In "The Creature in the Dark" by Robert Westall, the story follows a young boy who encounters a mysterious and haunting presence in the shadows of his home. As he grapples with his fears and the strange occurrences that unfold, he becomes increasingly absorbed in the legend surrounding an old, abandoned mansion nearby. The narrative explores themes of courage, the power of imagination, and the nature of fear, as the boy's search for the truth leads him to confront both the creature of his nightmares and his own inner demons. The chilling atmosphere and evocative storytelling keep readers on the edge of their seats. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Thriller Firsts .

This book is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed. This book was published in 2021 by Bolinda Publishing .

Robert Westall -Twice winner of the Carnegie Medal. -Winner of the Smarties Prize.