Nightbooks
Nightbooks by J. A. White is a reprint edition published by HarperCollins on June 25, 2019. This 320-page book presents a thrilling contemporary fantasy where a boy named Alex is imprisoned by a witch. To survive, he must tell her a new scary story each night, exploring the magic and craft of storytelling while navigating the challenges of his predicament.
Readers will find that Alex’s original hair-raising tales are crucial to keeping the witch, Natacha, satisfied, but he faces the looming threat of running out of stories. As he grapples with the reality of being trapped in a terrifying narrative, he seeks a different ending and a way to escape. This book intertwines elements of juvenile fiction, fantasy, and horror, making it suitable for those interested in books about storytelling and the art of suspense.
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A boy is imprisoned by a witch and must tell her a new scary story each night to stay alive. This thrilling contemporary fantasy from J. A. White, the acclaimed author of the Thickety series, brings to life the magic and craft of storytelling.
Alex’s original hair-raising tales are the only thing keeping the witch Natacha happy, but soon he’ll run out of pages to read from and be trapped forever. He’s loved scary stories his whole life, and he knows most don’t have a happily ever after. Now that Alex is trapped in a true terrifying tale, he’s desperate for a different ending—and a way out of this twisted place.
This modern spin on the Scheherazade story is perfect for fans of Coraline and A Tale Dark and Grimm. With interwoven tips on writing with suspense, adding in plot twists, hooks, interior logic, and dealing with writer’s block, this is the ideal book for budding writers and all readers of delightfully just-dark-enough tales.
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