The Man in Shades is a children's book, likely a mystery or suspenseful story. The title character, The Man in Shades, is an anonymous or mysterious figure whose sunglasses hide his identity and perhaps his intentions. The plot would involve a child protagonist who becomes suspicious of this man and tries to uncover who he is and what he is doing. The story is designed to be a light-suspense mystery, appealing to a child's curiosity about strangers.