About This Book
Reach for this book when your child feels like a 'square peg' or is navigating the quiet, lingering weight of a family loss. It is especially helpful for children who struggle to find their place in a new environment, such as a high-pressure school or a new city, and who use their imagination as a shield or a bridge to process reality. Olivia Kidney is a young girl who talks to ghosts, a metaphor for the way grief can make a child feel separated from the 'normal' world. In this adventure, she balances the demands of a prestigious New York City arts school with a subterranean mystery involving secret tunnels and ancient secrets. The story handles themes of loneliness and belonging with a whimsical, slightly gothic touch, making it ideal for readers aged 8 to 12 who appreciate stories that are a bit quirky, a bit spooky, and deeply empathetic. It offers a safe space to explore the idea that being different is actually a hidden strength.
