August 2010

Author/s: D Calcutt
Publisher: Oxford University Press UK
Reviewed by: Simone Wiener, age 13
ISBN 13: 9780192729262

It is an interesting scary story about a boy called Nathan who lives with his aunt and grandfather. He thinks he is constantly being watched and later experiences sounds in the house coming from the attic. The story depicts how he reacts to these sounds and experiences. He tries to tell his family about these scary experiences he is having but they clearly do not believe him and thinks it is his imagination.

The story starts a bit slow but gets more interesting as it unfolds. Recommended for ages 11-14

Link to online catalogue
The Shadow Bringer