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Stormbreaker

Stormbreaker
Horowitz, Anthony, 1955-Alex Rider ; 1.Books

A rip-roaring adventure with a fourteen-year-old hero to rival James Bond. AlexRider is suspicious when told that the uncle who brought him up has been killed in a car crash. He tracks down his car - it is riddled with bullet holes! Did his uncle really work for a bank?

 

The last thirteen. Book thirteen. 1

The last thirteen. Book thirteen. 1
Phelan, James, 1979-The last thirteen ; 13

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Silverfin

Silverfin
Higson, Charlie (Charles), 1958-Young Bond ; 1
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There's something in the water at Loch Silverfin. Something deadly. Something that must be kept secret... It's James Bond's first day at Eton, and he's already met his first enemy. 

 

The genius wars

The genius wars
Jinks, Catherine, 1963-Genius trilogy ; 3

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The trap

The trap
Gibbons, Alan
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Terrorism, heroism and everything in between...THE TRAP is a teen thriller about espionage, a missing brother and the ever-raging war on terror by million-copy-selling author, Alan Gibbons. MI5 agent, Kate, receives a tip-off about an asset, who seems too good to be true. Amir and Nasima are ...

 

The fever code

The fever code
Dashner, James, 1972-Maze runner seriesBooks

A prequel to Maze Runner. This book holds all the answers. How did WICKED find the Gladers? Who are Group B? And what side are Thomas and Teresa really on?

 

Urban Outlaws. Lockdown

Urban Outlaws. Lockdown
Black, Peter JayUrban Outlaws series ; 3
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The Urban Outlaws have been betrayed and defeated. Or so Hector thought when he stole the world's most advanced computer virus. But Hector will need to try much harder than just crossing the Atlantic if he wants to outsmart Jack and his team.

 

The tournament at Gorlen : ranger's apprentice the early years 1 [ebook]

The tournament at Gorlen : ranger's apprentice the early years 1 [ebook]
Flanagan, JohnRanger's Apprentice The Early Years ; 1.
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Before they became the most famous Ranger in the land and the hard-working Ranger Commandant, Halt and Crowley were young friends determined to change the world. The scheming Baron Morgarath is drawing other power-hungry knights and barons to his banner. King Oswald is wasting away and, if gossip...

 

Artemis Fowl

Artemis Fowl
Colfer, Eoin, 1965-Artemis Fowl ; 1
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Twelve-year-old villain, Artemis Fowl, is the most ingenious criminal mastermind in history. His bold and daring plan is to hold a leprechaun to ransom. But he's taking on more than he bargained for when he kidnaps Captain Holly Short of the LEPrecon (Lower Elements Police Reconnaissance Unit)....

 

Fever Crumb

Fever Crumb
Reeve, PhilipMortal engines quartetPremiers' Reading Challenge Years 7 and 8

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The Amulet of Samarkand

The Amulet of Samarkand
Stroud, JonathanBartimaeus graphic novel ; [1]
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Nathaniel, a young magician's apprentice, has revenge on his mind. Desperate to defy his master and take on more challenging spells, he secretly summons the 5000-year-old djinni, Bartimaeus. But Bartimaeus's task is not an easy one: he must steal the powerful Amulet of Samarkand from Simon Lov...

 

Lockwood & Co.. The screaming staircase

Lockwood & Co.. The screaming staircase
Stroud, JonathanLockwood & Co ; 1

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Sabriel [Paperback]

Sabriel [Paperback]
Nix, GarthOld Kingdom series ; bk. 1.
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Garth Nix's fantasy masterwork is a compelling high fantasy, the gripping story of a young heroine who must do battle in Death itself to defeat a powerful enemy. A tale of dark secrets, deep love and dangerous magic.

 

Magisterium. The iron trial

Magisterium. The iron trial

Black, HollyMagisterium ; 1Books

 

The sleeper and the spindle

The sleeper and the spindle
Gaiman, Neil

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In this captivating and darkly funny tale, Neil Gaiman and Chris Riddell have twisted together the familiar and the new as well as the beautiful and the wicked to tell a brilliant version of Snow White's (sort of) and Sleeping Beauty's (almost) stories. 

 
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