The Night Watchman

By Jeremie Fischer (illustrations) and Jean-Baptiste Labrune (text), Little Gestalten press, 2015, hardbound. Recommended for ages 8-12

A beautifully written story full of suspense, The Night Watchman tells a fascinating tale of surveillance, betrayal, friendship, and love. Fischer's remarkable images elevate the book to an artful illustrated novel, and Labrune's words render it a modern classic with a narrative relatable on many levels.