Action & Adventure

Jack, standing among the war graves, sees a face he recognizes. Suddenly, it's 1914 again and he's a young lad back in the trenches. Visions of killing and misery come to him with horrible clarity. But then Jack remembers too the incredible moment...

Young Bond meets Alex Rider and Cherub in this brilliantly written, fast-paced spy action thriller. All credibly delivered from somebody who knows all about counter-intelligence...Several deaths have occurred amongst members of staff in the Goldfinch...

'Tahir spins a captivating, heart-pounding fantasy' - Us Weekly The sequel to the explosive New York Times bestselling debut An Ember in the Ashes, that's captivated readers worldwide. ...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780062930101Author Cynthia HandFormat HardbackPage Count 448Imprint CollinsPublisher HarperCollins Publishers IncWeight(grams) 454gDimensions(mm) 210mm *...

Choose: A quick death or a slow poison Found guilty of murder, Yelena Zaltana faces the ultimate punishment - execution. Imprisoned deep in the castle's dungeon, she awaits her fate until Valek, the security chief and assassin, offers her a...

From the internationally bestselling author of Gallagher Girls and Embassy Row a thrilling series full of intrigue, danger and romance. Katarina Bishop has never played by the rules ... she comes from a long family of thieves, after all. So when she's...

Young Bond and James Bond meet Alex Rider and Cherub in this brilliantly written, fast-paced spy action thriller. All credibly delivered from somebody who knows all about counter-intelligence...Kieron and his friend Sam are shocked to see a man kidnapped...

The second book in the latest series from international bestselling author, Rick Riordan He was once an immortal God, now he's an awkward teenager. Things aren't going well for Apollo. There's only one way he can earn back Zeus' favour, and that's to...

A fin-tastic tale of friendship and adventure, perfect for fans of Lemony Snicket and Edward Scissorhands! 'Charming and delightful ... a whimsical adventure story stuffed to the flippers with fish puns and fun' SAM...

When Sally Jones and The Chief discover a curious rose-shaped necklace hidden onboard their beloved Hudson Queen, it's the start of another perilous adventure for the seafaring gorilla and her faithful friend. Determined to get to the bottom of the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781914066160Author Greville WatermanFormat PaperbackPage Count 400Imprint Hawksmoor PublishingPublisher Hawksmoor Publishing

The Dark Within Us brings an inventive, funny and quirky reimagining of a modern version of hell. When homeless schoolgirl, Jenny, meets demon, Luc, they make a dangerous pact. Both have been scarred by the same childhood event ...

The epic conclusion to the fantasy adventure that started with Zo and the Forest of Secrets. After the mysterious Council tried to wipe Zo's memory, she's been hiding her powers from them. With her friend Adri gone, she must set out to find the truth...

The third book in the latest series from international bestselling author, Rick Riordan He was a God once. Until he was cast out his father, Zeus. Now, he's an awkward teenager. Called Lester. The only way out is a series of scary and dangerous trials,...

Penguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of English as a foreign language. With carefully adapted text, new illustrations and language learning exercises, the print edition also includes instructions to access supporting material...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781915886491Author Chris BehrsinFormat PaperbackPage Count 250Imprint Worldwalkers PublishingPublisher Worldwalkers PublishingWeight(grams)...

Written by Toby Ibbotson, son of the bestselling author Eva Ibbotson, this exceptional middle grade story is captivating, heartfelt and brilliant in equal measure. When a storm hits a small and sleepy town, it ravages every ...

Robin and Marion are taking on the authorities again in the third action-packed adventure from international bestseller Robert Muchamore.'Strikes the bullseye.' - The Times Children's Book of the Week (Robin Hood: Hacking Heists & Flaming Arrows)There's...

Shadowmancer takes you into a world of superstition, magic and witchcraft, where the ultimate sacrifice might even be life itself.Obadiah Demurral is a sorcerer who is seeking to control the highest power in the Universe. He will stop at nothing. The...

BEFORE THE MAN BECAME THE LEGEND.BEFORE THE BOY BECAME THE MAN.James Bond is back again in Steve Cole's third thrilling Young Bond adventure.When James stumbles upon a horrific sight, he knows things are not what they seem. His school is determined to...

Summer, 1944.As Allied soldiers prepare to land in France, Marc and his friends must destroy a battalion of German tanks that could halt the invasion in its tracks.The tide of war has turned against the Nazis, but desperation has made them more brutal...

The thrilling sequel to the New York Times bestseller and international multimedia phenomenon, Endgame: The Calling. Endgame is here. Earth Key has been found. Two keys - and nine Players - remain. The keys must be found, and only one Player...

Dr John Dee has destroyed Paris in his mission to find Nicholas Flamel and Sophie and Josh Newman. The two missing pages of the book of Abraham the Mage are still with them and the Dark Elders need them for the Final Summoning. They will not rest until...

Age range 9+ In this DEFINITIVE EDITION of the classic gamebook, the work of JOE DEVER and GARY CHALK is reunited in print for the first time since 1991. Bitter war rages through your homeland as the Darklords of the west lay siege to the capital. The...

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Discover the realm of the faerie in Holly Black's No. 1 New York Times bestselling Modern Faerie Tales trilogy boxset consisting of Tithe, Valiant and Ironside. When Kaye saves an injured faerie knight, her life changes for ever. For she will soon become...

Read this 19th-century childhood adventure story that confronts the reality of racism in America. ...

Winston Churchill famously claimed that the submarine war in the Atlantic was the only campaign of the Second World War that really frightened him. If the lifeline to north America had been cut, Britain would never have survived; there could have been no...

Cats with superpowers! This brand-new series from bestselling author Gwyneth Rees is every young animal lover's dream come true. Perfect for fans of Holly Webb, Alex T. Smith, and those who want their animal stories with a bit more action! Tagg's life...

Jay, Summer, Dylan and their bands are headed for boot camp at uber-glamorous Rock War Manor. It's going to be six weeks of mates, music and non-stop partying as they prepare for stardom.But the rock-star life of music festivals and glitzy...

___________________________'Has all the characteristics of his work . . . pace, action, mystery and cool' SUNDAY TIMESFang will be the first to die . . .Maximum Ride is used to surviving against the odds, but nothing has ever come as close to destroying...

The Challenge by Tom Hoyle, bestselling author of Thirteen, is a gripping adventure thriller about an online game gone wrong, perfect for fans of Michael Grant.Ben has been grieving for his best friend, Will, who suddenly disappeared from their tiny...

Before the man Became the Legend. Before the Boy Became the Man. James Bond hits Hollywood...Lights. Camera. Murder. Young Bond is back - in his most action-packed, explosive adventure yet.Young Bond is back!About the AuthorSteve Cole is an editor and...

As a child, Dilip Sarkar was fascinated by the haunting image of an anonymous RAF Spitfire pilot. Taken minutes after landing from a Battle of Britain combat, this was Squadron Leader Brian Lane DFC, the commander of 19 Squadron, based at Fowlmere -and...

Minecraft Legends saw the piglins invade the Overworld. Hundreds of years later, could history be about to repeat itself? Farnum has always been terrified of adventure, content to run his zoo in the safety of the same town he's lived in for...

Pirates of the Caribbean meets The Mummy in Vengeance of the Pirate Queen, a new standalone YA fantasy romance, set in the world of Trica Levenseller's Daughter of the Pirate King __________ You can't be afraid of the dark when you're the monster...

When a developing polluting force is found to be growing faster than realized, twenty-seven-year-old Feina Fourlise and her younger sister Cora are thrust from their home city of Valkyrios. The pair race to find the last three Nathairs, and take the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781943345090Author Sandra SmithFormat PaperbackPage Count 182Imprint Flying Books HousePublisher Flying Books HouseWeight(grams) 213gDimensions(mm) 203mm *...

A powerful post-nuclear holocaust novel described by the author as, 'my cry against the monstrous weapons men have made'.Everyone thought, when the alarm bell rang, that it was just another fire practice. But the first bombs had fallen on Hamburg and...

It all comes to an end in the final book in The Enemy seriesThe sickness struck everyone over fourteen.First it twisted their minds.Next it ravaged their bodies.Now they roam the streets -Crazed and hungry.Sickos swarm the streets of London. Gathered in...