Silent Night by Emma Read

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.

• Format:
  • Paperback / softback
  • 288 pages
• Publisher: Chicken House Ltd
• Imprint: Chicken House Ltd
• ISBN: 9781913322793
• Published: 6 Nov 2025
• Classifications:
  • Interest age: from c 9 years,
  • Holidays & seasonal interest,
  • Christmas,
  • Thrillers (Children's / Teenage),
  • Crime & mystery fiction (Children's / Teenage),
  • Horror & ghost stories, chillers (Children's / Teenage),
  • Family & home stories (Children's / Teenage),
  • People & places (Children's / Teenage),
  • Natural history (Children’s/Teenage),
  • Mysteries, the supernatural, monsters & mythological beings (Children’s/Teenage),
  • Personal & social issues: family issues (Children's / Teenage),
  • Personal & social issues: siblings (Children's / Teenage),
  • Personal & social issues: self-awareness & self-esteem (Children's / Teenage)
• Weight: 200g
• Dimensions: 196 x 130 x 19 (mm)