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Reviewed on December 1, 2025 | Middle Grade
Gr 4–7—Starmer (Night Swimming) combines magic, whimsy, and the unexpected in this exploration of one family's history. A normal day for 12-year-old Roman Barnes is shattered when his Grandpa Henry warns him of the Toe Beast, a supposedly fictional creature rooted in family lore. When Henry dies the next day, Roman feels compelled to investigate, looking for answers in his grandfather's house. While the search is toe free, he does locate a mysterious journal and a key to the shed, where he finds Henry, some...Log In or Sign Up to Read More




