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Whispers from the Grave

Leslie Rule (1995)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupYA 12-17
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age13
Goodreads3.88

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageMild

Trigger warnings

MurderDeathGrief

Protagonist archetypes

Coming-of-Age Protagonist

Synopsis

When Jenna discovers the diary of a girl who was murdered over 100 years ago, she is startled by how much they have in common. Rita looked like her, acted like her, and faced the trials of high school while experiencing the thrill of first love.

Is Whispers from the Grave appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 13 and up.

Parents should know this book involves a century-old murder mystery discovered through a diary, with themes of death and violence in the historical storyline. The contemporary teen storyline focuses on typical high school experiences and first love.

What to know going in

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

Who'll love this

Teens will be drawn to the eerie connection between Jenna and a murdered girl from the past who seems just like her.

Tags

ParanormalHistorical MysteryContemporary FantasyGhost Story