Recommended Age:
11
+
Great for readers who like immersive, character-driven ghost stories with suspenseful pacing.
About the Book
When Jack's family moves into an old farmhouse, his severely asthmatic younger sister Ann begins seeing ghosts—the spirits of children who died in the house and are now trying to lure Ann to join them. A deeply creepy British ghost story with sustained dread.
Content Ratings
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Intense Themes
A character's asthma makes her vulnerable to suffocating ghosts. The backstory involves child neglect and death. The main character's desperate attempt to protect his sister creates sustained tension. Themes of vulnerability, supernatural danger, and sibling loyalty are emotionally intense and frightening.
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Moderate Violence
Ghost children create psychological threat and attempt to cause harm. Violence is intense and frightening.
Engagement:
Genre:
Horror
Published:
2006
Page Count:
192
