"A.F. Harrold's work is masterfully paced and stunningly crafted . Levi Pinfold's striking black-and-white illustrations add mood, creating a reading experience similar to Patrick Ness's A Monster Calls with the chills and growing terror of Neil Gaiman's Coraline ." - starred review, Shelf Awareness "Strong characterizations and a good dose of spookiness are standouts in this illustrated novel . Hand to fans of Neil Gaiman's Coraline, Holly Black's Doll Bones, and other books that balance scariness and substance." - starred review, School Library Journal "Pinfold's atmospheric illustrations, darkly menacing and mysterious by turns, add to the contemporary folk-tale atmosphere . Captivating.
" - starred review, Kirkus Reviews "Fairy tale, fable, and dream . Harrold's incisive, poetic way with words . intensifies the vague darkness of his otherworldly imagery. Pinfold's shadowy art deepens the story's air of mystery and threat." - starred review, The Horn Book Magazine "A haunting, sorrowful story tinged with magic and hope." - Wall Street Journal "Friendship, acceptance, trust, and decency weave their magic throughout Harrold's tale . Lush black-and-white illustrations by Pinfold enhance the secrecy, wonder, and mood of the story." - Booklist "British poet Harrold writes with an engaging voice rich with character .
Spot illustrations and immersive double-page black and white drawings are captivating in their intricacy and melancholy, blending perfectly with the poignant tone that resonates through the whole novel." - BCCB "Harrold offers an appealingly childcentric world with hefty doses of scare and malevolence . Wonderfully entertaining." - starred review, Kirkus Reviews on THE IMAGINARY "[An] inventive mix of humor and suspense . A great choice for readers who like fantastic tales with a dose of true scariness." - starred review, School Library Journal on THE IMAGINARY "Most affecting and lovely when describing powerful relationships." - The New York Times Book Review on THE IMAGINARY "Pinfold's story has a timeless quality . A great pick for storytime, bedtime, anytime.
" - starred review, Kirkus Reviews on BLACK DOG "Fear, fun, and just dripping with beauty." - starred review, School Library Journal on BLACK DOG "Quirky, funny, and often heart-stopping." - starred review, Booklist on BLACK DOG "Pinfold's interiors are crammed with quirky detail." - starred review, Publishers Weekly on BLACK DOG.