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Haunted Waters

Mary Pope Osborne (1994)

SubgenreChildren's Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads3.56
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Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

Supernatural Horror ElementsStalking

Positive tags

MysteryAdventureHeartwarmingProtector

Hero archetypes

Knight / WarriorProtective Hero

Heroine archetypes

Mermaid / SelkieMysterious Heroine

Protagonist archetypes

Fish out of WaterCursed Protagonist

Tropes

Fish out of WaterForbidden LoveMysterious PastSupernatural ThreatProtective HeroHidden Identity

Themes

Love and AcceptanceIdentityBelongingOthernessProtectionMystery

Synopsis

After meeting the mysterious sea maid Undine on a bleak promontory and making her his wife, Lord Huldbrand tries to defend her from the faceless demon that haunts her, while he probes her strange ties to the aquatic world.

Is Haunted Waters appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

This atmospheric fantasy retelling features a mysterious sea creature bride and a demon pursuer, with mild suspense and otherworldly elements appropriate for middle grade readers comfortable with light gothic themes.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include supernatural horror elements and stalking.

Who'll love this

Readers who love mysterious fantasy tales with magical creatures and adventure will be drawn into this story of a sea maid's secret past.

Tags

Historical FantasyRomanceGothicFairy Tale Retelling