Sam knows that he and his friend Lloyd made a colossal mistake when they accepted the ride home. They have ended up in a dark mansion in the middle of nowhere with man who means to harm them. But Sam doesn't know how to get them out. They were trapped, then separated. Now they are alone. Will either of them get out alive?
This gripping and hypnotic thriller will have you reading late into the night...
The Long Weekend is a thriller which draws you in and keeps you on the edge of your seat. -
The Long Weekend is a gripping and horrifyingly realistic novel which is hard to put down. -
Once I started reading, the book and I were inseparable. The book holds the reader to the extent you can’t move until it is finished. The book shows us that there are still weird people and that it is of the utmost importance children of all ages know the types of people that can be out there. The book is better than brilliant and it is so powerful because these things can really happen. -
The Long Weekend is such a thrilling and well-written book that I was unable to put it down... a captivating and modern read. -
Throughout the whole book there was never a lack of drama or thrill. It had me itching to find out what happens next. -
I loved this book! It had me shivering with fright because it made me realise how easy it is to fall into a trap like that. It was scarily realistic! -
I couldn’t put The Long Weekend down. It is one in 9 million. This book made my previous favourite book look dull and boring. It sent a chill down my back. TOTALLY LEGEND! -
Written plainly and directly, this is all the more cogent as it is a realistic scenario – something of a cautionary tale in fact. - Children's Bookseller
I would recommend this book to anyone who's searching for an attention-grabbing thriller. It's not for the faint hearted! - Mslexia
I found the story and dialogue believable and gripping and would recommend this to any secondary reader, especially those who may be reluctant to read. - The School Librarian (Summer 2009) |
