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Synopsis
They call it the Academy. A secluded, cliff-top mansion overlooking the rugged Pacific coast. A school for children gifted -- or cursed -- with extraordinary minds. Children soon to come under the influence of an intelligence even more brilliant than their own -- and unspeakably evil. For within this mind a dark plan is taking form. A plan so horrifying, no one will believe it. No one but the children. And for them it is already too late. Too late, unless one young student can resist the seductive invitation that will lead... into the *Shadows*.
Is Shadows appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
This dark fantasy thriller involves gifted children at an isolated academy manipulated by an evil intelligence. Contains psychological horror, threat to children, and moderately intense suspense without graphic violence or sexual content.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include child harm, captivity, and manipulation (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will be gripped by the suspenseful mystery of gifted students fighting against a brilliant, sinister force that no adults believe.