THE NIGHT WALKER.

Markham, Ontario: Fitzhenry & Whiteside, 2003. Unpaginated, 10" H. Colour illustrations. "A young (Native) boy explores the hills and forest beyond his home. At his side, he carries a walking stick and a pouch to fill with treasures he finds along the way. But late one afternoon, the boy realizes that the sun is setting and he is still a long way from home. As he hurries back, however, the boy hears something strange - a clinking, clicking, rustling sound that seems to be following right along behind him. The boy walks faster and faster. The sound gets louder and louder. Terrified, (he) realizes what must be making the ominous sounds - the Night Walker! The boys knows the stories about the Night Walker, with his long, sharp claws and the boy-catching sack he always carries. Will the dreaded creature snatch him away as he does with all foolish children who stay out after dark? Or has something else been following him all along? Readers will revel in this rhythmic tale of suspense. And the ending, which will elicit sighs of relief, also invites readers to come to their own conclusions about the origin of that clinking, clicking, and rustling. Is it the Night Walker - or not?" Tiny bump on fore-edge of front board. Dust jacket has very minor wear at top/bottom of spine and flap-folds, minor rubbing - mainly on rear panel. First Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Very Good+. Illus. by Martin Springett..