Book cover
Ages:
11
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Engagement:
Author:
Cliff McNish
Genre:
Horror
Published:
2006
Page Count:
192
Where to Buy:
Ages:
11
+

Breathe: A Ghost Story

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When Jack's family moves into an old farmhouse, his severely asthmatic younger sister Ann begins seeing ghosts—the spirits of children who died in the house and are now trying to lure Ann to join them. A deeply creepy British ghost story with sustained dread.

Content Ratings

No Romance
There is no romantic content; Jack's relationship with Ann is based on sibling protection.
Intense Themes
Ann's asthma makes her vulnerable to the suffocating ghosts; the backstory involves child neglect and death; Jack's desperate attempt to protect his sister creates sustained tension; themes of vulnerability, supernatural danger, and sibling loyalty are emotionally intense and frightening.
Moderate Violence
The ghost children died through neglect and abuse; they attempt to suffocate Ann and drag her into their world; violence is psychologically intense and genuinely frightening.