Recommended Age:
11
+
Ideal for confident read-aloud listeners who enjoy mysterious, suspenseful, character-driven stories.
About the Book
Twelve-year-old Amy discovers an antique dollhouse in her aunt's attic where the tiny dolls move on their own, reenacting a double murder that occurred in the house decades earlier, and Amy must uncover the truth to put the restless spirits to rest. A classic of 1980s middle-grade horror.
Content Ratings
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Moderate Themes
The main character struggles with resentment toward her disabled sister and the burden of responsibility. The murder mystery involves family betrayal and hidden violence. Themes of guilt, family obligation, and the weight of secrets are emotionally significant.
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Moderate Violence
Dollhouse dolls reenact a double murder. Ghosts seek justice. Violence is depicted through the dolls and is unsettling but not graphic.
Engagement:
Genre:
Horror
Published:
1983
Page Count:
149
