Overview
A chilling middle grade horror debut featuring a Black, autistic protagonist who uncovers dark secrets plaguing her new school. Eva doesn't love being the new girl at school, but she doesn't hate it either. Thanks to her mom's job, her family is used to moving around. But Blythe Academy isn't a normal school. The teachers are all strange and insular, like they're hiding something from the students . . . And of course, there are the ghosts. Eva's new friend Ami tells her the story – Blythe Academy has always felt haunted, but fifty years ago part of the school collapsed, killing a classroom of students and their teacher. Things haven't been the same since. To most students it's just a scary story. But it's not long until Eva is having her own terrifying run-ins with the ghosts, and they seem to be trying to communicate with her. Soon she's having unnerving visions that seem to predict another collapse. Add in suddenly having to move into the dorms and her classmates finding out she's autistic before she's ready to tell them and Eva is completely overwhelmed. Eva wants to tell people about her suspicion – she doesn't think the collapse was just a tragic accident. It was caused by a malevolent force, and that force is back and hungry for more. As time begins to run out, will Eva be able to discover the truth of Blythe Academy and save lives . . . or will it be too late? A tense, haunting story featuring a Black, autistic protagonist who uncovers a dark secret at her new school The chilling middle grade debut from the brilliant G. Haron Davis Filled with horror and thrilling suspense that will keep you on the edge of your seat!
Full Product Details
Author: G. Haron Davis
Publisher: Scholastic US
Imprint: Scholastic US
Dimensions:
Width: 14.50cm
, Height: 2.00cm
, Length: 21.10cm
Weight: 0.440kg
ISBN: 9781338825121
ISBN 10: 1338825127
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 29 August 2024
Recommended Age: From 08 to 12 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children's (6-12)
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
"Praise for The Lonely Below: ""A chilling ghost story and an affirming tale about believing in yourself when no one else does."" -- Kirkus Reviews"
Author Information
g. haron davis (they/them) is a New York-born, Tennessee-raised writer. Currently residing in the outskirts of Kansas City, Missouri, they specialize in horror and several shades of fantasy. They co-founded marginsbox, a diversity-celebrating subscription book box, with Adrianne Russell in 2019. They co-edited the forthcoming anthology All Signs Point to Yes (Inkyard, 2022). They also co-host the podcast Writing While, a casual chat about how certain factors, both internal and external, can hinder creativity. They can be found online at caradavisaraux.com and on Twitter at @burnonblackhome.
