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Silent Night by Emma Read

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Book Synopsis

Inspired by the classic The Day of the Triffids, this atmospheric and creepy story is perfect for fans of Jennifer Killick.

When Masen, Conor and Joss wake up in the caravan on Christmas morning, a chill of unease fills the air.
Their presents sit untouched in the house across the way, but their parents are nowhere to be found.
Outside, a blizzard rages.
Families don’t just vanish on Christmas Day.
Something is very wrong – but what…?

Acclaimed author Emma Read returns with another chilling and mysterious middle grade thriller – perfect for a spooky winter night.

Explores themes of family and friendship, as well as stress and anxiety, with Emma’s signature heart-warming writing.

Our Review Panel says...

On Christmas morning, Masen, his younger brother Jos and their cousin Connor wake to find the rest of their family is missing from their holiday cottage on the Gower, Wales. All that is left behind is a small, peculiar Christmas tree with a mushroom-like fungus growing on it but even that has shrivelled and turned black.

Masen, Jos and Connor set out to find out what has happened to their family and other local people, and seek shelter and safety from the winter storm that has blown over South Wales. On their travels, they meet different groups of young people and soon Masen has a difficult choice to make: head for the safety of the Friary with Jos or leave to seek help with Connor. His decision will impact them all.

A fantastically paced, thrilling story that combines the genres of horror, adventure and sci-fi that will keep you questioning who can be trusted throughout. If you are looking for a dark Christmas story with plenty of twists and turns, this fits the bill perfectly.