The Night Tourist

The Night Tourist introduces Jack Perdu, a shy ninth-grader and Classics whiz, whose life takes an unexpected turn after a serious accident. Sent to New York City, a place he associates with his mother's death, Jack stumbles upon a hidden underworld beneath Grand Central Station. This ghostly realm, inspired by the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice, is where the deceased reside before moving on. With the help of the enigmatic Euri, Jack explores this mysterious world, driven by the hope of seeing his mother again. The book masterfully blends contemporary New York with ancient mythology, offering a compelling story about grief, friendship, and self-discovery. Parents should be aware of the central theme of death and loss, handled with sensitivity and a fantastical lens.

After an accident, Jack Perdu, a shy, ninth-grade Classics prodigy, is sent to a mysterious doctor in New York City. While there he meets Jack meets Euri, a young girl who offers to show him the secrets of Grand Central Station, with whom he explores New York's ghostly underworld.