Books Like Dangerous Spaces
Families who loved Dangerous Spaces by Margaret Mahy often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved Dangerous Spaces by Margaret Mahy often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your child is processing a major family transition, such as the loss of a relative or the arrival of a new family member that makes them feel like their space is being invaded. This atmospheric ghost story follows Anthea, a girl grieving her parents, and her cousin Flora, who resents Anthea's intrusion into her home. As the two girls find themselves drawn into a shared, dangerous dream-world called Viridian, they must confront their mutual loneliness and the shadows of the past. It is a sophisticated exploration of the way grief can make a child feel untethered from reality. While it contains spooky, gothic elements, it ultimately serves as a powerful tool for normalizing the complex emotions of mourning and the difficult path toward sibling-like bonding. It is best suited for children aged 10 to 14 who enjoy a mix of psychological depth and supernatural mystery.
