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Pictures in the Dark
Pictures in the Dark
Author: Gillian Cross
It begins with a photograph Charlie takes for school. His shot of a swimming otter is striking-and baffling, because there have been none in the area for years. As Charlie tries to find out where the animal came from, he keeps crossing paths with the unnerving Peter Luttrell. Why is Peter so fascinated with an ordinary photograph? Why do Peter's...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780823412679
ISBN-10: 0823412679
Publication Date: 6/1996
Pages: 197
Reading Level: Young Adult
Rating:
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4 stars, based on 1 rating
Publisher: Holiday House
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback, Audio Cassette
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'I didn't,' the boy said harshly. Almost under his breath. 'I didn't do anything.'
Charlie waited for him to turn and go away, but he didn't move. Instead, he dropped his eyes to look down at the table. Staring and staring, as if he were mesmerized by the photograph . . .
It's the strangest photograph Charlie has ever taken. Black and orange. The picture of an unknown animal swimming in the river at night.
What animal is it? Why does the picture have such a strong effect on Peter, the boy with the peculiar, staring eyes? And what is it about Peter that disturbs everybody - even his own father?
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I was not really sure this was a young adult book. I enjoyed it anyway.


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