I’m grateful to have received a galley proof of Down in the Dark Deep, Where the Puddlers Dwell by Rebecca Cuthbert. Regular readers of my blog will remember I reviewed her Self-Made Monsters here. Down in the Dark Deep, Where the Puddlers Dwell is a 32-page graphic novel for children of all ages. I get terrified when I read scary thrillers or horror meant for adults. Kid Lit in the genre works perfectly for me. The book is illustrated by Dakota Markquardt.
The copy consists of about two rhyming lines on every page. The illustrations are gorgeous, particularly of the Raven on page 11. The puddlers, a couple of pages later, don’t look too scary or spooky, which is a good thing in KidLit. The green goo in their mouths does not look too disgusting. The overall colors used are dark, but not depressing. Here’s the pre-order link.
Book Cover Image Courtesy Rebecca Cuthbert.
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