01: the Tower Treasure
    In Hardy Boys 01: The Tower Treasure by Franklin W. Dixon, Frank and Joe Hardy, the teenage sons of famous detective Fenton Hardy, find themselves in the midst of a compelling and mystifying case. When a dying criminal confesses that his stolen loot has been hidden "in the tower," the brothers take it upon themselves to solve the puzzle and...
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  • Super Sleuth
    From million-copy bestselling author David Walliams comes his first ever murder mystery – with thrills, spills, and laughs galore. 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...
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  • Seasons of War
    The thirteenth thrilling novel in the internationally bestselling Skulduggery Pleasant series, Seasons of War, will test the Skeleton Detective and Valkyrie like never before… War is coming. To avert catastrophe, Skulduggery and Valkyrie are sent on a secret mission that takes them away from everything they know, to a forsaken land of magic and grim, unrelenting terror. It is here...
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  • Mistletoe and Murder
    The gripping new Christmas mystery from the author of Murder Most Unladylike. Daisy Wells and Hazel Wong are spending the Christmas hols in snowy Cambridge. Hazel has high hopes of its beautiful libraries and inviting tea-rooms - but there is danger lurking in the dark stairwells of ancient Maudlin College. Two days before Christmas, a brutal accident takes place -...
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  • Detective Beans: Adventures in Cat Town
    Detective Beans: Adventures in Cat Town is back to solve all the mysteries that you need solved, and even the ones you don't need solved. He's that good. In between playing Scrabble, having sleepovers, and trips to the beach, there's always time for crime solving. Whether it's who ate Mum's donuts, who has lost their handbag in the park, which...
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  • Arsenic For Tea
    The second brilliantly plotted mystery starring Daisy Wells and Hazel Wong, from the author of Murder Most Unladylike. Schoolgirl detectives Daisy Wells and Hazel Wong are at Daisy's home, Fallingford, for the holidays. Daisy's glamorous mother is throwing a tea party for Daisy's birthday, and the whole family is invited, from eccentric Aunt Saskia to dashing Uncle Felix. But it...
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  • Detective Beans and the Case of the Missing Hat
    In this hilarious full-colour graphic novel, Detective Beans and the Case of the Missing Hat by Li Chen, readers are introduced to Cat Town's best kitten detective on a new and exciting adventure. When Detective Beans realises his favourite hat has gone missing, he quickly jumps into action to crack the case. Armed with his wit, determination, and a love...
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  • Dark Days
    Meet Skulduggery Pleasant: detective, sorcerer, warrior. Oh yes. And dead. Skulduggery Pleasant is gone, sucked into a parallel dimension overrun by the Faceless Ones. If his bones haven’t already been turned to dust, chances are he’s been driven out of his mind by the horror of the ancient gods. There is no official, Sanctuary-approved rescue mission. There is no official...
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  • The Famous Five Collection 1
    To celebrate the 70th anniversary of the first publication of The Famous Five books, this exquisite edition compiles the first three thrilling adventures into one captivating volume. Join Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timmy the dog as they embark on edge-of-your-seat escapades filled with mystery, intrigue, and friendship. Each story is a testament to Enid Blyton's masterful storytelling and comes...
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Junior Sleuths

For the little detectives who love solving mysteries! These engaging stories encourage critical thinking, deduction skills, and curiosity as kids follow clues, crack cases, and uncover secrets along the way.