Open Wide - by I M Eerie

About the Book

Eddie and his friend Darryl team up to uncover the sinister secrets behind the eccentric dentist, Dr. Yankum, who has been pulling kids' teeth for unknown and frightening reasons.

Book Synopsis

A boy's worst fears about the dentist may prove true in this bone-chilling middle grade horror perfect for fans of Goosebumps and Christopher Pike.

Eddie has always been afraid of the dentist. He even bit the last one he went to (by accident). And Dr. Yankum, the eccentric new dentist in town, isn't making matters any better. He pulled two of Eddie's teeth--teeth Eddie swears were perfectly healthy. And he finds out he's not the only kid in town who has had unnecessary extractions. Who or what is Dr. Yankum? And what does he want with their teeth?

When the doctor starts dating Eddie's mom, Eddie knows it's only a matter of time before her teeth go missing too! Eddie and his best friend, Darryl, band together and put their sleuthing skills to the test to uncover the truth about Dr. Yankum. But they're not prepared for what they find...

Review Quotes

"An unexpectedly dark ending leaves a lasting impression and will have young horror readers excited for more from debut author Eerie. . . . A pleasingly creepy tale from a promising new writer who lives up to his name."--Kirkus Reviews "06/01/2025"

About the Author

I. M. Eerie lives alone in an old Victorian house on top of a hill. His hobbies include playing the organ, taxidermy, and scaring children through his writing. If you hear screams coming from inside his house, do not be alarmed--those are just the sounds of a scary movie.