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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Charley has visions: flashes of things she can't explain. A girl in trouble. The sound of trains in her head. She feels certain they are clues to a crime. But no one will believe her. Until she meets Tom, a young policeman on his first case: an accidental death on railway tracks, not far from where Charley lives. Their attraction is instant, but can they discover what has happened? Accident, suicide or murder:and will it happen again? INCLUDES EXCLUSIVE BONUS CHAPTER FEATURING FLASHES CHARACTER TOM HENSON & KIERA HUDSON. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. They say magic is long-gone . but is it? A chain of fantastical mishaps in schoolboy Bert's dull life spiral out of control - but then he's rescued by Finch, a plucky girl-adventurer with metal legs. Soon they're sailing through the clouds on a pirate airship bound for the forgotten land of Mirinor. Magic is their destination, for reasons Bert will soon discover . The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. It's a hot day and Sophie sits alone making daisy chains. She has her favourite book, about a girl and a secret garden, and is feeling sleepy. Beside her is a high brick wall and she wonders if it could be hiding an old magical garden. As her eyes begin to close, a robin flies down and drops a key into her hands - and her dream-like adventure begins A beautiful hide and seek picture book inspired by the classic story "The Secret in the Garden" by Frances Hodgson Burnett. Perfect for Children of all ages. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. 'Did I hate him? Of course I hated him. But I never meant to kill him.' Martyn hated his Dad but he never meant him to die. And now he has to tell the police what happened. Or hide the body. Simple, right? Not quite. One story leads to another. Secrets and lies become darker and crazier. And then everything shatters. Life is never easy. But death is even harder. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Meet eleven-year-old Dara Palmer. She loves dancing and dreams of being a world-famous actress - which means she has to get the main part in the school play. When she doesn't get any part at all, Dara begins to wonder whether it's because of her looks rather than her acting skills. But Dara has big ideas - and is determined not to let prejudice stop her from being in the spotlight . The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Fine. Maths-whizz Alice has already solved a mystery or two. Persuaded by wannabe sidekick Sammy to investigate a scientist's disappearance, she's soon entangled in her trickiest case yet. Dr Learner is reputed to have invented an invisibility suit, but is whacky science really to blame for his vanishing? With the unlikely help of erstwhile nemesis Kevin, Alice solves the puzzle - only to face another. Should she reveal the truth, or protect her most devoted friend?.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Sienna is unhappy. Her mum has disappeared and Sienna feels alone in Shanghai. Rufus - an invisible dog - is her only friend. When their mean housekeeper starts acting suspiciously, she decides to investigate. She follows a trail of clues that leads her to a mysterious moon-lit temple. Is her mother's disappearance linked to a priceless statue of the moon princess? And can Sienna discover the dangerous truth? The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Orphan Edie King is sent to Knight's Haddon - a castle-like boarding school - to keep a watchful eye on Anastasia, the unhappy daughter of a Russian prince. Before long, Edie is caught up in a sinister mystery and a kidnap plot - which it's up to her to stop. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Fine. Blood will spill and hearts will break in the first book in the acclaimed BLOOD FOR BLOOD trilogy. When five brothers move into the abandoned mansion next door, Sophie Gracewell's life changes forever. Irresistibly drawn to bad boy Nic, Sophie finds herself falling into an underworld governed by powerful families. When Sophie's own family skeletons come to life, she must choose between two warring dynasties - the one she was born into, and the one she is falling in love with. When she does, blood will spill and hearts will break . 'An exciting story full of sexy, sexy boys' LOUISE O'NEILL 'VENDETTA is a YA novel the likes of which I can't say I've ever read before . a dark story of grudges, revenge and passion' ALICE OSEMAN 'The plot twists between fun romantic interactions and bone-chilling intrigue without losing a beat.' LAUREN JAMES '. VENDETTA is sexy and scary and will blow your mind. You'll love it. I love it.' MELINDA SALISBURY Need to know what happens next? Check out book 2: INFERNO.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Alone in the world, Sophie dreams of being someone special, but she could never have imagined this . On a school trip to Russia, Sophie and her two friends find themselves on the wrong train. They are rescued by the beautiful Princess Anna Volkonskaya, who takes them to her winter palace and mesmerises them with stories of lost diamonds and a tragic past. But as night falls and wolves prowl, Sophie discovers more than dreams in the crumbling palace of secrets . The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The Trials are over. WICKED have collected all the information they can. Now it's up to the Gladers to complete the blueprint for the cure to the Flare with a final voluntary test. But something has happened that no-one at WICKED has foreseen: Thomas has remembered more than they think. And he knows WICKED can't be trusted . The time for lies is over. But the truth is more dangerous than anyone could have imagined. With the Gladers divided, can they all make it? The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Emma loves to visit Grandma Dolly and her animal sanctuary in the summer holidays. At home, Emma isn't even allowed a guinea pig. While staying with Dolly, Emma's grandmother is asked to take in Mississippi, the beloved horse of her friend, wealthy Mr Clipperbush who has passed away. Emma can't believe her luck when Grandma then gives her Mississippi - a horse of her own. But suddenly, there's trouble. Mr Clipperbush's long-lost nephew wants the horse back - and will stop at nothing to get his way. What can Emma do? Saving Mississippi means everything . The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. A spirited, witty and fresh reimagining of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice from a Costa Book Award-winning author perfect for fans of Bridgerton! 'Delightfully sassy' BUZZFEED 'These are the diaries you're glad Mrs Bennet never came across.'GRAZIA 'Like being hugged by a book' HOLLY BOURNE Lydia is the youngest Bennet sister and she's sick of country life instead of sewing and reading, she longs for adventure. When a red-coated garrison arrives in Merryton, Lydia's life turns upside down. As she falls for dashing Wickham, she's swept into a whirlwind social circle and deposited in a seaside town, Brighton. Sea-bathing, promenades and scandal await and a pair of intriguing siblings. Can Lydia find out what she really wants and can she get it? A brand new spin on Jane Austens Pride and Prejudice, from the perspective of the youngest and wildest Bennet sister, Lydia a truly modern girl, and everyone's favourite sister! A classic yet contemporary tale of love, scandal and growing up that will appeal to Austen fans young and old. Brilliantly weaves in and around the original novel, retelling and breathing new life into Lydia's story. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Caitlin's life changes from the moment she sees Lucas walking across the causeway one hot summer's day. He is the strangest, most beautiful boy she has ever seen - and when she meets him, her world comes alive. But to others, he quickly becomes an object of jealousy, prejudice and hatred. Caitlin tries to make sense of the injustice that lurks at every unexpected twist and turn, until she. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Fine. 13-year-old Oskari is sent into the cold wilderness on an ancient test of manhood. He must survive armed only with a bow and arrow. But instead, he stumbles upon an escape pod from a burning airliner: Air Force One. Terrorists have shot down the President of the United States. The boy hunter and the world's most powerful man are suddenly the hunted, in a race against a deadly enemy.

Paperback. Condition: Fine. A young crew of five are toughing it out together, sailing around the world on a gruelling charity challenge. They are used to being pushed to the limit, but nothing could have prepared them for being kidnapped. When they are taken hostage by a notorious warlord and his band of child soldiers, the trip of a lifetime turns into a oneway journey into the heart of the African jungle. When hope is all you have, survival is all you can fight for .

Paperback. Condition: Fine. Fashion fairy tales really can happen. Nonie, Edie and Jenny are best friends with very individual tastes. Nonie's a real trend setter and her passion is fashion. Humanitarian Edie is on a mission to save the world. And budding actress Jenny has just landed a small part in a Hollywood blockbuster. But when these three friends meet a young African refugee called Crow, sketching a dress at the Victoria and Albert Museum, they discover a common passion and somehow find a way to make all of their dreams come true.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Penelope lives with her mother - her father died years ago. She has always been different from other children: for example, her hair has been grey since she was born. But one day, Penelope wakes up with sparkling red hair and her mother confesses the truth: her father is not only still alive, he's a wizard. Penelope has inherited his powers, and embarks on a journey to find him . The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Fine. Cold Comfort Farm meets Angus, Thongs and Full-Frontal Snogging in this warm-hug-of-a-story! '[Molly] is an endearing, clever heroine with echoes of Siobhan Parkinson and Deirdre Sullivan, and like those writers Carragher is capable of breaking your heart when we realise the emotional depth behind the witty voices' IRISH TIMES '[A] wonderfully entertaining, crisis-filled story' CAROUSEL Molly Darling wants life to be as simple as wellies and porridge - this is rural Ireland after all. Instead, Mum's hiding in the attic; Dad's run away, leaving only a PowerPoint to explain; her sister has a ham sandwich for a fiance; there's a boy and THE silence; her BFF will stop at nothing to go viral; and the chickens are missing. It's enough to make any girl cantankerous. But she'll fix it all. Easy, right? An exciting young Irish writer with a distinctive voice, Alvy Carragher's debut is funny, fresh and full of heart. Follows a brilliant ensemble cast of characters in a rural Irish setting as relatable Molly tried to fix her family troubles. Cold Comfort Farm meets Angus, Things and Full-Frontal Snogging - perfect for fans of Louise Rennison.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. .there was a slight pfff sound and a burst of light shot out of Ainsley's clasped hand. Instead of a dandelion, a fairy-like creature hovered over her palms. She was brilliantly gold and about as tall as a fizzy-drink can. Her wings were fluttering so fast they could barely see them. Harlan gasped and Ainsley smiled. The flying creature said, 'So, you need a wish, huh?' Ainsley and Harian Banana have a down-to-earth problem - their dad is seriously lonely. Fortunately they do have a solution, just not a simple one. What they need is an also-mum! According to the calculations of Zootfrog the frongle (not ever to be confused with a fairy!), theirs is a Kazillion Wish - one of the biggest, most hard-to-earn there is. They face a thrilling, out-of-this-world quest. Their only guide is the crazy Zucchini Spacestation - and he doesn't always have their safety at heart! But they have a great and noble cause, and help comes from unexpected allies - including a dashing boy superhero and purple Martian twins with a need for speed! The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Crow is in designer heaven. Nonie's caught the eye of a gorgeous boy, and Jenny is turning heads in a new play. But poor Edie is in trouble. The rumour is that slave children in India have been making their high-street collection. How will the girls save their fashion dream? Follow the latest adventures of Edie, Nonie, Crow and Jenny in this addictive follow-up to _Threads_, winner of the _Times_ Children's Fiction Competition 2009. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Crow is in designer heaven; Nonie's caught the eye of a gorgeous boy; Jenny has a new play. But poor Edie's in trouble . the rumours are that slave children in India have been making their high-street collection. It's up to the girls to save their fashion dream. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Micah's beloved grandfather is gravely sick, but all is not lost. Years ago, his grandfather visited a mysterious circus where he was promised a miracle by a man who could bend light. But who is this stranger, will he keep his promise, and does the magical Circus Mirandus really exist? The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. After the success of his first assignment from the UNICORNE agency, fourteen-year-old Michael Malone is given another unexplained mystery to solve. When UNICORNE detect strange goings-on in a comic book shop, Michael is sent to investigate - a task which is made all the more difficult by allies he can no longer trust, and an enemy he can't actually see . The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. From the acclaimed author of THE EXTINCTS comes a quirky, creepy, laugh-out-loud mystery full of carniverous plants and missing fingers! Orphaned Dans new home is a crumbling castle. Here, horrible Aunt Grusilla reigns supreme, tending to her mysterious graveyard garden. But why are Aunt Grusilla and her curious servants each missing a finger and what are the hungry cabbages in the greenhouse? As Dan struggles to solve the mystery, he encounters a chilling question: whats the price of everlasting life? THE HALLOWEEDS is a brilliant blend of laugh-out-loud funny, a little bit creepy and a twisty-turny mystery which will leave readers guessing right up to the exciting conclusion. Features themes of ecology, immortality and growing up. Perfect for fans of Lemony Snicket or David Walliams! The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. With his father dead, Martyn has a choice. Tell the police what happened - and be suspected of murder. Or get rid of the body and get on with the rest of his life. Simple, right? Not quite. One story leads to another. Secrets and lies become darker and crazier. And Martyn is faced with twists and turns that leave him reeling. Life is never easy. But death is even harder. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Rose's granddad takes her on a trip to Ypres, Belgium to visit the graves of those who died in the Great War. It's the day before Valentine's, but Rose can sense the shattered old city beneath the chocolate-box new. And it seems that it can sense her too. When she goes up to her room that night, she hears the sound of marching feet and glimpses from her window a young soldier on his way to the front line . The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. A rip-roaring historical adventure set at the time of the Guy Fawkes' Gunpowder Plot winner of the Historical Association Young Quills Award! ' . a wonderfully explosive adventure set in the turbulent year of the gunpowder plot in Black Powder with impossibly divided loyalties.' JULIA GOLDING, AUTHOR OFTHE DIAMOND OF DRURY LANE 'With its constant reversals and twists and turns, Tom's story is almost as complex as the pliot and counter-plot of the Gunpowder Treason itself . The writing is lively and the pace never flags.' HISTORICAL NOVEL SOCIETY England, 1605:12-year-old Tom must save his father from hanging. He falls in with a mysterious stranger the Falcon who promises to help him in exchange for his service. But on the long journey to London, Tom discovers the Falcons true mission and a plot to blow up Parliament with barrels of black powder. Tom faces a terrible decision: secure his fathers release, or stop the assassination of the king A rip-roaring, action-packed life-and-death quest, packed with history and adventure Set at the time of the Gunpowder Plot and featuring Guy Fawkes perfect for Bonfire Night and beyond Ideal for readers aged nine and up Check out more historical adventures by Ally Sherrick: THE BURIED CROWN, VITA AND THE GLADIATOR and THE QUEEN'S FOOL. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. It's 1577. When her mother is burned at the stake for witchcraft, Alyce flees to London. But it isn't just witchfinders she has to worry about. Powerful political forces are also on her trail, dragging her into the feud between Queen Elizabeth I and Mary, Queen of Scots. As Alyce struggles to understand her own powers, she is drawn into a web of secrets, lies and dark magic that will change the fate of England . The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. A powerful and devastating YA novel about the redemptive power of truth and healing. 'An important book and a very impressive, ultimately hopeful, treatment of mental illness.' KIRKUS, STARRED REVIEW Tamar is admitted to Lime Grove, a psychiatric hospital for teenagers, where she's asked endless questions. Will you tell us what happened? How do you feel, on a scale of one to ten? But there's one question Tamar can't won't answer: What happened to her friend Iris? A uniquely powerful, devastating novel of friendship, fragility and guilt. Stunningly literary YA about one girls mental illness and the redemptive power of truth and healing. A shocking, moving and sometimes darkly funny depiction of life on a psychiatric ward, drawn from the true experience of the author. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.