Recommended Age:
12
+
Best for independent readers who like reflective, atmospheric stories with imaginative elements.
About the Book
Twelve-year-old Maggie, a hostile and unwanted orphan, is sent to live with two elderly relatives in a crumbling house where she discovers secret rooms, living dolls, and a mystery that may hold the key to her own past. A haunting, atmospheric novel that blurs the line between real and imagined.
Content Ratings
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Intense Themes
The main character is a deeply troubled, unwanted child who has been repeatedly rejected. Her isolation and emotional damage are profound. The dolls she encounters may be real or a coping mechanism for loneliness. Themes of abandonment, psychological fragility, and the desperation for love are emotionally intense and unsettling.
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Mild Violence
No significant physical violence. Horror is atmospheric and psychological.
Engagement:
Genre:
Horror
Published:
1983
Page Count:
315
