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1	The Invention of Hugo Cabret more books like this by Brian Selznick (Illustrator) ORPHAN, CLOCK KEEPER, AND THIEF, Hugo lives in the walls of a busy Paris train station, where his survival depends on secrets and anonymity. But when his world suddenly interlocks with an eccentric, bookish girl and a bitter old man who runs a toy booth in the station, Hugo's undercover life, and his most precious secret, are put in jeopardy. A ... see all copies from £10.43! new only from £10.43! \| signed copies \| first editions
2	Where's Spot more books like this by Eric Hill (Illustrator) This chunky board book edition of Eric Hill's classic first lift-the-flap book receives a new brightly coloured cover. The simple text and colourful pictures will engage pre-readers as they lift the picture flaps in search of Spot. A No.1 bestseller since its first publication in 1980, this interactive favourite has stayed in the charts ever since. see all copies from £1.41! new only from £4.06! \| first editions
3	Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time more books like this by Mark Haddon Narrated by a 15-year-old autistic savant obsessed with Sherlock Holmes, this dazzling novel weaves together an old-fashioned mystery, a contemporary coming-of-age story, and a fascinating excursion into a mind incapable of processing emotions. see all copies from £1.41! new only from £2.07! \| signed copies \| first editions
4	Boxcar Children more books like this by Gertrude Chandler Warner Henry, Jessie, Violet and Benny are orphans. Determined to make it on their own, they set out to find a safe place to live. They discover an old, red boxcar that provides shelter from a storm. Against all odds, they make it into their home--and become the Boxcar Children! see all copies from £1.41! new only from £4.59! \| first editions
5	Chasing Vermeer more books like this by Blue Balliett, Brett Helquist (Illustrator) A series of mysterious events brings Petra Andalee and Calder Pillay right into the middle of an international art theft--one so confusing that even the FBI can not solve the crime. However, in order to solve the mystery themselves, Petra and Calder must first find and decipher the clues hidden in a succession of confusing puzzles. Clever readers ... see all copies from £2.07! new only from £4.81! \| signed copies \| first editions
6	Skeleton Key more books like this by Anthony Horowitz Fourteen-year-old Alex Rider faces a desperate man who has lost his country and his son--and has a nuclear weapon and a serious grudge against the free world. To see his beloved Russia once again be a dominant power, he will stop at nothing. Unless Alex can stop him first. see all copies from £1.41! new only from £2.35! \| first editions
7	Harriet the Spy more books like this by Louise Fitzhugh Harriet M. Welsch is determined to become a famous author one day. She records everything about her family and friends in a secret notebook, and even spies on unsuspecting strangers. Then Harriet's friends find her notebook, and Harriet the Spy is unmasked. Will she ever be forgiven? see all copies from £1.41! new only from £6.01! \| first editions
8	Ark Angel more books like this by Anthony Horowitz Eccentric billionaire Nikolai Drevin if the target of eco-terrorists who claim his project Ark Angel--the first luxury hotel in outer space--is a danger to the environment. The group will stop at nothing to destroy the project, even if it means killing millions of innocent people, unless Alex can stop them. see all copies from £1.41! new only from £2.09! \| signed copies \| first editions
9	Adventures of Sherlock Holmes more books like this by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle The extraordinary adventures of the world-famous detective Sherlock Holmes, as faithfully recounted by his comrade, Dr. Watson, have captivated readers of all ages for over a century. The stories' blend of heartpounding, fast-paced action and mind-boggling deductive reasoning is as riveting today as it was when first published. This deluxe ... see all copies from £1.41! new only from £1.41! \| signed copies \| first editions
10	Northern Light more books like this by Jennifer Donnelly Named one of the Best Children's Books 2003 by Publishers Weekly. see all copies from £1.83! new only from £5.65! \| signed copies \| first editions
11 view cover	Hoot more books like this by Carl Hiaasen From the bestselling mystery novelist comes this story for younger readers. New to Florida, Roy is on the school bus when he spots the running boy--running away from the bus, carrying no books or wearing no shoes. Sensing a mystery, Roy sets himself on the boy's trail, which leads him to potty-trained alligators, a fake-fart champion, and a ... see all copies from £1.41! new only from £3.45! \| signed copies \| first editions
12 view cover	The Clue in the Diary more books like this by Carolyn Keene Nancy uses a lost diary to exonerate an innocent prisoner. see all copies from £2.08! new only from £5.86! \| first editions
13 view cover	Scorpia more books like this by Anthony Horowitz Now in paperback--the latest entry of the "New York Times" bestselling series featuring teen spy Alex Rider. Alex learns that his father was an assassin for Scorpia, the most powerful terrorist organization going. Now Scorpia wants Alex on its side. see all copies from £1.41! new only from £5.61! \| first editions
14 view cover	I Am the Messenger more books like this by Markus Zusak Ed Kennedy is an underage cabdriver, pathetic cardplayer, and useless at romance. When Ed inadvertently stops a bank robbery, that's when he becomes the messenger. Winner of the 2003 Children's Book Council Book of the Year Award in Australia. see all copies from £5.83! new only from £7.11! \| first editions
15 view cover	Five on a Treasure Island more books like this by Enid Blyton The very first "Famous Five" adventure, featuring Julian, Dick, Anne, not forgetting tomboy George and her beloved dog, Timmy! There's a shipwreck off Kirrin Island! But where is the treasure? The Famous Five are on the trail - looking for clues - but they're not alone! Someone else has got the same idea. Time is running out for the Famous Five, ... see all copies from £1.41! new only from £2.19! \| first editions
16 view cover	Mister Monday more books like this by G Nix Seven days. Seven keys. Seven virtues. Seven sins. One mysterious house is the doorway to a very mysterious world -- where one boy is about to venture and unlock a number of fantastical secrets. This is another thrilling, triumphantly imaginative series from Garth Nix, the best-selling author of The Seventh Tower, Sabriel, and Lirael. see all copies from £1.41! new only from £4.88! \| signed copies \| first editions
17 view cover	The mysteries of Harris Burdick more books like this by Chris Van Allsburg Are those birds on the wallpaper really flying out the window? How did the ocean liner get onto city streets? Make up your own story from the 14 thought-provoking pictures of impossible situations--or just look at them and wonder. see all copies from £10.42! new only from £12.79! \| signed copies \| first editions
18 view cover	Face on the Milk Carton more books like this by Caroline B Cooney 15-year-old Janie recognizes herself in a picture of a small girl on a milk carton - a child who'd been snatched from a shopping mall in New Jersey. She can't believe the couple she looked on as loving parents had kidnapped her, but then starts to piece together things that don't make sense. see all copies from £1.41! new only from £5.65! \| first editions
19 view cover	Nancy's Mysterious Letter more books like this by Carolyn Keene Nancy receives a letter informing her that she is heir to a fortune. This story tells of her search for another Nancy Drew. see all copies from £1.41! new only from £5.86! \| first editions
20 view cover	The Boxcar Children Mysteries-4 Volume Boxed Set more books like this by Gertrude Chandler Warner see all copies from £10.92! new only from £10.92!
21 view cover	Th1rteen R3asons Why more books like this by Jay Asher Clay Jenkins returns home from school to find a mysterious box with his name on it lying on his porch. Inside he discovers 13 cassette tapes recorded by Hannah Bakerahis classmate and crushawho committed suicide two weeks earlier. On tape, Hannah explains that there are thirteen reasons why she decided to end her life. Clay is one of them. If he ... see all copies from £10.41! new only from £10.41! \| first editions
22 view cover	The Doll in the Garden: A Ghost Story more books like this by Mary Downing Hahn This award-winning novel is now available in paperback. After Ashley and Kristi find an antique doll buried in old Miss Cooper's garden, they discover that they can enter a ghostly turn-of-the-century world by going through a hole in the hedge. see all copies from £5.65! new only from £5.99! \| signed copies \| first editions
23 view cover	The hidden staircase more books like this by Carolyn Keene Teenage detective Nancy Drew uses her courage and powers of deduction to solve the mysterious happenings in an old stone mansion. see all copies from £2.08! new only from £5.65! \| first editions
24 view cover	Westing Game more books like this by Ellen Raskin A Newbery Medal winneranow available in a Premium Edition. This brilliantly crafted, award-winning novel is an intriguing mystery that follows an eclectic group of characters as they struggle to be the first to solve the puzzle set forth Sam Westingas willaand, most importantly, lay claim to the Westing fortune. The Premium Edition of The Westing ... see all copies from £2.19! new only from £5.65! \| first editions
25 view cover	Eagle Strike more books like this by Anthony Horowitz Teenage spy Alex Rider tangles with Sir Damian Cray, a wealthy, but crazed, philanthropist who has come up with a plan to bring peace to the entire world. Unfortunately, Sir Damian's plan consists of firing nuclear missiles from Air Force One--the airplane of the President of the United States. Will Alex be able to stop this madman from killing ... see all copies from £1.41! new only from £5.61! \| signed copies \| first editions

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