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The Mind Reader

Jan Slepian (1997)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupYA 12-17
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
Setting
CSM age13
Goodreads3.29

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageMild

Protagonist archetypes

Reluctant Hero

Synopsis

A teenager's strange visions lead her to a secret grave in the Fear Street woods--and on a terrifying hunt for a killer. A bony hand beckons from a shallow grave, but only Ellie can see the skeletal hand. Ellie's visions of past secrets and future horrors lead her to the body of a girl killed two years before . . . and possibly to the murderer.

Is The Mind Reader appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 13 and up.

A supernatural mystery featuring a teenager with psychic visions who discovers a murder victim. Contains moderate suspense, references to death and murder, and potentially frightening supernatural elements suitable for teens.

What to know going in

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

Who'll love this

Teens will be drawn to the supernatural mystery as Ellie uses her visions to solve a murder and hunt a killer.

Tags

MysteryThrillerSupernaturalHorror