Lemony Snicket had an unusual education and a perplexing youth and now endures a despondent adulthood. His previous published works include All the Wrong Questions, the thirteen volumes in A Series of Unfortunate Events, The Composer is Dead, and 13 Words.
New York Times Best Illustrated2014 Charlotte Zolotow Award WinnerA
School Library Journal Best Book of the YearA Publishers Weekly
Best Book of the YearALSC Notable Books for Children
* "An offbeat -- and spookily atmospheric -- approach to fear of
the dark, with a creative story and high-impact artwork...an
enjoyable thrill."--The Bulletin, starred review
* "Readers are going to want to read this one over and
over."--Library Media Connection, starred review
*"In its willingness to acknowledge the darkness, and the elegant
art of that acknowledgment, The Dark pays profound respect to the
immediacy of childhood experiences."--Booklist, starred review
*"Snicket and Klassen present a picture book that tackles a basic
childhood worry with suspense, a dash of humor, and a satisfying
resolution."--School Library Journal, starred review
*"While it might not combat fear of the dark, it's an ingenius
introduction to horror movie--style catharsis, and a memorable ride
on the emotional roller coaster that great storytelling
creates."--Publishers Weekly, starred review
*"With his command of language, tone, and pacing, Snicket creates
the perfect antidote to a universal fear. Klassen's spare gouache
and digital illustrations in a quiet black, brown, and white
palette (contrasted with Laszlo's light blue footy pajamas and the
yellow light bulb) are well suited for a book about the unseen.
Using simple black lines and color contrasts to provide atmosphere
and depth, Klassen captures the essence of Snicket's story." --The
Horn Book, starred review
"Laszlo, though a new creation for this story, somehow seems
satisfyingly familiar."--Kirkus Reviews
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