Murder Most Unladylike:
At Deepdean School for Girls, Daisy Wells and Hazel Wong have set up their own detective agency. But they are struggling to find any real crimes to investigate.
Arsenic For Tea:
Daisy’s glamorous mother is throwing a tea party for Daisy’s birthday, and the whole family is invited, from eccentric Aunt Saskia to dashing Uncle Felix.
First Class Murder:
Daisy Wells and Hazel Wong are taking a holiday on the world-famous Orient Express – and it’s clear that each of their fellow first-class passengers has something to hide.
Jolly Foul Play:
As they return to Deepdean for a new school term, Daisy Wells and Hazel Wong are faced with some big changes.
Mistletoe and Murder:
It’s Christmas, and the snow is falling in Cambridge, where the detective duo Daisy Wells and Hazel Wong are spending the festive period.
A Spoonful of Murder:
When Hazel Wong’s beloved grandfather passes away, Daisy Wells is all too happy to accompany her friend.
Death in the Spotlight:
Fresh from their adventure in Hong Kong, Hazel Wong and Daisy Wells are off to the Rue Theatre in London to face an entirely new challenge: acting.
Cream Buns and Crime:
Daisy Wells and Hazel Wong are famous for the murder cases they have solved – but there are many other mysteries in the pages of Hazel’s casebook.
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My name is Felix
Once I saved a girl called Zelda from a burning house
I had a plan for both of us
Pretend to be someone else
Be safe forever
Then the Nazis came
(schoolessentials.com.au)
(https://www.tristanbancks.com/)
1. Chinese Cinderella (1999)
2. The Secret Dragon Society (2004)
3. The Mystery of the Song Dynasty (2009)
4. Along the River (2010)
It’s best to start at the beginning of the series to get the back story. Stormbreaker, book 1 in the series, introduces us to 14-year-old Alex Rider, a normal teenager thrust into working for MI6 in the wake of his uncle’s suspicious death. Before he knows it, he is operating in a murky world of secret gadgets, weapons, terrorists and most of all danger. We love the Alex Rider books for their fast-paced action and nail-biting mysteries and Toppsta readers do too. Check out their five-star reviews for these exciting adventure stories, recommended for readers aged 9+. (https://toppsta.com/books/series/12040/alex-rider)
Anne of Avonlea
Anne of the Island
Anne of Windy Poplars
Anne’s House of Dreams
Anne of Ingleside
Rainbow Valley
Rilla of Ingleside (https://anneofgreengables.fandom.com/wiki/Anne_of_Green_Gables_series)
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From Dribbling Drew – a boy whose drool gets him into terrible trouble – to Sofia Sofa – a TV super-fan so stuck to the sofa that she’s turning into one! – the uproariously funny cast of characters will delight David Walliams’ readers.
A wickedly funny and wonderfully surreal collection of ten stories about ten delightfully dreadful children, THE WORLD’S WORST CHILDREN is David Walliams’ unique take on the classic cautionary tale. (https://www.worldofdavidwalliams.com/)
This series centers around Morrigan Crow, a cursed child living in the Wintersea Republic. When it comes time for her to die on Eventide day, she is “whisked away” to the city of Nevermoor by Jupiter North, a hotel owner and part of the Wundrous Society, a prestigious group of units, each member with a “knack,” a small superpower that allows them to be better than average. (wikipedia.org)
With 32 individual titles now in the series, the ‘Our Australian Girl’ books bring Australian history to life. Whether it is 1840s central Victoria or aboard a ship bound for the Antipodes, the series engages readers in the stories behind these events. Not only do the books illuminate some of these historic events but they weave through important themes about immigration and family life. (https://childrensbooksdaily.com/)
HE’S A VAGUE NOVELIST. SHE’S A SHY AND UNUSUAL CHILD. TOGETHER, THEY’RE TRAVELLING THE WORLD, ONE BOOK AT A TIME. Freja, Tobias and Finnegan are back for an all-new adventure through the countryside of Provence. PRAISE FOR BOOK ONE: ‘this beautifully paced story is sure to be treasured by adventure lovers’. The mysteries are addictive and divine, and the story centres around adventurous, independent Freja taking the lead and kicking butt … The Girl, the Dog and the Writer in Rome is the start of something wonderful. And you are going to want book two as soon as you finish book one, because not all the questions are answered in this magical first instalment’ (www.wheelers.co.nz)
Lucy Worsley is Chief Curator at Historic Royal Palaces, the independent charity that runs the Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace and other sites, which attract more than four million visitors a year. Lucy also presents history programmes for the BBC on topics including royal palaces and the court, such as Britain’s Tudor Treasure with David Starkey.
Percy Jackson & the Olympians is a five book series. The main story that started in The Lightning Thief is wrapped up in The Last Olympian. I believe it’s important for a series to have a strong ending, and I always knew that Percy’s story would be five books.
(https://rickriordan.com/)
A new series about about friendships, family and seaside adventures on a gorgeous tropical island.
Pippa’s Island, is about a girl called Pippa, who moves with her family from London, to a small tropical island on the other side of the world. She has to leave her home, her school and all her friends behind her, which is really tough. Her arrival causes ripples at Kira Island Primary School – but Pippa soon starts to make friends with eco-warrior Meg, boho-chick Charlie, and fashionista and cupcake baker Cici. The gang of best friends, form a secret club, who meet after school in a round tower on top of a boat-house. (https://belindamurrell.com.au/)
Invisible Emmie
Positively Izzy
Just Jaime
Becoming Brianna
YOU-Niquely You
(https://terrilibenson.com/emmie-friends-series/)
Smile
The true story of how Raina severely injured her two front teeth when she was in the sixth grade, and the dental drama that followed!
Sisters
Raina can’t wait to be a big sister. Amara is cute, but she’s also cranky and mostly prefers to play by herself. Their relationship doesn’t improve much over the years… can they figure out how to get along?
Guts
Raina has tummy trouble, and it seems to coincide with her worries about food, school, family, and changing friendships. A thoughtful, charming, and funny true story about growing up and gathering the courage to face — and eventually conquer — fear.
(www.booktopia.com.au)