The Fangs of the Dragon

The Fangs of the Dragon

Simon Cheshire

Simon Cheshire

A string of break-ins where nothing is stolen, a rare comic book snatched from an undamaged safe, and clues apparently leading to a hidden treasure . . .In this book, Saxby Smart  – schoolboy private detective – solves three more of his challenging cases: The Fangs of the Dragon, The Tomb of Death and The Treasure of Dead Man's Lane. In each story Saxby gives you clues which help solve the mystery. But are you 'smart' enough to work out the answers?
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Five Seconds to Doomsday

Five Seconds to Doomsday

Simon Cheshire

Simon Cheshire

Saxby's arch-enemy plots his ultimate revenge, a truckload of video games vanish into thin air, and the school office is the target of an apparently pointless robbery...In his sixth book of case files, Saxby Smart, schoolboy detective, solves three more puzzling mysteries: Five Seconds to Doomsday, March of the Zombies, and The Shattered Box. In each story Saxby gives you clues. Are you 'smart' enough to work out the answers?
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Underworld

Underworld

Simon Cheshire

Simon Cheshire

Perfect for pupils with a low reading age of 8 to 9, but a high interest age of 12 to 15, our Teen Reads will have readers on the edge of their seats. Just the right level of challenging vocabulary and plot-lines make these books highly accessible, drawing readers into exciting worlds whilst simultaneously developing their reading skills. Joe lives close to a dark and eerie wood. A mining company has been working there, fracking for shale gas. Some of the locals are up in arms about it, but they're not the only ones. Something lives in the wood. Ancient and horrible creatures, who never normally emerge from their underground homes. And they don't like being disturbed. They don't like it at all...
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The Eye of the Serpent

The Eye of the Serpent

Simon Cheshire

Simon Cheshire

Crack three more puzzling crimes with Saxby Smart: a valuable work of art vanishes into thin air, a notorious crook returns from the dead, and there's an eerie case of stolen identity.Saxby Smart – schoolboy detective – returns to unravel three more devious case files, and gives you clues which solve the mystery. Are you 'smart' enough to work out the answers?
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Target Silverclaw

Target Silverclaw

Simon Cheshire

Simon Cheshire

Target Silverclaw is the fourth book in the exciting, action-packed SWARM series. The Secret Intelligence Agency has a new weapon: SWARM – artificially intelligent robotic bugs that act as undercover agents. Operating below the radar, they can fly faster, see further and sting harder! They won't stop until they've completed their mission, no matter what it takes. In the face of trouble, SWARM are armed and ready to fight. SWARM detect that Defence Secretary, Sir Godfrey Kite, has been replaced by an android.As they delve deeper, the SWARM team discover more of the imposters. They've gained access to crucial government assets and they're plotting to wipe out the world's leaders. Can SWARM defeat the androids before the fuse is lit on their explosive plans? Exciting stories of spying and hi-tech gadgets for readers seeking fast-paced action books that bridge the gap between Transformers and Alex Rider.
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Code Name Firestorm

Code Name Firestorm

Simon Cheshire

Simon Cheshire

Code Name Firestorm is the third book in the exciting, action-packed SWARM series. The Secret Intelligence Agency has a new weapon: SWARM – artificially intelligent robotic bugs that act as undercover agents. Operating below the radar, they can fly faster, see further and sting harder! They won't stop until they've completed their mission, no matter what it takes. In the face of trouble, SWARM are armed and ready to fight. In Code Name Firestorm, a string of hi-tech attacks have hit London, hacking classified data and targeting banks. The mysterious organization behind the attacks has gained access to vital state secrets and is threatening to unleash them. It's up to SWARM to act before they set off a chain reaction on a global scale. The clock is ticking...
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The Treasure of Dead Man's Lane and Other Case Files

The Treasure of Dead Man's Lane and Other Case Files

Simon Cheshire

Simon Cheshire

PUT ON YOUR DETECTIVE HAT . . . TAKE OUT YOUR MAGNIFYING GLASS. The Saxbyseries lets readers solve the case!Using wit, logic, and the help of his friends, young detective Saxby Smart is back to work, recovering a valuable comic book, searching for hidden treasure, and keeping intruders out of the neighborhood. Saxby records the facts for three new cases in his notebook, laying out all the clues readers need to solve the mysteries on their own.
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Project Venom

Project Venom

Simon Cheshire

Simon Cheshire

The Secret Intelligence Agency has a new weapon: SWARM – artificially intelligent robotic bugs that act as undercover agents. Operating below the radar, they can fly faster, see further and sting harder! They won't stop until they've completed their mission, no matter what it takes. In Project Venom, the team are set a new mission: At the country's top research laboratory, SWARM suspect that one of the scientists has gone rogue. They uncover a sinister underworld and a deadly poison about to be unleashed. Can SWARM divert the criminal's evil plan before the world is changed forever?
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Operation Sting

Operation Sting

Simon Cheshire

Simon Cheshire

The Secret Intelligence Agency has a new weapon: SWARM – artificially intelligent robotic bugs that act as undercover agents. Operating below the radar, they can fly faster, see further and sting harder! They won't stop until they've completed their mission, no matter what it takes. In Operation Sting, the team are set a new mission. When a prototype weapon is stolen, it's a race against time for SWARM to locate and reclaim the weapon before the thieves crack the encryption code protecting it. Can they stop the villains before it's too late?
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The Pirate's Blood and Other Case Files

The Pirate's Blood and Other Case Files

Simon Cheshire

Simon Cheshire

In this third volume of the Saxby Smart: Private Detective series, Saxby solves three more daunting cases: The Pirate's Blood, The Mystery of Mary Rogers, and The Lunchbox of Notre Dame. With the help of his Thinking Chair (located in his headquarters/parents' tool shed), his sharp mind, and his two best friends, Saxby proves once again that age makes no difference when it comes to cracking the case.
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Curse of the Ancient Mask

Curse of the Ancient Mask

Simon Cheshire

Simon Cheshire

Solve three puzzling mysteries with Saxby Smart, schoolboy detective: an ancient mask brings nothing but bad luck for its owner, strange cases of sabotage cause chaos at school, and the theft of a valuable brooch means trouble for Saxby's friend.Saxby Smart guides you through his first three case files, giving you the clues he found to crack the cases. But are you 'smart' enough to work out the answers?
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Airlock

Airlock

Simon Cheshire

Simon Cheshire

George and his friends have won an incredible prize, the chance to visit the Berners-Lee space station for a special overnight school trip. But after less than an hour in space, a devastating explosion rips through the orbiting platform, killing most of the crew and leaking almost all of the station's air supply into space. All the evidence suggests deliberate sabotage, which means the terrorist must still be on board. But who can it be? With time running out and little hope of a rescue, can George and his friends stop the saboteur, save the space station, and survive?
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The Poisoned Arrow

The Poisoned Arrow

Simon Cheshire

Simon Cheshire

What kind of dirty tricks are being played at the local theatre? Why would someone take the blame for a crime they couldn't have committed? And how do the top team in the school quiz seem to know the answers before they hear the questions?Solve three more mind-mangling mysteries in this seventh book about Saxby Smart, schoolboy private detective! Saxby reveals the clues that solve the case, but are you 'smart' enough to work out the answers?
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