The Darkling (Dolphin Paperbacks)

By Charles Butler and Catherine Butler

Book Overview

A chance meeting between fifteen-year-old Petra and old Mr. Century unleashes a train of terrifying supernatural events. Long ago, Mr. Century's beloved young bride-to-be was killed in a fire and he... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1858813832
• ISBN13: 9781858813837
• Release Date: June 1997
• Publisher: Orion Children's Books
• Length: 170 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 7.0" x 0.5" x 4.4"

Customer Reviews

The Darkling

The tree outside Petra's window makes strange shadows on her ceiling. This "darkling" has always haunted Petra's nights, but her simple sing-song spell kept her fears at bay. When Mr.Century dies, the darkling invades Petra's home. Somehow, Mr.Century is linked to Petra. If she doesn't break away, the darkling will fill her head with someone else's memories. In this eerie romance-thriller, twists and turns keep you guessing 'til the end.