Mystery & Suspense

Welcome to Hazard. An ordinary town where strangeness is a way of life. A town where sink holes appear with no warning, where people go missing way too often and where things really DO go bump in the night … To Travis and his classmates, Hazard is home. But when they’re set a school project to investigate the history of the town, they soon realise that something strange and alien lies beneath Hazard. What can they learn from their investigations into the mysterious witch in the woods? And – if the witch does exist – will they make it home to tell the tale…?

Cassia Thorne leads a double life. In one she is a respectable young music teacher for the children of the elite. In another, she sells ballads on the streets and spends her evenings locked up in Fleet Prison. When the Bartholomew Fair comes to town, it brings joy to the city but also rumours of children going missing off the streets of London. With the help of a young pickpocket, Teo and her friend Felix, Cassia starts to investigate these disappearances.

It is a dark and stormy night, and the FGTeeV family is headed out to the woods for some old-fashioned, unplugged together time. But all is not as it seems at the cabin Duddy rented…strange mysteries are afoot. BIG-afoot. Yep, the craziness all starts when Duddz accidentally summons Bigfoot to the campground. Before they know what’s going on, vampires, mummies, sea monsters, and more are all hot on their tails! Will Moomy, Duddy, Lexi, Mike, Chase, and Shawn be able to figure out what’s going on…before they become a monster’s next meal?

The Adventure of the Sussex Vampire, written by British author Arthur Conan Doyle, is one of 12 Sherlock Holmes stories collected between 1921 and 1927 as The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes. It was first published in the January 1924 issues of The Strand Magazine in London and Hearst's International Magazine in New York. Holmes receives an odd letter that makes reference to vampires. Mr. Robert Ferguson, who comes to 221B Baker Street the next morning, has become convinced that his Peruvian second wife has been sucking their baby son's blood.

England, 1645. Merriweather Pryce is the daughter of a nobleman fighting for King Charles I in a war that divides the country. When her home is besieged by Cromwell's army, Merri sets out to get help. But in a land full of enemy soldiers, turncoats, and spies, who can she really trust?

Zurück in die zauberhafte Welt der Duftapotheke! Der Auftakt der neuen Reihe von Bestsellerautorin Anna Ruhe. Luzie ist die Erbin der Duftapotheke – ein Erbe, das es in sich hat. Die Düfte dort sind magisch und mächtig. Und in den falschen Händen gefährlich. Deshalb müssen sie um jeden Preis geschützt werden. Zum Glück hat Luzie ihre Freunde Mats und Elodie an ihrer Seite. Aber reicht das? Denn auf einmal gehen geheimnisvolle Dinge in der Duftapotheke vor sich.

When Kuro, an intelligent and agile red panda, and his loyal brown squirrel friend, Tika, discover an ancient map leading to a mysterious cave, they embark on an exciting adventure. Overcoming trials of fire, water, and earth, they encounter strange creatures and solve ancient riddles. This thrilling journey reveals to them that true treasure lies not in gold, but in knowledge and the bonds of friendship.

Didiw and Endie venture into an enchanting forest near their home, where they meet a tiny fairy in need of help to rescue her friends from a fearsome creature lurking in the woods. As they embark on this challenging journey, they learn valuable lessons about bravery, kindness, and the importance of helping others. Join them in their courageous quest as they face the monster and discover the true power of friendship and compassion.

Embark on an unforgettable journey into the heart of a mystery with "The Great Homework Heist," an action-packed middle-grade adventure that will leave kids aged 12-14 on the edge of their seats. Combining the intrigue of a national park mystery with the imaginative thrills of science-driven storytelling, this novel is a must-listen for fans of adventure and stories that challenge the boundaries of what we think we know. When Zoe Anders and her two best friends, Eli and Mia, notice their homework disappearing under the most bizarre circumstances, they think it’s just a prank.

Es hat geschneit. Der Igel Jefferson hilft seinem Freund Gilbert, dem Schwein, seine Garageneinfahrt freizuschaufeln und entdeckt in einem Haufen Schnee einen fast erfrorenen Kater, den Fotografen Emil. Emil kann im Krankenhaus gerettet werden, und allmählich erfahren sie von ihm – es dauert etwas länger und braucht Hilfe durch Freunde, denn Emil ist gehörlos – dass er zusammengeschlagen worden ist. Offensichtlich hat er etwas fotografiert, was jemand nicht dokumentiert haben wollte.

Princess Lyss can’t wait another second to meet the griffin that’s joining her father’s royal menagerie, so she ditches her lessons and heads for the stables. But the griffin isn’t the only new creature she finds. A boy is hiding—or at least trying to—in the griffin’s stall. The boy is Devin, the griffin’s trainer, and he’s refusing to leave his beloved Tam. Lyss agrees to help him. But their arrival coincides with the revelation that someone is stealing creatures from the king’s menagerie.

Ever since her mom passed away, twelve-year-old Megumi “Meg” Mizuno has been spiraling. After too many low grades and cut classes, she’s been expelled from school—apparently, everyone else has moved past her grief and expects the same from her. Her dad secures her a spot at the prestigious Leland Chase Academy, a boarding school in the middle-of-nowhere New York, called the Last Chance Academy by its student body. At first, Leland Chase seems like an average, if very strict, boarding school. Then, one night, a mysterious envelope appears under her door.

Schnöder Alltag ade – lustige Unterhaltung für wilde Kinder. Ein Albtraum wird real! Alles hätte so friedlich sein können, immerhin hat Riekes Bande, die wilden Robins, mit ihren Erzrivalen, den Rittern auf Rädern, Frieden geschlossen. Zumindest fürs Erste. Doch seit Tagen spielt Riekes Hund Murkel völlig verrück, bis er plötzlich ganz verschwindet. Die Robins suchen überall, doch nirgends eine Spur. Wurde Murkel etwa entführt? Die Blödritter sind sofort die Hauptverdächtigen, aber sie beteuern ihre Unschuld. Rieke ist völlig verzweifelt und wagt etwas, was sie wohl besser nicht tun sollte ….

Miriam is the youngest, but that doesn’t mean she doesn’t know things. She’s not as gullible as her parents or older siblings think, and she is too old for ridiculous stories that make no sense. So, using her superior detective skills, she sets out to debunk all of the fantastical things that people tell gullible kids. When her first tooth comes loose, Miriam is determined to prove to her friends and family that the tooth fairy isn’t real. She’s going to lay the perfect trap . . . just as soon as her tooth actually comes out.

When 12-year-old Kolby wakes up in an empty white room, he has no memory, no clothes, and no idea where he is. He soon discovers he’s one of a dozen kids living in an extravagant penthouse atop the tallest tower in the city. Adults are nowhere to be found, and, like Kolby, all the kids are missing their memories. The kids in the tower spend their time scaling the climbing wall, riding a waterslide into an Olympic-sized swimming pool, or playing video games on the 105-inch 8K video screen.

Something is happening in Swampy Swamp. Endangered species are being hunted and people are going missing. Can Rose solve the mystery? From the adventures of a loyal crocodile to the triumphs of a brave penguin and a heroic truck, each story captivates and entertains while subtly instilling values of empathy and kindness.

Get ready for an adrenaline-packed adventure with fourteen-year-old Zane Mitchell! After a tough game with his new baseball team, Zane returns home to find his mom gone and a mysterious Federal Agent at his door. That's just the beginning of this wild ride, though. One of his teammates is a rogue hacker on a mission to uncover an explosive government secret, and Zane is the only one who can stop them.

Agatha & Christie retten das Penicillin. Als Agatha versehentlich eine wichtige wissenschaftliche Entdeckung isst (versteckt in einem Sandwich!), beginnt für sie und ihre Zwillingsschwester Christie ein Wettlauf mit der Zeit. Dabei wollte Agatha auf Sir Alexander Flemings Tea Party doch nur ihr größtes Idol, den Autor Sir Arthur Conan Doyle treffen! Stattdessen gilt es jetzt herauszufinden, wer den Ruf des Arztes Sir Fleming zu ruinieren versucht – und seine wichtigste Erfindung zu retten.

Altersgruppe: 8-12 Für Kinder, die Videospiele lieben, geschrieben von einem ehemaligen Videospiel-Autor! Lucas ist wie jeder andere Heranwachsende: Er möchte einfach nur Spaß mit seinen Freunden haben und die höchste Punktzahl in seinem VR-Spiel erreichen. Rennen, Ninjas, Untote und ein Zombiekönig? Kein Problem! Doch Probleme über Probleme finden ihn, als er das Spiel für eine Minute verlässt, nur um festzustellen, dass es irgendwie seine Schwester mitgenommen hat!

Lotte und Lasse haben eine Flöte geschnitzt, die genauso klingt wie die Pfeife von Papageno, dem Vogelfänger aus der Zauberflöte. Hat Mozart nicht bis zur letzten Minute vor der Uraufführung an der Oper komponiert? Und war er nicht auch pleite? Lotte, Lasse und Ratte Rigoletto reisen nach Wien ins Jahr 1791, wo die Zauberflöte gezeigt werden soll. Ein neues Abenteuer von den Notendetektiven mit viel klassischer Musik.

Kaum hatte Familie Streatley ihre neue Heimat, das "Mühlhaus“ betreten, machte der 14-jährige Peter eine geheimnisvolle Entdeckung. Jemand war kurz zuvor im Haus gewesen und hatte Spuren hinterlassen. Hier beginnt das erste Abenteuer der Familie Streatley... Nach dem gleichnamigen Buch von Pat Baldwin.

Opening the newspaper can be dangerous. Helene, Marta, and Jimmy find out firsthand that newspapers and books can be tricky things. When mysterious robberies start popping up in the region, they realize they've landed right in the middle of a clever scheme and some bold burglars. Using maps and their code-solving skills, the three are determined to get to the bottom of what's going on. New friends can be hard to trust, and sometimes old friends can't be trusted at all.

If your children love the Supernatural & Horror Genre, then this book is perfect for them! From Witches & Vampires; to the Ghouls, Werewolves, Hauntings, Cursed objects, and Zombies...

When fearless pirate squirrel Captain Jonny and his loyal crew set sail into the Bermuda Triangle, they expect adventure—but nothing could prepare them for what lies ahead. Strange storms, ghostly voices, and vanishing waters haunt their journey as they search for the legendary lost ship, the Stormchaser, rumored to hold a treasure beyond imagination.

Elyra was a little girl who was standing a new town of Willow Creek and she held a book that was a map of mystery and she mets Finn and they explore a world in an enchanted place they never new where a book would take her.