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Shadowland

Jenny Carroll, Meg Cabot
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Shadowland

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2005

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Jenny Carroll, Meg Cabot

Shadowland

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2005
Book Details
Pages

287

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Carmel, California • 2000s

Publication Year

2005

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

Lexile Level

760L

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Super Short Summary

Shadowland by Jenny Carroll, known as Meg Cabot, is the first novel in the The Mediator series. It follows a teenager named Suze who can communicate with ghosts. After moving to California, Suze navigates her new school and environment, while helping spirits achieve closure, balancing her own challenges and the supernatural world.

Mysterious

Suspenseful

Romantic

Humorous

Reviews & Readership

4.3

71,316 ratings

74%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Shadowland by Jenny Carroll, also known as Meg Cabot, introduces readers to a gripping story filled with mystery and supernatural elements. The protagonist's relatable voice and witty narrative are praised, while some feel the plot leans on predictable tropes. Character development shines, though the pacing may feel uneven. Overall, it's an engaging start to a promising series.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Shadowland?

A reader who enjoys Shadowland by Jenny Carroll (Meg Cabot) likely appreciates young adult fiction with supernatural elements, akin to fans of Twilight by Stephenie Meyer and The Mediator series by Meg Cabot. These readers lean toward mystical romance, engaging plots, and strong, relatable protagonists.

4.3

71,316 ratings

74%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

287

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Carmel, California • 2000s

Publication Year

2005

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

Lexile Level

760L

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