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Synopsis
Christine is brought up by her itinerant musician father, whose death she mourns endlessly. She achieves a singing position in the Paris Opera line, where a mysterious voice teaches her to unleash her musical potential. The voice belongs to Erik, a deformed musical genius who lives in the opera house. As Christine's singing career takes off, her childhood friend Raoul begins to court her, and he and Erik fight jealously for Christine's hand. [1]: http://litl
Is The Phantom of the Opera appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
Classic gothic tale with themes of obsession, kidnapping, and a tragic love triangle. Contains moderate violence including murder and threatening behavior, but no graphic descriptions or sexual content.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include kidnapping, death of parent, and grief (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will be drawn to the haunting mystery, the romantic tension, and the atmospheric setting of the Paris Opera House.