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The Dark

By Lemony Snicket

Adjectives

reassuring insightful poetic

Genres

Feelings/Wellbeing

Synopsis

Laszlo is afraid of the dark, which lives in the same house but usually stays in the basement. One night, the dark visits Laszlo's room, leading him on a journey to confront his fear. With emotional insight and poetic economy, Lemony Snicket and Jon Klassen craft a reassuring tale about overcoming fears.

About the author

Lemony Snicket is a mysterious author best known for writing 'A Series of Unfortunate Events', a set of exciting books about the clever Baudelaire children and their many adventures. His stories are full of mystery, surprises, and clever wordplay, making them popular with young readers who enjoy puzzling out secrets.

Pages

40 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

Published

2014

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A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Vile Village
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Lemony Snicket: The Unfortunate Life of the Author of 'A Series of Unfortunate Events' (Snicket, Lemony)
A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Slippery Slope
A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Grim Grotto
The Wide Window
The End
A Series of Unfortunate Events
The Hostile Hospital
A Series of Unfortunate Events The Carnivorous Carnival
A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Penultimate Peril
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"Who Could that be at this Hour?"
A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Miserable Mill
When Did You See Her Last?
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A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Vile Village
A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Austere Academy
A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Reptile Room
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