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Harrow Lake

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Harrow Lake

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2020

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Harrow Lake

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2020
Book Details
Pages

304

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Harrow Lake • 1980s

Publication Year

2020

Publisher

Dial Books

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Lexile Level

HL700L

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Super Short Summary

Harrow Lake by Kat Ellis centers on a young person named Lola, the daughter of a horror filmmaker. After a family crisis, Lola is sent to live in Harrow Lake, the eerie town where her father's iconic film was shot. She uncovers unsettling secrets about the town and her family, leading to a journey of self-discovery and survival.

Mysterious

Dark

Suspenseful

Unnerving

Gritty

Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Harrow Lake by Kat Ellis is praised for its gripping atmosphere and suspenseful storytelling. Positive reviews highlight its chilling setting and compelling mystery. However, some critiques point to pacing issues and predictability in certain plot elements. Overall, it's a captivating read for fans of horror and thriller genres, with its eerie tone and strong character development.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Harrow Lake?

An ideal reader for Harrow Lake would be a fan of suspenseful, eerie thrillers with a touch of psychological horror, akin to Coraline by Neil Gaiman and Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs. They appreciate atmospheric settings and mystery-laden plots that keep them on edge.

Book Details
Pages

304

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Harrow Lake • 1980s

Publication Year

2020

Publisher

Dial Books

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Lexile Level

HL700L

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