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...

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...

Bestselling author of Scythe and Challenger Deep Neal Shusterman, here with coauthors Debra Young and Michelle Knowlden, tells an intense yet tender story of two teens, trapped in impossible circumstances and unjust systems, willing to risk everything...

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...

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 feathery crime-fighters are POWERING UP for some spooky adventures in book 12 of their hilarious blockbuster series! The REAL PIGEONS are all about pigeon powers. But what happens when a CURSED HOLE opens up in the park, a TONGUE MONSTER terrorises...

⭐ Shortlisted for the 2024 CBCA Younger Readers Book of the Year! ⭐The feathery crime-fighters are FLAPPING OUT in their eleventh adventure in this hilarious blockbuster series! Can the Real Pigeons stick together through the chaos, or will...

The Underdogs are overdue for a holiday! So when the Mayor of Cape Dog asks for help catching a mysterious sea monster that is terrifying the citizens – the Underdogs head for the coast!   Will they be able to catch this mystery monster? Will they...

Ever wonder why pigeons always act so weird? It’s because they’re out there chasing the bad guys and saving your butts!Did you know your city is protected by a secret squad of crime-fighting pigeons? It's true! With master of disguise Rock...

What you say (and how you say it) has the power to change the world. Democracy gives you that power. Democracy is people power.But does democracy really matter? How does it work? And what exactly is democracy, anyway?! Get set to speak up and...

The REAL PIGEONS are REAL STARS in their hilarious tenth adventure! Can these feathery heroes STAY COO in the spotlight, or are their crime-fighting days over?The Real Pigeons are great crime-fighters – because most people ignore pigeons. But when a...

In the blockbuster ninth REAL PIGEONS book, the amazing crime-fighting, mystery-solving pigeons are teaming up with some HUMAN SECRET AGENTS!The Real Pigeons think they'll be unbeatable with human help. But then a strange MUTANT goes on a...

Solve crimes up high in the seventh amazing adventure with the REAL PIGEONS! These feathery crime-fighters will need to FLY like never before if they want to save the day – and avoid becoming FALCON SNACKS.   Zoom around in the REAL...

Flex your feathers with the seventh brilliant adventure in the best-selling Real Pigeons series! No-one can protect a city like Rock, Frillback, Tumbler, Homey and Grandpouter. Crime-fighting has never been so COO!The REAL PIGEONS use PIGEON POWERS to...

Get BREADY for the sixth hilarious adventure in the best-selling REAL PIGEONS series! Can the Real Pigeons save the day when they're the ones getting crumbed?The REAL PIGEONS are a team of crime-fighters who battle baddies wherever they go! But...

The fifth laugh-out-loud funny adventure in the blockbuster Real Pigeons series! More pigeons are fighting crime than ever before, but the REAL PIGEONS still have lots of CATastrophes to untangle ... Who stole a rare jewel from the...

The fourth incredible book in the hilarious, blockbuster Real Pigeons series! The world's greatest crime-fighting pigeons are making a BIG SPLASH as they try to solve their most puzzling mysteries yet ...The brave birds known as the REAL...

The third brilliant adventure in the best-selling, beloved REAL PIGEONS series! Ever wonder why pigeons always act so weird? It’s because they’re out there chasing the bad guys and saving your butts!The crime-fighting birds known as the REAL PIGEONS have...

In their second blockbuster adventure, the REAL PIGEONS aren't just crime-fighting pigeons who eat danger – they're also BEST FRIENDS!But with a deranged ostrich on the loose, a secret warehouse full of bottled birds and power-hungry ibis to deal with,...

The first hilarious book in the blockbuster REAL PIGEONS series about crime-fighting, mystery-solving pigeons! Ever wonder why pigeons always act so weird? It’s because they’re out there chasing the bad guys and saving your butts!Did you know your city...

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...