Night Wall

by Duncan Weller

Afraid of the woods at night, Julie builds a wall to keep out the monsters, but when it doesn't work, her younger cousin Sarah offers a solution.

32 pages, Hardcover

First published March 9, 2005

About the author

Duncan Weller is a writer and visual artist. He won two of Canada's top awards for his picture book, The Boy from the Sun.

Reviews

[Malcolm Dunn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Although I think this story could have been better written, the illustrations are phenomenal. The story hints at much more that seems to be adult, a little like Chris Van Alsburg and Sendak, but the two children I read this two were transfixed. The older child saw deeper meaning than the younger, but the younger went back to the images to give the characters names.

[Adam · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very nice. Harmless phantasmagoria, in miniature. Illustrations to grab you like those of Chris Van Allsburg or Brian Selznick. The story needed another complication or two, or maybe another 10 pages.

[Sandy Brehl · Rating 3 out of 5]

The illustrations are intriguing, perspectives are well-executed. The writing, character development, and story itself didn't reach the same level as the art.

[Marlee · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is beautiful. I found the end of the story somewhat anticlimactic. However, the pictures are lovely. I almost wanted to read it again just for the pictures. So beautiful!