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In 1945, two brothers die in the icy Barents Sea and a book is all that survives of them. More than 60 years later, Donny and his mother set out for Suffolk to meet his mysterious great aunt. There is an accident and Donny is taken into care. But are the officials all that they seem and why won't they believe Donny's story? Soon he discovers that his life has been built on a lie.

Discover with Cry Babies a world full of stories: Storyland. Each chapter leads to a new storytime! Listen to the adventures of this magical world at home or wherever you want!

When a mysterious book by the legendary writer Jules Verne falls into the hands of three unlikely friends, it sets off a treasure hunt like no other—get ready for a modern-day reimagining of The Goonies! Owen Godfrey is spending his summer in Paris studying science fiction writer Jules Verne...

There’s a killer on the loose on the Titanic  -  and the only people who know are four kids. Within both the luxury of the cabins and the dark underbelly of the engine rooms, Paddy, Sophie, Juliana, and Alfie have found themselves tangled in a maze of mysteries, each one deadlier than the next.

“Why me? Mikey thought to himself. Why was he having these strange dreams?” After spending months suffering from bizarre nightmares about whimstricks, grubblings and other strange creatures, ten-year-old Mikey has finally had enough. But finding out the truth is more dangerous than Mikey could possibly have imagined, and he soon finds himself trapped in the magical realm of Whimsburrow. Desperate to get back home, while trying to avoid the Thorne King and the phantoms of Demerium, he discovers secrets that should never be revealed. Once you’ve entered Whimsburrow, there’s no going back…

When Mr. Stone died he had only one relative, his grandson, Graham. Graham had been informed that he was to have the one thing of value on the farm, known only as “mystery boy.” Unfortunately, no one knew who or what “mystery boy” was. The Hollisters, therefore, were quite surprised to find that the hobbyhorse they purchased at the sale held the key to the identity of this strange bequest.

Drei Fünf-Freunde-Abenteuer für die Kleinen ab 6 Jahren. Die Fünf Freunde Julian, Dick, Anne, George und Timmy der Hund meistern jedes Abenteuer und halten immer zusammen: Gemeinsam machen sie sich auf die Suche nach einem vermissten Kind, starten eine Rettungsaktion für ein verunglücktes Lämmchen auf den Klippen und beschützen ein wertvolles Schatzkästchen vor hinterhältigen Dieben. Die Freunde scheuen keine Gefahr und zum Glück ist Hund Timmy mit seiner hervorragenden Spürnase immer zur Stelle, wenn es darum geht, spannende Geheimnisse zu lüften.

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In The Happy Hollisters and the Secret Fort (the ninth audiobook in the Happy Hollisters series), a missing letter is the key to the whereabouts of Fort Freedom, the stockade that disappeared after the Revolutionary War. The fort is located somewhere within the boundaries of Shoreham, and has been sought after for many years, not only for its historic value, but for the gold supposed to be hidden there by the early settlers.

The purchase of a houseboat sends the Hollister family to Circus Island, the home of the Sunshine Circus in Florida. Pam enters her dog Zip in a dog show where the theft of two French poodles and an injury to Zip begin a mystery which has some connection with the Hollisters’ destination in Florida. Through clues, such as a handbill announcing the Wizard Circus and the disappearance of another dog, they learn the thief’s activities are far more sinister than anyone had at first suspected.

Everyone is quite enthusiastic when the suggestion is made that a merry-go-round be one of the main attractions at Shoreham’s Lincoln School Fair. Pete Hollister volunteers for the job, in spite of the obvious difficulties of the task. It turns out to be more difficult than was at first supposed, however, for Pete finds he is competing with a professional carnival that has recently arrived in town. Pete’s job goes quite well at the start, and he is delighted when he locates two merry-go-rounds which can be used free of charge, since the fair is a charity function.

With his new shadow in tow, Tom expects the night to be uneventful. But when the facility suddenly goes into quarantine mode, the overnight lock-in turns into a building-wide lockdown. Tom and his friends are left trapped in their respective rooms, with no way to communicate the outside world. As they make their way through the facility using methods that are a little more...creative...than normal, Tom and his friends start realizing that there is more to this quarantine than meets the eye. It’s up to them to not only escape, but also find out what - or who - is behind the lockdown.

While hiking in the woods near Spooksville, Adam and his friends find a cube-shaped stone. It is clear, like a crystal, and seems to shine with colored light. To their surprise, they discover that if they hold it and make a wish for something, the wish will come true! They call it the Wishing Stone. And they love it. Until they discover that there is a price to be paid for each wish, and that the price can be deadly.

The Aldens visit their mysterious Aunt Jane at her run-down ranch and make a surprising discovery!

There’s more than meets the eye when it comes to solving the world’s most curious capers. For middle school detectives Ava and Carol, it means sticking together, using their heads, and making sure justice is served swiftly and fairly. No matter where the trail may lead, Amy and Carol are on the case. Now, you too can give chase to jewel thieves, criminals, and power-hungry pilferers everywhere alongside this amazing dynamic duo.

A friendship develops between two kids, Emelina and Addison, and Emelina's dog when they solve a mystery case after attending Junior Detective School. At first, they have nothing in common and don’t see eye-to-eye on anything. Addison likes to read and write stories inside, and Emelina likes to be outdoors, jogging, skating, and just about anything that keeps her active. She likes healthy food and Addison has a sweet tooth. After a few weeks of getting to know each other, they realize even though they are different, they can still be great friends.

Eleven-year-old Toby is asked to help a friend to solve a mystery and uncovers a lot more secrets than expected. This is the second book in the Fly on the Wall series, where the listener becomes a fly on the wall to hear the story unfold. Can you solve the mystery before Toby and Julie and work out whodunit?

The New York Times bestselling author of the Peter and the Starcatcher and Kingdom Keepers series, Ridley Pearson, brings us the stirring digital prequel to the Lock and Key series, which reimagines the origins of the rivalry between Sherlock Holmes and James Moriarty. In The Gadwall Incident...

Belle vit dans un magnifique château avec la Bête et tous les objets enchantés qui ont pris vie. Mais il y a encore plus étrange dans ce château. Des pétales de roses et des feuilles de rosiers commencent à apparaître mystérieusement dans des endroits inattendus. Belle et ses compagnons, Big Ben, l’horloge, et Lumière, le chandelier, se lancent dans une quête pour arrêter le coupable.

Leo has explored the zany, wonderful Whippet Hotel from basement to top floor, with trains, flying goats, and mazes (among other things) in between. But even Leo doesn't know every secret of the Whippet and when he discovers that there's more beneath the hotel than he'd thought, it doesn't take long for more adventures to unfold!