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Synopsis
A dollhouse filled with a ghostly light in the middle of the night and dolls that have moved from where she last lef them lead Amy and her retarded sister to unravel the mystery surrounding grisly murders that took place years ago.
Is The Dollhouse Murders appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
A classic middle grade mystery involving the supernatural investigation of past murders through a haunted dollhouse. While the murders happened years ago and are not graphically depicted, the premise involves death and solving a violent crime. The term 'retarded' reflects 1983 language about disability.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include murder, death, and ableism.
Who'll love this
Readers who love ghostly mysteries and solving puzzles alongside brave siblings will find this spooky dollhouse tale irresistible.