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Amber House

Kelly Moore (YA);Tucker Reed;Larkin Reed (2012)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupYA 12-17
Content ratingPG
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesAmber House #1
Setting
CSM age13

Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Hero archetypes

Friend's Brother

Protagonist archetypes

Coming-of-Age Protagonist

Synopsis

After her grandmother's death Sarah Parsons, nearly sixteen, delights in exploring her family's centuries-old Maryland estate with new friend Jackson, but soon she is having vivid visions of her ancestors, one of whom may be a threat to Sarah's autistic brother, Sam.

Is Amber House appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 13 and up.

Sarah experiences supernatural visions of ancestors in her family estate that involve mysterious threats. The book addresses grief over her grandmother's death and includes an autistic character. Content is mild with atmospheric tension rather than graphic violence.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include death of parent, grief, and ableism.

Who'll love this

Teens will enjoy the atmospheric mystery of exploring a centuries-old estate and uncovering family secrets through supernatural visions.

Tags

Gothic MysteryParanormalTime SlipFamily Saga