The Dollhouse Murders

Twelve-year-old Amy discovers an antique dollhouse in her aunt's attic where the tiny dolls move on their own, reenacting a double murder that occurred in the house decades earlier, and Amy must uncover the truth to put the restless spirits to rest. A classic of 1980s middle-grade horror.

Content Ratings

No Romance

There is no romantic content; Amy's relationships are based on family, particularly her complicated feelings about her intellectually disabled sister.

Moderate Themes

Amy struggles with resentment toward her disabled sister and the burden of responsibility; the murder mystery involves family betrayal and hidden violence; themes of guilt, family obligation, and the weight of secrets are emotionally significant.

Moderate Violence

The dollhouse dolls reenact a double murder; the ghosts of the murdered grandparents are seeking justice; Amy uncovers the truth about the violent deaths; violence is depicted through the dolls and is unsettling but not graphic.