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The final book in the New York Times bestselling House of Secrets series that was called "a breakneck, jam-packed roller coaster of an adventure" by J. K. Rowling. Created by Hollywood director Chris Columbus (of Harry Potter fame) and bestselling author Ned Vizzini (It's Kind of a Funny Story), with the acclaimed author of the Codename Zero series and the Fourth Stall saga, Chris Rylander. With their last adventure just barely over, the Walker kids...

What's an inner city kid like Dante doing in a posh old mansion house in the country? Having ADHD and dyslexia has 'won' him a place in a free summer school - so he can feel extra stupid, get into fights and be accused of stuff he didn't do. Finding an old journal changes everything. Written by a girl who lived in Candlesham Hall a centuary ago it's really hard to read. Yet Dante has to keep reading - because Bea's journal is filled with clues to...

Hunting kraken from balloon ships is something Miles Darkling only dreams about. He's never traveled by floating castle, or plundered shipwrecks, or sought treasure with a giant buccaneer. All he knows is school, books, and tests. But when he is elected to compete in a pirate's trial South of Antarctica, his wildest dreams become reality. He is taken to a place of unbelievable wonder and danger where he finds not only friends, pirating sports, and...

A boy befriends a young caveman in this modern children's classic of friendship and adventure. Barney isn't supposed to go near the chalk pit. His grandmother and sister both told him the edge could give way and he could fall in-but what else is he supposed to do on a miserable gray day? It's not long before Barney falls into the pit and bumps his head. But where he lands is more than an old garbage dump: It's a home. There's a little hut built...

How did Poison Ivy become Batman's floral foe? Discover the story behind this Super-Villain's journey from plant lover to evil Queen of Green, including the source of her toxic touch. With action-packed illustrations and easy-to-follow text, this DC Comics book is perfect for early readers.

The sequel to the New York Times bestselling House of Secrets-hailed by J. K. Rowling as "a breakneck, jam-packed roller coaster of an adventure"-this second installment by Hollywood director Chris Columbus (of Harry Potter fame) and bestselling author Ned Vizzini (It's Kind of a Funny Story) is full of even more explosive twists and turns. Since the siblings' last adventure, life in the Walker household is much improved-the family is rich and the...

A twelve year-old boy finds terror and adventure inside a Spanish cave When his parents died, Dick stepped aboard a ship on the Thames and left England behind forever. He made his way to Spain, where he found work as a fisherman. Life at sea is difficult, but since learning to speak their language, Dick has found the Spanish to be the most hospitable people on earth. They call him Ricardito and treat him as one of their own. It is an idyllic life-until...

How did Black Adam become Shazam's almighty archenemy? Discover the story behind this Super-Villain's journey from heroic champion to cruel ruler, including the source of his magic mastery. With action-packed illustrations and easy-to-follow text, this DC Comics book is perfect for early readers.

In this thrilling adventure set in the Bayou near New Orleans, four brave kids and their loyal dog embark on an exciting journey. Eager to explore the mysterious and enchanting waters of the Bayou, they set out on a daring adventure. However, their excitement quickly turns to fear as they find themselves lost in the vast and treacherous swamp. As they navigate through the dense vegetation and murky waters, the children soon realize they are not...

We held our weapons ready. I felt power humming through my limbs. Kimi and her sister, Hana, disguised themselves as boys to learn the ways of the samurai-and to prepare themselves to take revenge on the uncle who murdered their father and older brothers. After receiving word that their mother and younger brother are alive and in hiding, the sisters set off on a treacherous journey to find them. But giving up is not an option-if they fail, they...