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'A terrific read - murder, arson and a cat who is so much more than he seems!' J. M. Hall, author of A Spoonful of MurderThe Cat Who Solved Three Murders by L T Shearer is a charming cosy crime read for fans of Richard Osman and S. J. Bennett.Retired police detective Lulu Lewis's life changed forever when she met a street cat named Conrad. There's something very special about Conrad, but it's a secret she has to keep to herself.When Lulu takes her narrowboat to Oxford, she is planning nothing more stressful than attending a friend's birthday party. And drinking a few glasses of Chardonnay.But a brutal murder and a daring art theft means her plans are shattered - instead she and Conrad find themselves on the trail of a killer . . .A killer who may well strike again.'A captivating, charming and gentle tale' Peter James on The Cat Who Caught a Killer

A cosy tale of crime and canal boats, set in West London and featuring a very special calico cat. From L T Shearer, The Cat Who Caught a Killer is perfect for fans of The Thursday Murder Club.

Toms Vater wird seit einem Jahr auf See vermisst. Er war Seemann, und auch Tom fühlt sich zum weiten Ozean mit seinen vielen Geheimnissen hingezogen. Als er einen besonderen Song im Radio hört, beschließt er, einen Flaschenpost zu schreiben und sie ins Meer zu werfen. Er erwartet nicht, jemals eine Antwort zu bekommen. Trotzdem schreibt er weitere Nachrichten, um sie in den Gezeitenstrom zu werfen und die Wellen nach einer Antwort abzusuchen. Und dann, eines Tages, findet er tatsächlich eine Flaschenpost, mit einem Brief, der offenbar von einem Geist am Meeresgrund geschrieben wurde. Der mysteriöse Briefschreiber behauptet, dass Toms Vater noch lebt. Doch wo ist er dann? Eine wunderschöne und humorvoll geschriebene Geschichte über Trauer, Hoffnung und Wunder.

Set against a backdrop of a perilous journey, the story follows Peggy Piercy, a 112-year-old crofter, as she navigates the challenges of raising her great-great-grandniece Gemma and great-great-grandnephew Martin. Orphaned and entrusted to Peggy's care after their parents' mysterious disappearance, the teenagers are now ready for an education. Peggy faces the daunting task of transporting them across treacherous waters filled with pirates and strange creatures, highlighting themes of adventure, family, and the quest for knowledge.

Even when you have received a death sentence, you still have to live...

Hunting the skies is not for the faint-hearted. In a world where water is scarce and deadly jellyfish swim through the sky, mollycoddled teenager Christien dreams of excitement and danger. When he meets the exotic and alluring Jenine and her family of Cloud Hunters, he becomes determined to fulfil that dream

Cuando la clase del Sr. Ellis hace una visita al Museo de los horrores que los niños no prestar atención a la regla más importante de no tocar los objetos expuestos, y todos ellos vienen un poco más extraño y aterrador, y debe encontrar una manera de sacar a sus maldiciones.

Shortlisted for Bolton's Children's Book of the Year.

This title addresses themes like forced child labor, friendship, and malevolent adults, making it suitable for educational purposes. It encourages exploration of the genre, suspense techniques, and analysis of various writing styles.