Paul Tremblay, known for his psychological adult horror novels like The Cabin at the End of the World and A Head Full of Ghosts, ventures into middle-grade fiction with Another. It’s a bold move, one that demonstrates his trust in young readers' capacity for emotional depth and subtle fear. Set during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, Another is not just a horror story but also a nuanced exploration of identity, family, and the anxiety that often accompanies adolescence. The story follows 12-year-old Casey Wilson, a bright and introspective boy whose life has been quietly unraveling. The disruptions of the pandemic have left him socially isolated, stuck in a confusing mix of in-person and online schooling. A humiliating Zoom mishap further alienates him from his peers, and his mounting anxiety manifests in physical tics. Casey's home life, once a refuge, becomes strange when a mysterious man delivers a boy named Morel—who looks like a doll made of clay—into their househo...