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Synopsis
Emily tries to introduce her new friends to her old ones in this scary You’re Invited to a Creepover tale. Emily Hunter loves hanging out with her new neighbors. From their decked-out rec room to their almost-professional guitar playing, Drew and Vicky Strig are super cool. The only bummer is that Drew and Vicky are homeschooled and Emily’s other friends haven’t gotten to know them yet. So Emily comes up with a plan for everyone to meet—a big party and sleepover at her house! But as Emily gets ready for the party, she begins to wonder about Drew and Vicky. They won’t let Emily into certain rooms in their house. And a wolf howls on their lawn every night. Is it only Emily’s overactive imagination or are the new neighbors more than just a little strange? This terrifying tale is a level 5 on the Creep-o-Meter.
Is You Can't Come in Here! appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
A spooky middle grade mystery featuring a girl who discovers her new neighbors might be hiding a supernatural secret. Contains mild suspense and implied werewolf elements, appropriate for the target age group with no graphic content.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include animal harm.
Who'll love this
A creepy sleepover story where Emily tries to figure out why her cool new neighbors won't let her into certain rooms—and why a wolf howls every night.