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Synopsis
Johnny Dixon doesn't believe that the ghost of mad Father Baart haunts the town church. But then he takes an old scroll and a seemingly harmless figurine from the church basement, accepts a magic ring from a mysterious stranger--and is plunged into a terrifying adventure that may cost him his life.
Is The Curse of the Blue Figurine appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
Classic middle grade gothic mystery with supernatural scares and tension but age-appropriate for older elementary/middle school readers. Some spooky atmosphere and peril but no graphic content.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include supernatural threat and possession.
Who'll love this
Kids who love spooky mysteries and supernatural adventures will enjoy Johnny's terrifying quest to break a dangerous curse.