About This Book
Reach for this book when your child feels like their observations are being dismissed or they are navigating the heavy silence of a missing loved one. Oddity Woods follows thirteen year old Marietta, a girl who refuses to ignore the paranormal clues surrounding her father's disappearance even when the adults in her life tell her she is wrong. As she enters an enchanted, ghostly forest, the story validates a child's instinct and explores the bravery required to seek the truth during times of grief. While the setting is spooky and filled with monsters, the core of the narrative is about resilience and the importance of finding allies in unfamiliar places. It is an ideal pick for middle grade readers who enjoy mystery and atmosphere, providing a safe space to process feelings of abandonment or the fear of the unknown. Parents will appreciate the way it models critical thinking and emotional steadfastness in a high stakes, imaginative world.
