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Synopsis
Cousins Jack and Rose have been sent to live on their grandmother's farm for the summer. Jack likes to terrify Rose with stories of Shadow-Town, where creatures called Whisperers force the zombie-like victims of the Sleeping Sickness to work for them. These aren't just stories, and the cousins' grandmother warns them to stick to the road when traveling. But the bickering cousins, goaded by Jack's wild friend Tamlin, end up daring one another onto a much more dangerous path. Before they get very far, Tam disappears.
Is Shadow-Town appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
Parents should know this book contains scary zombie-like creatures, kidnapping, and dark fantasy horror elements suitable for middle grade readers who enjoy spooky stories.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include kidnapping, death, and body horror.
Who'll love this
Kids who love creepy adventures will enjoy following cousins on a dangerous quest to rescue their friend from a shadowy world of monsters.