About this series
Nine-year-old Emma never believed in old village games—until she met Oliver. Every night, the boy vanished, pulled into a terrifying ritual known only as The Binding Game. Strange red threads appeared in the forest, whispers followed Emma home, and she realized the game was no longer just a story.
To free Oliver, Emma must uncover the forgotten rules of the game and face the spirit that has haunted her town for generations. But every choice comes with a cost, and every broken thread tightens another knot around her own heart.
Darkly magical yet full of hope, Emma and the Binding Game is a spine-tingling middle-grade fantasy about courage, friendship, and the invisible bonds that connect us all. Perfect for fans of ghostly mysteries and atmospheric adventures.
Titles in the series (3)
- Emma and the Secret by the Sea: The Secrets of Emma, #1
1
Nine-year-old Emma lives in a quiet seaside town where nothing ever seems to change. But one afternoon, she finds a strange old doll washed up on the shore — and that's when the whispers begin. First comes the doll. Then comes the shadowy figure of a girl with empty eyes. And then the feeling that someone, or something, is trying to be heard. As Emma follows the clues — from the silent lighthouse to the old town stories — she uncovers a forgotten truth and a voice that's waited far too long to be heard. With bravery and kindness, Emma sets out to bring peace to a lonely spirit... and maybe find a part of herself along the way. A beautifully written ghost story for children ages 6–8, Emma and the Secret by the Sea is a tale of quiet courage, lost voices, and the magic hidden just beneath the surface.
- Emma and the Pieces of the Past: The Secrets of Emma, #2
2
Some stories are waiting to be remembered. When nine-year-old Emma steps into the abandoned orphanage at the edge of the forest, she doesn't expect to find ghosts — or a torn photograph that holds the key to the past. Guided by the whispers of children long forgotten, Emma must collect the missing fragments of a shattered memory. Each piece reveals more: a moment lost, a name unheard, a face fading with time. And at the heart of it all — a boy without a name, waiting to be seen. With a notebook, her courage, and the kindness only a child can carry, Emma steps deeper into a world where echoes live and silence speaks. "Emma and the Pieces of the Past" is a beautifully illustrated, emotionally rich mystery for readers aged 8–12 — perfect for fans of Coraline, The Graveyard Book, and A Monster Calls. Because some stories aren't over. Not until someone is brave enough to finish them.
- Emma and the Binding Game: The Secrets of Emma, #3
3
Nine-year-old Emma never believed in old village games—until she met Oliver. Every night, the boy vanished, pulled into a terrifying ritual known only as The Binding Game. Strange red threads appeared in the forest, whispers followed Emma home, and she realized the game was no longer just a story. To free Oliver, Emma must uncover the forgotten rules of the game and face the spirit that has haunted her town for generations. But every choice comes with a cost, and every broken thread tightens another knot around her own heart. Darkly magical yet full of hope, Emma and the Binding Game is a spine-tingling middle-grade fantasy about courage, friendship, and the invisible bonds that connect us all. Perfect for fans of ghostly mysteries and atmospheric adventures.
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