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Whispers from the Dead

Joan Lowery Nixon (1989)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
Setting
CSM age11
Goodreads3.85

Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

DeathGriefMurder

Protagonist archetypes

Coming-of-Age Protagonist

Synopsis

Only Sarah senses the horror. The minute she steps through the doorway of her family’s new home, Sarah feels a smothering cold mist, and hears the echo of a scream and a heartbreaking whisper in Spanish, “Help me!” Sarah feels compelled to find out who is trying to reach her. But can she uncover the mysteries of the past before terror strikes again?

Is Whispers from the Dead appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 11 and up.

A supernatural mystery featuring a teen who hears ghostly voices in her new home. Contains themes of murder and death, but handled in an age-appropriate mystery format with mild intensity suitable for middle grade readers.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include murder, death, and grief.

Who'll love this

Middle grade readers who love ghost stories and mysteries will enjoy following Sarah as she tries to solve a haunting and help a trapped spirit.

Tags

Paranormal MysteryContemporary FantasyGhost Story