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Synopsis
One of Doyle's novels about the exploits of the intrepid Professor Challenger, this book was heavily influenced by the beliefs of Spiritualism, which Doyle became interested in after the death of his son, brother, and two nephews in the First World War.
Is The Land of Mist appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
A philosophical exploration of Spiritualism featuring Professor Challenger investigating séances and mediums. Contains themes of death and grief related to WWI losses, but no violence, sexual content, or strong language.
What to know going in
This book has no graphic violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include death, death of child, and grief.
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Who'll love this
Teens interested in early 20th-century supernatural investigation and philosophical questions about the afterlife will find this intriguing.