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Synopsis
Colin Jackus is angry because he has been forced into being in the school play; but gradually he begins to realize it is not just a play: the sinister old story they are acting out has its roots in real cruelty and despair. From somewhere in the past, the ghost of that misery is returning to haunt the actors.
Is The Dark Behind the Curtain appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
A middle grade ghost story featuring a reluctant student actor who discovers the school play is haunted by real tragedy from the past. Mild supernatural scares and themes of historical cruelty, but age-appropriate for readers 10+.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death, grief, and haunted location.
Who'll love this
Readers who like spooky mysteries will enjoy this creepy tale about a school play that brings back a real ghost with a dark history.