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Synopsis
Welcome to Fear Street. Don’t listen to the stories they tell you about Fear Street. Wouldn’t you rather explore it yourself…and see if its dark terror and unexplained mysteries are true? You’re not afraid, are you? Who killed the counselor? “I could kill you!” screamed Geri Marcus. Could she? Would she? something is very wrong at Camp Nightwing, and junior counselor Holly Flynn is determined to solve the mystery before it destroys the camp! The trouble begins with frightening acts of vandalism. After each, a red feather is left behind—signature of the culprit. Suddenly, one of the counselors is dead. “An accident,” say the police. But Holly knows better—and she knows she’s next. Holly can’t trust anyone now, not even her best friend, as she stalks the camp killer—and hopes that it soon won’t be “lights out” for her!
Is Lights Out appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
This classic YA thriller features a murder mystery at summer camp with moderate violence including a counselor's death and stalking. The teen protagonist investigates while being targeted herself, with suspenseful but age-appropriate content typical of Fear Street.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include murder, death, and violence (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will enjoy this suspenseful whodunit where a junior counselor must unmask a killer stalking Camp Nightwing before she becomes the next victim.