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This collection features thirteen previously unpublished stories by Lois Duncan, showcasing her signature blend of suspense and psychological depth. Readers can expect engaging narratives that explore themes of fear, mystery, and the complexities of adolescence, all crafted with Duncan's distinctive style. This anthology offers a rare opportunity to discover hidden gems from an acclaimed author known for her captivating storytelling.

Set against the backdrop of a small town, this young adult classic explores the impact of the debutante tradition on its community. As the event unfolds, it reveals the complexities of social expectations, personal identity, and the pressures faced by young women. The narrative delves into the characters' struggles and triumphs, highlighting themes of conformity, rebellion, and the quest for self-discovery amidst societal norms.

When the old woman died, she left her grandchild Nancy with the extraordinary gift of magic. Nancy can read people's minds, know their thoughts, and make them do what she wants. Will she use her gift for good, or satisfy her own selfish desire? Lois Duncan presents a paranormal rollercoaster ride with goosebumps at every turn. This edition features updated text and an exclusive Q&A with author Lois Duncan!

It was only an accident but it would change their lives forever. Last summer, four terrified friends made a desperate pact to conceal a shocking secret. But now, someone has learned the truth, and the horror is starting again. There is an unknown avenger out there who is stalking them in a deadly game. Will he stop at terror--or is he out for revenge? This summer, four friends are going to learn that some secrets just won't stay buried.

Extensive reading improves fluency and there is a real need in the ELT classroom for contemporary, motivating material that will instantly appeal to students. Hotel for Dogs is based on the 2008 movie of the same name which tells the story of a brother and sister who transform an abandoned building into a 'hotel' for stray dogs.

When 16-year-old Andi and her younger brother, Bruce, find themselves in a foster home with a strict "no pets" policy, the siblings have to find a new home for their dog, Friday. The kids stumble into an abandoned hotel and begin transforming it into something truly magical: a home for their dog, as well as all the stray dogs in the neighbourhood! But the hotel soon arouses the suspicions of the police who want to know - who let the dogs in? Based on Lois Duncan's 1971 children's book, Hotel For Dogs, this live-action movie stars Emma Roberts, Jake T. Austin, Lisa Kudrow, Kevin Dillon, and Don Cheadle in a comedic adventure that shows how far love and imagination can take you.

Lois Duncan, renowned for her suspense novels, has also secretly nurtured a passion for poetry since childhood. She began documenting her life through verse and, by the age of ten, was already submitting her work to magazines. This book reveals her dual identity as a writer, showcasing the lesser-known poetic side of her creative journey.

From beloved author Lois Duncan comes a frightening novel about a group of students set out to teach their malicious teacher a lesson only to learn that one of them could be a killer -- now with an updated cover! Mr. Griffin is the strictest teacher at Del Norte High, with a penchant for endless projects and humiliating students. Even straight-A student Susan can't believe how mean he is to her crush, Dave, and to the charismatic Mark Kinney. So when Dave asks Susan to help a group of students teach Mr. Griffin a lesson of their own, she goes along with them. After all, it's a harmless prank, right? But things don't go according to plan. When one "accident" leads to another, people begin to die. Susan and her friends must face the awful truth: one of them is a killer.

Named an ALA Quick Pick, an exciting thriller by the author of the best-seller I Know What You Did Last Summer features a seventeen-year-old girl who becomes a clairvoyant and is branded a witch, in a repeat of the Salem witch trials. Reprint. AB.

Tracy, a high school junior, becomes embroiled in the problems of a strange boy, who asks her assistance in "snatching" his half-sister from her father who has allegedly kidnapped her. Reissue.