Ning and the Night Spirits

By Adriena Fong

A shy boy discovers the truth about feared night spirits in a magical forest.

4.3/5 Goodreads · 123 ratings

40 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Ning, a timid boy, helps his village ward off night spirits with lanterns. Curious but shy, he never questions their true nature. One night, lost in the forest, Ning encounters a creature who unveils the spirits' hidden world. As he learns their secrets, Ning must confront his fears and find his voice. What truths will he uncover, and how will it change his world?

From the publisher

A beautifully illustrated tale that shows no matter how small you feel, your actions can help make big changes. “Ning is a gentle hero in this magical bedtime adventure.” –Devon Holzwarth, creator of Found You Ning has always heard tales of the night spirits that used to terrorize the little village where he lives. So, each night, he helps his parents light bright orange lanterns to frighten them away. Secretly, he wonders if they’re really as bad as everyone says - but is much too shy to ask anyone. But when Ning finds himself in the forest by night, he meets a creature who introduces him to the spirits’ secret world and he discovers that all is not as it seems… A beautiful and magical story about confronting fears, confidence and a little boy who finds his voice.

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