A ghost ship appears in the mist...

To the struggling author Arthur Conan Doyle, it is an inspiration.

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Books Children's Fiction Books Marcus & the Breakfast Club Investigators are back in The Breakfast Club Adventures: The Ghoul in the School! From 1 bestselling author Marcus Rashford comes another exciting adventure full of fantastic friendships, high-stakes mysteries & strange goings-on! Written with Alex Falase-Koya & packed with tons of illustrations by Marta Kissi, it's the perfect book for children aged 8-11. There's something strange going on at school... The Breakfast Club Investigators haven't managed to solve a mystery in months & Marcus is worried that the group is going to break up! So when Gbenga, the captain of the school basketball team, comes to ask for their help Marcus knows this might just be the Investigator's last chance to prove themselves. The basketball team have had a streak of bad luck, & Marcus & his mates are sure there's more going on than meets the eye. As the mystery deepens & they uncover one surprising clue after another, they discover that someone
- or something
- has cursed the basketball team! Can Marcus & his friends solve the mystery in time?   Product Information:  •†ISBN:† 9781529076660 •†Author: Marcus Rashford & Alex Falase-Koya •†Publisher:†  Pan Macmillan •†Format:†  Paperback •†Pages:† 271 •†Dimensions:† 13 x 19.8 x 2.2 cm

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When her beloved father is killed in the Blitz, trainee nurse April Harvey is all alone in the world. Desperate to find the family she craves, she heads to Truro, her mothers home town.

But danger & heartbreak lurk even in Cornwall, & when the American G. I.s arrive, April finds her life turned upside down as she discovers that some people are not to be trusted. Especially when it comes to her budding romance with Major Crawford Dunbar.

As vicious rumours emerge, April fears there will never be a future for them. But if war has taught her anything, it is that you must grasp happiness where you can, & April is not prepared to give up without a fight...

Product Information:
• ISBN: 9781785762437
• Author: Eileen Ramsay
• Publisher: Zaffre
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 401
• Dimensions: 19 x 12cm











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Did you know that during a visit to Germany, Peter the Great once used his hosts curtains as toilet paper? That a French dwarf once sued his government for the right to participate in ths port of dwarf tossing? From Mother Goose to Gold Fever, Celebrity Scandals to Cults & Fanatics, & from Wis Thoughts to the World's Longest..., this is a wealth of incredible & occasionally improbable information. Be amazed, be appalled, but above all be enthralled by this cornucopia of craziness. Contents include: Weird Laws from around the world, Scientific Snippets, Astounding News Stories, Urban Legends, Crazy Animals, Brief Histories of everything from the Third Reich to Ancient Breakfasts, Peculiar Inventions, & much, much more. ...

Engrossing & entertaining in equal measure, arrowords are among the world's most popular word puzzles. This generous compilation offers over 500 challenges & is guaranteed to test your general knowledge & keep your brain in tip-top condition. If you are new to this absorbing puzzle type, do not worry
- how to solve information is provided together with a solution section.
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If you're in need of a pick-me-up, relax with this bumper compilation of crosswords. Packed with over 500 puzzles, it offers straightforward, non-cryptic challenges designed to give your brain a gentle but satisfying workout. A full solutions section is provided at the knack of the book for you to check your results. ...

Be brave & dare to enter the realm of the giants.. . This enormous collection features giants from all over the world. Clamour up the beanstalk with Jack, sail the Seven Seas with Sinbad, meet the curious Giantess & help Coyote, Momotaro & Finn Mc Cool rid their people of ferocious giants. Now take a deep breath, & pop open the giant 3D poster.. . Meet a mighty giant who has come to stay with you. Don't be scared though, this is a gentle giant who will guard your room. Hang him on your wall & discover how he collected a treasure trove of secrets. A collection of classic tales & a spectacular 3D giant poster that's taller than you! ...

Get ready for the funniest, silliest, grossest, most hilarious book of jokes you've ever seen. It's bigger, it's better, it's The Giant Book of Jokes. Jam-packed with over 2000 riddles, gags, tongue twisters, puns, limericks, insults & much more, you'll be the life of the party with jokes for every occasion. Make your mum groan, your friends laugh & your little brother squirm. With everything from knock knock jokes to ridiculous rhymes, you'll LOL until your sides hurt! The Giant Book of Jokes is filled with hours & hours of entertainment including: Knock Knock Nonsense Horrifying Humour Rollicking Riddles Irresistible Insults Tricky Tongue Twisters & plenty more to make you giggle, snort, guffaw, chortle, snicker, chuckle & crack up laughing. ...

Fans of the world's No.1 placement puzzle will quickly become immersed in this bumper compilation. Offering over 500 challenges & organised by level of difficulty, this book is guaranteed to keep the interest of Sudoku enthusiasts of all abilities. &, if you need help or want to check you attempts then there is a full solutions section at the back. ...

Packed with over 500 puzzles, this bumper compilation is a real feast for wordsearch fans. One of the most entertaining puzzle types around, wordsearch requires a keen eye for detail & concentration. Are you ready for the challenges that lie ahead? ...