Conrad the cat detective and retired police detective Lulu Lewis travel to Oxford on their canal boat and investigate a case of art theft and murder in a grand country manor house where nothing is as it first seems . . .
Alex Shearer Book order
June 25, 1949
Alex Shearer is a versatile writer whose career began in television scripting, achieving notable success with shows like 'The Two of Us'. He has since transitioned to writing for children, with his 'Wilmot' stories and the novel 'The Greatest Store in the World' being adapted for television. His adult fiction has also garnered critical acclaim, with 'The Speed of the Dark' being shortlisted for the Guardian Fiction Prize. Shearer's diverse background, including over thirty different jobs, informs his rich and engaging storytelling across various genres.
- 2023
- 2022
A cosy tale of crime and canal boats, set in West London and featuring a very special calico cat. From L T Shearer, The Cat Who Caught a Killer is perfect for fans of The Thursday Murder Club.
- 2015
Even when you have received a death sentence, you still have to live...
- 2014
Sky Run
- 288 pages
- 11 hours of reading
Set against a backdrop of a perilous journey, the story follows Peggy Piercy, a 112-year-old crofter, as she navigates the challenges of raising her great-great-grandniece Gemma and great-great-grandnephew Martin. Orphaned and entrusted to Peggy's care after their parents' mysterious disappearance, the teenagers are now ready for an education. Peggy faces the daunting task of transporting them across treacherous waters filled with pirates and strange creatures, highlighting themes of adventure, family, and the quest for knowledge.
- 2014
Pressured by the stern Minister Beeston from the Department of Economies, the Ministry of Ghosts has been given three months to prove the existence or non- existence of ghosts, or else it will be shut down!
- 2012
Hunting the skies is not for the faint-hearted. In a world where water is scarce and deadly jellyfish swim through the sky, mollycoddled teenager Christien dreams of excitement and danger. When he meets the exotic and alluring Jenine and her family of Cloud Hunters, he becomes determined to fulfil that dream
- 2006
The Lost NW
- 240 pages
- 9 hours of reading
Shortlisted for Bolton's Children's Book of the Year.
- 2006
Tins
- 232 pages
- 9 hours of reading
This title addresses themes like forced child labor, friendship, and malevolent adults, making it suitable for educational purposes. It encourages exploration of the genre, suspense techniques, and analysis of various writing styles.
- 2005
The great switcheroonie : Bill, Benny's boots and bling!
- 272 pages
- 10 hours of reading
Bill thinks switching lives with Benny, the son of a world-famous footballer, for a day is going to be brilliant. But have Bill and Benny picked the wrong day to swap lives? Bill is bored with his ordinary life and Benny is tired of being in the spotlight- so why don't they just switch lives for one day? Anything's got to be better than Bill's boring life...right? But maybe being a world famous footballer's son isn't all that its cracked up to be. One thing's for sure, Bill definitely picked the wrong day to be Benny Spinks.
- 2003
Bootleg
- 224 pages
- 8 hours of reading
The Good for You Party is enhancing national health by mandating fruits and vegetables while banning chocolates. Best friends Smudger and Huntly stumble upon a hidden stash of cocoa and sugar, launching a secret chocolate-making venture. Will they manage to evade the law?
