It appears suddenly, without warning—and it’s certainly not a welcome guest in our hearts. Almost everyone knows stage fright. And if someone doesn’t yet, sooner or later they will.

Morty is afraid long before the concert even begins. When he meets Fright, a quiet and persistent presence, he does not overcome his fear at once. Instead, he slowly begins to get to know it, discovering that fear may not be something to escape, but something to understand.

In this enchanting story by two artist friends, an unwelcome visitor becomes the hero of a tale told with lightness, humor, originality, and warmth—sure to delight even the most demanding readers.