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Synopsis
On a lonely stretch of Welsh coastline a fisherman is killed by a hideous creature from beneath the waves. When the Doctor and Rose arrive, they discover a village where the children are plagued by nightmares, and the nights are ruled by monsters. The villagers suspect that ancient industrialist Nathanial Morton is to blame, but the Doctor has suspicions of his own. Who are the ancient figures that sleep in the old priory? What are the monsters that prowl the woods after sunset? What is the light that glows in the disused lighthouse on Black Island? As the children's nightmares get worse, The Doctor and Rose discover an alien plot to resurrect an ancient evil... Featuring the Doctor and Rose as played by David Tennant and Billie Piper in the hit series from BBC Television.
Is The Nightmare of Black Island appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
A Doctor Who adventure featuring deadly sea creatures, children's nightmares manifesting as real monsters, and an ancient alien evil. Contains moderate sci-fi violence including a fisherman's death and creature attacks, but maintains the series' family-friendly approach.
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
Fans of Doctor Who will love this creepy coastal mystery with the Tenth Doctor and Rose investigating nightmare monsters and alien conspiracies.