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Gothic novel for year 7

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GothicNovel · 12/03/2026 09:38

I’m looking for recommendations for a gothic novel suitable for 11-12 year olds - apart from Coraline! Thanks!

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VioletGoesVintage · 12/03/2026 10:06

Possibly The Ghost of Thomas Kempe by Penelope Lively.

LetItGoToRuin · 12/03/2026 10:22

Coram Boy, by Jamila Gavin?

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GothicNovel · 12/03/2026 11:43

Two great suggestions - thank you!!

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youredeadtomesteven · 12/03/2026 16:42

A series of unfortunate events has some gothic elements while being ok for y7 (orphans, good vs evil, dilapidated and decaying houses, violence, grim actions, sense of fear)

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GothicNovel · 12/03/2026 18:44

Another great suggestion! Many thanks.

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Mumandthemermaids · 12/03/2026 20:28

We use Clockwork by Phillip Pullman in Year 6 and get some great writing from it. It’s a shorter novel but our kids love it.

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