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Synopsis
Internet horror superstar Trevor Henderson is famous for his ghastly creations and hair-raising creepypastas. Now he brings that talent for the terrifying to this debut middle-grade thriller. You don't stay out after dark in Beacon Point... The small town of Beacon Point has always been plagued by eerie local phenomena. It's a town where disappearances are common, strange creatures have been sighted with unnerving frequency, and a ghastly secret lurks in the woods. The adults in town are oblivious to these strange occurrences. Others prefer not to talk or even think about them. But over the course of several terrifying nights, a group of kids will come face to face with the horrors hiding within their sleepy town. Guided by the mysterious radio host Alan Graves, they must follow the clues to a terrifying secret before it eats them alive.
Is Scarewaves appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
This middle-grade horror thriller features scary creatures, mysterious disappearances, and atmospheric tension appropriate for tweens who enjoy spooky stories. Violence is present but not graphic, focusing on suspense and eerie phenomena.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death, horror imagery, and disappearances (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Kids who love creepy stories and solving mysteries will be hooked by this tale of friends uncovering their town's terrifying secrets.