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Cover of The Drum, the Doll, and the Zombie

The Drum, the Doll, and the Zombie

John Bellairs;Brad Strickland (1994)

SubgenreChildren's Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
SeriesJohnny Dixon and the Professor #9
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads3.88
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Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

PossessionDeathSupernatural Horror

Positive tags

AdventureFriendshipMentor FigureMysteryHopeful Ending

Hero archetypes

Coming-of-Age Hero

Protagonist archetypes

Duo / PartnersMentor (As Pov)

Tropes

Mentor FigureFish out of WaterAncient Evil ReturnsSupernatural InvestigationDuo Protagonists

Themes

FriendshipCourageGood vs EvilComing of AgeSupernatural Mystery

Synopsis

When thirteen-year-old Johnny Dixon and his friend Professor Childermass try to save the life of the elderly Dr. Coote, they find themselves facing the forces of a menacing voodoo cult.

Tags

MysteryHorrorSupernaturalAdventure