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Summary:
Seventh-grader Sadie is being literally haunted by loneliness in the form of a vengeful ghost, until a new friendship upends her life and threatens the ghost's hold over her.
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (06/01/24)
School Library Journal (12/13/24)
Booklist (+) (06/01/24)
The Hornbook (00/11/24)
Full Text Reviews:
School Library Journal - 12/13/2024 Gr 3–7—Sadie Rivera is a preteen with a lifelong ghost problem and this particular ghost does not want her to make friends. The ghost is so hateful they caused an accident, killing her best friend, Anna. Now, at Sadie's new school, Mal wants to be her friend, and the ghost seems fine with that. But Mal is possessive and begins to pressure Sadie into pulling mean pranks on fellow students. This is a delightfully spooky read for tweens that addresses topics like making new friends, bullying, and toxic dynamics. Pranks are becoming more popular due to social media, and this book shows some of the consequences of these acts. Sadie's relationship with her ghost may be relatable, as preteens can feel pressured or isolated by their peers at times. There are scares, but not too much violence, making it accessible for its intended age group. VERDICT This is an age-relevant horror novel for tweens with a spooky twist.—Maeve Dodds - Copyright 2024 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.
