Recommended Age:
10
+
Great for readers who like immersive, adventurous stories with strong character engagement.
About the Book
Twelve-year-old Lucely's best friend Syd goes missing, and Lucely must use her ability to communicate with her family's firefly-spirit ancestors to find her and confront an ancient evil spirit. A diverse, heartfelt ghost story with Cuban folklore and genuine scares.
Content Ratings
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Moderate Themes
The main character is grieving the death of her grandmother while also facing the loss of her best friend. Themes of grief, cultural identity, the power of ancestors, and the courage to face evil are emotionally significant. The book balances genuine scares with heart.
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Moderate Violence
A kidnapping and supernatural threats create intensity. Violence is magical and appropriate for middle grade.
Engagement:
Genre:
Horror
Published:
2020
Page Count:
233
