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Twelve-year-old Teresa has the gift of second sight, and when terrifying dreams warn her that something is wrong, she knows she should pay attention. Then her little sister Lucy vanishes without a trace from Creemore village, while playing in the haunted village cemetery. As the search grows colder, Teresa follows a trail of clues that leads her to a ghostly friend, a hidden tunnel, and the mysterious Rossfadden Lodge, an old estate haunted by dark family secrets. The wealthy Berrington family, owners of Rossfadden Lodge are hiding a chilling mystery rooted in the past.

The town of Franklin Falls is having its 100th birthday. And that means the town’s historic time capsule is about to be dug up and put on display by the proud citizens. Yeah, well, not if the crooked mayor has his way. Good thing all-around smart kid Leon Karakostas is one step ahead of him. Leon and his twin sister, Noel, and his crew - Pixie, Microscope, and Aardvark - find themselves in a mad dash to the dump, on a rooftop chase, and caught up in a showdown with a mysterious grandma.

A brilliant collection of bestselling stories from Julia Donaldson and friends. Read aloud by stars Alexander Armstrong, Floella Benjamin, Noma Dumezweni, Justin Fletcher, Lauren Laverne and Imelda Staunton. Perfect for listening to at home, in the car, at bedtime or any time at all! Help solve...

Get ready for a spine-tingling adventure with the newest addition to the beloved Pagan's Scary Stories series! Renowned author Robert Jerome Pagan has crafted a special collection of 31 spooky tales just for kids, perfect for getting into the Halloween spirit. From the mischievous "Halloween Hoax of Trillberry" to the prehistoric "Dinosaur Dilemma," these stories are designed to give young listeners a thrill without the chills. With tales of a mysterious "Basement Banjo Player" and more, Pagan delivers a perfect balance of spooky fun and bedtime coziness.

What if the costume you chose for Halloween... chose you first? Welcome back to Sleepy Willow, where Halloween isn't just a holiday. It's alive. Every costume hides a secret. Every piece of candy has a story. Every porch light could lead somewhere you never meant to go. Inside this collection of 51 spooky, kid-safe Halloween adventures, you'll meet masks that refuse to come off, whispering witch hats, haunted candy, creepy costumes that seem a little too real, mysterious streets that appear out of nowhere, and houses that don't exist until the sun goes down.

Raskolnikov is a poor student living in St Petersburg. Desperate to escape his poverty, he kills two people, and flees with a few watches and some jewellery. Although at first nobody suspects him, his own conscience plagues him and it isn't long before an intelligent police detective by the name...

Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timmy the dog find excitement and adventure wherever they go in Enid Blyton's most popular series. A mysterious light on Kirrin Island, a stolen safe, a bag hidden in the woods, a runaway horse, dog thieves, a Christmas Eve robbery - they all mean a whole lot of...

The captivating sequel to Maggie and the Story Shadows sees Maggie face her next challenge as the bag bearer: she must free her mother without totally wiping out the story world and all its inhabitants! This magical tale is written by Annabelle Oh, who coauthored the first book in the Camp...

If you're in search of a captivating anthology brimming with an array of stories to effortlessly guide your little one into a peaceful slumber, look no further. Indulge your children with these delightful short bedtime stories, expertly crafted to accompany them into the realm of pleasant dreams. Within the realms of this audiobook, discover whimsical stories featuring charming characters that serve to help your child unwind, setting the stage for a snug and tranquil night's sleep.

Strange things are happening. A man comes into Pages & Co looking for a book...then suddenly can’t remember it. Tilly and her family feel like the world is changing – but can’t quite put their finger on why. Meanwhile, the Underwoods are expanding their control over bookwandering – and they still have their sights set on Tilly. Leaving the safety of the bookshop, Tilly heads to America to find the legendary Archivists and save bookwandering....or at least, that’s the plan.

Join world-famous detective Sherlock Holmes and his ever-loyal sidekick Dr. Watson as they embark on a series of daring adventures. Priceless jewels disappear from a hotel suite, a monstrous hound is spotted on the moors and a woman is murdered in a locked room. Can our brilliant hero solve these mysteries and more before disaster strikes? This thrilling collection brings 16 adventures of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's most famous detective to life, adapted by award-winning children's fiction author Alex Woolf.

Solve the mystery with the Secret Seven - everyone's favourite detective club! These timeless stories are perfect for young fans of mystery, adventure or detective series. A store of stolen silver, a surprising view through a telescope, a shrill scream on a night out, a disappearing cash box, a...

The Land of Stories meets From the Desk of Zoe Washington in this fantastical middle grade mystery where three kids' search for a missing mother leads them to a world where every story ever told is real—making a hit web series about their search along the way. Five months ago, Maggie...

Bloomsbury presents Hidden Treasure, written and read by Jessie Burton ***This audiobook features a bonus conversation with author Jessie Burton*** From the bestselling author of The Miniaturist. Jessie Burton's Hidden Treasure is the phenomenal page-turning story of two children whose lives...

Heather and Picket must protect their precious charge in the forbidding wilderness, then return to face off against the crystal key conspirators. Intrepid detective Fiona Black looks for clues to unlock an ancient mystery’s connection to the present. Helmer, Jo, and the faithful heroes of the cause all fight on as rabbitkind’s resistance teeters on the edge of collapse. The Lost Legend is the second book in the Green Ember: Lost Tales trilogy, following The Lost Key.

13 Spooky Ghost Stories for Kids & Teens: Book 3 is a chilling collection of fast-paced, nail-biting tales filled with haunted schools, eerie mysteries, ghostly surprises, cursed objects, creepy choices, and unforgettable twists. Made for listeners who love spooky adventures and suspenseful stories that pull them in right away, this book delivers the perfect mix of mystery, tension, and age-appropriate scares.

The greatest ever selection of fictional detectives, all together in one superb CD collection. Find Sherlock Holmes with his long suffering colleague, Dr. Watson in The Dying Detective, Father Brown as a witness in court in The Man in the Passage, and J.G. Reeder in The Poetical Policeman and...

Five Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam seven-minute stories in one pawsitively exciting audio collection! Come and join the adventures of the two baker-dogs who used to be robbers, but now solve mysteries and sniff out crimes!

Introduce The Famous Five to younger readers with these BRAND-NEW mystery stories for children aged five and up! When the Famous Five are enjoying a picnic on Kirrin Island they spot a lamb in trouble. With no one else on hand to help, it's up to the Five launch a rescue mission. Will they make...

Introducing The Famous Five to younger readers with this NEWLY-CREATED mystery story for children aged 5 and up! Set in the world of Enid Blyton's best-loved series, these newly created stories follow Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timmy the dog on special new adventures. Each story is broken...