The Midnight Club
Shane Goth
(Author)
Yong Ling Kang
(Illustrator)
Description
A cozy sibling conspiracy unfolds at midnightAt the stroke of midnight, Milly wakes up her big sister, Becca. It's time for Milly's first Midnight Club adventure! With Becca leading the way, the siblings explore the hidden wonders of their house in the dark. They dip into Dad's jar of jelly beans, try on Mom's coat, and make more mischief with the help of the Midnight Club president (their cat, Oliver!).
Exhausted from their midnight expedition, Milly is ready to head to bed, but not before she remembers the club's most important rule: The Midnight Club must be a secret! The sisters quickly clean up before settling into bed. But they might have left a few clues behind ...
This charming midnight romp celebrates the special bond between siblings with a mischievous but safe spirit. Playful details like The Midnight Club hand signal and the special club rules are sure to inspire readers to plan their own at-home adventures.
Product Details
Price
$18.95
$17.62
Publisher
Owlkids
Publish Date
October 15, 2021
Pages
40
Dimensions
7.5 X 11.2 X 0.6 inches | 0.95 pounds
Language
English
Type
Hardcover
EAN/UPC
9781771473941
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About the Author
SHANE GOTH is an MFA graduate from the University of British Columbia, whose short fiction has been published in several literary journals. The Midnight Club is his first picture book. Shane lives with his family in Vancouver, British Columbia.
YONG LING KANG is an illustrator who grew up in Singapore and is now based in Toronto, Ontario. She has illustrated several picture books, including This House Is Home, William's Getaway, and Tanna's Owl.
Reviews
"Captures the thrills of children sneaking around a house at night when
the adults are sleeping ... Nuanced observations, ones that give
personality and life to each character, fill the tale."-- "Seven Impossible Things Before Breakfast"
"The tender bond between sisters is evident ... This playfully mischievous ode to sibling solidarity is sure to inspire similar nocturnal escapades among readers."-- "Kirkus Reviews - STARRED REVIEW"
"The well-worded text creates the story, while leaving space for the
illustrations to work their magic ... A lively picture book that
imagines the pleasures of staying up after hours."-- "Booklist"
"The lyrical text captures the conversations between the siblings and
the emotions they roll through, from the excitement of discovery to
exhaustion as the hour grows late ... this book will inspire many
similar midnight sojourns, in a secure setting laced with gentle
thrills." -- "School Library Journal"
"The Midnight Club will charm many a young child to new
perspectives on their own homes and spur on imaginative play, whether in
the night or the day."-- "CanLit for Little Canadians"
"[Shane Goth's] prose is supported beautifully by Yong Ling Kang's playful illustrations ... The Midnight Club is a lovingly illustrated bedtime story that will suit readers who want a gentle story about sibling bonding."-- "Quill & Quire"
"Watercolor and pencil artwork is filled with blues, purples and soft
moonlight yellow for this midnight adventure ... A perfect bedtime
read."-- "Sal's Fiction Addiction"
"An adorable story ... This book is relatable to anyone who has a
sibling or cousin who likely have been honorary members of the midnight
club themselves."
"A nice picture book that celebrates sibling friendship."-- "Kiss the Book"
the adults are sleeping ... Nuanced observations, ones that give
personality and life to each character, fill the tale."-- "Seven Impossible Things Before Breakfast"
"The tender bond between sisters is evident ... This playfully mischievous ode to sibling solidarity is sure to inspire similar nocturnal escapades among readers."-- "Kirkus Reviews - STARRED REVIEW"
"This quiet, experimental act of rebellion ends
triumphantly ... Their adventure carries a satisfying whiff of the
carefree as they take measures to keep their actions a thrilling sibling
secret."
"The well-worded text creates the story, while leaving space for the
illustrations to work their magic ... A lively picture book that
imagines the pleasures of staying up after hours."-- "Booklist"
"The lyrical text captures the conversations between the siblings and
the emotions they roll through, from the excitement of discovery to
exhaustion as the hour grows late ... this book will inspire many
similar midnight sojourns, in a secure setting laced with gentle
thrills." -- "School Library Journal"
"The Midnight Club will charm many a young child to new
perspectives on their own homes and spur on imaginative play, whether in
the night or the day."-- "CanLit for Little Canadians"
"[Shane Goth's] prose is supported beautifully by Yong Ling Kang's playful illustrations ... The Midnight Club is a lovingly illustrated bedtime story that will suit readers who want a gentle story about sibling bonding."-- "Quill & Quire"
"Watercolor and pencil artwork is filled with blues, purples and soft
moonlight yellow for this midnight adventure ... A perfect bedtime
read."-- "Sal's Fiction Addiction"
"An adorable story ... This book is relatable to anyone who has a
sibling or cousin who likely have been honorary members of the midnight
club themselves."
"A nice picture book that celebrates sibling friendship."-- "Kiss the Book"
