Book details
Shadowed Summer
Description
Iris is ready for another hot, routine summer in her small Louisiana town, hanging around the Red Stripe grocery with her best friend, Collette, and traipsing through the cemetery telling each other spooky stories and pretending to cast spells. Except this summer, Iris doesnt have to make up a story. This summer, one falls right in her lap.Years ago, before Iris was born, a local boy named Elijah Landry disappeared. All that remained of him were whispers and hushed gossip in the church pews. Until this summer. A ghost begins to haunt Iris, and shes certain its the ghost of Elijah. What really happened to him? And why, of all people, has he chosen Iris to come back to?From the Hardcover edition.
Age
12-15
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
192 pages
Why to read
- Engaging Mystery: 'Shadowed Summer' offers a gripping ghost story and mystery that keeps readers engaged and turning pages, eager to uncover the secrets that lie in the small town of Ondine, Louisiana.
- Atmospheric Setting: Saundra Mitchell masterfully creates a haunting Southern Gothic atmosphere that perfectly complements the supernatural elements of the story, immersing readers in the sultry, eerie environment.
- Complex Characters: The novel features well-developed characters, particularly the protagonist Iris Rhame, whose personal growth and struggles with friendship, family, and first love add depth to the narrative.
- Themes of Adolescence: The book explores the challenges of adolescence, including the transition from childhood to adulthood, the search for identity, and the complexities of relationships, making it relatable for young adult readers.