Exit Nowhere

“A middle schooler gets trapped with classmates in a haunted manor where they must reckon with a vengeful ghost….The scares are safe for newbies, and the book will appeal to readers who enjoy ghost stories. Barret Eloise is a sympathetically struggling protagonist, someone who stumbles over her words, is focused on school almost to her own detriment, and sometimes misses social cues. Her relationship with Helena offers meaningful representation of fraught tween friendships, and the connections among the four classmates are special in their own right.” – Kirkus Reviews * August 15, 2024 *“This is a fun horror novel with just the right amount of spooky for kids wanting to dip their toes into the genre. Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library, but make it horror; this title is sure to be a hit with middle grade readers.” – School Library Journal * 9/1/2024 *

Juliana Brandt is an author and elementary teacher with a passion for storytelling that guides her in both her jobs. She lives in Minnesota where she grew up, and her writing is heavily influenced by travels around the country and a decade living in the South. When not writing, she is usually exploring the great outdoors. Her books are written for middle grade readers, though anyone who’s drawn to curious magic and eerie atmosphere will enjoy them.