Another

A creepy read at any age! Paul Tremblay’s first middle-grade novel has everything we didn’t have as Gen X horror loving children who graduated from a doctor (Seuss) to a King (Stephen) with almost nothing in between. (Yes, R.L. Stone is great - but came a little later than middle school for me).

Another deals with themes that tweens and young teens deal with - bullying, loneliness, fear of disappointing adults, even self-identity. And it is scary, filled with creepy imagery, but, most importantly, Tremblay isn’t condescending to his young reader - he uses complex language, and when he uses words or phrases that may be new to the reader - like mycelium or uncanny valley - he is careful to provide context and definition that seems natural within the work.

Another is a perfect read for any budding (or seasoned) horror lover.

Thank you to NetGalley and HarperCollins Children’s Books for the advance copy in exchange for my honest review. Pub. date: 7/22/25

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