Fantasy
A Night Game
A crash in the night. A missing sister. A journey into a realm no one else can see.
When Owen and Hugh Taft wake to a loud slam at midnight, they discover their little sister Immy is gone and their parents won’t wake up. Their phones suddenly fail. Their dog growls at something unseen. And nothing about their home feels normal anymore.
Searching outside, the brothers encounter Erebus, a strange moonlit little man who insists Immy has been taken into another realm beneath the pond. With no adults awake to help, the boys make a terrifying choice: follow him in.
Beyond the water lies a world that resembles their forest…
but eerily quiet, strangely empty, and threaded with unsettling magic.
As the night deepens, so do the boys’ doubts.
Erebus’s explanations don’t always match what they see.
And every step forward makes the truth harder to ignore.
To save Immy before sunrise, Owen and Hugh must trust their instincts, stay brave, and uncover what really happened the night she vanished.
A Night Game is a suspenseful, atmospheric middle-grade adventure about brotherhood, courage, and the mysterious realms that hide just beyond the world we know.
2023 CHILDREN’S BOOK INTERNATIONAL WINNER
2023 READERS’ FAVORITE HONORABLE MENTION CHILDREN’S FANTASY/SCI-FI GENRE
A Night Game
Award Winning
2023 Winner of Firebird Book Awards – Children’s Fantasy 2nd place.
… A Night Game is filled with spooky monsters, evil witches and even plants that have developed some very unpleasant ways to keep people from picking their blossoms. Compeau’s characters, especially the twins and Erebus, are finely drawn and credible, and the dynamic among the three of them builds up the tension and sense of foreboding quite well. Compeau’s plot has everything a scary adventure needs, and her writing works perfectly to keep the mood going. This creepy book works no matter what age you are; it only takes a bit of imagination and an enjoyment of scary stories. A Night Game is most highly recommended
The heart of this story revolves around a central question: When your senses betray you, who can you rely on? This delightful and slightly spooky narrative strikes an excellent balance between sibling rivalry, an otherworldly and unsettling reality, and an urgent mission that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. I recommend this book.
This is an awesome book! It’s super exciting and very well written. I couldn’t put it down, and it kept me hooked from start to finish. The way the story unfolds is so clear and easy to follow, and the author’s use of language makes it feel like you’re right there in the middle of the action. I’d totally suggest this book to anyone looking for a thrilling adventure!