{"product_id":"something-in-the-darkness-hardcover","title":"Something in the Darkness - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJohn Dougherty\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMatt Schu\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Halloween treat from an award-winning author, this spine-tingling tale brims with eerie suspense and a powerful message: sometimes what frightens us most in the dark is less fearsome in the light.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs night falls and strange whispers seem to follow your every step, the question lingers - what's out there in the dark? Packed with suspense, this unputdownable story will keep young readers on the edge of their seats, eventually revealing that some things are more frightening in the darkness than they are in the light. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA must-have picture book for families who are looking for a thrilling tale this spooky season. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSUSPENSEFUL AND SILLY: As readers move through the book with the narrator, suspense builds on every page, keeping readers captivated until the very funny twist at the end! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSTRIKING ART AND AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR: Stunning illustrations in a limited color palette bring to life the story from a celebrated author. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eREASSURING MESSAGE: The dark proves to be not very scary at all in this slightly spooky tale. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePerfect for: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParents, grandparents, and caregivers looking for books for story time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGift-givers looking for the perfect Halloween treat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone who loves a slightly spooky story!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFans of Jon Klassen's \u003ci\u003eThe Skull\u003c\/i\u003e and Oliver Jeffers's \u003ci\u003eThere's a Ghost in this House\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthor and poet \u003cb\u003eJohn Dougherty\u003c\/b\u003e has been writing children's books for over twenty years. His work ranges from the sublime to the ridiculous, including the surreal Stinkbomb and Ketchup-Face series, and the hilariously zany \u003ci\u003eThere's a Pig Up My Nose\u003c\/i\u003e. His beautiful, poignant picture book \u003ci\u003eThe Hare-Shaped Hole\u003c\/i\u003e has won multiple awards. A former teacher, John is a passionate advocate for both public libraries and the importance of reading for pleasure. He was one of the first Patrons of Reading in the UK. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eMatt Schu\u003c\/b\u003e is a Portland, Oregon-based artist and children's book illustrator whose work includes \u003ci\u003eCut!, My Cat Does Ballet, the Cosmic Collisions series, \u003c\/i\u003e and more with HarperCollins, Simon \u0026amp; Schuster, Candlewick, and MIT Press. He studied art at the University of Oregon and worked as a graphic designer before turning to illustration. His paintings and drawings have been shown at Nucleus galleries, and he was awarded the Regional Arts \u0026amp; Culture Council Catalyst grant.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 11.2 x 8.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 22, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56555700257073,"sku":"9798895090947","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/9532\/7537\/files\/TwFdc4bcbb9798895090947.webp?v=1790765571","url":"https:\/\/mitchellofficial.com\/products\/something-in-the-darkness-hardcover","provider":"MITCHELL","version":"1.0","type":"link"}