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Grave Doubts

John Peel (1993)

SubgenreParanormal Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
SeriesShockers #
Setting
CSM age12
Goodreads3.48

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageMild

Heroine archetypes

Vengeance-Driven Heroine

Protagonist archetypes

Ghost / Undead Protagonist

Synopsis

Haunted by nightmares about the brutal murder of his older sister Penny, Matt Howard is confronted by a mysterious girl who wanders around the local graveyard, claiming that she is Penny and seeking revenge for her death.

Is Grave Doubts appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 12 and up.

This supernatural mystery involves the brutal murder of a sibling and features a ghost seeking revenge. The book contains moderate psychological horror through nightmares and supernatural encounters, suitable for mature middle-grade readers who can handle darker themes.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include murder, death, death of a loved one, and grief (see the full list above).

Who'll love this

A creepy mystery where a boy must figure out if a ghost claiming to be his murdered sister is real and help her find justice.

Tags

HorrorMysterySupernatural ThrillerGothic