The Blood Guard a fast and spectacular ride by Carter Roy

After the family home is burned down under mysterious circumstances, 13 year old Ronan and his parents moved

to another town, but normal life is not resumed for long.

Ronan discovers that his father has been kidnapped and he suddenly finds himself in a speeding car driven by his

mother, who is far from who she seems, and he soon realises why she put him into so many self-defence and

survival courses. Now he must put his abilities and skills to the test as he is pursued by sword-wielding bad guys, and

forced to join up with some unlikely allies.

Think Anthony Horowitz meets Dan Brown for this first book in a series.

Murder in Midwinter a fast paced, gripping and heart-racing story by Fleur Hitchcock

Travelling home from school on the bus in London, Maya witnesses a man and a woman arguing on the street and the man is

holding a gun. She takes a picture of them on her phone—and he sees her do it. The next day a body is found in the River

Thames, and he looks a lot like the man with the gun.

Fearing for her safety, the police send her away to stay on her aunt’s farm in the Welsh mountains, but will she be safe?

This book is filled with nail-biting action, a mystery to solve and a heart-racing finish. A thrilling read.

Danger is Everywhere a funny book written in graphic style by David O’Doherty

Just like this book says, danger is everywhere. Even in places where you might not expect there to be danger. Don't worry, though, because Docter Noel Zone (yes, Docter) is an experienced Dangerologist and is here to help you. In this handy handbook, he will show you how to answer important questions like: 'Is my teacher actually a vampire?' Or: 'Is my cat actually a tiger?' There are also lots of tips on avoiding danger in your daily life, such as when visiting the supermarket or having a birthday party, (don’t mess with the banana leopards, for example).

Wonder a thought provoking and uplifting story by R J Palacio

Like most ten-year olds, August ('Auggie') Pullman just wants to be accepted at his new school, especially as he's previously been home-schooled. However, Auggie can't help but stand out - he was born with a severe facial deformity. Most people react with horror to his appearance and don't take the time to meet the smart, funny, Star Wars-loving boy underneath. This is a wonderful read with a powerful message - we can all choose to be kind.

The Wickford Doom a gripping mystery story with a supernatural twist by Chris Priestley Harry and his mum have inherited Wickford Hall from his father's family. It's a grand house by the sea, but

when they arrive, it’s not what they were expecting. Soon Harry is drawn into a dark family history, stories

of lost children, and the legend of the Wickford Doom - a creepy painting of a demon that would do as you

ask if you wish for something bad. And then there's the door in the wall that runs along the clifftop, a

dangerous door that bangs in the night and that Harry is strangely drawn towards…

Boundless a fast paced action murder story by Kenneth Oppel

Will is travelling on a gigantic and stunning train “The Boundless” with his father on an epic journey across the

19th century Canadian countryside. He soon discovers that as well as hundreds of passengers, the Boundless

has treasures beyond belief and has exciting and sometimes dangerous things to discover.

When he witnesses a brutal murder, it is up to Will to save the train. Racing through the endless carriages and

aided by his escape artist friend Maren and the amazing circus ringmaster Mr Dorian, Will experiences the

adventure of a lifetime. This is a rollercoaster of a read, with thrilling turns, dazzling characters and non-stop

action. The Boundless will leave you breathless.

2017

S.C.R.E.A.M. The Mummy’s Revenge by Andrew Beasley

Victorian crime-fighting duo Billy Flint and Charley Steel - top secret investigators for S.C.R.E.A.M. (Supernatural

Crimes, Rescues, Emergencies And Mysteries) - head to Edinburgh in the first book in this thrilling series.

A strange burglar is wreaking havoc in the city, but this is no ordinary criminal. This robber is rotting, revenge-

driven and really old. Over to the brilliantly clever Charley (a wheelchair user) and her loyal friend Billy. Can

they find out who has unleashed the monster on the city and stop him, before it’s too late?

This book has it all – mystery, creepy paranormal baddies and lashings of sharp humour. You’ll be right there

with Charley and Billy as they outwit the grown-ups and use their wits in their battle to beat the bad guys.

Fuzzy Mud an exciting story of bravery, friendships, and science gone wacky by Louis Sachar Marshall and Tamaya take a short cut home to avoid the school bully – through the forbidden, completely out-

of-bounds woods. But what’s the worst that can happen? It’s just a bunch of trees, after all. What Tamaya and

Marshall don’t know is that a minute bacteria has escaped from a nearby science laboratory and settled in the

woods. It’s man-made, high-energy, and fast-multiplying, and looks a bit like fuzzy mud. And when Tamaya

scoops up a chunk of fuzzy mud and throws it at the bully, well, that’s the beginning of everything…

Imagine if a mad scientist invented something that grew so fast it could cover a football pitch in days. Imagine it

escaped into the wild. What might happen?

Girl on a Plane a story based on true events by Miriam Moss

Anna has spent the summer with her family in Jordan and is on her way back to boarding school in England.

Minutes into her flight, the plane is hijacked. The hijackers land the plane in the desert, and if their demands

aren’t met by the British government within three days, they will blow up the plane with all the passengers on

board. Anna watches the clock count down and witnesses the growing desperation amongst her fellow

travellers. Will she ever see her family again? A tense psychological thriller based on true events.

Phoenix a space adventure full of suspense, action, emotion and more by S F Said Lucky dreams of the stars quite often, but this night is different... they are calling to him, as if they have some-

thing to tell him. He wakes up, feverishly hot, to discover the top sheet of his bed is burnt. Within minutes, he's

on the run with his mother who is determined to get him off the planet. They join up with a group of aliens -

refugees from the ongoing war between aliens and humans - they agree to help Lucky find his father. As Lucky

spends more time with the aliens, he begins to understand everything he heard about them wasn't true. But

being on the run in a galaxy at war presents its problems, not least of all the rumour that there's a wolf that eats

stars. Lucky is now on a mission, to find out what the power is growing inside him, and to discover some of the

biggest secrets in the universe.

Where Monsters Lie a spooky mystery by Polly Ho-Yen

Shortly after Effie’s rabbit Buster escapes on the night of the offering - a Mivtown tradition to keep the monsters of the loch at bay, Effie’s mum disappears and black slugs appear everywhere. She knows it’s not a coincidence and sets out to discover what’s happened to her mum. The more she finds out the more she wonders if someone really has woken the monsters in the loch.

The It Girl: Superstar Geek a funny book about friends and family by Katy Birchall

Anna Huntley just moved to London and isn’t the most popular girl at school. That isn’t helped by the fact she set Josie Graham’s hair on fire with a Bunsen burner (by accident) or that she tries to recreate scenes from The Lion King with her pet Labrador. But when her dad gets engaged to one of the most famous actresses in the world, Anna is thrust into the paparazzi’s spotlight. Suddenly, everyone at school wants to be around Anna, including the boy she fancies. Now Anna has to learn to be an 'It Girl', with the help of her glamorous soon-to-be step-mum and stepsister - but what if she isn’t It Girl material?