Books like The Dead House by Dawn Kurtagich
Carly, a teenage orphan, is released to Elmbridge High School after being institutionalized for years following her parents' death. The narrative unfolds through journal entries, a psychotherapist’s notes, and court records, revealing a troubled young girl who may harbor a second personality named Kaitlyn—and perhaps a demonic presence. Her struggles with dissociative disorder and the school’s reaction highlight themes of identity, mental health, and the supernatural in a teenage setting.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Dawn Kurtagich
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