The Turn of the Screw (Dominoes) cover

The Turn of the Screw (Dominoes)

Author: Lindop, Christine

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Middle Grades Plus (MG+ 6 and up)
Book Level 3.7
Points 1.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 8286
Points per Word 0.000121

Description

A young woman arrives at a large country house. Her job is to look after the two children who live there, but she soon discovers that there is something very strange about both the house and the children. Contains disturbing imagery.

Quick Summary

This classic ghost story gets a fresh, super creepy makeover that will have kids checking over their shoulders and sleeping with the lights on. The mystery of whether the spooky ghosts are real or just in the governess's mind creates addictive tension that keeps pages turning well past bedtime. If your kid loves the shivers-down-your-spine feel of Goosebumps or Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, they'll devour this haunting tale. Ideal for middle graders in grades 5-7 who think they can handle a truly chilling read.