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THE MUST-READ RICHARD & JUDY BOOK CLUB PICK. Chilling, moving and unputdownable, The Memory Wood is a thriller like no other. ''Beautifully told, with two superbly drawn young protagonists, Lloyd is a rare new thriller talent'' Daily Mail ''Superbly creepy, with an unexpected twist'' Guardian ''Brilliant writing, a terrifying story, and characters so real it feels like you know them. If you enjoy dark, twisty thrillers that stay with you, read this book'' Samantha Downing, author of My Lovely Wife ************* Elijah has lived in the Memory Wood for as long as he can remember. It''s the only home he''s ever known. Elissa has only just arrived. And she''ll do everything she can to escape. When Elijah stumbles across thirteen-year-old Elissa, in the woods where her abductor is hiding her, he refuses to alert the police. Because in his twelve years, Elijah has never had a proper friend. And he doesn''t want Elissa to leave. Besides, Elijah knows how this can end. After all, Elissa isn''t the first girl he''s found inside the Memory Wood. As her abductor''s behaviour grows more erratic, chess prodigy Elissa realises that outwitting strange, lonely Elijah is her only hope of survival. Their cat-and-mouse game of deception and betrayal will determine both their fates, and whether either of them will ever leave the Memory Wood . . . ************* Praise for Sam Lloyd: ''An intense, atmospheric, and truly original thriller'' Shari Lapena, author of The Couple Next Door ''Remarkable. Stunning prose and compulsive reading. It''s undoubtedly the best thriller I''ve read in a long, long time'' Lesley Kara, author of The Rumour ''I haven''t read anything quite this exciting since Room. You think all the stories have been told, then something like this comes along'' Emma Curtis, author of The Night You Left Readers love The Memory Wood ''A very clever psychological thriller. Dark, creepy and intense.'' ***** ''Deliciously dark... fresh and imaginative.'' ***** ''The twists and turns in The Memory Wood will astound. This book is undoubtedly the best I''ve read this year.'' ***** Richard and Judy Book Club Pick, Winter 2020

For readers of CJ Tudor and Jane Harper comes a heart-stopping new thriller from the bestselling author of The Memory Wood and The Rising Tide. I watch them because I think they need help. Mercy Lake likes to fix things. To fix people. Trapped inside during daylight hours, hostage to her phobias, she uses the cover of night to watch the people in her town. And if someone needs her help, she steps in—secretly and with compassion. When Mercy meets Louis, her lonely, unusual life is suddenly filled with excitement. Because Louis likes intervening in other people''s lives too, only he prefers a more direct—even violent—approach. As they grow closer, Mercy is enchanted but frightened by his actions. How many lines is he willing to cross? And how much is he prepared to risk? And then there''s Nadia. Nadia knows she''s being watched, even if the police think differently. But with her own secrets to protect, she''s not going to wait around for the watcher to make their move. She''s going to stop them dead.

"On May 29th, 1936, at the age of 27, Lloyd Hunnicutt graduated from Cavalry School in Fort Riley, Kansas, as a Second Lieutenant in the 124th Unit of the Texas Natonal Guard . . . . received his first promotion on November 18, 1940. Nineteen months later, he went to war in the South Pacific with the 112th Cavalry."--from the Introduction "A good old-fashioned siege of homesickness wouldn''t be so bad--but these constantly recurring twinges of emptiness that occur when something unconsciously reminds me of you are a little hard to take. I don''t see now how I even had the nerve to get on the train at Fort Clark. I know now why American soldiers always win their battles--they fight hard so they can get home to their wives and families. I think our greatest hardship is that there is no one near who loves us and to whom we can turn for comfort. Each of us must stand on his own feet at all times. But that is enough of that. Remember that without your love I would have no incentive for anything ever again."--Lloyd Hunnicutt, 1942, somewhere in the South Pacific In 1942 Captain Lloyd Hunnicutt shipped out for the Pacific. He left behind, in Fort Worth, Texas, his beloved and pregnant wife, Virginia. Captain Hunnicutt went first to the island of New Caledonia, a relatively safe and malaria-free island, and then to the jungles of New Guinea, where his men were bombarded by the Japanese and threatened by malaria. Dearest Virginia presents a selection of the letters he wrote his wife, sometimes two a day. Captain Hunnicutt could not tell Virginia where he was, but the letters reflect his experiences in the Pacific--his efforts to keep busy on ship, the importance he placed on reading, the pleasures of fresh food as opposed to C-rations. But above all, these are love letters, filled with longing and loneliness, philosophical musings on marriage and fidelity, and humor. Reflecting the feelings of service men and women everywhere in all wars, these letters are as poignant and relevant today as they were sixty years ago. Of his concern for his wife''s pregnancy, he wrote, "I don''t want you scared by an automobile or anything this late--the baby might have a voice like a Chevrolet horn!" The baby was a girl, named Gayle, who moved to England and became a well-known actress. Clearing out her parents'' home when her mother moved to an assisted living facility, she found the letters from her father, stashed them away for later, and eventually spent months sorting, choosing, and condensing them to produce this book. Unfortunately, Captain Hunnicutt was required for security reasons to destroy any letters he received, so none of Virginia''s correspondence survives. Gayle Hunnicutt contributed a lengthy memoir, rich with her memories of her parents and a childhood in Fort Worth. First published in England by Kyle Cathie Ltd: Publishers--2004.

Meet this little boy and his pussycat called Ginger. He''s got a bedtime secret. He''s the mighty MIDNIGHT NINJA! Everyone is tucked up in bed, except for Midnight Ninja and his sidekick Ginger. The ninja emergency bell has rung and they''re off on a secret mission. There''s no time for these heroes to sleep until they''ve solved the mystery of the missing socks. Even reluctant sleepers will enjoy bedtime with this action-packed adventure showing that heroes need their sleep too. Bedtime reading fun from the bestselling author/illustrator of Calm Down, Boris, Mr Pusskins and First Day at Bug School. A special edition where the words and pictures take you on a journey far beyond the page. This audio-enabled eBook comes with a gorgeous reading by Sam Newton, along with music and sound effects.

A fast-paced, action-packed, good-versus-evil adventure introducing a dynamic new picture book character.

Although he sometimes mistakes lighted candles on a birthday cake for a house fire, the residents of Whoops-a-Daisy World can always count on their strong and brave Fire Chief Rhino whenever a blaze threatens.

Listen ... can you hear it? There''s a creepy noise ... ''Welcome!'' smiles Mr Bones. ''Meet the spooky girls and boys.'' At Skeleton School they howl in assembly, fly broomsticks in the library and learn how to float through walls! Join in the fun with this comic caper from a bestselling author/illustrator of Calm Down, Boris, Mr Pusskins and First Day at Bug School – it''s perfect for back to school and Halloween. This eBook comes with a gloriously entertaining audio accompaniment, read by CBeebies star Justin Fletcher.

LONGLISTED FOR THE 2026 CWA TWISTER DAGGER AWARD From the author of Richard and Judy Book Club pick, The Memory Wood... The edge-of-your-seat, chilling thriller you won''t forget – the perfect holiday read for fans of Alex Michaelides and Lucy Foley. ''Blood-chilling...The best hook of any thriller in the last few years'' – Helen Fields, bestselling author of The Profiler WHEN DID YOUR CHILD BECOME A KILLER? When you look down at your newborn baby, you realise they were right, those friends who became parents first: you’d do literally anything for your child. To make them happy, to keep them safe. So when Joseph Carver wakes one night to find his teenage son Max covered in blood – panic flooding his voice, swearing it was a mistake - Joseph does the only thing he can. He helps Max bury the body. Joseph thinks that’s the end of the nightmare. Until he finds Max with stricken eyes and bloody hands once again . . . You’d do anything for your child – even cover up a murder. But would you do it twice? Readers can''t get enough of The Bodies: ‘A twisty, relatable, endlessly gripping thriller’ – TM LOGAN, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Daughter ‘Brilliantly written and genuinely terrifying’ – that''s life (Crime Scene) ‘The definition of unputdownable. A fantastic thriller.’ – LISA BALLANTYNE, bestselling author of The Guilty One ‘So tense I could barely breathe!’ – JACKIE KABLER, bestselling author of The Revenge Plot ‘A razor-sharp thriller, atmospheric, intense, unnerving and addictive, I devoured every inch of this book!’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ‘I was hooked after the first chapter....unputdownable!’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ‘Never lets up with thrills...deserves 5 stars and more’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ‘A fabulous thriller of a book...truly nail-biting’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Praise for Sam Lloyd: ''Propulsive, sinister, gripping.'' - ALEX MICHAELIDES ''An intense, atmospheric, and truly original thriller.'' – SHARI LAPENA ''Original, creepy, utterly addictive.'' - ANDREA MARA ‘Remarkable. Undoubtedly the best thriller I''ve read in a long, long time.’ – LESLEY KARA ''Fiendishly clever.'' – Sunday Times ‘A rare new thriller talent.’ – Daily Mail

Fire is a natural part of the Australian bush. This is a story about that relationship – fire that breathes life back into nature. Alight shares the story of Australian native plants and animals during a planned fire. Discover how the fire helps Christmas Bells grow new flowers and Wallum Banksia to open its woody seed capsules. Follow Antechinus and a tiny Wallum Sedge Frog as they face the danger of the fire – and the challenges that come after. See how the bush recovers and flourishes after the fire, all under the watch of Old Eucalypt. With engaging text by Sam Lloyd, and stunning illustrations by Samantha Metcalfe, Alight is a gentle exploration of the importance and benefits of healthy fire in the bush. Reading level varies from child to child, but we recommend this book for ages 6 to 9.

A reassuring story to soothe anxiety about starting school. It''s your first day at Bug School, but don''t be scared or shy. You''ll have the BEST TIME EVER! So wave mummy and daddy bye bye. Welcome to Bug School! Don''t be nervous on your first day – it''s lots of fun. Learn to creep with the spiders, sing with the crickets, count spots with the ladybirds and hop, skip and jump in P.E. with the fleas! A rhythmic, bright celebration of school, starring some very cute bugs indeed!

Meet Mr Pusskins. He''s the proud winner of the Booktrust Early Years Award.

Two monkeys on neighboring islands want to get together for banana milkshakes, but first they must figure out how to avoid the threatening sharks that live between their two homes.

Learn how to deal with tricksy, pesty little sidekicks (otherwise known as siblings). Starring the world''s grumpiest, sassiest, most loveable cat . . . Mr Pusskins! He''s got cattitude. Life for Pusskins is dreamy, until the day his owner Emily comes home with a Very Special Present . . . a kitten! Even though Little Whiskers is small and looks awfully angelic, she is not. She is a tiny package of peskiness. And the worst thing? It''s always Mr Pusskins who gets the blame! So how will Mr Pusskins deal with this naughty nuisance? Mr Pusskins is a New York Times Bestselling character. Mr Pusskins won the Booktrust Early Years Award, and Mr Pusskins Best in Show won the Roald Dahl Funny Prize. "Hilarious" - The Guardian "Irresistible" - Books for Keeps

Meet horse Ned, sheep Sharlene and elephant John can you guess what colours they''ve got on?

Meet Boris - he''s a very loving little monster! Orange, hairy and over-enthusiastic, Boris means well, but always ends up getting carried away and spoiling things.