The Midnight Club

"The tender bond between sisters is evident ... This playfully mischievous ode to sibling solidarity is sure to inspire similar nocturnal escapades among readers."

Kirkus Reviews – STARRED REVIEW

"The well-worded text creates the story, while leaving space for the illustrations to work their magic ... A lively picture book that imagines the pleasures of staying up after hours."

Booklist

"The lyrical text captures the conversations between the siblings and the emotions they roll through, from the excitement of discovery to exhaustion as the hour grows late ... this book will inspire many similar midnight sojourns, in a secure setting laced with gentle thrills." School Library Journal

"Captures the thrills of children sneaking around a house at night when the adults are sleeping ... Nuanced observations, ones that give personality and life to each character, fill the tale."

Seven Impossible Things Before Breakfast

"[Shane Goth's] prose is supported beautifully by Yong Ling Kang’s playful illustrations ... The Midnight Club is a lovingly illustrated bedtime story that will suit readers who want a gentle story about sibling bonding."

Quill & Quire

"The Midnight Club will charm many a young child to new perspectives on their own homes and spur on imaginative play, whether in the night or the day."

CanLit for Little Canadians

"Watercolor and pencil artwork is filled with blues, purples and soft moonlight yellow for this midnight adventure ... A perfect bedtime read."

Sal's Fiction Addiction

"An adorable story ... This book is relatable to anyone who has a sibling or cousin who likely have been honorary members of the midnight club themselves."

Canadian Review of Materials

"A nice picture book that celebrates sibling friendship."

Kiss the Book

"This quiet, experimental act of rebellion ends triumphantly ... Their adventure carries a satisfying whiff of the carefree as they take measures to keep their actions a thrilling sibling secret."

Publishers Weekly - STARRED REVIEW