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From the author of Dear Scarlett, Saving Sophia and Murder in Midwinter\"The story creeps in on you like darkness at dusk - a truly intriguing mystery!\" - Chris Bradford, author of the Young Samurai series","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43405917290674,"sku":"9781788000628","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781788000628.jpg?v=1786027101"},{"product_id":"9781839945908","title":"Murder At Snowfall","description":"A gripping thriller for readers who like danger and mystery and chills and spills from the comfort of their sofas... Unputdownable.   The Times and Sunday Times Children's Book of the Week.   \"Much more Junior Line of Duty than Junior Miss Marple\" - The Sunday Times\"Just the right level of intrigue and jeopardy\" - The TimesWhen Lucas and Ruby find an abandoned trunk covered in snow, Lucas says there's bound to be a body inside. 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But the family's time together is suddenly interrupted when a shocking murder at their hotel throws everything into chaos. And when Grace's mum disappears soon afterwards, Grace trusts nobody.   With her mum missing and younger brother Billy in tow, Grace enlists the help of new friends Olive and Doug. Streetwise and clever, they help Grace and Billy come up with a plan to find out why Mum left the hotel and what happened to her.   Full of twists and turns, the mystery takes the four friends on an adventure. And as they start to uncover the truth behind the murder, they wonder if anyone at the hotel is really who they say they are.   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Fleur Hitchcock beautifully captures Maya's sense of unreality and fear as she untangles family relationships along with the mystery.\" - Scotsman\"For a young readership, this is surprisingly no-holds-barred, but it handles a potentially traumatising subject with just the right balance of tenderness and gusto.\" - The School Librarian","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56295074464117,"sku":"9780857636386","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780857636386_4f18466d-756f-4308-b27e-70034250d695.jpg?v=1786016133"},{"product_id":"9781788000611","title":"Clifftoppers: The Fire Bay Adventure","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor Aiden, Chloe, Ava and Josh, holidays at their grandparents' cottage mean wild beaches, no curfew, Bella the dog, and most of all - adventure!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEveryone is really excited about the autumn Fire Festival. 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