Through the Woods
by Emily Carroll
To see more of Emily Carroll's artwork and stories, visit her website. ("His Face All Red," which also appears in the book, and "Out of Skin" are both particularly creepy.)
"Through the Woods is, in every sense of the word, thrilling." --The New York Times
"A sure winner for any reader with a yen to become permanently terrified. Brilliant."
--Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
"[A] beautifully rendered but deeply chilling collection of vignettes that will be most appreciated by teens and adults who are fans of fairy tales, horror, and the things that hide in the dark." --School Library Journal (starred review)
"[Carroll] amplifies the scariness of the stories [...] with startling page turns revealing grotesque, squeal-inducing images. A wonderful heir to the legacy of Alvin Schwartz and Stephan Gammell’s iconic Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark." --Booklist (starred review)
"Through the Woods is a triumph, it's gorgeous, soft and bright, and it is dark, earthy and spine-chilling. [Emily Carroll] should be recognized as one of the best graphic storytellers out there." --Kate Beaton, author of Hark! A Vagrant! (the webcomics and the book)
"This book just seriously creeped me the heck out. Like, seriously." --Mrs. Chadwick, after finishing the book in about an hour.
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Book summary borrowed/adapted from Amazon.com