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City of Ghosts (1)

Victoria Schwab (2019-09-03)

Subgenre
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age10
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Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

DeathGrief

Positive tags

FriendshipMysteryAdventureHeartwarming

Heroine archetypes

Coming-of-Age Heroine

Protagonist archetypes

Coming-of-Age Protagonist

Tropes

Ghost CompanionComing of AgeMysteryUrban FantasyMentor FigureFound Family

Themes

FriendshipHistoryFacing FearsAcceptanceGriefIdentity

Synopsis

The city of ghosts is more dangerous than she ever imagined. #1 NYT bestselling author Victoria Schwab delivers a thrillingly spooky and action-packed tale of hauntings, history, mystery, and the bond between friends (even if that friend is a ghost . . .)

Is City of Ghosts (1) appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

A spooky but age-appropriate ghost story with mild peril and themes of friendship and facing fears. No graphic content, violence, or romance.

What to know going in

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

Who'll love this

Kids will love the thrilling mystery, ghostly encounters, and the bond between the protagonist and her spectral friend.

Tags

MysteryParanormalContemporary FantasyGhost Story