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Violence
Some
Supernatural violence and threat; disturbing imagery in the child's drawings
Language
Some
Some strong language
Sexual Content
Barely any
Brief sexual content
Substance Use
Some
Mallory's addiction history is a significant character element; drug use depicted in backstory
Emotional Intensity
A lot
Sustained psychological dread; the horror of a child being drawn into supernatural events
What this book is about
Mallory, a recovering addict, takes a nannying job for a family in a quiet New Jersey suburb. When five-year-old Teddy begins drawing elaborate, disturbing pictures that seem to depict real events he couldn't know about, Mallory investigates — and uncovers a dark history connected to the house. A clever, fast-paced supernatural thriller with a graphic novel element.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
Disturbing supernatural imagery involving a child
Addiction backstory including drug use
Sustained horror atmosphere
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