47 pages • 1 hour read
Katherine ArdenSmall Spaces
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2018A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
In Katherine Arden’s Small Spaces, 11-year-old Ollie Adler, grieving her mother's death, discovers a mysterious book foretelling the dangers of a figure called the smiling man. During a school trip to a haunted farm, she encounters animate scarecrows and uncovers the truth behind the eerie warnings, ultimately learning valuable lessons about loss and forging new friendships.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Katherine Arden's Small Spaces garners praise for its atmospheric narrative and well-crafted suspense, captivating readers with a chilling yet heartfelt story. Reviewers highlight the strong character development and engaging plot. However, some critique the pacing as uneven. Overall, it's lauded as an engrossing read for middle-grade audiences interested in supernatural themes.
Who Should Read Small Spaces?
A reader who would enjoy Katherine Arden's Small Spaces is typically fond of middle-grade fiction with a knack for spine-tingling adventure and supernatural elements. Fans of Neil Gaiman's Coraline or R.L. Stine's Goosebumps series will revel in its chilling atmosphere and brave young protagonist.
RecommendedReading Age
10-14yearsLexile Level
HL570L