cheepy childrens classic - Rated 
I first read this book many years ago when i was a child. I also watched the scary tv series based on the book ( which was exellent and very eery)The story begins at a slow even pace but as the tension builds the story rapidly gathers at a fast frightening pace. There is tension and horror as the story unfolds to the fantastic and thrilling ending. Storr really writes well and gets into the psyche of Marianne. She really conveys the loneliness of the ten young girl as she is confined to her bed and as she retreats into her dream world where she is alone until she meets Mark another lonely child - together they must overcome their obstables to escape from the scary house that Marianne drew. A smashing read suitable for all ages
NOT THE LIGHT!! NOT THE LIGHT!! - Rated
I was one of those people who grew up being pleasantly traumatised by "Escape Into Night" during the 70's but had no idea as to the link to this book.
Thanks to a chance encounter with You tube (which now has the complete episode 6 of that series posted on it) I quickly discovered the source of the imagery that has haunted me for years.
This book is superlative-a much underated classic!! Storr writes in a way that appears at first glance to be cod Enid Blyton but as soon as she starts describing Marianne's dream world the tone changes dramatically. I write as an adult and I still found it gripping. As a child I think it would have scared me senseless, such is the sense of menace Storr conjours up.
Please buy this book and also visit You tube. "Escape into Night" should be up there with "Dr Who" and "Quatermass" in the classic scary serial department.
Great 'Family' Reading - Rated
I bought this book after reading the reviews on here, as I wanted to reinstate the bedtime story at our house. My daughters are 9 and 13 and read avidly by themselves, but they still enjoy me reading to them. This story has really captured their imaginations (as well as my own.) I think it's great for all ages. My 9 year old is particularly fascinated by her own dreams at the moment, and about what they mean, so this book is such a hit. I think there is a message in there for adults too. As with so many 'children's novels' this is a book that adults can also relate to and enjoy.
Such an effect! - Rated
When I started reading this book, I thought: "Oh great, a boring story about some girl who's sick in bed. Fun." But, as I got into the book it became incredibly interesting. I started to feel I was Marianne, even though I'm a boy. When she met Mark in her dream as the boy she drew, because her tutor Mrs Chesterfield told her about him, I really felt for him. This book is really and truly gripping, an amazing read. When it ended, I was really sad because I wanted it to go on forever and follow the rest of the adventures and Marianne and Mark.
Overall, this book is incredibly enjoyable and I would recommend it to anyone.
One of my favourite children's books - Rated 
I first read (and reread and reread) this book when I was about 7 or 8, it was one of the first ‘proper’ novels I read – and I loved it. I reread it recently before giving it to my daughter to read and still love it. I’m often disappointed when I reread books I read as a child but with this one I reached the end and wanted to reread it again. It somehow manages to capture the quality of dreams. I’m puzzelled by people who call it ‘horror’ – the rocks are certainly scary and eerie, but with the scariness and eeriness of all dark shapes that loom in the dark when you are young. More akin to the witches and wolves in fairy tales than ‘horror’ stories. My 7 year old has just finished reading it and she couldn’t put it down either.
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