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The Midnight Palace

Carlos Ruiz Zafón (2011)

SubgenreMagical Realism
Age groupYA 12-17
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age13
Goodreads3.64

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageMild

Synopsis

When a mysterious threat reenters the lives of twins Ben and Sheere, separated as babies and reunited as teenagers in 1930s Calcutta, the siblings must confront an unspeakable terror, with the help of their secret society of fellow orphans.

Is The Midnight Palace appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 13 and up.

Teens face mysterious supernatural terror in 1930s Calcutta with moderate peril and violence, including threats to children. Atmospheric gothic tone with some frightening scenes but no sexual content or strong language.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include child harm, death, and violence (see the full list above).

Who'll love this

Teens will be drawn to the atmospheric mystery of separated twins reuniting to face a dark supernatural threat alongside their secret society of orphan friends.

Tags

Historical FantasyMysteryGothicAdventure