Joseph Delaney used to be an English teacher, before becoming the best-selling author of the Spook's series, which has been published in 30 countries and sold over 4.5 million copies worldwide. The first book, The Spook's Apprentice, was adapted into a major motion picture starring Jeff Bridges and Julianne Moore.

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Keith Gray

Jason has had enough of his parents' arguments. He's running away to stay with his brother in Liverpool. On the train journey he meets a 'runner' called Jam, who lives on the monster Intercity trains and stations. His carefree and adventurous life sounds so exciting that Jason begins to think he might join Jam. Then Jason discovers Jam's secret.

The Runner

Joel Stewart

Stanley Wells is an ordinary boy, who happens to be quite curious. His friends are the mysterious Dr Moon and his canine companion Morcambe. Together they seem to stumble upon strange happenings and trip over mysteries that just need solving... 
 
Stanley is sleeping in the caravan at the bottom of the garden of his new house. He awakes at the sound of an odd whooooomphing noise and goes to investigate. There appear to be new trees in the garden... very odd. And now his mum and the twins are missing - could these things be connected. And what about Jim, the old man who lives in the woods with his parrot telling tales of the sea? Could he be involved somehow. Dr Moon is the only person who can help Stanley with this puzzle and luckily he's on his way...

Tree Soup: A Stanley Wells Mystery

Kate Tym

Mo, Colin and Ronnie go undercover to catch a crafty blackmailer at work in the Academy. But when things go wrong, and Colin is charged with the crime, Mo and Ronnie must work together to prove his innocence and unveil the identity of the real blackmailing baddie.

Angel Academy - Angels Undercover

Ann Cameron

Julian to the rescue! 
 
Grown-ups aren’t very good at solving crimes. That’s why it’s time for Julian, Huey and Gloria to take matters into their own hands. 
 
The crime-busting kids go on a mission to track down wanted criminals. They have a special motto, a secret code and plenty of plans. All they need now is their first crook . . .

Julian, Secret Agent

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Tony Ross

Life is slowly getting back to normal for Charlie after her reluctant racehorse, Noble Warrior, won the Derby and saved her family from financial ruin. But drama soon returns to Folly Farm when thieves break into the farmyard in the dead of night and kidnap Noble Warrior! With the police baffled and no trace of the prizewinning thoroughbred to be found, Charlie launches her own investigation...

The Racehorse Who Disappeared

Linda Newbery

Tomas wants to be like his father – strong, brave and fearless. Pappi is a mountain guide, often away from home. He has taught Tomas to love the mountains, but also to fear their dangers – the winds and blizzards, the treacherous paths, the giddying slopes. 
 
Above all, Tomas fears the Brockenspectre – a huge, shadowy creature that lives alone in the heights, waiting for unwary climbers. Its looming figure haunts his thoughts and his dreams. 
 
When Pappi goes out one day and fails to return, Tomas knows it’s up to him to search – up on the high mountain passes, where dangers await. 
 
Will Tomas find his father . . . or will the Brockenspectre find him?

The Brockenspectre

Andrew Cope

Spy Dog LARA is in for the ride of her life! 
 
When Ben wins a competition to name a new rollercoaster, the Cook family head off to Enchanted Towers for the grand opening. LARA (that's Licensed Assault and Rescue Animal to you) and her pups Spud and Star are looking forward to water rides, ghost trains - and candyfloss! 
 
At the park, Princess Pretty and her Troll Prince join the Cooks to welcome pop-star Summer Rayne to open the new ride. But a pick-pocket is on the loose and Lara is determined to catch the thief before the grand opening. It's time to buckle-up for a hair-raising Spy Dog adventure!

Spy Dog: Rollercoaster!

Alex Carter

Millionaires, models and mysteries! The third title in this sparkling new series for girls aged 8 and up . . . 
 
When a beautiful super-model arrives in town for London Fashion Week, Lauren and her friends think she's just another one of Mayfair Park's many stylish, wealthy guests. Charming. beautiful, seemingly enless clothes, shoes and celebrity parties - what more could any girl want? But there's more to the model than meets the eye and when she's arrested for things she swears she didn't do, the girls just have to investiagte. Is there a case of identity theft to solve . . . ?

The Mayfair Mysteries: The Case of the Suspicious Supermodel

SPUD - he's scatty and accident prone - but good with the gadgets . . . 
STAR - she's super smart and ready to pounce 
 
Together they're SPY PUPS, following hot in the paw prints of mum LARA (that's Licensed Assault and Rescue Animal to you). 
 
Spud and Star are on a daredevil rescue mission to save Lara from the evil Mr Big! He's been in prison plotting his revenge and unless the pups can outwit him, Lara is in deadly danger. 
 
Can the Spy Pups jump into action and save the day - and their mum?

Spy Pups: Prison Break

FOUR best friends * ONE priceless necklace * And an actress with TWO personalities... 
 
 For Lauren and her friends, living in a luxury London hotel definitely has its perks... Like getting to meet the glamorous Isabella Duval when the megastar checks into Mayfair Park's exclusive Ruby Suite. 
 
But it seems that there are two sides to their famous guest. 
 
Can the girls find out which is the real Isabella... and which is the act?

The Mayfair Mysteries: The Case of the Ruby Necklace

ONE top music executive * TWO poisoned slices of Mississippi Mud Pie * And FOUR budding detectives... 
 
There's another mystery to solve at Mayfair Park! 
 
Lauren and her three best friends can't believe their luck when top boy band, 4ever, arrive at Mayfair Park to shoot their new video. 
 
But the girls soon discover that there is a much darker side to the music biz - and there are some people who will stop at nothing to reach the top . . . 
 
Another fantastic story from this brilliant new writer.

The Mayfair Mysteries: The Case of the Poisoned Pie

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