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Razi, a local fisherboy, is watching turtle eggs hatch when he sees a boat bobbing into view. With a chill, he notices a small, still hand hanging over the side. Inside is Zheng, who’s escaped a shipwreck and is full of tales of sea monsters and missing treasure. But the villains who are after Zheng are soon after Razi and his sister, Shifa, too! And so begins an exhilarating escapade in the shadow of the biggest sea monster of them all.

A collection of sizzling summer-themed crime and mystery stories by thirteen of the most popular, exciting and diverse children’s book authors! Co-edited by Serena Patel, the award-winning author of the Anisha: Accidental Detective series and by Robin Stevens, author of the bestselling Murder...

Zheng, giovane e misterioso marinaio venuto da lontano, racconta storie di un tesoro scomparso, mostri marini e uomini senza scrupoli. Ma sarà tutto vero? Per scoprirlo, Razi e sua sorella Shifa devono affrontare l’oceano e le tempeste, affiancati dalla speciale compagnia di una balenottera azzurra… Riusciranno a recuperare il prezioso Pugnale di Serendib? Secondo volume della serie ambientata sull’isola di Serendib.

Nuwan works at the library, delivering books. One day, he accidentally takes away a very valuable key that's been hidden inside one of the books, and in the process thwarts the plans of some very dangerous thieves. On the run, he hides in a cave, only to discover in the middle of the night that he is sharing it with a big hairy, terrifying bear! After some hair-raising moments, he and the bear reach an understanding and they travel on together, evading the bad guys and hoping the key will unlock the answers to the mystery so that they can stop running and return home...

Selvi is a free spirit who loves climbing in the beautiful mountains behind her home. There, she befriended Lokka, a leopard with a beautiful coat and huge golden eyes. Together, they roam the wilderness as they please. But when hunters come with bows and arrows, Selvi knows she must stop them before they hurt Lokka. But what can she do against such powerful enemies, especially when the friends and family she turns to for help are not all they seem to be? To rescue her leopard friend, first Selvi must outwit the poachers and expose the mastermind behind it all.

Spavalda e intraprendente, Chaya guida i suoi amici e un maestoso elefante in un'avventura piena di colpi di scena attraverso la giungla dello Sri Lanka, dove i banditi imperversano e le sanguisughe sono in agguato. Rubare i gioielli della regina è solo l'inizio della sfida di Chaya e gli esiti saranno davvero imprevedibili... Primo volume dei romanzi ambientati sull'isola di Serendib.

Selvi is a wild child who loves climbing in the beautiful mountains behind her home. She is often joined by Lokka, a leopard with a beautiful coat and huge golden eyes. When hunters come for Lokka, Selvi is determined to fight. But what can she do against such powerful enemies? Turn to her friends, of course! Now they just need the perfect plan.

Chaya, a nobleman’s rebellious, outspoken, no-nonsense daughter, just can’t resist the shiny temptations the king’s palace has to offer. But playing Robin Hood for her impoverished community doesn’t come without risks, and when Chaya steals the queen’s jewels from a bedside table - a messy getaway jeopardizes the life of a close friend. After an equally haphazard prison break, Chaya barely escapes on the king’s prized elephant! With leeches and revolution lurking in the jungle, Chaya leads her companions on a thrilling adventure. 

This gorgeous Christmas gift of a collection brings together 13 of the best-selling, award-winning and exciting debut authors: Abiola Bello, Annabelle Sami, Benjamin Dean, E.L. Norry, Elle McNicoll, Dominique Valente, Joanna Williams, Maisie Chan, Nizrana Farook, Patrice Lawrence, Roopa Farooki, Serena Patel and Sharna Jackson. Join them as part of the Very Merry Murder Club as they lead you on a snow-covered wintery journey of Christmassy crimes, festive foul play and murderously magnificent mysteries!

Razi, a local fisherboy, is watching turtle eggs hatch when he sees a boat bobbing into view. With a chill, he notices a small, still hand hanging over the side. Inside is Zheng, who’s escaped a shipwreck and is full of tales of sea monsters and missing treasure. But the villains who are after Zheng are soon after Razi and his sister, Shifa, too. And so begins an exhilarating adventure in the shadow of the biggest sea monster of them all.

Chaya, a no-nonsense, outspoken hero, leads her friends and a gorgeous elephant on a noisy, fraught, joyous adventure through the jungle where revolution is stirring and leeches lurk. Will stealing the queen’s jewels be the beginning or the end of everything for the intrepid gang?

Nuwan è stufo: sembra che i suoi genitori abbiano occhi solo per Krish, suo fratello maggiore. Per dimostrare a tutti di non essere da meno, decide di partire al suo posto per consegnare alcuni libri nella Città del Re. Ma il ragazzo non immagina che questo viaggio avventuroso, attraverso foreste selvagge e oscuri sentieri, lo porterà a imbattersi nella temibile orsa Karadi e a dover salvare da una coppia di ladri spietati la preziosa Chiave di Nissanka. Riuscirà a riconsegnarla alla regina? Terzo volume della serie ambientata nell’isola di Serendib.

Selvi è una ragazzina solitaria che ama correre e arrampicarsi sulle bellissime montagne dietro casa. Spesso si unisce a lei Lokka, un leopardo dal manto dorato che Selvi ha imparato ad amare e rispettare. Ma i bracconieri hanno scoperto il suo segreto e vogliono accaparrarsi quel raro esemplare per venderne la pelliccia e arricchirsi. La ragazzina riuscirà a proteggere Lokka o qualcuno la tradirà?