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"I do have an idea. The most important thing, though," I said to Margot, Mrs. Marvin, and Catherine, "is for you to act completely normal. Our big advantage is that the thief doesn't think that anyone will check the safe until we're already back in River Heights and he or she is off the boat. The culprit has no idea that we're looking for him or her."

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.

London, Summer 1951: Clem Fatale, the youngest crook in the city, and her best friend Gilbert are going to see their favourite musical double act, the Wade Sisters, perform at the London Palladium! But then one half of the duo - Betty Wade -disappears. Her sister Judy hires Clem and Gilbert to...

What if the world around you wasn’t haunted… but waiting? Inside this book are twelve eerie, unforgettable tales that twist everyday life into something just strange enough to keep you up at night. Each story begins with the familiar — a birthday party, a class experiment, a foggy street, a forgotten app — and slowly slips into the unknown, one goosebump at a time.

Discover the first brilliant adventure of reporter-in-training KATE and her mouse RUPERT, in this stunning book, filled with colourful illustrations. "Exciting" - Big Issue "Beautifully illustrated" - Teach Primary "Cleverly woven and illustrated, with a cast of brilliant characters" - Armadillo...

Kyla's memory was erased, her personality wiped blank, her memories lost for ever. Or so she thought. After the shocking events of SLATED and FRACTURED, we return to Kyla's oppressive world as she tries to make sense of her life and everything around her. Set in a disturbing near-future world...

High-octane action and fast-paced adventure - guaranteed. Several deaths have occurred amongst members of staff in the Goldfinch Institute, a research facility in Albuquerque, USA, which manufactures highly classified weapon systems for the British Army, the Secret Intelligence Service and...

Gather around the fire for stories, challenges, and games that spark laughter and goosebumps. Unforgettable fun: Turn a quiet evening into the highlight of your trip. These imaginative tales entertain kids and bring everyone together through shared moments of suspense, silliness, and laughter.

A twig cracked. I snapped my head to the side, following the direction of the sound, and peered through the greenery. There was nothing there. As I began to turn back around, I caught the slightest motion out of the corner of my eye. Peeking out between clumps of dense vegetation, about 20 feet away, were two eyes. My skin prickled when I realized that they were staring back at me.

Brought to you by Penguin. After narrowly escaping the fall of Rossarb, Princess Catherine leads a rag-tag group of survivors into the barren wasteland of the Northern Plateau. With the Brigantine army snapping at their heels, Edyon and Ambrose become separated from the group, while demon hunter...

This book is packed with creepy, spooky, mysterious summer stories that start out fun and familiar—then turn unforgettable. Inside, you’ll find haunted camps, midnight pool parties, silent lakes, eerie fireworks, strange road trip stops, creepy beach bonfires, and end-of-summer nights where something feels wrong in the dark. Every story pulls you in fast, builds the suspense, and leaves you with the kind of chills that make you want to listen just one more before you sleep.

Landfill has lived his whole life as a scavenger, running with wooflers, swimming with turtles and feasting on fresh gull. Old Babagoo has always looked after him, on one condition - follow his rules. Never come looking outside. Never rise above the wall. But despite the dangers, Landfill longs to see Outside. And some rules are made to be broken.

The team is in action: Alex, Li, Paulo, Hex, and Amber. An elite team sent to South America to take part in a covert SAS operation to catch an evil drugs rat. They begin with the street kids but their adventure takes them high into the isolated mountains. Will their combined skills be enough to lead to a successful operation? The second adventure in the Alpha Force series. New to audio, this gripping story is read by Adrian Lester, best known for his role in Spooks on TV.

Nancy Drew travels to Lilac Inn, now owned by her friend, Emily. As they prepare for Emily’s wedding and work on fixing up the old inn, they discover that someone has stolen poor Emily’s identity and her diamonds! If that wasn’t enough, there’s also a mysterious and vengeful plot against the Drew family! Can Nancy and her friends solve these entangled mysteries and keep the inn and wedding safe from sabotage?

The first book in a new murder-mystery school series set at Mayfield Academy from Sophie McKenzie, the bestselling author of million-copy-seller, Girl Missing. It’s a week into the summer term, the last day of April, and murder is the last thing on my mind . . . Life at Mayfield Academy seems...

Fans of the award-winning SLATED trilogy won't want to miss this gripping new psychological thriller from Teri Terry! In a future world, life is tightly controlled by the all-powerful PareCo. Standing out from the crowd is dangerous so misfit Luna hides her secrets carefully, not realising her...

'Real life' or the death defying adventures of the Greek myths, with their heroes and monsters, daring deeds and narrow escapes - which would you choose? For Phoenix it's easy. He hates his new home and the new school where he is bullied. He's embarrassed by his computer geek dad. But when he...

In another "suspenseful mystery romp with art appreciation" (Kirkus Reviews, starred review), Art and Camille head to London to find her estranged father, and soon find themselves embroiled in a heist involving a long-dead monarch. Packed with fascinating facts about real places and pieces of...

The Far Lands is a hidden area located at the very edge of Minecraft's outer borders, unknown to normal users. There, the life of a young boy named Watcher is suddenly turned upside down when his village is destroyed by the vile zombie warlord Tu-Kar. Watcher and a handful of his friends vow to save those who were captured during the devastating battle and bring the zombie leader to justice. But along the way, they'll uncover a terrifying secret about the monsters in the Far Lands, one that could change Minecraft forever.

The fifth unputdownable mystery in the thrilling and bestselling SCARLET AND IVY series, perfect for fans of MURDER MOST UNLADYLIKE, SINCLAIR’S MYSTERIES and THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD AND EVIL. There’s a new girl at Rookwood School, and a new mystery to solve. It’s the start of term for Scarlet...