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When a notorious thief is out for priceless treasure (gems! cats! general decorum!)—who're you gonna call? An elite team of crime-fighting underdogs, that's who! The Misfits are on the case in this hilarious series from Newbery Honoree Lisa Yee! “For any kid who’s felt like a misfit, this...

Brought to you by Penguin. _____________________________ Alex Cross's son Ali is eager to follow in his father's footsteps as a detective, but when his best friend goes missing, what price will he have to pay to solve the mystery? Alex Cross The brilliant DC detective who never gives up on a...

In a bunker hidden deep beneath London live five extraordinary kids: meet world-famous hacker Jack, gadget geek Charlie, free runner Slink, comms chief Obi, and decoy diva Wren. They're not just friends; they're URBAN OUTLAWS. They outsmart London's crime gangs and hand out their dirty money through Random Acts of Kindness (R.A.K.s). Their latest mission - hacking the bank account of criminal mastermind Del Sarto - has landed them in serious trouble.

Edgar Award-winning author Nancy Springer captivates young listeners with mysteries that feature Sherlock Holmes’ little sister Enola. Abandoned by her mother and fearing her brothers will exile her to a finishing school, 14-year-old Enola lives a lonely London existence. But when someone...

Eigentlich wollte Max nur einen kurzen Blick in sein Lieblingsspiel werfen, doch plötzlich steht er mitten in den Straßen von Los Carros! Fasziniert will er sich gerade umschauen, als er von Piper, der jungen Anführerin einer Autoschrauber-Gang, über den Haufen gerannt wird. Was als harmloser Zusammenstoß beginnt, entwickelt sich zu einem rasanten Abenteuer. Denn Piper hat mächtige Feinde, die es jetzt auch auf Max abgesehen haben! Um einen Weg zurück nach Hause zu finden, muss Max ihr helfen, den Gangstern das Handwerk zu legen.

For 500 years, the Cahills have been the most powerful family in the world. For 500 years, they've protected the source of their power-the 39 Clues. And for 500 years, they've kept their secrets silent. Until now. This extraordinary stand-alone novel cracks open the Cahill vault to tell the story of the most coveted piece of artwork in the world, a masterpiece that has been the target of seven separate theft attempts: Jan van Eyck's altarpiece at Ghent.

Ben spielt mit seinen PLAYMOBIL-Welten im Kinderzimmer. Seine drei Lieblingsfiguren Sam, Emil und Liv dürfen dabei nicht fehlen. Immer wenn er das Zimmer verlässt, passiert jedoch etwas sehr Merkwürdiges: Die Playmos werden lebendig und erleben ein aufregendes Abenteuer!

As guests gather for Sir Percy’s summer party, a murderer stalks the grounds of Mulberry Hall in this cosy midsummer mystery from bestselling author Lucy Strange. It’s the night of Sir Percy’s midsummer costume party, and Mulberry Hall has been turned into an enchanting wonderland. But the...

Based on the extraordinary true story of America's first-ever female detective, this fast-paced adventure recounts feats of daring and danger...including saving the life of Abraham Lincoln! Eleven-year-old Nell Warne arrives on her aunt's doorstep lugging a heavy sack of sorrows. If her Aunt...

Eigentlich sollte in der Dieffe endlich mal Ruhe eingekehrt sein. Aber wie kann das gehen, wenn sich Rico und Oskar streiten? Und das ausgerechnet jetzt, wo die Existenz ihres Spielplatzes auf dem Spiel steht! Oskar wittert einen Kriminalfall, aber den muss er nun ganz allein aufklären. Denn Rico redet (erstens) kein Wort mehr mit ihm, ist (zweitens) zum allerersten Mal verliebt (daher erstens) und muss (drittens) auch noch nach Hessen, aber das ist wieder eine ganz andere Geschichte. Doch nur, wenn die beiden zusammenarbeiten, können sie den Fall lösen und den Spielplatz retten.

When a mysterious girl attempts to stake her claim to the Snowcroft family fortune, Myrtle Hardcastle’s father, a lawyer, is asked to help prove—or disprove—her identity. Is this truly Ethel Snowcroft, believed to have been lost at sea with her parents, or a con artist chasing a windfall? Mr. Hardcastle’s pursuit of the case takes a detour when he’s hospitalized for a tonsillectomy—only to witness a murder. But where’s the victim? And who at the hospital could be harboring murderous intent? Myrtle is determined to find out before the killer comes after her father.

Myrtle Hardcastle has no desire to go on a relaxing travel excursion with her aunt Helena when there are more important things to be done at home, like keeping close tabs on criminals and murder trials. Unfortunately, she has no say in the matter. So off Myrtle goes - with her governess, Miss Judson, and cat, Peony, in tow - on a fabulous private railway coach headed for the English seaside.    

Kate Rickman seems just like any other 19-year-old girl. She goes to university, she dates nice, normal boys, and she works in her local tourist office at the weekend. But Kate's not really normal at all. "Kate" is in fact a carefully constructed facade for a girl called Jennifer Jones...and it's a facade that's crumbling fast. Jennifer has spent the last nine years frantically trying to escape from her horrifying past. Increasingly desperate, Jennifer decides to do something drastic. She contacts the only other girl who might understand what she's dealing with, breaking every rule of her parole along the way.

When her governess inherits an estate on a Scottish island, amateur detective Myrtle Hardcastle couldn't be more excited. Unfortunately, the ancestral castle is both run-down and haunted. Ghostly moans echo in the walls, and there are rumors of a cursed treasure lost on the island—an ancient silver brooch that may have cost the former lord his life. But who had the motive, means, and opportunity to kill him? And could this Scottish trip mean the end of Myrtle's plans to get her father and governess together?

Jonathan Grisby is the newest arrival at the Slabhenge Reformatory School for Troubled Boys--an ancient, crumbling fortress of gray stone rising up from the ocean. It is dark, damp, and dismal. And it is just the place Jonathan figures he deserves. Because Jonathan has done something terrible. And he's willing to accept whatever punishment he has coming.

WINNER OF THE LITTLE REBELS AWARDS FOR RADICAL CHILDREN’S FICTION 2024 The second book in the thrilling middle grade mystery series, perfect for fans of Robin Steven’s Murder Most Unladylike. Set in eighteenth-century London, with all the fun and zest of Hamilton and inspired by real Black...

On a foggy night in Amsterdam, a man falls from a rooftop to the wet pavement below. It's Archibald McQuinn, the notorious cat burglar, and he's dying. As sirens wail in the distance, Archie manages to get out two last words to his young son, March: "Find jewels." But March learns that his father is not talking about hidden loot. He's talking about Jules, the twin sister March never knew he had. No sooner than the two find each other, they're picked up by the police and sent to the world's worst orphanage. It's not hard time, but it feels like it.

Unverschämt witzig! Ein Herrenhaus im Schneesturm, ein toter Großvater und eine Familie voller schräger Vögel: Edna steckt mitten in ihrem allerersten Kriminalfall! Wer hat ihren tyrannischen Opa am Vorabend seines 90. Geburtstags ermordet? Niemand kann das Haus verlassen haben, alle aus der...

Penguin presents the audiobook edition of The Safest Lies written by Megan Miranda, read by Amanda Dolan. From the New York Times bestselling author of All the Missing Girls and The Perfect Stranger comes a captivating psychological thriller about a girl who must face her darkest fears - but can...

Brand new for 8- to 12-year-old murder-mystery readers in 2025, debut author Claire Hatcher-Smith’s unique detective heroine Mizzy will steal your heart! Perfect for fans of Robin Stevens and Sharna Jackson. ‘A brilliant debut’ The Bookseller Twelve-year-old Mizzy dreams of being a...