HolesStanley Yelnat's family has a history of bad luck going back generations, so he is not too surprised when a miscarriage of justice sends him to Camp Green Lake Juvenile Detention Centre. Nor is he very surprised when he is told that his daily labour at the camp is to dig a hole, five foot wide by five foot deep, and report anything that he finds in that hole. The warden claims that it is character building, but this is a lie and Stanley must dig up

Perfect for fans of One of Us Is Lying

moral inquiry

There have been many attempts to understand what makes a good story – but few have used a scientific approach

Then a shocking twist gives him one last chance to solve the case

engaged and loving life in the midst of what often feels terribly messy and imperfect

so they decide to brave their families together one last time

The Serpent's Shadow

In a battle of wits with the French censor Henri Gilbert Delphine and Chancery set off in a frantic search for D's author

And they have some very urgent questions

to cope with a part-time husband

Someone in this close-knit community has a secret and the nearer Joe comes to uncovering it

Spencer's stealing