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Synopsis
From Publishers Weekly What starts out as a fairly conventional love story finishes as a ghost tale, blending the horror of war with the sepulchral chill of the supernatural. Bob's friendship with beautiful, sickly Valerie soon becomes romantic. When Valerie dies, only Bob knows that her willful spirit still lingers among the living. What Bob does not fully realize, however, is that this spirit is determined to leech away his own life force. Westall's gripping tale is good, spooky fun--and thought-provoking as well. The authentically depicted setting--northern England, at the time of World War II--serves to anchor the ghostly goings-on firmly in the real world. Ages 12-up. Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Is The Promise appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 12 and up.
A ghostly love story set during WWII that explores themes of death, grief, and obsession. Contains mild supernatural horror elements and the death of a main character, but handles these sensitively for a middle-grade audience.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death, death of a loved one, and grief (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Readers who love spooky ghost stories with romance and historical settings will find this tale both chilling and moving.