Something in the Basement

by Malika Oakley, Mark Balita (Illustrator)

Overview

Something Terrifying Lurks in Cecilia's Basement...Or Does It?

Cecilia feels uneasy in her new home.

Something ominous lurks out of sight. Mostly, it stays hidden in the basement. But one night, it calls to Cecilia.

Will Cecilia uncover the truth about the phantom or remain haunted by the mysteries of the basement?

This suspenseful tale will have young readers on the edge of their seats before demonstrating how illuminating the truth can banish scary imaginings. Children will love following timid Cecilia on her journey from fear to empowerment as she solves the basement mystery and learns sometimes things aren't as scary as they seem.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781738177707
Publisher:	Malika Oakley
Publication date:	01/13/2024
Pages:	38
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.10(d)
Age Range:	3 - 5 Years

About the Author

Malika Oakley is a masterful storyteller, and the author of Something in the Basement. Her narratives draw their power from the wellspring of her personal experiences. Her latest work, Something in the Basement, took shape during a recent move to a new house, where her son’s fear of the unknown rekindled her own childhood anxieties. She once hesitated to explore the basement of a new home, but her courageous exploration revealed there was nothing to fear. This personal journey ignited her desire to craft stories that inspire courage in young readers.

Malika aspires to create tales that instill courage in young readers and hopes to instill newfound confidence in them as they journey through her tales.