IF I could give this book 6 stars, I would. I don't even like scary stories--at all--but this one was captivating. So very creepy without being gory or manipulative. The writing is gorgeous, providing fantastic descriptions while also somehow being crisp and clean, and the story is gripping. I'd call this upper MG because the main character is 14 and the level of creepiness would mean my sensitive 9 year old would not sleep for weeks so she won't be reading it for a couple of years. However, if you've got a kid (or a teen) who loves a good ghost story and who loves being scared, this is the book to hand him/her. Or if YOU like a good, creepy tale...get ready to enjoy one!