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Description
In 1979 Barcelona, 15-year-old Oscar lives a dreary boarding school life, until he meets a girl named Marina, who takes him to an old cemetery where a cloaked woman conducts an odd ritual over a nameless grave. The plot contains profanity and violence.
Quick Summary
Set in mysterious 1979 Barcelona, this gothic tale follows 15-year-old Oscar who stumbles into a world of secret cemeteries, cloaked figures, and dark rituals that will change his life forever. Readers will be drawn into the atmospheric mystery as Oscar and his enigmatic friend Marina uncover buried secrets, face eerie encounters, and navigate the shadowy streets of a city hiding terrible truths. If your kid loves the suspenseful storytelling and dark magic found in "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" or "The Night Circus," they'll be completely absorbed by this atmospheric thriller. Perfect for teens in grades 9-12 who enjoy spooky, literary mysteries with complex characters and haunting settings.