Book cover
Ages:
11
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Engagement:
Author:
Mary Downing Hahn
Genre:
Horror
Published:
2010
Page Count:
153
Where to Buy:
Ages:
11
+

The Ghost of Crutchfield Hall

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Twelve-year-old orphan Florence arrives at her uncle's English manor and discovers her young cousin Sophia is possessed by the vengeful ghost of her dead sister, who will stop at nothing to reclaim her place in the family. A gothic ghost story with genuine chills and emotional stakes.

Content Ratings

No Romance
There is no romantic content; relationships are based on family bonds and the struggle against possession.
Moderate Themes
The ghost died in childhood and is consumed by jealousy and rage; Sophia is being controlled and endangered; themes of possession, sibling jealousy taken to a murderous extreme, and the danger of unresolved death are emotionally intense and frightening.
Moderate Violence
The ghost is violent and possessive, causing Sophia to behave dangerously including attempting to harm Florence; the ghost's backstory involves a fatal fall; violence is psychologically intense.