The Case of the Haunted Wardrobe

The Case of the Haunted Wardrobe

Kereen Getten

Kereen Getten

The second book in Kereen Getten's action-packed mystery series for younger readers!Fayson has been dreaming of going back to the island ever since she left.But no sooner is she reunited with Di Island Crew than a mysterious case comes their way - a haunted wardrobe that keeps making a spine-chilling sound! And to make matters worse, the crew have all received a letter threatening to reveal their deepest secrets.With the clock ticking, Fayson must rally her friends and take charge of the detective agency to solve the eerie mystery. But with tensions rising and friendship squabbles getting in the way, can they work together to crack the case and keep their secrets safe?__________READERS ARE LOVING Di ISLAND CREW:'So much fun''I really enjoyed this mystery story and read it from start to finish in one sitting''A fun adventure with just the right amount of fear and peril... I'll definitely be keeping an eye out for the rest of the series''Great characters, brilliantly paced...
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Two Sisters

Two Sisters

Kereen Getten

Kereen Getten

  In this heart-stopping adventure based on real historical events, Kereen Getten takes readers on a journey of sisterhood, struggle and survival from Jamaica to Britain. 'She was rarely afraid, and even if she was ... she still stood her ground, because Ruth never faltered in what she believed in.' Ruth and Anna are inseparable. Ruth has always known her half-sister isn't like her - her almost-white skin means she is allowed certain things that Ruth can only dream of. Anna wishes she could be braver, like her sister, Ruth. But she has had to live with the fact that the smallest mistake would land not only her in danger, but Ruth and their mother, too.   When Ruth and Anna are shipped off to Master John's home in London for their safety, it isn't the haven they imagined. Their differences force them apart – Anna is allowed to stay upstairs...
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When Life Gives You Mangos

When Life Gives You Mangos

Kereen Getten

Kereen Getten

"A wonderful story with great heart, mystery, and insight. Kereen Getten is a bright new voice." —Clare Vanderpool, author of Newbery Medal winner Moon Over Manifest and Printz Honor book Navigating Early For fans of deeply poignant middle grade about friendship and loss like The Thing About Jellyfish, comes the story about a young girl who can't remember anything from her previous summer after a hurricane. Twelve-year-old Clara lives on an island that visitors call exotic. But there's nothing exotic about it to Clara. She loves eating ripe mangos off the ground, running outside in the rain with her Papa during rainy season, and going to her secret hideout with Gaynah—even though lately she's not acting like a best friend. The only thing out of the ordinary for Clara is that something happened to her memory that made her forget everything that happened last summer after a hurricane hit. Sometimes things come back to...
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The Case of the Abandoned Boat

The Case of the Abandoned Boat

Kereen Getten

Kereen Getten

The third book in Kereen Getten's action-packed mystery series for younger readers!Fayson and her friends are back together and ready for their toughest case yet - someone is sending anonymous emails accusing the detective agency of being a nuisance to the island!But when they discover an abandoned boat with two wet lifejackets on board, they know they have a new mystery to solve.As strange things start happening on the island, with books and video games vanishing and a suspicious figure lurking around at night, Di Island Crew must use all their smarts to uncover the truth.Can they crack the case and save the detective agency, or will they be forced to close down for good?__________READERS ARE LOVING Di ISLAND CREW: 'So much fun' 'I really enjoyed this mystery story and read it from start to finish in one sitting' 'A fun adventure with just the right amount of fear and peril... I'll definitely be keeping an eye out for the rest of the series' 'Great characters, brilliantly...
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When Life Gives You Mangoes

When Life Gives You Mangoes

Kereen Getten

Kereen Getten

'A brilliant and beautifully crafted tale... I loved it!' Sophie Anderson, author of The House with Chicken LegsA summer she can't rememberA friendship she won't forgetNothing much happens in Sycamore, the small village where Clara lives – at least, that's how it seems. She loves eating ripe mangoes fallen from trees, running outside in the rainy season and escaping to her secret hideout with her best friend Gaynah. There's only one problem: she can't remember anything about the previous summer.When a quirky girl called Rudy arrives from England, everything starts to change. Gaynah stops acting like a best friend, while Rudy and Clara roam across the island and uncover an old family secret. As the summer reaches its peak and the island storms begin, Clara's memory starts to return and she must finally face the truth of what happened last year.
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Ada Rue and the Banished

Ada Rue and the Banished

Kereen Getten

Kereen Getten

Book Band: Dark Red (Ideal for ages 10+)A magical adventure story about moving to a new home and finding your inner strength by Kereen Getten, author of When Life Gives You Mangoes. Ada and her parents have moved from the city to a small town for her mum's new job. But when they arrive, it's obvious to Ada that something is not quite right. On her newspaper round, she discovers the Banished, magical people who have been exiled from the town by the sinister mayor.The Banished are trapped behind an invisible shield which means they can't enter the town or see their loved ones. But somehow, Ada can see the shield as a wall of fog and, not only that, she can enter the world of the Banished...This page-turning story is accompanied by black-and-white illustrations by Simone Douglas.The Bloomsbury Readers series is packed with book-banded stories to get children reading independently in Key Stage 2 by award-winning authors like...
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