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Synopsis
When Cora and her younger sister, Mimi, are sent to stay with their great Auntie Ida in an isolated village in 1958, they discover that they are in danger from a centuries-old evil and, along with village boys Roger and Peter, strive to uncover the horrifying truth before it is too late.
Is Long Lankin appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
This atmospheric horror-fantasy set in 1950s England features a centuries-old evil creature that threatens children. The novel contains frightening supernatural elements, violence against children, and intense horror scenes that may disturb sensitive readers.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include child harm, graphic violence, gore, murder, and death (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens who enjoy creepy historical mysteries and supernatural horror will find this atmospheric tale of two sisters uncovering a village's dark secret genuinely chilling and compelling.