The Raven: The Classic Poem

Edgar Allan Poe's "The Raven" comes to life for young readers in this enchantingly illustrated picture book of the classic spooky poem.

Once upon a midnight dreary . . .

So begins the story of a man and his unusual encounter with a raven on a dark winter's night in Edgar Allan Poe's infamous "The Raven." The man's struggle with his deep sadness at the loss of the love his life is heightened with the arrival of the raven, who sits watching him, and only uttering a single word: nevermore. As the night grows darker, the man tries to escape the shadows of his grief before it is too late.

Poe's beloved and mysterious poem is brought to life for young readers and adult fans alike by Chloe Bristol's rich, moody illustrations. The Raven is the perfect book to snuggle in and read as a family during the Halloween season or on any blustery, cold day.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Running Press Kids
Published: 09/23/2025
ISBN: 9780762489619
Pages: 32
Size: 9.75h x 9.75w x 0.38d

Review Citations: School Library Journal 06/13/2025 pg. 1

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 108135 / Raven
Reading Level: 7.1 / Interest Level: Middle Grade / Point Value: 0.5