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Hemlock Jones & the Underground Orphans – Justin Carroll
Super enthusiastic about this second book in the Hemlock Jones Chronicles – Justin Carroll has done it again and I LOVE it! Chinese pirates, the London sewers and way too many rats all around.. what do they have in common? Follow our favourite demystifier Hemlock Jones and her sidekick, Edward Whitlow on another thrilling, exciting and gripping adventure in HEMLOCK JONES & THE UNDERGROUND ORPHANS! Introduction When Hemlock Jones sends away a gentleman by the name of Mr Willoughby because his case simply sounds way too dull – someone who is upset because a rivalling firm, the Pelmet-Johnston Railway Company is somehow faster, cheaper digging tunnels under London’s city for…
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The Prole Soldier – Oliver Tidy
A city controlled by authorities, its inhabitants – proles – have a built-in Chip and are living to a set scheme, monitored by drones – no one dares to challenge the powers that be for fear of being eliminated. Except for Theo, who lives in Rainbow City’s Blue Zone… THE PROLE SOLDIER Introduction Rainbow City #1 On the brink of being caught trespassing in the City’s Yellow Zone, Theo runs back to safety knowing only too well that getting caught means his built-in Chip will be activated and he will die. He is almost sixteen and has no intention of being drafted upon his sixteenth birthday. The little spare time…
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The Mirror of Pharos – J.S. Landor
*Children’s Book*Young Adults* An unusual messenger goes to a lot of trouble of delivering a peculiar package to Jack Tideswell. The tragic deaths of his parents on an archaeological mission caused Jack to hate adventures. But he is captivated by the magical contents of the package and before he knows it, he is head over heels in an exciting adventure of his own… Introduction Jack Tideswell is a twelve-year-old boy living with his Grandmother after his parents had died on an archaeological mission. His parents’ accidental death caused Jack to hate adventures. But then, against his will, he is captivated by the contents of the package and by a stranger…
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Hemlock Jones & the Angel of Death – Justin Carroll
When people want a mystery solved and the famous Sherlock Holmes is not available, they come to 211B Baker Street to demystifier Hemlock Jones! Hemlock Jones & the Angel of Death Winner of the Silver Medal 2017 Wishing Shelf Independent Book Awards Introduction Hemlock Jones Chronicles #1 The book starts with Professor Bantham and his wife, dining out in a restaurant. Little do they know that their convivial evening will end dramatically with the Professor’s death at the hands of a dark winged creature. Soon, everyone calls the mysterious appearance the ‘Angel of Death.’ Twelve-year-old Edward Whitlow has not heard of the Angel but how could he, since he has never…
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Maggie Elizabeth Harrington – D.J. Swykert
Maggie Elizabeth is a 13-year-old girl living in a Mining Town in rural Michigan in the 1890s and she will do anything to save a pack of wolf cubs Introduction Maggie Elizabeth Harrington #1: I Live in Two Worlds Maggie Elizabeth is a 13-year-old who had to grow up too fast because her mother died after giving birth to her. She lives with her grandmother and father, who works as a miner at Mr Stetter’s mine. The Stetter family consists of the parents and two children, Tommie and Annie. Annie is Maggie’s best friend and they share everything. When bounty hunters shoot a wolf, Maggie desperately needs to find the…
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The Last Treasure of Ancient England – MJ Colewood
From the 1066 Battle of Hastings Richard secretly takes something. A millennium later, a mystery engages Chester Bentley on an adventurous treasure hunt… Introduction The Chester Bentley Mysteries #1 Richard, a French farmer who has lost everything, is forced to fight for the man who was responsible for the murder of his parents: William, Duke of Normandy. This is the man who will become William the Conqueror having crossed the English Channel with his army in a bid to wrest the throne from Anglo-Saxon King Harold. Richard refuses to resort to gratuitous cruelty and when providence degrees he has an opportunity to save William, he finds himself in close proximity…
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The Ravenstone – Diane Solomon and Mark Carey
The Ravenstone is an adventurous and enthralling story about twins Nadia and Aidan and their secret mission taking them on a magical journey through time… Introduction The Secret of Ninham Mountain I love reading about the 13-year-old twins Nadia and Aidan who live in Cold Spring, New York. They stumble upon a mysterious dark stone, hidden underneath a mirror in the attic. There is something magical about the mirror that only the twins can see. There is an old wizard in the mirror who beckons them. With him is a black raven. When the wizard disappears a single black feather is lying on the floor. How is that possible? Follow…
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