The Shining (Bound for Schools & Libraries)

Stephen King wrote The Shining, a horror novel that established him as a preeminent author in the genre. Jack Torrance accepts a job as the winter caretaker of the Overlook Hotel in Colorado to escape his past failures. His wife hopes this isolation will save their family, while their five-year-old son Danny senses evil waiting for them. Danny possesses psychic abilities that allow him to see the hotel's horrific history. A winter storm traps the family inside, and supernatural forces begin to influence Jack’s sanity. The narrative draws on King’s personal experiences, including a visit to the Stanley Hotel in 1974 and his struggle with alcoholism. This edition is published by Turtleback Books for use in schools and libraries only. It contains 506 pages and falls under subjects such as fiction, occult and supernatural themes, and Colorado settings. The story explores the Torrance family’s descent into danger as Jack loses control. Readers who enjoy psychological horror and tales of isolation will find this work compelling. Those seeking lighthearted entertainment or non-fiction accounts may prefer other selections. The book serves as a foundational text in modern horror literature, offering a detailed look at how external pressures and internal demons can destroy a family unit.