Mysteries & Detective Stories

Scruff just can't resist sausages . . . salami, pepperoni, chorizo . . . he simply loves them all. But gate-crashing barbecues and hanging around outside the local butcher's shop is not making him the most popular dog in town. Then one day, disaster...

Alice Eclair, Spy Extraordinaire will whisk you away on a fabulous adventure, full of daring action and delicious cakes!Baker by day, spy by night - Alice Eclair leads an exciting double life!On a glamorous movie set at the Palace of Versailles, someone...

FROM THE AUTHOR OF NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER, FUNNY KID FOR PRESIDENT! Being funny is a good gig and it's pretty much the only thing Max Walburt is good at. At least he thinks he's good at it . . . . . . Max...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781760895761Author R. A. SprattFormat PaperbackPage Count 256Imprint Penguin Random House AustraliaPublisher Penguin Random House Australia

'Absolutely stunning... Real emotional depth alongside a fast-paced plot. Fantastic' A F Steadman An amazing and captivating, curl-up-on-the-sofa debut about a magical frost fair and the lasting power of...

Third in a new historical adventure series from million copy selling Caroline Lawrence, set in Roman Britain during the reign of the evil Emperor Domitian.Eleven-year-old Ursula is happily learning to be a Druid in the woods of Britannia. But then she is...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780448490052Author Carolyn KeeneFormat HardbackPage Count 768Imprint G P Putnam's SonsPublisher Penguin Putnam IncWeight(grams) 1021gDimensions(mm) 200mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9783963267727Author J I WagnerFormat PaperbackPage Count 160Imprint FreshabooksPublisher FreshabooksWeight(grams) 318gDimensions(mm) 226mm * 152mm * 10mm

Atticus Claw Leans to Draw by Jennifer Gray is the latest in this popular series about master-criminal turned police-cat, Atticus Claw.Famous works of art are going missing. Atticus is on the case. The prime suspect is Ricardo Butteredsconi - Italian...

With a beautifully fluffy tail and a keen nose for adventure, Max the Detective Cat is ready for any mystery...The pampered cats of Paris are being kidnapped! Could it have something to do with a singing competition that is gripping the city? Max knows...

With a beautifully fluffy tail and a keen nose for adventure, Max the Detective Cat is ready for any mystery...The pampered cats of Paris are being kidnapped! Could it have something to do with a singing competition that is gripping the city? Max knows...

There's a thief on the loose in the Big Forest, and there's only one moose who can stop them! There's big news in the Big Forest! The circus is in town, Granny Moose is coming to visit, and someone is stealing from ...

A game of hide and seek in the old Castle Key lighthouse during a violent thunder storm leads to an amazing discovery - a tattered old treasure map! Scott, Jack and Emily can't wait to search for the hidden gold but first they must solve the clues to...

The brand-new must-have super funny series from the creators of the bestselling Naughtiest Unicorn! Prepare to enter a whole world of cute! Funny bunnies who perform acrobatics, mini pigs wearing multi-coloured...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781434291288Author Laurie S. SuttonFormat PaperbackPage Count 112Imprint Stone Arch BooksPublisher Capstone Press

Smart kitty. Mucky pup. Here comes trouble... When Jasper and Scruff hear about the Reach Fur the Stars talent show they know it's their big chance to shine. But while Scruff hopes his magic act will dazzle the judges, Jasper wants the limelight all...

Dear reader, There is nothing to be found in Lemony Snicket's 'A Series of Unfortunate Events' but misery and despair. You still have time to choose another international best-selling series to read. But if you insist on discovering the...

Meet RORY BRANAGAN - he eats bad guys for breakfast. Well, not ACTUALLY. But he IS the best detective in town. Third in a hilarious illustrated comedy-crime book series for kids. Hello. I am Rory...

This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost...

The first book in the most spellbinding children's fantasy series of the year, now in paperback, with beautiful black-and-white inside illustrations by Sarah Warburton. Perfect for fans of Cressida Cowell and Nevermoor. ...

The fifth African adventure in Lauren St John's bestselling THE WHITE GIRAFFE series.When Sawubona's white rhinos are attacked, the poachers leave behind a terrified calf. Devastated but determined to help, Martine and Ben agree to take the rhino baby to...

Grace's family are wardens of the incredible Griffin Map, using its teleport technology to fight crime across Moreland. Right now it's all systems go at Griffin HQ, where Grace, her mum and her brother have their hands full answering a huge number of...

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This debut novel has a fast-paced plot, clever heroes, evil (albeit buffoonish) villains, a sly sense of humour and is filled with puns, word games, puzzles and even a recipe for meatloaf. Illustrations by internationally acclaimed artist Jeremy Holmes...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780826156068Author Helen WellsFormat PaperbackPage Count 224Imprint Springer Publishing Co IncPublisher Springer Publishing Co Inc

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781958514078Author MR JayFormat PaperbackPage Count 128Imprint New Paige Press, LLCPublisher New Paige Press, LLCWeight(grams) 113gDimensions(mm) 201mm *...

The brilliant Roald Dahl Funny Prize winning BARRY LOSER series. Perfect for readers aged 7-10 years old and fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Tom Gates and Dennis the Menace. 'My mum and dad are so busy looking after my...

Angela's been kidnapped - can her quick wits help her escape before it's too late? Gripping adventure from an award winning author repackaged. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers of 8+Snatched off the street, Angela is...

Meet RORY BRANAGAN - he eats bad guys for breakfast. Well, not ACTUALLY. But he IS the best detective in town. Fourth in the hilarious illustrated comedy-crime book series for kids, RORY BRANAGAN (DETECTIVE). ...

Your home was the one place you felt safe. Now it's your prison. You were invisible. Now your every move is monitored by masked strangers. You looked after your mum, your best friend. Now you barely know her. Everything can change in thirteen hours.A...

Exhilarating action meets heart-pounding suspense in this sequel to 2015's popular Bulletcatcher as Troy's adventure as a super-gifted member of SPEAR continues. A sure-fire favourite for Marvel fans and ideal for readers of Muchamore and Horowitz...

The Castle of Adventure is the second exciting instalment in the Adventure series by Enid Blyton, one of the best-loved children's writers of all time.Why is everyone so afraid of the castle on the hill, and what dark secrets lurk inside its walls?...

Joe, Tom and Pip are excited about spending the Easter holidays at Granny's in Muddlemoor village. They plan to climb trees, eat chocolate and loll around on Granny's sofa. But wait! They've forgotten that Muddlemoor is a HOTSPOT for CRIME... When a...

A timeless story celebrating friendship and imagination, from an exciting new voice in children's literature.Mabel lives with her parents in the Mermaid Hotel, by the sea. Mabel likes to keep an eye on the comings and goings of all the guests. Then one...

Timmy Failure is back and he's as clueless as ever in this New York Times bestselling sequel to Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made. Packed full of laughs, this hilarious series is perfect for fans of Wimpy Kid, Tom Gates and Barry Loser.Timmy Failure is...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780448095011Author Carolyn KeeneFormat HardbackPage Count 192Imprint G P Putnam's SonsPublisher Penguin Putnam IncWeight(grams) 249gDimensions(mm) 193mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780448095011Author Carolyn KeeneFormat HardbackPage Count 192Imprint G P Putnam's SonsPublisher Penguin Putnam IncWeight(grams) 249gDimensions(mm) 193mm *...

Two Diamond Brothers cases in one sparkling volume by the author of the number one bestselling Alex Rider series.Meet the Diamond Brothers, the world's worst private-detective agency, in this Chandler-esque spoof by Anthony Horowitz, creator of the...

Would you stand in the line of fire? That's exactly what Troy has been doing as a member of super-skilled team SPEAR, taking bullet after bullet to protect the Mayor of Terminus City and his beautiful daughter Pandora. But Troy's abilities might not be...

Stone Cold is the seventh in the Young Sherlock Holmes series in which the iconic detective is reimagined as a brilliant, troubled and engaging teenager - creating unputdownable detective adventures that remain true to the spirit of the original books...