Emma Read - Böcker

A claustrophobic YA sci-fi thriller set in the ocean's depths, where three teens are trapped in a terrifying struggle for survival.'A creepy and claustrophobic deep-sea thriller.' Wren James, author of The Quiet at the End of the World'A voice that can dazzle across generations.' Femi Fadugba, author of The Upper World'I was completely hooked.' Amy McCaw, author of They Own the Night'Every page had me gasping for air.' Melissa Welliver, author of To The Death2089, four kilometres below the ocean surface . . .Underwater stations are home to hundreds of miners, engineers and biologists, all tasked with excavating and processing the miracle bacteria that is the solution to the energy crisis, ProLEC.Betty, a miner, is at the bottom of the pecking order despite her years of experience.Maia, a newbie engineer, knows she has the smarts to become a ProCORPer and make it to the very top.Audley, a biologist, is on track to become the youngest science lead ever.But something is very wrong with the ProLEC. Peaceful sea creatures are becoming bloodthirsty fiends, unprecedented power cuts and tremors wrack the station and as the three grow closer to the truth, and to each other, they are in far more danger than they could ever imagine.The first in a thrilling new series perfect for fans of Ben Oliver, Neal Shusterman and Wren James.'Immersive and clever.' Kenechi Udogu, author of Augmented'A page-turning mystery thriller.' K. L. Kettle, author of Control Alter Delete'I couldn't put it down.' S. A. Gales, author of iNSiDE'Totally gripping.' Kathryn Clark, author of Things I Learned While I Was Dead

An engaging tale of fighting the impossible and transformingfrom a spider worrier to a SPIDER WARRIOR!'The story is so engagingly told and Milton is such a loveablecharacter' PARENTS IN TOUCH'Written with an engaging pace and a heartwarming sense ofhumour that is sure to appeal' BOOKS FOR TOPICS'Milton and his web-spinning sidekicks are as fearless andcharismatic a crew of characters as any others you might come acrossin children's fiction' THE IRISH TIMESWhen little spider Milton discovers he’s been branded deadlyon social media – and is targeted by pest-killers BugKILL– he fears for his life and the future of his species.Alongside his BFFs, big hairy Ralph and spindly daddy-long-legsAudrey, he searches for a way to clear his name ... But to succeed, Milton realises he must communicate with his househumans, a schoolgirl called Zoe – and her arachnophobicdad ... Is he mighty enough to achieve the impossible? The first book in a fresh, funny new series for childrenaged seven and up!Quirky illustrations by the brilliant Alex G Griffiths.Explores themes of phobia, social media and bravery asMilton – a little spider with a big heart – strivesto clear his name by befriending his house-human, Zoe.

The second instalment in Emma Read's fun, fresh spideradventure series!PRAISE FOR MILTON THE MIGHTY:'A charming and thoughtful read' THE SCOTSMANMilton’s superstardom is stressing him out: the events,the glamour, the adoring fans! Secretly, Zoe, Audrey and Ralph thinkhe’s turned into … well … a bit of a diva.So when Dad and Greta plan a trip to Hawaii, Zoe knows she hasto take her best spider pals along for the ride: they all need abreak. But with a live volcano, an endangered spider species, anunscrupulous entrepreneur and Milton’s ego to contend with,this is hardly a holiday … Follows lovable Milton and his friends as they travelto Hawaii totackle the plight of the happy-facespiders.Themes of environment and conservation alongside fame,social media and anxiety – a positivefeel-good read for kidsaged 7+.

An edge-of-your-seat adventure packed full of puzzles,spooks and mystery!'GLORIOUSLY SPOOKY AND UTTERLY SPLENDID.'HANA TOOKE,author of The UnadoptablesAmity has run off into Badwell Woods.Her brother Claude goes after her, only to discover his littlesister’s scarf dangling near a house in the trees.Has she gone inside?He enters, not expecting a three storey-building with NO stairs.And a party laid out when there’s nobody else around.Only when the front door locks behind him does he realize it’sa housetrap.And they’ve been caught . . .   A fabulous twist on a timeless haunted house adventurefrom the acclaimed author of the Milton theMighty seriesScooby-Doo meets The Mysterious BenedictSociety via Escape RoomFull of friendship, teamwork and logic versus instinct– all wrapped up in a book with thrills, heart and bags ofatmospherePerfect for readers aged 9 and up  PRAISE FOR MILTON THE MIGHTY:'[The] first book in a fantastic new series from Emma Read' THETIMES'A charming and thoughtful read' THE SCOTSMAN

A spooky read for ages 10 and up! All is calm, but something'snot right ... When Masen, Conor and Joss wake up in the caravan on Christmasmorning, a chill of unease fills the air. Their presents sit untouchedin the house across the way, but their parents are nowhereto be found. Outside, a blizzard rages.Families don’t just vanish on Christmas Day.Something is very wrong – but what . . .? A mysterious chilling thriller for ages 10 and up - perfectfor a spooky winter nightFrom the author of The Housetrap; perfect forfans of Jennifer Killick Think Day of the Triffids made modern!   PRAISE FOR EMMA READ: 'I read it in one sitting ... gloriously spooky and utterlysplendid' HANA TOOKE, author of THE UNADOPTABLES'Fun, fresh and delightfully creepy' AMY MCCAW,author of MINA AND THE UNDEAD'A deliciously creepy, shocking thrill-ride of a book'SOPHIE WILLS, author of THE ORPHANS OF ST HALIBUT'S'Enough spooks and thrills to fill a haunted house!' MARIAKUZNIAR, author of THE SHIP OF SHADOWS