Stingy Jack's Lantern

Some lanterns keep the dark away. Jack’s was made to walk in it. Stingy Jack tricked the Devil twice, and when his time came, neither heaven nor hell would have him. With one ember from the fire and a carved turnip to hold it, he has wandered the night ever since. Follow Jack and his black cat, Cinder, past the crossroads and the ruined churchyard, through the bog of will-o’-the-wisps and the witch’s wood, across the headless rider’s bridge, to a sleeping village at lantern hour: the Irish legend behind the jack-o’-lantern, in 45 dark scenes with bold lines and big spaces. The first Lantern Hour After Dark book. Content note: dark themes and eerie imagery (no gore); not recommended for young children. Try it first: get a free sample.