The Broken Clock in Apartment 4B

By Alicia Marshal

When a clock stops ticking, a home can grow very quiet.

Mrs. Adebayo's old clock has always filled Apartment 4B with a steady, comforting sound. But one day, it stops. The silence feels heavier than ever.

Eli is known for fixing broken things. But when he opens the clock and looks inside, he discovers something surprising - nothing is broken at all.

So why did the ticking stop?

As Eli listens carefully and pays attention to the small details others miss, he begins to understand that some repairs require more than tools. Sometimes, fixing a clock means fixing loneliness, routines, and the quiet spaces in between.

The Broken Clock in Apartment 4B is a warm and thoughtful early chapter book for ages 7-9 about kindness, empathy, and bringing life back into a silent home.

Perfect for readers who enjoy:

Gentle emotional storiesSimple mysteriesPositive life lessonsBooks about friendship and communityCharacter-driven early chapter books

Part of The Boy Who Fixes Broken Things series.

If your child enjoys meaningful stories that build empathy and confidence, this series belongs on your bookshelf.

Buy your copy today and begin Eli's first repair. If this story touches your family, please leave a review to help other parents discover it.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GNJST5VP
• ISBN13: 9798248397129
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 92 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 5.5" x 8.5"