In this captivating sequel to Deephaven, Nev Tallow finds a sinister skull with ornate images etched into its teeth and must work with their friend Danny to unravel the skull’s curse before a prophesied disaster destroys their new home.
After a chaotic semester, Guinevere “Nev” Tallow is looking forward to a quiet winter break at Deephaven Academy. But when they get an opportunity to look at strange artifacts from the school’s history, they can’t resist. And that’s where they find the scrimshaw.
This scrimshaw is the skull of the school’s founder, Malachi Haven. Each of the skull’s few remaining teeth is engraved with a tiny image carved directly into the bone.
Nev quickly becomes obsessed with this eerie mystery—not even their best friend, Danny, can distract them. And after something begins striking students down, Nev and Danny wonder if the images etched into the ancient teeth are warnings. Can Nev protect the school from the coming doom foreseen by the scrimshaw, or are they on a collision course with fate?
Topics Boarding schools. Paranormal, occult, and supernatural. Curses and cursing. Ghosts. Fate and fortune. Friendship. Nonbinary people. New England. Coming of age.
Trim Size 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
JLG Span Winter
Language English
Rights type Print
Publication date 2024-09-02
JLG Release Date Dec 2024
Minimum grade 5
Maximum grade 8
Reading level Middle
Format Print
Mystery Middle Plus (Grades 5-8)
Mystery Middle Plus
Mystery Middle Plus (Grades 5-8)
For Grades 5-8
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