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Synopsis
The estate was Joshua Pinson's inheritance from his oddball uncle Elijah, isolated in the deep Florida woods, with a half-built solar house stocked with enough supplies to weather a siege. Josh decided it was time to take his two young children away from New York and the memories of their murdered mother. Time to make a new life in sunny Florida. There was just one thing that Josh hadn't counted on. The place was haunted.
Is Shade of the Tree appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
A widowed father and his children relocate to an inherited Florida estate to escape traumatic memories, only to discover it's haunted. Contains references to past murder and supernatural elements but violence is likely implied rather than graphic.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include murder, death of a loved one, and grief (see the full list above).
Publisher ages reflect reading level; our rating reflects content maturity — they can differ.
Who'll love this
Teens who enjoy ghost stories and family drama will appreciate this tale of a dad and his kids facing supernatural mysteries while healing from tragedy.