Over Sea, Under Stone

The pacing keeps me on the edge of my seat, but I wonder if the focus on mystery over action was a deliberate choice. How did she decide what to emphasize for middle-grade readers?

Their interactions felt very real and relatable, especially the way they bicker and support each other. Was this based on personal experiences or purely fictional?

The atmospheric descriptions really brought the landscape to life. I'm curious whether Cooper visited Cornwall first or if it was shaped by research and imagination.