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Annie is on holiday in Australia with her friend Pat. They're visiting Pat's mother Noreen and her new family. But there's something odd about these people. When Annie hears a conversation between Noreen's new husband and a strange man, she starts to get worried. Then accidents start to happen. But are they really accidents? Or is someone trying to kill Pat and his mother?

Some strange things happen to the Robinson family on their holiday on the Fijian island of Tavioka. At first it's just small things that go wrong — someone steals their shoes, and they find their rooms full of toads! But then they start to feel their lives are in danger. It becomes clear that someone doesn't want them to stay on the island. But who? And why? Their Fijian friend Iveri helps them to find out.

Mr Utterson is worried about his friend, Dr Jekyll. What is the reason for his strange behaviour? And what is the true identity of his brutal assistant, Mr Hyde? As Mr Utterson attempts to answer these questions, he learns of Jekyll's incredible discovery and its tragic consequences.

Victor Frankenstein is an ambitious young student. 'I will show the world the mystery of life'! he declares. But he is horrified by the monster he creates. 'Why did you play with life in this way'? cries the monster. Rejected by society, the monster is determined to destroy his creator and all those who are dear to him.

Jenna isn't sure about her new brother. She is sixteen, and it feels strange that her mother has just had a baby — life at home is going to be very different. Then when something terrible happens to the baby, some people think that Jenna may be to blame. But Jenna is determined to save her little brother and find out what has really happened.

Sarah Gregson hasn't made any friends at her new school. And Jill Cleary, the school bully, is making her life miserable. But when Sarah goes to sleep at night, she has a strange friend who comes into her dreams and shows her how things might be different. It's okay while these things only happen in her dreams, but soon it becomes clear that Sarah's world is changing in a very unusual and rather scary way.

Hannah Fox and her friend Jo are on the holiday island of Mallorca. The sun is shining and the water is perfect for swimming. But in this beautiful place, something terrible is happening. Hannah learns that their mysterious rich neighbour is hiding something — a secret project that could lead to the deaths of many people. This must be stopped, and Hannah wants to be the one to do it.

Chris Jones doesn't want to spend the weekend camping with his dad. But he has been in trouble, and his dad has decided that a long hike in the forest is just what he needs. As they sit round the campfire at night, Chris and his dad hear a noise and decide to find out what it is. What they see shocks them both, and puts them in great danger. This is an exciting thriller that will make you think twice about going camping ever again!

It's just a little key. Somebody sent it in the mail. But the person it was sent to never got it — and nobody knows who sent it. So now it's in the Dead Letter Office at the city post office. When Danny hears about it, he decides to solve the «BIG mystery of the LITTLE key». Danny and his friend Emma search for answers all over town. Who sent the key? Who was it for? And, most importantly, what does it open?

When Pat Devlin goes to visit his friend Annie in Glasgow, Scotland, he is surprised at how rude her next-door neighbour is. The man isn't only unfriendly — he also makes a lot of noise, which keeps Annie and her mother awake at all hours. Pat and Annie begin to suspect that this strange man is not who he says he is. They decide to investigate. Can they stop a serious crime from taking place?

Maribella is different from other children — she has a humpback. The people in her village say she brings bad luck, and they don't let her children near her. But Maribella's mother Luz tells them, 'My daughter has a big heart. One day she will do something special'. And one day she does, in a way that the villagers will never forget. Set in the mountains of Peru, this is a magical story of sadness and hope, kindness and courage.

Four friends — Alex, Dan, Matt and Hannah — are spending a week in the country on a school trip. In an old, empty farmhouse, they discover hidden boxes full of stolen things. They tell the police what they've found, but someone makes sure the police don't believe them. What has happened to the boxes? Who is keeping the secret in the farmhouse? When the four friends try to come up with some answers, they find themselves up against a group of dangerous criminals.

After a terrible car accident, Rose doesn't like to go out. Instead, she watches the world from her balcony. She sees people down in the street below. She watches them coming and going from her building. One day Rose sees someone acting strangely and decides to watch more closely. She soon finds out that two people in her life are in danger. She needs to do something to help — but is she brave enough?

Cully Robinson is visiting the English village of Seacliffe, trying to find where one of her ancestors is buried. Cully is surprised to learn that she has distant relatives living in Seacliffe today — and they are very wealthy people. When Cully investigates the family history, she learns of a crime that has been hidden for almost two hundred years — a crime that changed the lives of everyone in the family.

Joanna Jones dreams of being an actor in the theatre. So she is terribly disappointed when she doesn't get a part in the school play. But then she meets Mr Joseph, a kind old man who knows a lot about acting and singing. He believes in Joanna and offers to teach her what he knows. The two of them work together in secret, and when an unexpected chance comes along, Joanna is ready!

You are going to London for a short holiday. You will have to speak English. Can you reserve a hotel room? Do you know what to say in a shop? Can you understand an English joke? In this fun and informative game book, you participate in the story and you make all the decisions. And during your stay, you will learn a lot about the fascinating city of London, the people and their customs.

'Going to Samoa changed my life', says Corey Cassidy. He and his friend Grant are driving around the beautiful Pacific island, looking for good places to surf, when the weather changes. The sea gets rougher and the wind gets stronger and stronger. A tropical cyclone is coming. Corey tells the story of the terrible storm, and the people who help him get through it.

Jane Eyre survives a lonely and loveless childhood at her aunt's house. When she is sent away to school, although she receives an education, her existence is still a cold and solitary one. She dreams of living a more fulfilling life, where she is treated with dignity and respect. Then she finds work as a governess, and meets the enigmatic Mr Rochester. Has Jane at last met someone who can give her love and treat her as an equal? Or will Mr Rochester's mysterious past come back to darken their love?

In an old country house, the celebrations for Adrian Bennett's fortieth birthday are going well. Everyone is enjoying themselves — the guests; the actors who are acting out a murder mystery to entertain them; and Milly, who is helping her mother cook all the food. But the weekend is ruined when a real crime takes place. The road to the house is closed because of bad weather, and the police can't get there. So Milly decides to find out for herself who did it.

Walking near the beach near his family's farm one night, Nick Bennett sees a boat bringing something unusual to shore — people. He suspects that they are illegal immigrants. When he goes to investigate what's happening on a nearby farm, he realises he was right. Soon Nick finds himself involved with a brother and sister and their desperate attempt to escape from a ruthless people-smuggler.

Mia Alati gets a shock when thieves arrive at her family's villa in the Italian countryside. They have come to steal her father's fabulous art collection. The thieves have guns, but Mia and her grandmother are smart. When they are taken prisoner, the two of them use some quick and clever thinking to get out of a dangerous situation.

'Find the stones... You will find the way to help all of Avondel'. Finn doesn't understand the note that his great aunt gave him, but he doesn't have time to think about it. When soldiers come to his village looking for him, Finn has to escape and go on a dangerous journey. He soon learns that only he can defeat the evil warlord Gondar and bring happiness back to the land. But he'll need the help of the singing stones, and of the strange, wonderful friends he meets along the way.

Lewin's quiet life changes on the day he turns sixteen and finds out that he is a sky reader — he has the power to read the past, the present and the future. Lewin leaves home to learn the ways of old magic from his grandfather Laylan. When they start to see dark, troubling visions, the two sky readers realise they must make a journey to the city of Liana to help save their land from evil. The Sky Readers, like The Singing Stones, is a story from the Avondel Chronicles.

When a terrible flood hits Bangladesh and destroys their village, Khushi and her brother Mohammad are left all alone in the world. They go to the city to make a new life for themselves, but things get worse when another disaster separates sister from brother. Life on the streets of Dhaka is hard, yet in the midst of their struggle to survive, both Khusi and Mohammad also find kindness and beauty. But will they find each other?