Book Series · 4 Books

Small Spaces Books

In order from Small Spaces to Empty Smiles.

Small Spaces
Dead Voices
Dark Waters
Empty Smiles
Small Spaces
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Small Spaces
Sale price
$958
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2018

Small Spaces

By Katherine Arden

A ghost story becomes real as Ollie races against time to escape a sinister specter.

216 pages· 43,944 words· Est. 5 hour read
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Summary: Eleven-year-old Ollie finds solace in books after a tragic loss. When she discovers a ghost story about a sinister specter, her curiosity leads her to a chilling reality. On a school trip, she finds graves matching the tale, and a broken-down bus leaves her with a cryptic warning: "RUN." As night falls, Ollie and two classmates must navigate a haunted landscape, guided only by a mysterious countdown and eerie advice to "avoid large places." Will they escape the smiling man's grasp, or will their wishes come at a terrifying cost?
In reading order

Small Spaces Series

4 books · Published 2018–2022

#1

Small Spaces

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2018

A ghost story becomes real as Ollie races against time to escape a sinister specter.

#2

Dead Voices

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2019

Snowed in at a haunted lodge, three friends face chilling mysteries and a ghost hunter's secrets.

#3
Dark Waters
Sale price
$858

Dark Waters

Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2021

A sinister game begins as three friends face a monster on land and sea.

#4
Empty Smiles
Sale price
$1597

Empty Smiles

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2022

A sinister carnival, a missing friend, and a race against time. Will they save her before sunrise?

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Small Spaces series?

There are 4 books in the Small Spaces series. It began with Small Spaces in 2018, and the newest book, Empty Smiles, was published in 2022.

What order should you read the Small Spaces books in?

Start with Small Spaces and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #4.

What ages are the Small Spaces books best for?

The series is best for ages 9–13, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Small Spaces book is the longest?

Dead Voices is the longest book in the series at 47,967 words (236 pages).

Which Small Spaces book is the shortest?

Dark Waters is the shortest at 39,300 words (272 pages).

The people

The Creative Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Small Spaces to life.

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Katherine Arden

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