Stephen Lloyd Jones Knihy

Nadějná třináctiletá šachistka Elissa je na parkovišti uspána chloroformem a unesena. Probudí se v naprosté tmě v jakémsi sklepení a je jí jasné, že její vyhlídky na přežití opravdu nejsou nadějné. Občas za ní přijde muž, z něhož jde strach, a nějaký kluk, který si s ní chce povídat. Šance na přežití jsou mizivé, ale Elissa se v temnotě naučí orientovat jako na šachovnici a využít to jako svou výhodu. Mezitím policistka, jež pracovala na podobném případu uneseného a poté zemřelého dítěte už dřív, svádí závod s časem, aby ji vypátrala ještě živou. V Lese vzpomínek čeká na čtenáře jedno překvapení za druhým, nakonec je vše úplně jinak, než se původně zdálo.

Hannah se zběsile žene nocí v terénním autě, vedle ní sedí její vážně zraněný manžel a na zadním sedadle její dcera. Mají namířeno na odlehlou farmu ve Walesu, kde se chtějí skrýt před vražedným nebezpečím, jež je všechny hrozí zničit – před zlovolným přízrakem, který pronásleduje její rodinu už téměř dvě stě let; před přízrakem, který se dokáže proměnit v kohokoli, včetně Hanniných nejbližších… Hororový debut Stephena Lloyda Jonese se odehrává ve třech časových rovinách – v Hannině současnosti, v sedmdesátých letech 20. století a v v sedmdesátých letech 19. století –, jež se splétají v napínavý, dechberoucí příběh, od něhož se čtenář nedokáže odtrhnout.

Appealing, interactive finger puppet books - a perfect introduction to simple concepts, they come with texture patch on the final spread. Mini Monster Mates come from the creator of the award-winning Calm Down, Boris!

There’s something inside Mummy’s tummy. I don’t know what it could be. Perhaps it’s a buzzing flea or a chimpanzee? It’s getting bigger every day and Mummy won’t tell me. But you can lift the flaps to see! A wonderful and fun story for young children about a new addition to the family from much-loved author and illustrator Sam Lloyd.

When the cat decides to cast a spell to shut up noisy Cockerel, it has a few side-effects - mice mooing, hens oinking, even the sheep barking at Sheepdog! Cat finds it all very funny until he realises that he's stuck with Cockerel's crow. Wise old Cow sets everything straight, and the farmyard returns to normal, except for naughty Cat.

"Wendy reckons she's better than all other creatures in the jungle. Until she meets a hungry Sid the squid, that is ..."--Cover

Interactive puppet book. Here are the Mini Monster Mates, who live in the same monster-land as the award-winning Boris, Sid, Wendy, and friends. We have already met Ernie, who likes to spot colours; and Norman who can't resist sticking his nose in and counting all kinds of smelly things. Now we meet Lenny Long Legs, who likes to try out opposites.

George and Jess live on little islands in a huge ocean. They really want to meet up but there's one big problem - hungry, horrible sharks who want to eat yummy little chimps! Will they manage to outwit the greedy sharks...?

HOW DID IT COME TO THIS? The news arrives like a slovenly traveler, dragging its feet and revealing horrors gradually. It begins with violence—the urgent hammering on the front door. Life can change in an instant. Lucy has everything: a beautiful home on the clifftops, a devoted husband, and two beloved children. Then one morning, time halts. Their family yacht is found abandoned at sea, and Lucy's husband is missing. As the seconds pass, she wonders if he took the boat and where he might be. A once-in-a-generation storm complicates the rescue, prompting Lucy to piece together the events onboard. A shocking discovery plunges her into a nightmare: her children are also missing. Reviewers praise the writing as beautifully evocative, with a strong sense of place and tension. The atmosphere is described as hostile and volatile, capturing the sea's power both literally and metaphorically. The narrative is a cleverly crafted page-turner, with each page delivering a fresh jolt to the reader. About the Author: Sam Lloyd, raised in Hampshire, developed a passion for storytelling. He currently resides in Surrey with his wife, three sons, and a howling dog. His debut thriller, The Memory Wood, received critical acclaim in 2020, followed by the equally praised second thriller, THE RISING TIDE, in 2021.

Meet Dudley—he's a proper little monster! Help him choose what to have for breakfast, blow his nose and brush his teeth, as he sings, sniffles, and scoffs his way through the day from morning to bedtime! Story time becomes a fun, interactive experience as parents read the story of Dudley and act out the scenes in their best monster voice with this innovative book that does double duty as a hand puppet.

Stinkysaurus is the smelliest dinosaur in the whole wide world, and don't the other dinosaurs know it! The dinos rushed for cover, When Stinkysaurus was about! He smelled so bad that just one whiff, Could knock a T-Rex out! He never ever brushed his teeth, So his breath was super-grotty. And, poo! You won't believe the smells, That parped out from his botty! Yikes, Stinkysaurus! Finally, however, the other dinosaurs decide that the time has come for Stinkysaurus to take a bath. But will Stinkysaurus agree? Find out in this pong-fest of a picture book.

Sid is a sausage dog without an owner. He longs for someone to love and care for him. Maybe if he shows everyone how very clever he is they'll want to give him a home. But things don't go quite as Sid plans.

'Propulsive, sinister, gripping' - ALEX MICHAELIDES, international bestselling author of The Silent Patient and The Fear 'One thing I've learned, these last few weeks, is that small acts of kindness are far less effective than fear...' SHE WATCHES THEM IN THE DEAD OF NIGHT Hidden in plain sight, Mercy Lake provides what people need. Quietly. In secret. Making lives better. BUT HE IS WATCHING TOO And he doesn't want to help anyone - he wants to punish them. And he wants Mercy to join him. AND HE'S NOT THE ONLY ONE Soon, their activities draw the attention of the very person Mercy is desperate to avoid. Someone who will go to extreme lengths to make her pay for knowing their secret . . . The People Watcher is a shiver-inducing, heart-pounding suspense thriller that will keep you up into the early hours - perfect for fans of Alex Michaelides, Helen Fields and Catherine Ryan Howard.

Nurse Mousey has a very special job, making sure all the poorly animals get better. Can you help her get ready, then save the day when Cheeky Monkey falls over? Children will love moving Nurse Mousey around this action-packed first title of an exciting new series.

Whilst out exploring, Mr Pusskins discovers the biggest, brownest muddy puddle ever. So what does he do? Dive in of course! But just what will his owner, Emily, say ...?

«Es gibt Tagmenschen, und es gibt Nachtmenschen, und ich gehöre definitiv zu Letzteren. Mein Leben findet nach Einbruch der Dunkelheit statt.» Mercy Lake ist eine Außenseiterin, die es liebt, andere zu beobachten. Durch eine Tageslichtphobie ans Haus gefesselt, verlässt sie ihre Wohnung nur im Schutz der Dunkelheit, um die Menschen in ihrer Stadt zu beobachten. Zum Beispiel den Einbrecher «Kalte Hand Carl» oder «Liebeskummer-Linda», die immer Pech mit Männern hat. Und Simon Rafferty und seine Familie, der Mercy sich wegen einer einstweiligen Verfügung nicht nähern darf. Unbemerkt manipuliert Mercy die Leben ihrer Mitmenschen; nur um zu helfen, wie sie sich selbst immer wieder versichert. Als Mercy eines Nachts Louis kennenlernt, nimmt ihr Leben eine neue Wendung. Denn auch Louis mischt sich gerne in die Angelegenheiten anderer ein, allerdings zieht er eine drastischere Vorgehensweise vor. Er ist der Meinung, dass die meisten Leute in Cranner's Fort keine Hilfe brauchen, sondern Bestrafung verdienen. Am Anfang findet Mercy noch Gefallen daran, in der Stadt für Gerechtigkeit zu sorgen. Bis das Spiel außer Kontrolle gerät …

Coco is een erg hongerige krokodil. Ze bijt in alles wat los en vast zit. Vierkant, hardkartonnen prentenboek met paginagrote kleurenillustraties en een beweegbare handpop. Vanaf ca. 2 jaar.