Recommended Age:
11
+
Ideal for independent readers who enjoy atmospheric, suspenseful stories with immersive detail.
About the Book
Twelve-year-old orphan Florence arrives at her uncle's English manor and discovers her young cousin Sophia is possessed by the vengeful ghost of her dead sister, who will stop at nothing to reclaim her place in the family. A gothic ghost story with genuine chills and emotional stakes.
Content Ratings
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Moderate Themes
The ghost died in childhood and is consumed by jealousy and rage. The main character is being controlled and endangered. Themes of possession, sibling jealousy taken to a murderous extreme, and the danger of unresolved death are emotionally intense and frightening.
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Moderate Violence
The ghost is violent and possessive. Supernatural confrontations are intense. Violence is frightening but not graphic.
Engagement:
Genre:
Horror
Published:
2010
Page Count:
153
