Children's / Teenage fiction: Action & adventure stories

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  • Escape From the Child Snatchers

    £7.99

    1865, India. Humza and his friend Ranjj set off on a daring quest to find Humza’s missing brother, Dani, in London. After a terrifying journey, they are welcomed by a seemingly kind Englishman who leads them to an inn. There, Daisy, the innkeeper’s daughter, warns them – they’ve been captured by the notorious child snatcher! Can Humza and Ranj escape his clutches and find Dani?

  • Splitting Hairs

    £6.99

    Hugh Dunnit is a schoolboy who only takes on the toughest cases. Like the case of the cloned school children. When Hugh notices there’s more than a hair out of place on his school photograph, there’s no time to mull it over. Hugh must cut to the chase and find the culprit. Is Hugh ready for this close shave with danger?

  • The Monster in the Mines

    £7.99

    The must-read new middle-grade novel from the author of the super-spooky Dread Wood series. Perfect for 9+ fans of R.L.Stine’s Goosebumps and Stranger Things.

  • Quill and the Last Generation

    £7.99

    The first in a thrilling middle-grade, epic fantasy series inspired by Celtic mythology for readers of 9-12, by award-winning author C. M. Lewis

  • Lottie’s Dream

    £7.99

    Lottie is passionate about horse riding. Deliberately failing the exam to go to a new school, she plans to spend all her free time with her sturdy, feisty and much-adored pony, Patch. But even with the help of her grandmother, Lottie has a battle on her hands. And when Granny convinces Lottie to skip school and go to the Badminton Grassroots event, it’s no surprise that her parents are really angry. But by now, a spark has ignited in Lottie’s heart and it sets her on a path to pursue her dream of eventing. Meanwhile, when Lottie’s grandad has an accident, it’s very clear that the yard at Wild Hill is facing financial disaster. And even Lottie’s brother – a talented horseman – appears to be quite happy to let it fall apart so they can sell up. It seems that the only person Lottie can really talk to is Felix, the quiet, rich boy from the stables behind the high fence. But whose side is he on?

  • We Can Do It, Quaxly!

    £5.99

    Join Liko, Roy and Dot on their next adventure in Paldea.

    This simple story book is accessible to young readers who are learning to read independently.

  • The Golden Monkey Mystery

    £7.99

    When Roma discovers a golden leaf-eating monkey in her school grounds, she can’t believe it! Not only is it the rarest monkey in all of India, but its home is hundreds of miles away. What is it doing here? If Roma can return the monkey to Darjeeling and discover its secret habitat, she can prove once and for all that she is an exceptional scientist and worthy of a place at medical school. But as she sets off on her quest, Roma gets swept into a daring jungle adventure featuring bandits, two English children, tigers and a mysterious magical jewel called the Snakestone. Roma has unwittingly become embroiled in a deadly plot involving her father. But will she be able to follow her heart and succeed in her dream?

  • Skandar and the Spirit War

    £7.99

    Skandar is in hiding after the Chaos Cup where Rex Manning revealed a game-changing secret. But as Rex prepares to invade the Mainland, the Islanders are not sure who to trust. With one of Skandar’s closest friends now fighting for the enemy, Skandar must build new alliances – including an uneasy truce with Kenna. To defeat Rex, Skandar and his friends will need to look back to the origins of the Island, and harness the full power of their elemental magic. Can Skandar become the leader he needs to be – to save the Mainland and the heart of the Island itself?

  • The Frozen Curse

    £7.99

    Journey to the very edge of the world in this INCREDIBLE fantasy adventure. Perfect for fans of Skandar and Philip Pullman

    As Oswin starts his third year in Tundra at the school for Ice Apprentices, the monsters have returned. His new spellbook could help fend them off, if he can just keep his magic under control. With the deadly Teeth That Snatch marching towards Tundra and an old adversary brewing civil war, it could mean  the end for Tundra, if Oswin can’t face up to what he is . . .

     

  • The Accidental Vikings

    £7.99

    Alfie and Kat’s school trip takes an unexpected turn when they’re whisked back to a Viking village in this exciting time-slip adventure from bestselling author Karen McCombie.