The Deadly Dare Mysteries

Oct 8, 2024 10:56 AM

Author:Malorie Blackman

In Deadly Dare, there's a new craze at Theo and Ricky's school. The rules are simple: write a dare, put it in the bag and take turns to pick one out. But on the night Ricky does his dare and enters the deserted warehouse, he disappears. What really happened to Ricky - and how much does new girl Angela know? Theo needs to find the answers before it's too late . . .

There's nothing unusual about getting emails from your dad . . . unless he died a few months ago. In Computer Ghost Jade asks Theo, Ricky and Angela to help her find out what's going on. Could the mysterious, desperate messages really be from a ghost? One thing's for sure. Whoever is behind them wants something badly - and they'll stop at nothing to get it . . .

Theo, Ricky and Angela have to become Lie Detectives to uncover the truth about top inventor, Darius Marriott, after he comes to give a talk at school and collapses. Who is out to get him, and why does their friend Bullet seem so involved? They're determined to get to the bottom of it all - but that could prove to be much more dangerous than they think . . .

Three gripping mysteries by bestselling Malorie Blackman.

Reviews

Good old-fashioned stories with plots that keep the young reader hooked

—— Oxford Times

All three stories maintain an exciting pace throughout and are compelling reads

—— Primary Times

Page-turning thrillers

—— Norwich Evening News

Malorie Blackman is one of the few contemporary authors who can write really gripping, nail-biting thriller-adventure stories with totally realistic characters . . . Guaranteed to keep readers totally absorbed

—— Northern Echo

There is a deftness of touch . . . This is a moving story about family secrets and the importance of communication and connection.

—— Jake , Inky Droplets

Powerful central mystery . . . likeable and well-rounded characters . . . This story will suit a reasonably confident reader emotionally robust enough to appreciate an intense family thriller. If they also love an intriguing and well-realised contemporary setting, then they will thoroughly enjoy SHINE.

—— serendipityreviews.co.uk

Wow, I loved Shine! I was hooked from the first page! It was a thrilling roller-coaster ride and I could barely put it down . . . I’d give Shine six stars out of five!

—— Children's Review Team , National Geographic Kids

A brilliant little book

—— books4teens

A treat: original, beautifully written and very enjoyable

—— New Welsh Review

A darn good adventure.

—— Publishers Weekly, starred review

This novel is a chilling ghost story, a gripping adventure, and a heartwarming look at the often-painful pull of adulthood.

—— School Library Journal

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