2-in-1 edition of the first two stories in the BLUE PETER AWARD-winning mystery adventure series about 11-year-old ace detective, Laura Marlin.
In KENTUCKY THRILLER, Laura is ecstatic when her uncle agrees to let her keep a horse after they rescue it from an overturned horsebox. But he has one condition - before he will allow her to adopt it they have to find its former owner, just to ensure that it hasn't been stolen. A visit to Newmarket to investigate the thoroughbred's origins leads Laura to the Kentucky Derby in the US and deep into the murky world of race-fixing.
And in RENDEZVOUS IN RUSSIA, Laura, Skye and Tariq are whirled into a breathtaking mystery adventure when they join the film crew on the set of THE ARISTOCRATIC THIEF about an art heist that could never be pulled off in real life. Or could it? Adventure and drama just seem to find Laura even when she's not looking for it.
The final whip-cracking adventure in the P.K. Pinkerton series from bestselling Roman Mysteries author Caroline Lawrence.
When P.K's father, Robert Pinkerton, suddenly appears in Virginia City, P.K.'s life turns upside down. Suddenly she's having to learn how to be a 'girly-girl' in a cunning plot to outwit silver thieves. But it seems the thieves are one step ahead! Has P.K. finally met her match or can she use her detective skills to turn the situation on its head and impress her private-eye Pa?
A gripping rollercoaster ride of a tale packed with Wild West authenticity and atmosphere from this million-selling author.
1832 - a period of English History that never happened. Good King James III is on the throne and the country is ravaged by wolves which have migrated through the newly-opened Channel Tunnel. When Sylvia and Bonnie (both orphans) fall into the hands of evil Miss Slighcarp, they must use all their wits to escape unscathed.
Two enchanting stories from one of the world's best-loved children's
writers.
High on a Himalayan mountain, a young explorer is snatched from her
tent by a gigantic, hairy monster.
But she soon discovers that the yeti is a brave and noble beast -
and he needs her help.
Dog-crazy Hal longs for a dog and finally his parents let him choose
one. But they don't tell him that Fleck is only on loan for the
weekend.
Can Hal and Fleck find a way to be together?
Perfect for fans of STAR WARS or comic-book fiction such as CAPTAIN
UNDERPANTS. Story and illustration are combined within this fun
graphic novel.
After surviving his first year at Jedi Academy, Roan thought his
second year would be a breeze. He couldn't have been more wrong.
Roan feels like he's drifting apart from his friends, and it's only
made worse when Roan discovers he's not the amazing pilot he thought
he'd be. When the school bullies take him under their wing,
he decides they aren't so bad after all - or are they?
Imagine stepping into a dream where trees talk and giants cry to fill rivers. For Brains, Sandy, Billy and Grenville the dog, this is a real and complete nightmare. This book follows their adventures through this witty world of goodies and baddies on an inter-galactic bike destined for disaster.
LOST IN THE DESERT!
It's the Second World War and Biggles is in the desert, defending the vital air-route from the West coast of Africa to the Middle East. Urgent stores, dispatches and important officials and officers are regularly flown over this route, but lately a number of planes have unaccountably failed to arrive at their destinations. They've disappeared on route and Biggles is there to find out why - and stop it happening again.
Join cult hero and flying ace, Squadron Leader James Bigglesworth on another action packed adventure!
An out-of-this-world YA sci-fi adventure featuring
a gut-wrenching romance and plenty of intergalactic thrills!
'The story itself is fantastic ... a fun, quick read which
is highly entertaining' THE BOOKBAG
'an interesting, original and thought-provoking read.'
READING ZONE
A miracle energy source, Lumite, has been discovered on the moon.
The dark days of future Earth – torn apart by war and energy
crisis – finally appear to be over. Aggie is the violet-eyed
poster girl for the mining company, Lunar Inc, persuaded to
campaign for a hopeful new future.
But a chance meeting with one of the prisoner-miners, the darkly
attractive Danny, changes her mind about everything she knows
about her world …
An edge-of-your-seat sci-fi thriller debut with strong
female appeal.
Gemma Fowler combines an authentic YA contemporary voice
with high-concept but accessible science fiction.
Explores themes involving the environment and energy,
as well as teen issues such as friends, romance
and challenging adult
authority.
Rights developed in association with Altitude Film with
a view to the making of the movie.
When a young prince is kidnapped while on a school camping trip in Castle Key, Scott, Jack, Emily and Drift are eager to take on the case. Drift's clever nose is sure to sniff out some clues to the kidnappers - but can the friends rescue the hostage in time?
