To Sunset and Beyond

A parent might reach for this book when their child expresses a new or heightened fear of getting lost or being separated. This classic story follows a young boy who is suddenly enveloped by fog and lost on a vast English moor. The narrative thoughtfully balances the boy's frightening ordeal with the determined efforts of his family and community to find him. It is a tense but ultimately hopeful book that validates a child's anxieties about separation while modeling resilience, courage, and the power of community kindness. For ages 8 to 12, it opens the door to important conversations about staying safe and what to do in an emergency.