Switch on the Night

by Ray Bradbury

First published 1963

Young Peter is afraid of the dark until a mysterious girl named Dark shows him the magic of nightfall. Fireflies glow, stars twinkle, crickets sing. But when Dark vanishes, Peter must brave the unknown alone. Can he overcome his fear and embrace the beauty of the dark?

Genres: fiction, fantasy, magical-realism

Vibes: emotional, intimate, whimsical

Tropes: coming-of-age, found-family

Period: 2004-09-14

Hardcover · Knopf Books for Young Readers

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