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After a morning of confusion, Molly learns her parents have vanished and she is taken in by a distant relative known only as the Skeleton Man. The eerie figure rarely eats and keeps Molly locked in her room at night, leaving her desperate for answers.
With dreams and visions of the Skeleton Man guiding her, Molly faces a mystery filled with suspense, fear, and hidden truths about family and identity. As she embarks on a quest to uncover why her parents disappeared and the nature of this ghostly guardian, she must confront the darkness lurking within her own home.
Set in a contemporary environment, the story blends elements of horror, kidnapping, and the supernatural, providing a tense, suspenseful reading experience suitable for young adults and older readers who enjoy mystery and thriller narratives.
First publish date: 2001
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Joseph Bruchac
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