Synopses & Reviews
When a young boy wakes up in the middle of the night, an unfamiliar sound conjures frightening images in his mind.
Children everywhere can now enjoy John Irving's story about nighttime uncertainties, A Sound Like Someone Trying Not to Make a Sound. Originally found within Irving's ninth novel, A Widow for One Year, this atmospheric tale has been brought to life by Tatjana Hauptmann's beautifully muted illustrations.
Includes an introduction by the author.
Review
"Hazy pencil drawings in muted blues, grays, and greens surround pajama-clad Tom in shadows, wordlessly intensifying the mood of nocturnal fear. Perfect for anyone who fears things that go bump in the night." Kirkus Reviews
Review
"[T]he story the artwork tells seems to be a different one from that of the text....The text itself is a bit too complex for the intended audience, and the emphasis on frightening details detracts from the comfort of the father's simple explanation." School Library Journal
Synopsis
The bestselling author of The World According to Garp and The Cider House Rules presents this tale that appears in his ninth novel, A Widow for One Year, illustrated with beautifully muted drawings by Hauptmann. Also includes an Introduction by Irving.
About the Author
John Irving is the author of numerous novels for adults, including
A Widow for One Year,
The Cider House Rules,
A Prayer for Owen Meany, and
The World According to Garp. He lives in Vermont and Toronto.
Tatjana Hauptmann has illustrated many children's picture books in Europe. She lives in Zurich, Switzerland.