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A claustrophobic YA sci-fi thriller set in the ocean's depths, where three teens are trapped in a terrifying struggle for survival.Reader Reviews: 'Overall, this is an intense, entertaining, and thrilling YA adventure story.''Excellent and memorable thriller. Recommended!''Really entertaining sci-fi novel''A thrilling, atmospheric read with a cool concept!'2089, 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

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

Kannst du das Rätsel lösen und aus dem Haus entkommen?Eigentlich hätten Claude, Deliah und Sam aufpassen sollen – doch plötzlich ist Claudes kleine Schwester Amity verschwunden. Auf der Suche nach ihr wagen sich die drei tief in den verbotenen Wald, in dem schon viele Kinder verschwunden sind, und entdecken dort Manvers Hall, ein riesiges Herrenhaus. Alles ist für eine Party vorbereitet und die Gäste müssten jederzeit eintreffen. "Wenn sich die Tür schließt, beginnt das Spiel!", steht auf der Einladung – und tatsächlich müssen die Kinder bald feststellen, dass die Türen verschlossen sind und sie das Haus nicht verlassen können.Sie können nur entkommen, wenn es ihnen gelingt, die Rätsel des verrückten Architekten des Hauses zu lösen. Doch wie soll das gehen, wenn der schon seit neunzig Jahren tot ist und das Haus nur noch von Geistern bewohnt wird? Wird es Deliah, Claude, Sam und Amity gelingen, dem Haus zu entkommen?Ein nervenaufreibender Jugendthriller voller Rätsel und überraschender Wendungen, den du nicht mehr aus der Hand legen wirst. Für alle Fans von Escape-Rooms und Exit-Games!