Recommended Age:
9
+
Best for independent readers who enjoy blended-family dynamics, gentle mystery, and the eerie fun of supernatural investigation with a skeptical but curious protagonist.
About the Book
When twelve-year-old David's new stepsister Amanda arrives claiming to be an expert in the occult, she leads the blended family on a series of supernatural investigations—until strange events begin to occur that none of them can explain. A Newbery Honor book that is part family story, part mystery, and part gentle ghost tale.
Content Ratings
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Light Themes
The children are navigating the challenges of a blended family and the tension between skepticism and belief; themes of acceptance, curiosity, and the courage to face the unknown are central; the tone is suspenseful but ultimately warm.
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No Violence
There is no violence; the supernatural events are eerie but not dangerous.
Engagement:
Genre:
Mystery
Published:
1971
Page Count:
203
