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Synopsis
"Arthur Kipps, a junior solicitor, is summoned to attend the funeral of Mrs Alice Drablow, the sole inhabitant of Eel Marsh House, unaware of the tragic secrets which lie hidden behind the shuttered windows. The house stands at the end of a causeway, wreathed in fog and mystery, but it is not until Arthur glimpses a wasted young woman, dressed all in black, at the funeral, that a creeping sense of unease begins to take hold, a feeling deepened by the reluctance of the locals to speak of the woman in black - and her terrible purpose."--Back cover.
Is The Woman in Black appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
Classic British ghost story with atmospheric horror and psychological tension. Contains supernatural terror, themes of child death and grief, but no graphic violence, sex, or strong language. The horror is in the creeping dread rather than explicit content.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include death, death of child, and grief (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens who love classic ghost stories and atmospheric, slow-burn horror will be captivated by this genuinely scary tale.