The Song from Somewhere Else

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A.F. Harrold's work is masterfully paced and stunningly crafted . . . Levi Pinfold's striking black-and-white illustrations add mood, creating a reading experience similar to Patrick Ness's A Monster Calls with the chills and growing terror of Neil Gaiman's Coraline. Strong characterizations and a good dose of spookiness are standouts in this illustrated novel . . . Hand to fans of Neil Gaiman’s Coraline, Holly Black’s Doll Bones, and other books that balance scariness and substance. Pinfold's atmospheric illustrations, darkly menacing and mysterious by turns, add to the contemporary folk-tale atmosphere . . . Captivating. Fairy tale, fable, and dream . . . Harrold’s incisive, poetic way with words . . . intensifies the vague darkness of his otherworldly imagery. Pinfold’s shadowy art deepens the story’s air of mystery and threat. A haunting, sorrowful story tinged with magic and hope. Friendship, acceptance, trust, and decency weave their magic throughout Harrold’s tale . . . Lush black-and-white illustrations by Pinfold enhance the secrecy, wonder, and mood of the story. British poet Harrold writes with an engaging voice rich with character . . . Spot illustrations and immersive double-page black and white drawings are captivating in their intricacy and melancholy, blending perfectly with the poignant tone that resonates through the whole novel. Harrold offers an appealingly childcentric world with hefty doses of scare and malevolence . . . Wonderfully entertaining. [An] inventive mix of humor and suspense . . . A great choice for readers who like fantastic tales with a dose of true scariness. Most affecting and lovely when describing powerful relationships. Pinfold’s story has a timeless quality . . . A great pick for storytime, bedtime, anytime. Fear, fun, and just dripping with beauty. Quirky, funny, and often heart-stopping. Pinfold’s interiors are crammed with quirky detail. Expand reviews