Cover of Behold the bones

Behold the bones

by Natalie C. Parker

Beware the Wild

Reading Level 5-6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Deep in a mysterious Louisiana swamp, Candy Pickens knows every ghost story by heart but doesn't truly believe in them—until strange hauntings begin to swirl around her town. As eerie events unfold and a new family arrives, Candy's reality starts to blur, leading her to uncover a chilling secret tied to her own family's past. This atmospheric tale weaves myth and mystery into a spine-tingling adventure for fans of supernatural stories.

Representation & Themes

Ghost storiesSupernaturalParanormal fictionFamilyMysteryAdventure

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Fear & Anxiety Supernatural Elements Mystery
Data confidence: standard

Details

ISBN
9780062241559
Pages
358
Published
2016
Type
Fiction
Word Count
76,555

Genres

Young Adult Fiction

Subjects

Ghost storiesSupernaturalSwampsParanormal fictionGhostsFiction