Small Spaces

Set against a backdrop of loss, an eleven-year-old girl named Ollie finds comfort in literature and stumbles upon a haunting tale of Beth and her two brothers. The story revolves around a sinister figure known as "the smiling man," who offers to fulfill deep desires at a grave cost. This middle-grade debut weaves together themes of grief, desire, and the supernatural, promising to captivate readers with its eerie charm and compelling narrative.