Law, police and crime Books

Harry and Kate are off to the museum, but a mystery is afoot … Support severely struggling readers with this fun hi-lo tale. The old books in the museum are worth a lot of money. So, when Harry and Kate spot a man acting oddly, they decide to...

Sex Education meets A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder in this darkly hilarious YA murder mystery by Comedy Women in Print Prize and Carnegie Medal nominated author, Kate Weston. Fiercely funny, feminist and FUN! I bloody loved it’ M.A. KUZNIARThere’s never...

Dad, I just want to know how to not become a hashtag. In this gripping read, biracial siblings Reed and Olive hadn’t planned on navigating racial inequality or being roughed up by police on the subway, but as they face the truths and pains of being a...

Stevie Bell solved the case of Truly Devious, and now she’s taking her detecting skills abroad when she becomes embroiled in a mystery from 1990s England. Another pulse-pounding and laugh-out-loud stand-alone mystery from New York Times bestselling...

AN INSTANT NUMBER 1 NYT BESTSELLER AND SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER! THE EXPLOSIVE NEW YA CRIME THRILLER FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF A GOOD GIRL’S GUIDE TO MURDER. AN INSTANT NUMBER 1 NYT BESTSELLER AND SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER!WINNER of the CrimeFest...

One of Us Is Lying meets Lord of the Flies meets Fyre Fest in this wickedly addictive and funny YA thriller. Rafi Francisco needs something really special to put her true crime podcast on the map. She sets her sights on River Stone, the hearthrob...

The hilarious, addictive sequel to YA murder mystery Murder on a School Night by Comedy Women in Print Prize and Carnegie Medal nominated author, Kate Weston. Perfect for fans of Sex Education and A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder ‘Kate Weston’s hilarious...

A sharp, witty and heartfelt tale of the ups and downs of teenage life from multi-award-winning Alex Wheatle. Life on the Crongton estate can be rough for Briggy. Dad's lost his job, Mum's working so hard to make ends meet, and big brother Kingsley just...

The fourth book in the best-selling Jackie French historical series that places girls centre stage. Ming Qong is convinced that girls have changed the world throughout history.History's sister, the mysterious Herstory, believes that the more you know...

SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2022 YOTO CARNEGIE MEDALFrom award-winning, bestselling author Ibi Zoboi and prison reform activist Yusef Salaam of the Exonerated Five comes a powerful YA novel in verse about a boy who is wrongfully incarcerated. Perfect for fans of...

A hilarious, action-packed road-trip adventure from the author of HOW TO ROB A BANK, ideal for readers aged 10 and up. Fourteen-year-old Jacob is thrilled when he wins the chance to feature in the next Marvel movie, shooting in Hollywood. But after...

In the hollow of an ancient tree, a black cockatoo chick relies on its parents for survival. But as spring turns to summer, only the young cockatoo can save itself from the deadly heat.A story about the magnificent black cockatoo, how they begin their...

In Canada, Phil Roland is a hero. He's saved his dad's company, Motive Games; solved his dad's murder; and exposed a mafia ring. But by his second day in Auckland, Phil's life is out of control. The E3 East gaming show was supposed to be Motive's big...

In Canada, Phil Roland is a hero. He's saved his dad's company, Motive Games; solved his dad's murder; and exposed a mafia ring. But by his second day in Auckland, Phil's life is out of control. The E3 East gaming show was supposed to be Motive's big...

Before the train has left the station, England’s most accomplished new detective already is on a suspect’s trail, and readers will be delighted to travel along.   Myrtle Hardcastle has no desire to go on a relaxing travel excursion with her aunt...

The New York Times bestseller and the Edgar Award for Best Fact Crime winner Killers of the Flower Moon is now adapted for young adults. **KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON IS SOON TO BE A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE DIRECTED BY...

A life affirming story of rehabilitation and hope after prison. The third novel from multi-award-winning Danielle Jawando, perfect for fans of Angie Thomas and Elizabeth Acevedo.   ‘Jawando’s writing is incredibly raw and real; I felt completely...

The brand-new addictive thriller that fans of Karen M. McManus and Holly Jackson will be DYING to read.   The ROCK she fell from . . . The PAPER she clutched . . . The KILLERS she thought were friends . . .   When five Dublin teenagers...

In the stunning sequel to the #1 New York Times bestseller Dear Martin, bestselling author Nic Stone unflinchingly explores the impact of racism and inequality on young Black lives. For readers of Angie Thomas, Danielle Jawando and Jason...

Identify suspects, gather clues, navigate puzzles, and solve the mystery in this interactive Choose Your Path thriller.When your parents surprise you with a solo trip to visit your cousin in the Desert Southwest, you pack your bags and prepare for...

Age range 6+A priceless golden chalice has been stolen from Fergus McSwaggers, fearsome chief of the squelchy Bog Islands...and he wants it back! Can Flynn and the crew of the Black Hound solve their most dangerous case yet, battling deadly ice pirates,...

Age range 6+'Welcome to the Black Hound - a ship full o' the cleverest pirate investigators ya ever set eyes upon.' The captain pauses. 'You OK, lad? Ya gone paler than a full moon.'When young Flynn becomes...

FromNew York TimesBestselling Author Mariame Kaba, apoignant, beautifully illustrated story of a little girl's worries when her Mama goes to jail, and the love that bridges the distance between them.Even though I'm away, My love is always here to stay...

What kind of science does it take to solve a crime?Forensics for Kids provides the complete history of forensic science, giving readers a comprehensive understanding of the crime-solving advancements that led to modern forensics. Author Melissa Ross...

The fire broke out at 2:40 p.m. Thousands of men, women, and children were crowded under Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey's big top watching the Flying Wallendas begin their death-defying high-wire act. Suddenly someone screamed "Fire!" and the...