About This Book
A parent would reach for this book when their child is experiencing a peak in nighttime anxiety, specifically fears surrounding sleepwalking, the dark, or a lack of control over their own body during the night. The story follows Sam, a chronic sleepwalker who discovers he is actually a SleepWaker, someone who can leave their body at night to protect the world from shadows and evil. By reframing a common childhood stressor as a secret superpower, the book helps children transition from feeling like victims of their fears to feeling like the heroes of their own stories. With a mix of fantasy and superhero action, the book addresses themes of self-confidence and identity. It is written at a middle-grade level, making it perfect for independent readers aged 8 to 12. Parents will appreciate how it validates the very real physical and emotional sensations of anxiety while providing a sense of agency and resilience through its imaginative world-building.
