The Follower

by Springett Thompson, Richard Thompson, Richard Thompson

Book Overview

The new collaboration between author Richard Thompson and illustrator Martin Springett is an eerie picture-book poem perfect for late-night reading. What is following the young witch home every night past the frightening statues and the sinister life-like trees? Before the witch discovers the identity of "the follower" young readers will find the answer to the mystery in the shadowy illustrations. Martin Springett's use of a new style for his...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1550415328
• ISBN13: 9781550415322
• Release Date: October 2000
• Publisher: Fitzhenry & Whiteside
• Length: 28 Pages
• Weight: 1.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 9.3" x 10.3"
• Age Range: 6 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 3

Customer Reviews

A Great Read-Aloud Book

This gorgeous gem of a book is perfect for reading aloud. Thompson's words flow as gorgeously as Springett's spooky illustrations. And just when you think something really *awful* is following her home... Well, now, that would be telling, wouldn't it? : ) The surprise ending of this book, after the delightful creepiness, really is surprising... and yet, utterly perfect.I adore this book. I love the art, I love the story. It's one I read and enjoy even if my child's not around to read it to. The repetitive and cumulative nature of this book also makes it a great book to read to children if you want them to help you tell the story. It would be a fun classroom book in that respect.