Winner of the Children’s Book International Award and Literary Global Children’s Book Award for fantasy—an exciting middle-grade adventure about perseverance, friendship, and self-discovery. After a life-threatening seizure opens an indigo door in Delilah Jay Monroe's mind and lands her in the mysterious fantasy realm of Othersphere, she discovers she is “the traveler from the stories of old,” the only one who can defeat the evil Ghastly Grim. With the help of a wise kangaroo council member named Viticus and a lively ladybug named Sir Nellid, Delilah must embark on a dangerous quest to obtain the Book of Truth, crack codes, save a dragon, and uncover the hidden powers within her before Othersphere is lost to the shadow and mist. Trapped in the in-between, her body in a hospital bed on Earth, and the fate of Othersphere hanging in the balance, Delilah will need to find a way past her insecurities and solve a seemingly impossible riddle, or she may just lose everything. Will she survive the Ghastly Grim and his monstrous horde to get back home, or will the darkness prevail? Written for the author’s grandchild and inspired by the real girl's struggles, Delilah Versus the Ghastly Grim is a heartfelt fantasy novel about self-acceptance and hope. "The world McCoy crafts is a kaleidoscope of strangeness that is lush, offbeat, and endlessly surprising. Every new character and creature is a delight to encounter, yet beneath the whimsy lies purpose. Delilah navigates this unfamiliar terrain with a blend of grit and grace. Like Alice tumbling down the rabbit hole, she embraces the bizarre with refreshing speed, an asset in a land where logic sleeps and imagination reigns." -Literary Titan, 5-Stars "Author T.L. McCoy has written an engrossing fantasy adventure with a lot of heart, whimsy, and charm. It's a story about finding hope and resilience amid adversity and darkness. The narrative features a host of extraordinary creatures in a magical setting that young readers are bound to love. The Othersphere feels truly otherworldly." -Readers' Favorite, 5-Stars "T. L. McCoy brings a unique voice to the literary world. She seamlessly weaves an exciting adventure in the protagonist's fantastical world. Brilliant. 5-stars!" -Writer, director, producer "Delilah Versus the Ghastly Grim is a fun, heartfelt adventure that explores diverse characters facing complex problems." -Writer, editor, literary agent "A true gem for young readers! I can't wait to make it a read-aloud in my classroom!" -Elementary School Teacher