A modern fairy tale about overcoming our fears and reconnecting with those we love most.

In our old house, Ma told me there was nothing to be scared of. No monsters hiding behind doors, or in wardrobes, or under beds. She said there were no dark places at all. But in the new house, under my new bed, that's where I found Shadow.

"Beautiful. A really powerful exploration of a child's experience of a parent's depression. Big and brave" --Nicola Davies, award-winning author

"This soft-spoken story can be anything from a simple, lovely, modern fairy tale to a stunning allegory about overcoming fear & how a parent's depression can affect a child"--ALA Booklist

"Helpful to any family going through a challenging situation yet hoping for a brighter future"--Youth Services Book Reviews, 5 STARS