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Violence
Some
Historical violence from WWI and the Spanish flu pandemic; ghost horror
Language
Barely any
Minimal language
Sexual Content
None
Brief romantic content with a ghostly dimension
Substance Use
None
No substance use
Emotional Intensity
Some
Themes of grief, the war generation, and the thin line between the living and the dead
What this book is about
A creepy YA historical novel set during the Spanish flu pandemic and WWI. Violence includes death from both war and disease. Ghost horror is tastefully handled. Appropriate for older teens.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
WWI death
Spanish flu
Ghost horror
Historical violence
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