Most Popular Books by SAM LLOYD

...und auch so bitterkalt. Auf dem Weg zum Jugendschachturnier wird die 13-jährige Elissa entführt. Als sie erwacht, liegt sie in einem dunklen Keller. Ihre Situation scheint aussichtslos - bis Elijah ihr Verlies entdeckt und sie heimlich zu besuchen beginnt. Elijah ist ein Einzelgänger, der mit seinen Eltern in einer abgeschiedenen Hütte im Wald lebt. Er kennt keine Handys und kein Internet, aber er weiß, es ist nicht richtig, dass Elissa gefangen gehalten wird; er weiß, er sollte jemandem davon erzählen. Aber er weiß auch, dass sein Leben aus den Fugen geraten wird, wenn die Wahrheit ans Licht kommt. Denn Elissa ist nicht die erste, die in den Mädchenwald gebracht wurde. Während draußen die Polizistin DI MacCullagh alle Hebel in Bewegung setzt, um das Mädchen zu finden, erkennt Elissa, dass ihr nur mit Elijahs Hilfe die Flucht gelingen kann. Doch der Junge ist sehr viel cleverer, als er zu sein vorgibt. Und er hat längst begonnen, das Spiel nach seinen Regeln zu spielen...

Ein Haus auf den Klippen an der Südwestküste Englands. Auf Mortis Point, hoch über dem sturmumtosten Atlantik, leben Lucy und Daniel mit ihren beiden Kindern. Von den Gezeiten bestimmt, führen sie ein beschauliches Leben – bis zu dem Tag, der alles verändert. Daniels Segelboot wird herrenlos auf See gefunden, kurz nachdem ein Notruf abgesetzt wurde. Von Lucys Mann jedoch fehlt jede Spur. Als Lucy erfährt, dass auch ihre Kinder verschwunden sind, gerät ihr Leben endgültig aus den Fugen. Offenbar befanden Billie und Fin sich ebenfalls an Bord des Bootes. An einen erweiterten Suizid, wie Detective Abraham Rose ihn vermutet, will Lucy nicht glauben. Während sich über dem Meer ein Jahrhundertsturm zusammenbraut, der die Suche nach den Vermissten erschwert, versuchen Lucy und Abraham fieberhaft herauszufinden, was wirklich an Bord geschah. Als sie der Wahrheit näher kommen, wird Lucy klar, dass der eigentliche Albtraum gerade erst begonnen hat ...

This ingenious first concept book comes with its very own set of press-out shapes—circle, square, rectangle, triangle and star, each firmly secured by a bright ribbon and sticker. Children will love the satisfaction of fitting all the chunky shapes back in the right places while learning all about colours. With a zany text and bold artwork, learning is fun!

''Best in Show'' or farting fiasco? It''s the day of the big dog show and all is going really well for Fred - he''s jumping and tumbling and performing amazing tricks. There is just one problem - he can''t stop his sudden urge to fart! Will Fred hold it in or will the judges be blown away? Age range: 2-6 years Word count: 100 words

On die-cut pages to accommodate the attached hand puppet.

Gertie has woken up in a huge grump! Can she find a friend to help her turn her day around?

How quickly can you fit the colourful shapes back where they belong?This ingenious first concept book comes with its very own set of press-out shapes: circle, square, rectangle, triangle and star, each firmly secured by a bright ribbon and sticker. Children will love the satisfaction of fitting all the chunky shapes back in the right places while learning all about colours. With a zany text and bold artwork, learning is fun!

The must-read novel of 2020. Chilling, moving and unputdownable, The Memory Wood is a thriller like no other. ''An intense, atmospheric, and truly original thriller'' Shari Lapena, author of The Couple Next Door ************* 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. Not only that, 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, 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 . . . ************* WHAT READERS ARE SAYING- ''Very, very clever'' ''Brilliantly written'' ''So tense'' ''It''s going to be one of those books that I remember for a long time.''

Follow the chain of tail-pulling and guess what animal is coming next in this perfect board book for little learners.

Create funny faces with over 20 magnets!Put a pirate patch on a robot or a witch''s nose on a fairy in this madcap magnet book! Match the magnets to the right faces or mix them round, making endless hilarious combinations. Lots of laugh-out-loud fun!

An adorable bright orange fluffy Boris character toy packaged with an appealing board book. Learn your colours with the help of Boris''s monster friends and everyone''s favourite monster - Boris.

Wendy just can''t keep her wide-mouth shut! But what can you expect from a frog who thinks she''s so fabulous? Youngsters will love the brightly coloured drawings and sparkly hand puppet that can be used to act out the story as Wendy travels through the jungle making fun of Max the Monkey, Henrietta Hippo and Jimmy the Giraffe. But while on her journey, Wendy is about to be in for a big surprise. Will she learn her lesson when she meets up with Sid the Squid, who eats wide-mouthed frogs?

Join in and use the felt flaps to help along in this interactive novelty book! It''s time to help at the park! Can you help little zebra to put on her sun hat? Or wipe little monkey''s sticky fingers? Use the bright felt flaps to help the animals as they enjoy their day at the park. This interactive flap book is perfect for encouraging toddlers to help out and play with others. Created by award-winning author-illustrator Sam Lloyd.

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

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

Everyone''s favourite cat is back!

Two little aliens land on Earth, looking for fun, but they don''t know how anything works ...

How quickly can children fit the numbered shapes back where they belong? The big greedy bear wants the tasty little pear, while the clean white goose belongs with the muddy smelly moose in this book about opposites. Children will love the satisfaction of fitting all the chunky shapes back in the right places while learning all about opposites.

Join in and use the felt flaps to help along in this interactive novelty book! It''s time to go to the rescue! Can you help little firefighter use the hose to put out the fire? Or use the car wash to wipe the messy vehicles? Use the bright felt flaps to help the animals in this interactive board book. Created by award-winning author-illustrator, Sam Lloyd.

I can''t wait to meet the animals, To smile and say hello. Why don''t you come and meet them, too? Follow me, let''s go! Welcome to the jungle. I''m sure it''s filled with animals with perfect manners. They wouldn''t ever burp and they would NEVER speak with their mouths full . . . would they? Hmm . . . perhaps children have better manners than these beasties, after all!

Kids can build vocabulary and eye-hand coordination while learning numbers Who are the three fancy frocks for? Why, the three party crocs, of course. And the four pairs of pants must belong with the four wriggly ants. Children will love the satisfaction of fitting all the chunky shapes back in the right places while practicing the numbers from one to five.

Come with Nurse Mousey to visit Happy Hospital''s maternity ward! Nurse Mousey is working in Happy Hospital''s maternity ward when Mrs Zebra comes for her appointment. To everyone''s surprise, the scan reveals she is expecting triplets! Readers can use the baby bottle/tub of cream to get involved with the story - feeding the new-born babies or treating nappy rash! AGES: 2+ years AUTHOR: Sam Lloyd''s books have won many awards including the Booktrust Pre-School Award 2006, the V&A Illustration Award, the Roald Dahl Funny Prize 2009, the Richard & Judy Best Children''s Book 2006 and the Sheffield Baby Book Award 2009. SELLING POINTS: * Ingenious new character brand, designed to make children feel more at ease when they visit hospitals, doctors and nurses * Clever object-on-ribbon makes each title irresistibly interactive * Sam Lloyd''s ground-breaking hand puppet books, famously Calm Down, Boris!, have sold over 240,000 copies in the UK alone ***NOVELTY TITLE***

Clara la grenouille se croit la plus belle... Elle ouvre sans cesse la bouche pour se moquer des animaux de la jungle et se vanter démesurément. Surgit alors Pat la pieuvre...

Sid, who lives in a cave deep in the forest, believes he is terrifying, but young readers may have a different view.

Meet the mini monster mates in this exciting new finger-puppet series. Come with Ernie as he looks for his mum - but every mum he meets is the wrong colour! Do big jumps and little hops in Lenny Long Legs'' book of opposites. Then find out how to stop Nancy being naughty and sniff out numbers from one to five with Nosey Norman.

The peace and tranquility of Whoops-a-Daisy World has been shattered! There''s a mini crime wave sweeping the town. Various incidents have been reported across Whoops-a-Daisy World and it''s up to Inspector Croc to investigate. Just who could be causing all the commotion? Can Croc piece together all the clues and crack the case? Of course he can!