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Synopsis
A teenage girl in Sydney, Australia, records how her family is devasted by her older sister's death and by the bizarre behavior of her gifted younger brother, who seems to be possessed by a coldly unfeeling entity.
Is Del-Del appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
This YA psychological fantasy deals with heavy themes of grief following a sister's death and features a possession storyline involving a younger brother. The supernatural horror elements and family tragedy make it emotionally intense for younger teens.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death of a loved one, death, and grief (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will find this gripping contemporary fantasy about a family dealing with supernatural possession and loss both eerie and emotionally powerful.