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Synopsis
While his family is visiting a remote Australian valley Kenny, a gentle young man with the mind of a three-year-old, is possessed by a hate-filled, long-dead convict, thus becoming a pawn of vengeful ghosts bent on reenacting an old tragedy.
Is Baily's Bones appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
This supernatural horror novel features a mentally disabled protagonist possessed by vengeful spirits, with themes of revenge and violence. The possession and manipulation of a vulnerable character may be disturbing for sensitive readers.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death, possession, and mental manipulation (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens who enjoy creepy ghost stories with Australian settings and supernatural possession will find this atmospheric and suspenseful.