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Heroine archetypes
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Synopsis
Bree acts in her first play in this scary You’re Invited to a Creepover tale. Bree Hart has secretly wanted to act on stage for as long as she could remember—it’s all she ever thinks about. Determined to make her dream come true Bree tries out for this year’s school play, The Last Sleepover, and gets the starring role! After a few creepy incidents on set and persistent nightmares at home, Bree quickly learns that this is no ordinary school play. Is it stage fright? Or is the play haunted? This creepy tale is a level 4 on the Creep-o-Meter.
Is The Show Must Go On! appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
Parents should know this is a spooky middle-grade story with creepy incidents and nightmares that may frighten sensitive younger readers, but violence is limited to suspense and atmosphere rather than graphic content.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include anxiety and nightmares.
Who'll love this
Kids who love spooky mysteries and theater will enjoy following Bree as she investigates whether her school play is really haunted.