Who can catch a memory thief? ' An unforgettable adventure ' THE TIMES BOOK OF THE WEEK. ""Starting on All Fools Day, twelve years ago, I remember everything. EVERYTHING. That was a wet Saturday, and that was the day I was born."" 12-year-old Piaf has the ability to (and burden of) remembering everything that has happened since the day she was born. When she discovers everyone in Paris has forgotten the entire last year, 1887, including the disappearance of several gifted children, Piaf and her twin brother Luc embark on a dangerous journey that brings them to the depths of Paris's underground twin, the Catacombs, to capture the memory thief and find the lost children.
To keep her mind off her mysterious illness, Ellen begins reading the old, leather-bound diary. But the bizarre history that unfolds is so strangely tangled up with her own life that resting proves impossible. Ellen starts to feel even more drained than before ... as though something is reaching across the centuries to claim her, bleed her dry ...
Johnny Swanson is in shock. His friend Doctor Langdon and his wife have disappeared without a trace. And that's not all ...it appears they have been murdered. But things are about to become much, much worse. A suspect has been arrested ...and it's Johnny's mother. Johnny knows she didn't do it. And now, he needs to prove it - fast.
Do you like adventure stories? This one takes place under the sea. Something very fishy is going on down there. Can anyone save the town from the claws of a monster? If you have a wacky sense of humour, dive into this book!
Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timmy the dog find excitement and adventure wherever they go in Enid Blyton's most popular series.
In book nineteen, the Famous Five travel to Demon's Rocks and discover a very old and valuable gold coin. Demon's Rocks is famous for its stories of bountiful treasure, but if the myth is reality, who does the treasure belong to?
The Five are determined to find out, but first they need to know who else is exploring Demon's Rocks for the treasure...
The text in this edition has been sensitively edited for today's reader and is unillustrated.
The second book in the ancient Greek Mysteries series, a thrilling follow up to Mark of the Cyclops, is a mix of Sherlock Holmes and ancient Greece from bestselling author Saviour Pirotta, with stunning illustrations from up-and-coming illustrator Freya Hartas. This exciting adventure will have readers gripped from start to finish.
Scribe Nico and his friend Thrax are back for another adventure in ancient Greece. Their master has brought them to Delphi, to seek guidance from the great oracle. But between the majestic hills of the sacred city, a sinister plot has been formed, and a farmer's daughter has gone missing. Can Nico and Thrax solve the clues, save the girl and learn the secret of the oracle?
This dramatic and mysterious tale is packed with wonderful characters and insight into the daily life of the ancient Greeks, a required topic in the KS2 History curriculum. Perfect for fans of the Roman Mysteries, or anyone interested in ancient Greece.
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Kenny Wright is a sixth grade 'Grandma's Boy' in a tough inner city school, struggling with bullies, schoolwork and keeping his detentions secret from his 'G-ma'. Though in his active imagination he's a world-famous superhero, Stainlezz Steel, who fights crime, saves lives and rescues helpless animals.
But now Kenny’s neighbourhood need him – can he step up in his real life and help his ‘G-ma’ save the best School Principal he’s ever had?
Alfie's TOP SECRET Journal! Read on your own if you dare ... Beware ... you are about to meet... a hissing, slithering serpent, a sinister, shuddersome scarecrow and a GIANT man-eating plant - yikes! Can Alfie Small save the day? HAIR-RAISING NON-STOP ACTION ADVENTURE!
Jessica Day George's magical bestselling series comes to a rousing conclusion as Celie and her family set sea on a grand ship made in the likeness of their beloved Castle!
There is never a dull moment for Celie and her family in Castle Glower--even when they're not in the Castle itself! After traveling to the seaside kingdom of Lilah’s betrothed prince, Lulath, Celie and her companions are busy training griffins, enjoying wedding festivities, and finishing construction of a grand ship built from parts of the Castle. But on their maiden voyage, the Ship steers them far off course into uncharted waters. Celie and Lilah hope that the Ship is taking them to the ancient island where unicorns once roamed, but as the journey grows longer and supplies run low, they are in trouble. Celie, Lilah, and Rolf know they must trust the Ship as they trust the Castle, but what if they never reach land again?
Daring dog detectives, Rex and Franky, investigate crimes with a difference. A mysterious rooster keeps crowing at midnight. He's got the hens laying their eggs day and night! Can Rex and Franky get to the bottom of it?
The evil ex-cheese merchant, Archibald Snatcher, is back, and he's taken over the Nautical Laundry! Now Marjorie the inventor, Willbury Nibble, and the ship's crew are at the mercy of Snatcher and his men. But what do they want? And can Arthur and Fish organize a mutiny?
A boy and a bear go to sea, equipped with a suitcase, a comic book and a ukulele. They are only travelling a short distance and it really shouldn't take long. But then their boat encounters 'unforeseeable anomalies'... Will the Harriet, their trusted vessel, withstand the violent lashings of the salty waves?
