The Otherwoods
"The Otherwoods" by Justine Pucella Winans is a spooky middle grade fantasy about an anxious kid who can see monsters and must enter a creepy parallel world to rescue a classmate. The story balances horror elements with humor and a tender exploration of anxiety, showing bravery as acting even while afraid. Parents appreciate that the book validates big feelings and neurodivergence while still delivering a fast-paced, page-turning adventure. It may be too intense for very sensitive readers, but for many middle schoolers who enjoy scary-but-not-nightmare-inducing tales, it provides satisfying thrills and thoughtful representation for the price of a single novel.
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