Thieves, Ghosts, Mystery: 6 Thrilling Reads

Thieves, Ghosts, Mystery: 6 Thrilling Reads

Does your young reader enjoy a good mystery or a bit of intrigue? We’ve put together a great list of books that are thrilling, and full of twists and turns. Read about magic, ghosts, thieves, corrupt organisations, myths and legends and more…

Winterborne Home for Vengeance and Valour by Ally Carter

Why we love it: Winterborne Home for Vengeance and Valour is a highly suspenseful story for those who love a good mystery. There’s comradery, gadgets and villains along with endearing characters – you can’t ask for more than that.

What it’s about: When April arrives at Winterborne Home she is already planning on how she will escape to find her mother. However, when she starts to hear things go bump in the night and learns of the Winterborne family tragedy things veer dramatically off path.

9+ readers

The Ghost of Howler’s Beach by Jackie French

Why we love it: The Ghost of Howler’s Beach explores important themes of racism, poverty, family, friendship and trust. It’s also a thrilling and intriguing mystery story that’s compelling and will excite those who love adventure.

What it’s about: Set during The Great Depression in Australia, Butter O’Bryan befriends Olive, Gil and Tish on Howler’s Beach. As he gets to know the children, he suspects they are hiding something. Butter is determined to help them but can he do it alone?

10+ readers

Ali Cross by James Patterson
Why we love it: The content, while tailored for a younger audience is just as captivating as one of Patterson’s adult novels. The plot also reflects on the importance of families and friends, trust, loyalty and bullying.

What it’s about: This is a fast-paced, thrilling new read based on Patterson’s successful adult mystery series featuring Detective Alex Cross.

9+ readers

The Haven by Simon Lelic
Why we love it: The Haven is the first book in a break-neck speed, thrilling, kids’ series that will appeal to lovers of Alex Rider and Cherub. It’s no surprise that award winning adult thriller writer Simon Lelic is behind the series. Reluctant readers beware: The Haven is jam packed with so much action and so many plot twists, you will not be able to put this one down and may not even notice that you’ve finished the book in one sitting.

What it’s about: Alone. On the run. Ollie Turner has nowhere to hide. But he gets a second chance. Underneath the city there’s a secret organisation, far from adult eyes. It’s called the Haven.
Soon Ollie is caught up in their battle: to stop Maddy Sikes destroying the city. Time is running out for Ollie and his new friends, and millions of lives are at stake …

12+ readers

The Unlisted #3: Sabotage by Justine Flynn & Chris Kunz
Why we love it: This is a fast paced, thrilling series that your young reader will devour. The characters are relatable and issues of loyalty, family and changing friendships will have young readers going along for the ride but also storing away some important messages.

What it’s about: Twins Dru and Kal are working with a group of vigilante teens to fight the Global Child Initiative. Attempts to capture and implant The Unlisted have been stepped up and Super Recognisers are now roaming the streets. How will ‘The Unlisted’ know who to avoid when they all look like everyone else?

9+ readers

The Good Thieves by Katherine Rundell
Why we love it: Katherine Rundell is a consummate storyteller and her writing is in a league of its own – this is a magical read that transports you into the heart of a complex dark underworld and then puts a light on all the good that manages to shine through. An atmospheric story set in New York amongst the trees of Central Park, dark speakeasies, the grandeur of Carnegie Hall and the circus, and then the dark cellars of Hudson Castle and narrow lanes of 1920s Manhattan.

What it’s about: Vita Marlowe has travelled from England with her mother to visit her grandfather in New York. He hasn’t been the same since her grandmother died and now it appears he has stumbled into some serious trouble. Just when her Grandpa should be finding comfort in his home, he has been swindled by a con man and left homeless. He seems resigned to the fact but Vita won’t let this injustice go. However she needs a team of people who have a range of special skills to carry out her plan to get the house back.

9+ readers

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