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Synopsis
When Dr. Warthrop goes hunting for the "Holy Grail of Monstrumology" in 1888, twelve-year-old orphan Will Henry follows him to Socotra, plunging into depths of horror worse than anything he has experienced so far.
Is The Isle of Blood appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 15 and up.
Contains graphic violence, body horror, and detailed descriptions of monstrous creatures and their effects. The Victorian monster-hunting adventure deals with dark themes and disturbing imagery that may be too intense for younger teens.
What to know going in
This book has graphic violence, no sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include child harm, graphic violence, gore, death, and animal death (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens who love creepy Victorian horror with monster hunting and an apprentice-mentor dynamic will find this darkly atmospheric adventure thrilling.