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Blackbriar

Blackbriar

Children's BooksHorror
Pages
224
Published
1972
Language
English

Synopsis

Danny is captivated by the eerie, haunted atmosphere of Blackbriar. As he investigates the house's past and its connection to strange fires on nearby ancient burial mounds, Blackbriar begins to exert a peculiar influence on him. On a night of the full moon, with bonfires blazing and his companions kidnapped, Danny faces the most terrifying experience of his life.

Prose complexity
1/10

Vibe

CreepyMysteriousTenseDark
SurvivalQuestComing of Age

Genres

Children's Books Horror Middle Grade Mystery Paranormal Horror Paranormal

About the author

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William Sleator

William Sleator wrote some fantastic young adult science fiction, like House of Stairs. His stories often explore unsettling themes and strange situations that really stick with you. If you like thought-provoking reads, you'll want to check him out.

Characters

DannyProtagonist
All characters in Blackbriar

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Blackbriar have a film adaptation?

    Blackbriar was adapted into a television movie titled "The Haunting of Blackbriar" in 1987. The film captures the eerie atmosphere of the book, focusing on the supernatural elements and the protagonist's investigation.