Welcome back. I’m Fox, and today we’re looking at a book by Neil Gaiman.
He’s famously known for his comic series “The Sandman”
and books like “Good Omens” and “American Gods”.
Today, however, we’re looking at “The Wolves in the Walls”.
This book is a perfect start to October, and the Halloween season.
It’s a children’s book, both suspenseful and creepy for the age group.
It’s all about a little girl named Lucy who tries to warn her family when she hears wolves in the walls,
but they dismiss her fears. It’s all over, however, when the wolves do jump out.
The artwork is absolutely stunning on each and every page.
It was illustrated by Dave McKean, who often works with Gaiman,
and has illustrated several of Gaiman’s books and covers, all of them visually stunning and unique.
If you ever have some time definitely check out McKean’s portfolio on this website.
This is the perfect story for that younger kid who wants to get into the spooky spirit,
but isn’t quite ready for something like “The Nightmare on Elm Street” or basically anything by Stephen King.
It’s fun, chilling, but ultimately has a happy ending. With a twist.
It’s not too terrifying story-wise, but some of the artwork may scare some smaller children.
Definitely check this one out, it’s one of my favorites.
Next week is another child’s book, but not a picture book.
It promises to be a scarier time with “Skeleton Man” by Joseph Bruchac.
Until we meet again.
By the way, this book is a brilliant introduction to alliteration. Get them hooked early, I say.
