The Nest

by Kenneth Oppel

On Sale: 09/29/2015

The Nest

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The Nest

by Kenneth Oppel

illustrated by Jon Klassen

On Sale: 09/29/2015

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Horn Book Fanfare

Globe and Mail Best Book of the Year

Silver Birch Award Finalist

School Library Journal Best Book

CLA Children’s Book of the Year Award Winner

Publishers Weekly Best Book

CBC Best Book of the Year

About the Book

Kenneth Oppel's most haunting story yet . . .

She was very blurry, not at all human looking. There were huge dark eyes, and a kind of mane made of light, and when she spoke, I couldn't see a mouth moving, but I felt her words, like a breeze against my face, and I understood her completely.

"We've come because of the baby," she said. "We've come to help."

In this beautiful, menacing novel, perfect for fans of Neil Gaiman's Coraline, an anxious boy becomes convinced that angels will save his sick baby brother. But these are creatures of a very different kind, and their plan for the baby has a twist. Layer by layer, he unravels the truth about his new friends as the time remaining to save his brother ticks down.

With evocative and disquieting illustrations by Caldecott Medal– and Governor General's Award–winning artist Jon Klassen, The Nest is an unforgettable journey into one boy's deepest insecurities and darkest fears.

Read an excerpt from The Nest.

Critical Praise

School Library Journal Book of the Year Publishers’ Weekly Book of the Year Horn Book Fanfare Book New York Times’ Editors’ Choice Wall Street Journal Book of the Year Indigo Books Book of the Year - No Source

“This quiet yet emotionally haunting book thoughtfully explores themes of safety, anxiety, and the beauty of the imperfect . . . [An] affecting middle grade psychological thriller.” - School Library Journal (starred review)

“A tight and focused story about the dangers of wishing things back to normal at any cost . . . the emotional resonance is deep, and Steve’s precarious interactions with the honey-voiced queen make one’s skin crawl.” - Horn Book (starred review)

“With subtle, spine-chilling horror at its heart, this tale of triumph over monsters-both outside and in-is outstanding . . . a match made in kid-lit heaven.” - Booklist (starred review)

“A masterpiece, and deeply heartening proof that two of our country’s best artists are continuing to take risks and grow artistically, even at the height of their careers.” - The Globe and Mail

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Product Details

  • ISBN: 9781443438629
  • ISBN 10: 1443438626
  • Imprint: HarperCollins
  • On Sale: 09/29/2015
  • Pages: 256
  • List Price:19.99 CAD
  • BISAC1 : JUVENILE FICTION / Horror

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