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Plop, the Baby Barn Owl, is like every Barn Owl there ever was, except for one thing - he is afraid of the dark. "Dark is nasty" he says and so he won't go hunting with his parents. Mrs Barn Owl sends him down from his nest-hole to ask about the dark and he meets a little boy waiting for the fireworks to begin, an old lady, a scout out camping, a girl who tells him about Father Christmas, a man with a telescope and a black cat who takes him exploring. He realizes that through these encounters that dark is super after all.

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

The best bedtime storybook ever written, 29 Jun 2004

By	Chrestomanci (UK) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark (Paperback)

If you know a little someone who is afraid of the dark, then this book will cure them in one week ... guaranteed!

The story is about a young barn owl called Plop, who has the same problem. The plot is divided into seven little chapters (read one per night until cured). Each one is a satisfying tale in which Plop learns something new about the dark each night: dark is exciting, dark is kind, dark is fun, dark is necessary, dark is fascinating, dark is wonderful ... and dark is beautiful. Plop isn't convinced immediately, but by the seventh night he's looking at the dark through new eyes!

This is without doubt the most perfect bedtime story book ever written. It has been loved by children for generations - and will doubtless continue to be a firm favourite!

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Many fond memories, 12 Nov 2006

By	Vicky Wilkinson "Vicky" (South Africa) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark (Paperback)

Recently, a very close friend of mine who went to school with me reminded me of this book. Our year two teacher had read it to us when we were younger. It must have been my favourite book of the time.

It is about a little owl who is too afraid to venture out of his nest at night. Along his epic journey to get over his fear, he meets all kinds of children who help him.

It is a wonderful book. If you have small children or younger brothers or sisters, do consider getting this for them. Its a lovely story.

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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

Superb story, beautifully written and utterly memorable, 16 Oct 2001

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This review is from: The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark (Paperback)

Probably one of the best stories ever written. Plop is a baby owl who is afraid of the dark and his parents are desperate to make him accept his position in life as an owl and fly at night. He is sent out to meet a variety of characters: a boy scout, a little girl and an old lady among others, all of who provide a different view on the darkness. Nevertheless, it is only when Plop meets a night-prowling cat that he truly comes to understand his destiny. A delightful story that treats animals as animals (okay, so they talk; but the animals behave like animals) and which is told in a simple but moving way. I have always loved this book and still read it on a regular basis, over 30 years since I first met it...

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Love the book but watch out for the abridged version!
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Fantastic Book For Children !
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