About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is starting to crave the thrill of scary stories but still needs the grounding comfort of a strong sibling bond. It is an ideal bridge for readers who have outgrown gentle magic but aren't quite ready for YA horror. Following siblings Anna and Max to the foggy English countryside, the story centers on the disappearance of a young boy and the discovery of a dangerous river monster. While the atmosphere is undeniably spooky, the core of the book is about bravery and the protective love of family. It normalizes the feeling of being afraid while providing a roadmap for how to act courageously despite that fear. For parents, it offers a safe way to explore 'darker' themes through the lens of a modern fairy tale where good and evil are clearly defined.
