Cover of The Creepening of Dogwood House

The Creepening of Dogwood House

Eden Royce

After his mother dies, Roddie moves into Dogwood House with his aunt and uncle, in the home where his mother and aunt grew up. He holds close to memories of cooking with his mother and of her caring for his hair, while choosing to continue doing his own hair. The aging house, built by his ancestors, needs extensive work, and helping his relatives gives Roddie some comfort. But he is disturbed by coils and strands of hair hidden under wallpaper. Family stories and rituals connected to hoodoo traditions deepen the mystery of the house.

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Book details

Lexile Text Measure
829L
ATOS Book Level
5.3
AR Interest Level
MG
AR Points
9
Word Count
57392
Fountas & Pinnell Text Level
T
Themes
Family · Folklore And Mythology · Grief And Loss · Home
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
Walden Pond Press
Published
July 30, 2024
Pages
272
ISBN-13
9780063251403
Language
English