"[A] wonderfully crafted, mesmerizing text. This sophisticated novel exists in a delightfully dark place between fairy tale, horror and science fiction, and opens up a fascinating world of what-ifs." - Shelf Awareness, starred review "An impeccably crafted, cerebral fantasy." -- Booklist, starred review "This delightfully creepy tale weaves the perfect mix of horror with honesty about the struggles of being human and growing up. Harrold delivers a world as eerie as it is true, as uplifting as it is intense in a triumph of storytelling." -- School Library Journal, starred review "Harrold''s creepy tale takes off with this altered world, uncanny in its innocuous but distressing changes. Pinfold''s chiaroscuro-esque, surreal illustrations raise the stakes." - The Horn Book "A cautionary tale of consequences and revenge, but also new possibilities.
" -- BCCB "Harrold''s staccato third-person narration captures myriad physiological experiences, including anger, embarrassment, freedom, and guilt, while exploring reactions'' sometimes emotional roots." -- Publishers Weekly "Pinfold''s fine-lined, chiaroscuro drawings are perfectly in tune with Harrold''s reserved, unsettling narrative voice. Compact and disquieting: a horror story with plenty of food for thought." -- Kirkus Reviews "This gripping middle-grade novel is interspersed with black-and-white illustrations that really help tell this story of forgiveness, friendship, and making choices." -- School Library Connection "Gravett''s full-color illustrations perfectly channel Harrold''s narrative . Gripping and poignant, a look at what it means to be brave and alive in the face of loss." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review, on THE AFTERWARDS "A curious, immersive narrative . Ember''s vibrant personality imbues the book with unfaltering warmth.
" -- Booklist, starred review, on THE AFTERWARDS "Aided by Gravett''s evocative art, Harrold brings this eerie . tale about accepting change, letting go, and love''s indissoluble bonds to an affecting finale that is very much grounded in real life." -- Publishers Weekly, on THE AFTERWARDS "Harrold brings a delectable combination of coziness, sympathy, and menace to this story . and Gravett''s soft and friendly watercolor and pencil art . further ground the adventure, making this an accessible story of controlled shivers and heartfelt compassion . " -- BCCB, on THE AFTERWARDS "Readers of Neil Gaiman or Roald Dahl may find this title particularly appealing . Recommended." -- School Library Connection, on THE AFTERWARDS "Readers of the author/illustrator pair''s The Imaginary will find familiar their ability to invent imaginatively creepy magic and use it to explore real-life emotions.
" -- Horn Book Magazine, on THE AFTERWARDS "Wonderfully entertaining." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review, on THE IMAGINARY ""A great choice for readers who like fantastic tales with a dose of true scariness."" -- School Library Journal, starred review, on THE IMAGINARY ""Affecting and lovely."" -- The New York Times Book Review on THE IMAGINARY ""[A] winningly whimsical celebration of the imagination, beautifully enhanced by both black-and-white and full-color illustrations."" -- Booklist on THE IMAGINARY ""Masterfully paced and stunningly crafted."" -- Shelf Awareness, starred review, on THE SONG FROM SOMEWHERE ELSE ""Strong characterizations and a good dose of spookiness are standouts."" -- School Library Journal, starred review, on THE SONG FROM SOMEWHERE ELSE ""Captivating."" -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review, on THE SONG FROM SOMEWHERE ELSE ""Incisive [and] poetic.
"" -- The Horn Book Magazine, starred review, on THE SONG FROM SOMEWHERE ELSE.