The Dark - Brossura

Snicket, Lemony

Brossura

ISBN 10: 1408330032 ISBN 13: 9781408330036

Casa editrice: Orchard Books, 2014

Riassunto

A universal and empowering story about conquering your fears, from Lemony Snicket and Jon Klassen.

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 . . . Join Lazlo on his journey to meet the dark, and find out why it will never bother him again.

With emotional insight and poetic economy, two world-renowned talents of children's literature bring to light a powerful story about overcoming fears.

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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Recensione:

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)

Descrizione del libro:

A universal and empowering story about conquering your fears. From two giants of children's literature.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Orchard Books
• Data di pubblicazione: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1408330032
• ISBN 13: 9781408330036
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 40
• Disegnatore: Klassen Jon