Silent Night
Emma Read
Extract
At 4 p.m., the Christmas lights came on automatically, and I practically jumped out of my skin. It was especially unfortunate as I was underneath the tree, lying on my front, intently focused on the presents. I wasn’t touching them (of course), but trying to figure out if the red-wrapped box at the back was big enough to be a PlayStation. The whole tree jingled, and I felt my hair fill with fir needles.
A sparkly glass mushroom dropped to the carpet beside me. It wasn’t just the lights coming on that’d made me jump, though – I was on edge, away from home and out of my comfort zone.
About the book
Inspired by the classic The Day of the Triffids, this atmospheric and creepy story is perfect for fans of Jennifer Killick.
When Masen, Connor and Joss wake up on Christmas morning, all is calm and oddly bright. Outside it’s snowing, and their presents are waiting . . . but where are their parents? Families don’t just vanish on Christmas Day. Something’s off, but what?
They set out into the village to find everyone. But with the town full of people acting strangely, who can they trust?
And what exactly are those weird mushroomy Christmas trees . . . ?
- 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.
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