The Night Atlas

Some feelings are so big, they open doors. Mara Wren has always felt everything deeply—joy, worry, sadness, hope. She notices what others miss, carries what others can't name, and wonders if being "too much" is simply who she is. Then one night, beneath the moonlight of an old oak tree, a doorway appears. On the other side is the Night Atlas—a hidden world where emotions live as constellations in the sky, where Anxiety flickers, Grief hangs heavy, Anger burns bright, and Wonder shines softly through it all. With a new friend, Eli, Mara begins to learn that feelings are not meant to be feared or erased… they are meant to be understood. But when a mysterious force known as the Remover threatens to silence the stars, Mara discovers something even more powerful than endurance: Connection. Tender, imaginative, and deeply comforting, The Night Atlas: Where Feelings Become Stars is a gentle chapter book for readers ages 8–10, offering a magical story about emotional courage, friendship, and the truth that no one is meant to carry the night alone. Perfect for readers who love heartfelt fantasy, quiet wonder, and stories that honor big feelings.