The Dark by Lemony Snicket with illustrations by Jon Klassen

Laszlo lives comfortably in his great big house. What happens when Laszlo’s greatest fear, the dark itself, confronts him? Can Laszlo overcome his fear of the dark?

Lemony Snicket has crafted a treat for readers with The Dark. By personifying Laszlo’s fear into a physical character, Snicket seriously considers Laszlo’s fear without ridicule. The lesson Laszlo learns from his fear is just as authentic. 

Jon Klassen’s dazzling illustrations play with the ratio of shadow to light on every page.Recommended for readers of all ages. Recommended for reading aloud.

Sergei Franson

Library Assistant

Available at the Langley Adams Library