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Content levels
ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageMild
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Synopsis
During a summer on a Maine island, seventeen-year-old Molly and her older cousin become very close, as she helps him deal with his father's suicide and his experiences in the Vietnam War, and as together they share encounters with a troubled ghost.
Is Acquainted with the Night appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
A contemplative supernatural story dealing with heavy themes of suicide, war trauma, and grief through a ghostly encounter. The content is emotionally mature but age-appropriate for teens.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include suicide, death of parent, death, and grief (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will connect with Molly's summer of discovery as she helps her cousin heal while encountering a mysterious ghost.
Tags
Ghost StoryHistorical FictionContemporary FantasyLiterary Fiction