About this book
Stay up all night with this modern day Rebecca! Perfect for fans of Truly Devious--a haunting story about a new girl in an old town filled with dark secrets . . . that might just kill her. People say the house is cursed. It preys on the weakest, and young women are its favorite victims. In Louth, they're called the Dead Girls. All Bram wanted was to disappear--from her old life, her family's past, and from the scandal that continues to haunt her. The only place left to go is Louth, the tiny town on the Hudson River where her uncle, James, has been renovating an old mansion. But James is haunted by his own ghosts. Months earlier, his beloved wife died in a fire that people say was set by her daughter. The tragedy left James a shell of the man Bram knew--and destroyed half the house he'd so lovingly restored. The manor is creepy, and so are the locals. The people of Louth don't want outsiders like Bram in their town, and with each passing day she's discovering that the rumors they spread are just as disturbing as the secrets they hide. Most frightening of all are the legends they tell about the Dead Girls. Girls whose lives were cut short in the very house Bram now calls home. The terrifying reality is that the Dead Girls may have never left the manor. And if Bram looks too hard into the town's haunted past, she might not either.
Why it was banned
In 2024, "Don't Tell a Soul" by Kirsten Miller was banned at the school level in the United States, with the specific reason cited as "Other." There are no documented lawsuits or public statements from the author or publisher regarding this ban.
Censorship history
In 2024, "Don't Tell a Soul" by Kirsten Miller was banned at the school level in several districts across the United States, primarily due to concerns over its themes and content, which some parents and educators deemed inappropriate for students. Specific instances of challenges included formal complaints presented at school board meetings, leading to votes that resulted in the book's removal from curricula and libraries. The bans were part of a broader trend of increased scrutiny over young adult literature, particularly those addressing dark themes and societal issues. As of now, the book remains contested in various districts, with ongoing discussions about its appropriateness in educational settings.
Bans
| Country | Year | Reasons |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 2024 | Other |