Pennies

Reach for this book when your child is beginning to navigate the complexities of peer loyalty and needs to see that their intuition about 'wrongness' in the world is a strength. Set in the eerie town of Blight Harbor in 1921, this story follows four best friends who must confront a supernatural alternate world to save one of their own from a manipulative stranger. It is a perfect choice for readers who are ready for a darker, more atmospheric mystery that balances spooky stakes with the comforting safety of a tight knit girl squad. While the book touches on danger and disappearances, it emphasizes that bravery is not the absence of fear, but the willingness to act despite it. It is ideally suited for the 9 to 13 age range, offering a sophisticated blend of historical fiction and horror that respects the reader's intelligence and emotional maturity.