The Secret of Helmersbruck Manor

The Secret of Helmersbruck Manor
Author: Eva Frantz
Publisher: Pushkin Children's Books
Total Pages: 273
Release: 2024-09-24
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1782694196

A SPOOKILY MAGICAL CHRISTMAS TALE FULL OF MYSTERY AND SUSPENSE, from the prize-winning author of The Mystery of Raspberry Hill Twelve-year-old Flora Winter and her mother are off to the small seaside town of Helmersbruk for Christmas. When they arrive, Flora soon discovers an abandoned mansion straight out of a fairytale. But it's not just the manor that's mysterious - porcelain figures are appearing out of nowhere, a strange boy in a green cap seeks her friendship, and she hears eerie whispers in the night. Flora is determined to unravel the secrets of Helmersbruk Manor - but as the clock ticks down to Christmas, Flora must solve the mystery before time runs out.

The Secret of Helmersbruck Manor

The Secret of Helmersbruck Manor
Author: Eva Frantz
Publisher: Pushkin Children's Books
Total Pages: 273
Release: 2024-09-24
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1782694188

A SPOOKILY MAGICAL CHRISTMAS TALE FULL OF MYSTERY AND SUSPENSE, from the prize-winning author of The Mystery of Raspberry Hill Twelve-year-old Flora Winter and her mother are off to the small seaside town of Helmersbruk for Christmas. When they arrive, Flora soon discovers an abandoned mansion straight out of a fairytale. But it's not just the manor that's mysterious - porcelain figures are appearing out of nowhere, a strange boy in a green cap seeks her friendship, and she hears eerie whispers in the night. Flora is determined to unravel the secrets of Helmersbruk Manor - but as the clock ticks down to Christmas, Flora must solve the mystery before time runs out.

The Secret Life of Farts

The Secret Life of Farts
Author: Malin Klingenberg
Publisher: Pushkin Children's Books
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2021-02-16
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1782692835

A laugh-out-loud illustrated journey around the hidden world of the fart Hilarious verses and outrageous illustrations combine to produce a book about the funniest thing in the world: farts! From the racetrack to the concert hall, from humble bank-robbers to esteemed royals, farts are produced everywhere and by everyone. The Secret Life of Farts is your guide to the rich, colourful, flatulatory world that is all around us.

Maggie Blue and the Dark World

Maggie Blue and the Dark World
Author: Anna Goodall
Publisher: Michael O'Mara Books
Total Pages: 228
Release: 2021-02-04
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1913101347

A thrilling and gripping tale of friendship, courage and the power of being yourself.

The Bewitching of Aveline Jones

The Bewitching of Aveline Jones
Author: Phil Hickes
Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd
Total Pages: 175
Release: 2021-09-16
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1801315205

Turn on your torches and join Aveline Jones! Aveline is thrilled when she discovers that the holiday cottage her mum has rented for the summer is beside a stone circle. Thousands of years old, the local villagers refer to the ancient structure as the Witch Stones, and Aveline cannot wait to learn more about them. Then Aveline meets Hazel. Impossibly cool, mysterious yet friendly, Aveline soon falls under Hazel's spell. In fact, Hazel is quite unlike anyone Aveline has ever met before, but she can't work out why. Will Aveline discover the truth about Hazel, before it's too late? Join the world of Aveline Jones, where mysteries are solved, spirits are laid to rest, and everybody gets to bed on time. Perfect for adventurers aged 9+ and fans of Michelle Harrison, Piers Torday and Jamie Littler.

The Ghost of Gosswater

The Ghost of Gosswater
Author: Lucy Strange
Publisher: Chicken House
Total Pages: 236
Release: 2020-12-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1761121847

The Earl of Gosswater has died, and Agatha has been cast out of her ancestral home by her cruel cousin, Clarence. In a tiny tumbledown cottage, she struggles to adjust to her new life. And on the shores of Gosswater Lake, the spirit of another young girl will not rest...

Little Bear

Little Bear
Author: Richard Jones
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2021-10-28
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1398502502

On Monday, a boy finds a polar bear in his garden... only, this polar bear is so small he can fit in the palm of the boy's hand. "Are you lost, Little Bear?" the boy asks. "Can I help you?" Day by day the bear grows - and so does their friendship - until the boy realises that it's time for the bear to go home. A tender, stunningly illustrated fable about letting go with love from the creator of Perdu. Also by Richard Jones: Perdu Written by Jim Helmore and illustrated by Richard Jones The Snow Lion Paper Planes

The House in the Woods

The House in the Woods
Author: Yvette Fielding
Publisher: Andersen Press Limited
Total Pages: 189
Release: 2021-09-30
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1787612201

Stranger Things meets Point Horror in the first of a brilliant new series for readers aged 11+ from Yvette Fielding, British television's first lady of the paranormal and presenter of Most Haunted. When Clovis, Eve and Tom decide to play with a ouija board in an old abandoned house on Halloween, none of them foresees the horrors they’re about to unleash. What starts out as a bit of fun, soon transcends into something far more terrifying when a distressed and determined spirit follows them home. Before long the friends are caught up in a series of events beyond their wildest imaginings and their journey as ghost hunters begins . . . 'When I grow up I wanna be a ghost hunter!' Keith Lemon 'If you’re reading this scary book in bed then it might be wise to leave the landing light on' Paul O’Grady 'I'm too scared to read this!' Matt Lucas

When Life Gives You Mangos

When Life Gives You Mangos
Author: Kereen Getten
Publisher: Yearling
Total Pages: 209
Release: 2022-02-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0593173996

Named to Oprah Magazine's Best Caribbean Books for Your 2021 reading list, imagination and adventure run wild in the most talked about middle grade debut of the year! A small village on a Jamaican island. A girl who doesn't remember the previous summer. A best friend who is no longer acting like one; a new girl who fills that hole in her heart. A summer of finding fallen mangos, creating made up games and dancing in the rain. Secrets she keeps from others...and herself. The courage to face the truth even in the toughest of storms. Inspired by the author's childhood experiences, When Life Give You Mangos is a celebration of island life as well as a rich, lyrical mystery. Read it...and don't spoil the unforgettable ending! A recommended read for classroom discussons and educators looking for diverse offerings. "A heartfelt and accessible debut about friendship, memory, and forgiveness." —Tae Keller, author of Newbery Medal winner When You Trap a Tiger "A wonderful story with great heart, mystery, and insight. Kereen Getten is a bright new voice." —Clare Vanderpool, author of Newbery Medal winner Moon Over Manifest and Printz Honor book Navigating Early "A heartwarming yet suspenseful debut about the strength of family, the turmoil of friendships lost and found, and most importantly, remembering who you are." —Lynne Kelly, author of the Schneider award winner Song for a Whale