If you like the Goosebumps series then this book will most likely appeal to you.The Darkroom could be classified as light horror. The reader can see that something threatening is coming through the whole story, but is surprised by what. The central character is thirteen year old Annie and we follow her as she gradually discovers the secret of her dead father's camera. He had told her, before he died, that a good photographer and a good camera could look into people's souls. Annie gradually unravels the hidden secret of his old camera and discovers how caught up in the mystery she is. The ending certainly leaves the reader thinking.This book could easily be read in one sitting and is appropriate for 12-14 year olds
This blog contains reviews and comments on children's books which I own, have read, and would like to share. I look for books at markets and opportunity shops. They are cleaned up, covered and read. Then I take them to the classroom for students to read. Students can borrow the books at any time. Many books are also from my personal library, especially the Youth Fiction. Students can preview some of them on this blog. Now, I am also on the lookout for great new releases for my grandson Archie.
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
The Darkroom by Gerard Ross and Steven Woolman
Labels:
Annie,
death,
fantasy,
Gerard Ross,
loss,
photography,
Steven Woolman
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I loved this short book because its a different sort of horror and its got a different story line aswell. I think its more of a drama then a horror because their is nothing in it that would make you go ew or something that would make you have nightmare. It also has a wierd ending too it.
ReplyDeleteBrandon :)