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Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Pictures in the Dark

Cross, Gillian. Pictures in the Dark. New York: Puffin Books, 1998, 208 pages (Fantasy / Horror)


Charlie just got involved in a photography class. He has developed a special interest in the class… especially for the girl that just joined, Jennifer. Jennifer’s brother is the outcast of the school. He is always being picked on because of his “Evil Stare” Charlie tries, at first to stick up for him, but later on, Peter ends up stealing Charlie’s famous picture of the river at night. The thing about this picture that makes it so special is that an unknown, wild animal is causing orange ripples in the black water.

I liked this book because it kept you turning the pages to find out what happens next. I really despised Peter as a character. Peter is a creep and mysterious and when he stares at people, strange things happen. I like how at first everything seems so confusing and nothing comes together till near the end.

Reviewed By: Deviantdrawer12