Lila Greer and the Shrieking Shadow

Name: Lila Greer and the Shrieking Shadow
ISBN: 9781419775727

Questioneers Chapter Books Series · Book 7 of 4

For children who love a good mystery and discovering their own courage, this engaging chapter book introduces a curious protagonist facing a peculiar, spooky challenge.

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About This Book

For a child grappling with new fears or feeling intimidated by the unknown, this book offers a gentle and empowering mystery. Lila Greer and the Shrieking Shadow follows a curious but quiet girl who must find her courage when she discovers a spooky presence in her new home. Part of the beloved Questioneers series, this chapter book masterfully blends a fun, low-stakes mystery with a powerful message about using logic and observation to overcome anxiety. It's an ideal choice for newly independent readers, as it normalizes fear while modeling the bravery that comes from facing challenges head-on.

Fear & Bravery Mystery Curiosity & Wonder Self-Confidence & Identity Fantasy & Magic Resilience & Perseverance Adventure Friendship & Loyalty

What Parents Should Know

Scary ScenesMild

A mysterious shadow and a shrieking noise are presented as spooky, but the threat is not real.

Sensitive Topics

The book deals with fear and anxiety through the metaphor of a haunting. The approach is entirely secular, and the resolution is based in science and logic, demystifying the scary unknown. The resolution is definitively hopeful and empowering, reinforcing the idea that problems can be solved through inquiry.