Lisey's Story cover

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Upper Grades (UG 9-12)
Book Level 6.2
Points 30.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 184189
Points per Word 0.000163
Page Count 653
Points per Page 0.045942

Description

Lisey's Story is a novel about Lisey Landon, the widow of famous novelist Scott Landon. After Scott's death, Lisey must sort through his papers and confronts the dark supernatural world he created called Boo'ya Moon, which holds secrets about his creative genius and mental instability. The story explores the complexities of their marriage and the dangerous line between reality and the imaginary realm Scott wrote about.

Quick Summary

Stephen King dives into the mind of a deceased famous writer in this haunting tale where his widow must enter a mysterious island called Boo'ya Moon to confront the dark forces that haunted him. Readers will be drawn into the creepy, otherworldly atmosphere as Lisey uncovers her husband's hidden secrets and faces terrifying supernatural creatures that threaten her life. If your kid likes Stephen King's "The Shining" or enjoys stories about literary mystery and the supernatural, they'll be captivated by this novel. Perfect for teens in grades 10-12 who are ready for a complex, darker narrative that explores both horror and deep emotional themes.