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The statistics for missing children are staggering and emotionally hard to deal with, even for the hardest of detectives. DI Sally Parker and her cold case team need to have their wits about them when two very different cases land on her desk. Can she solve the mystery of where the bodies are buried? Past experience tells her that cold cases have a tendency to unearth surprising secrets.

When Trixie returns after being suspended, her best friend Gloria doesn’t seem herself. To make matters worse, the vampire is suddenly best friends with an exciting new monster. Is the new girl all that she seems, or are the Mean Ghouls up to no good? When the most important monster in the country pays Monstacademy a visit, the threat of their school closing hangs over Trixie and her friends like a black cloud. To make matters even worse, there’s a traitor in the ranks. Who is making things go wrong at just the right time?

DI Sally Parker and her cold case team are tasked with solving a 19-year-old murder case unlike any other. The victim - a six-year-old child. Who killed little Millie Pickrel? And why? What motivates a person to murder an innocent child? Will Sally be able to give the family closure after years of tormented existence?

Jaime Connor and her family venture out for the day, only for it to end in disaster. A chance encounter with two teenagers puts Jaime's life in mortal danger. Why was Jaime abducted? During the investigation, DI Kayli Bright and her partner DS Dave Chaplin uncover shocking revelations about Jaime's family.

Join Barnaby, the young badger cub, as he explores some of the wonderful sights, sounds, and smells of nature in this heartwarming tale. With a lasting message about appreciating some of the extraordinary things we can often take for granted, this story is timeless, and it can be shared over and over again.

Can magic and science come together to catch a murderer? Cassie's world is turned upside down when she's given an unusual blood sample to test. And when a mysterious man shows up at her lab telling her he has the answers she's looking for, she's pulled into a world of murder, investigations, and intrigue. Finally able to explore the connection between her powers as a witch and her expertise as a scientist to uncover why paranormals keep turning up dead. Spell Caster is a reverse harem paranormal mystery set in the Paranormal Council Universe.

Summer’s over for Trixie Grimble and her friends and that can only mean one thing. Mayhem! When the Ankhstone is stolen, everyone is a suspect and it’s up to Trixie, Gloria, and Colin to find out who the true culprit is before the terrible mind-control powers of the ancient curse are unleashed on Monstacademy.

Have you ever met Oscar the orgo? He’s a creature you might not know. With a long, thin neck, and only two legs, he tends to hang out in the snow. When Oscar wakes one noisy morning, he is in for a big surprise. More orgo have gathered outside his cozy cave, while their young pups learn what orgo do best.

Have you ever heard of an orgo? They’re a creature you might not know. With long, thin necks, and only two legs, they tend to hang out in the snow. When Oscar the orgo hatches from his egg, it isn't long before he realizes that he can sing. The problem is, once Oscar starts singing, his mum can't make him stop! "A delightful, imaginative rhyming story with Oscar the super cute Orgo." (The Simple Mum) Join Oscar as he discovers why it is so important for him to sing his cheerful tune.

Have you ever wondered where weeds and wildflowers come from? They pop up all over the place. Gardens, driveways, pavements, roads, and walls are often littered with them at different times of the year. But nobody plants them there. Weeds somehow appear wherever they like. Or, do they? Maybe, they have some help.

Joining a new school is hard for any child. When Trixie Grimble joins a school for monsters, her problems are only just beginning. She soon realizes that she’s going to have to make some adjustments if she’s going to fit in at Monstacademy. There’s a big event on the horizon and a mystery afoot. With only a cursed werewolf and a vegetarian vampire to help her, will Trixie solve the mystery in time? Whatever happens, Trixie and her friends need to make sure that the school stays open and the Halloween Parade goes off without a hitch.

Aunt Mary always makes Christmas special for her family, but she can’t join them this year. Things won’t be the same without her, and her nephew decides to write her a letter, so she knows how much he misses her. When he discovers a mysterious Christmas lightbulb in the basement, Aunt Mary’s nephew has no idea of the enchanted journey it will take him on. This Christmas, join him on a magical adventure to shine "a little light" on his family.

Charlie Shoe finds tying his laces confusing. Whenever he tries, he gets in a muddle and often gives up. But without his shoelaces tied, Charlie trips and falls, and Sophie can’t bear to watch.

When Oscar the orgo hatches from his egg, it isn't long before he realizes that he can sing. The problem is, once Oscar starts singing, his mum can't make him stop!