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The Dark

By Lemony Snicket

When the dark leaves the basement, Laszlo discovers fear may not be what it seems.

reassuring insightful poetic

Genres

Feelings/Wellbeing

What is The Dark about?

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)

This edition

2014

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