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Dead Is a Killer Tune

Marlene Perez (2012)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
SeriesJessica Walsh #2
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads4.16

Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageMild

Heroine archetypes

Detective / Investigator

Protagonist archetypes

Squad / Team

Synopsis

"Jessica and the other viragos must find who is responsible for the haunting music that is compelling Nightshade residents to commit crimes. Can they find out who is "behind the music" before it's too late?"--

Is Dead Is a Killer Tune appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

Jessica and her friends investigate haunting music that compels people to commit crimes in their town. The story features mild supernatural peril and mind control themes but is appropriate for middle grade readers with mystery-solving protagonists.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include mental manipulation and violence.

Who'll love this

Kids will enjoy following Jessica and her team as they solve the mystery of the strange music controlling their town's residents.

Tags

MysteryUrban FantasySupernatural