Night in the Barn-Faye Gibbons August 14, 2007
In the childhood adventure, Night in the Barn by Faye Gibbons, two brothers and their city cousins decide to spend the night in a barn. The oldest brother (“Bet you’re afraid…” So you ready?”) pushes the younger (“S-sure.”) to act braver than he really feels. So the adventure begins. This book is oozing with atmosphere from the dark and beautiful illustrations by Erick Ingraham to the “rustle…rustle” of the unknown and the “Oooooo” of the wind. When I read the book to students, they get completely caught up in the images and language and experience a little fearful anticipation. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard “Ah, I knew that was gonna happen.” and this, usually, from students who sat there mesmerized throughout the whole story. The ending is great fun and, well, thank you, Faye. Erick and, of course, Amos.
Night in the Barn
Written by Faye Gibbons
Illustrated by Erick Ingraham
Accelerated Reader RL 3.2
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