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4.17 AVERAGE
4.17 AVERAGE
Another slightly-too-old read for Linnea picked up at the library. A great read and very funny in the same way the older Lemony Snicket books are but probably a better choice for kiddos WITHOUT a fear of the dark than those WITH as it is more than a little bit creepy/scary in parts.
I really loved this little quirky and unexpected little story.
While I didn't feel like the writing was anything particularly special, the illustrations played with dark and light in a really interesting way and added the perfect touch of creepiness.
An evocative and brilliantly illustrated look at why we should not be afraid of the dark.
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Loved the pictures; they did a great job of capturing the dark the way I saw it in my house as a kid.
This book would get 5, only that one page is frustratingly placed which spoils the tension of the story.
Beautiful, stark illustrations by Jon Klassen complement Snicket's story about a kid afraid of the dark. Quite creepy, but with a happy ending and an illuminating (pun intended) message about fear. In classic Snicket style, the prose initially appears to conform to typical children's book style. He uses only a few words a page. But a page that is completely black filled with white text delivers the book's message. A good book for all readers.
hopeful
fast-paced
So gorgeous. A great book to read to kids who are scared of the dark.