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Synopsis
After the disappearance of his brother Adam, thirteen-year-old Bryan faces a shadowy, centuries-old evil presence known as the Dark Man that, taking the form of its victims' worst fears, stalks the town's children.
Is Devil's Footsteps appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
This dark fantasy features a supernatural entity that stalks children and takes the form of their worst fears, with themes of child disappearance, psychological terror, and a thirteen-year-old protagonist facing centuries-old evil. The horror is more atmospheric than graphic, appropriate for mature middle grade readers.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include child harm, kidnapping, death, and grief (see the full list above).
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Who'll love this
A chilling story where a boy must confront a shapeshifting monster to find his missing brother and protect other kids from an ancient evil.