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Synopsis
Six short stories with subjects ranging from a dejected teenager who discovers that the universe is communicating with him through talismanic objects left behind in a seagull's nest to two vampires in a sun-drenched lemon grove who try helplessly to slake their thirst for blood.
Is Vampires in the lemon grove appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
A literary short story collection blending fantasy with surrealism. Contains mature themes of alienation and existential struggle, with mild fantastical violence and sophisticated literary content appropriate for older teens and adults.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include anxiety and depression.
Who'll love this
Teens who enjoy strange, thought-provoking stories with vampires and magical realism will find these tales intriguing and unlike typical genre fiction.