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Laszlo is afraid of the dark. The dark lives in the same house as Laszlo but mostly it spends its time in the basement. It doesn't visit Laszlo in his room. Until one night it does.
With emotional insight and poetic economy, Lemony Snicket and Jon Klassen bring to light a universal and empowering story about conquering fear. Join a brave boy on his journey to meet the dark, and see why it will never bother him again.
The originality of The Dark is breathtaking - The Times
A reassuring story for any children who may be afraid of the dark - Sunday Express
If ever there was a perfect creative pairing of words and pictures, surely this is it - Daily Mail
Thoughtful, perceptive and very reassuring - Parents In Touch
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Setting the picture book world alight with quirky and evocative style. (tBk Mag)
Irresistible. (Bookseller)
"Definitely keep this one handy for little ones - and grown-ups, for that matter- who are still scared of the dark". (The Saturday Age, Melbourne)
"The book takes a unique and engaging angle on a common theme, giving it a dark new twist that ultimately will leave children empowered and enthralled". (The Courier Mail, Brisbane)
Snicket and Klassen are an inspired pairing in this suspenseful take on childhood fear. . . . a memorable ride on the emotional roller coaster that great storytelling creates. Ages 3-6. (Publishers Weekly)
The originality of The Dark is breathtaking, as are the pictures and prose. Klassen and Snicket play to their combined strengths. This elegant, vividly written tale should win some shuteye for all - and prizes for its creators. (The Times)
Highly original and visually stunning. * * * * * (Bookbag)
A powerhouse. (School Library Journal)
Lemony Snicket plays masterfully with the picture book genre in The Dark. Jon Klassen's Seventies-style illustrations are a perfect match for Snicket's wit and virtuosity. (The Daily Telegraph)
A familiar fear is given a new lease of life... serious, clever and intensely illustrated. (The Guardian)
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Irresistible. (Bookseller)
"Definitely keep this one handy for little ones - and grown-ups, for that matter- who are still scared of the dark". (The Saturday Age, Melbourne)
"The book takes a unique and engaging angle on a common theme, giving it a dark new twist that ultimately will leave children empowered and enthralled". (The Courier Mail, Brisbane)
Snicket and Klassen are an inspired pairing in this suspenseful take on childhood fear. . . . a memorable ride on the emotional roller coaster that great storytelling creates. Ages 3-6. (Publishers Weekly)
The originality of The Dark is breathtaking, as are the pictures and prose. Klassen and Snicket play to their combined strengths. This elegant, vividly written tale should win some shuteye for all - and prizes for its creators. (The Times)
Highly original and visually stunning. * * * * * (Bookbag)
A powerhouse. (School Library Journal)
Lemony Snicket plays masterfully with the picture book genre in The Dark. Jon Klassen's Seventies-style illustrations are a perfect match for Snicket's wit and virtuosity. (The Daily Telegraph)
A familiar fear is given a new lease of life... serious, clever and intensely illustrated. (The Guardian)
Two bestselling, world-renowned talents of children's literature come together for the first time to bring you a universal and empowering story about conquering fear of the dark.
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- PublisherOrchard Books
- Publication date2013
- ISBN 10 1408330024
- ISBN 13 9781408330029
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages40
- IllustratorKlassen Jon
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