Brooke Carter is a Canadian novelist and the author of several contemporary books for teens, including Double or Nothing (Junior Library Guild Gold Selection), Learning Seventeen (CCBC Best Book for Teens) and Sulfur Heart from the Orca Soundings line. She earned her MFA in creative writing at UBC.

Alyssa Waterbury is an illustrator from London, Ontario. A graduate of the Sheridan College illustration program, her work aims to keep things thoughtful, with a dash of playfulness.

"A great introduction to spooky stories, allows readers to dip a toe in the genre. With its fun and engaging narrative, well-developed characters, and lessons about bravery and resilience, it's sure to be a hit. Highly recommended."

-- "CM: Canadian Review of Materials"

"If you're looking for a beginning chapter book with an eerie, supernatural atmosphere, look no further...This paranormal mystery offers spooky elements that support the mystical vibe of the story without being scary...Sly's character being non-binary is written in a way that feels natural and normal. Well-suited for early readers, this book will be on excellent addition to any classroom or library."

-- "Children's Literature Comprehensive Database (CLCD)"

Publisher: Orca Book Publishers

Pub date: 2023-09-12

Length: 104 pages