Over the Woodward Wall

The setting feels so vivid and imaginative—was it based on any particular stories, places, or childhood memories? I wonder how much of it grew from the author's own imagination.

The way the kids explore and solve problems reminded me of my own childhood. Did others find themselves relating to their sense of wonder?

There were moments of lighthearted fun mixed with real stakes—was this a deliberate choice to make the story appealing to a wide age range?