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See moreA universal and empowering story about conquering your fears. From two giants of children's literature.
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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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.
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The Dark by Lemony Snicket, with illustrations by Jon Klassen, is widely praised for its inventive approach to childhood fears. Reviewers highlight the collaborative brilliance of Snicket's storytelling and Klassen's illustrations, describing it as a suspenseful and elegantly written tale. It is noted for both its visual and narrative originality, captivating readers and potentially earning accolades for its creators.
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ISBN: 9781408330036
Publisher: Hachette Children's Group
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 03 April 2014
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Orchard Books
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Jon Klassen
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 6.0mm
Width: 208.0mm
Height: 278.0mm
Weight: 207g
Pages: 40
About the Author
Lemony Snicket is the award-winning, bestselling author of many alarming books including those in A Series of Unfortunate Events and All the Wrong Questions. Visit www.LemonySnicket.com; Jon Klassen is the award-winning, bestselling author and illustrator of several picture books, including I Want My Hat Back. Visit www.burstofbeaden.com
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