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Lily's ghosts
258 pages
A delightfully spooky and sarcastic romp through a haunted seaside house where family secrets are just as restless as the ghosts.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like exploring a creaky, drafty Victorian mansion on a chilly summer evening, armed with a flashlight and a healthy dose of skepticism. It balances the mild, thrilling shivers of a ghost story with the grounded, relatable frustrations of being a kid dragged into a new life by a stressed parent. The narrative moves at a brisk, engaging clip, propelled by snappy dialogue and a cast of eccentric, highly opinionated spirits who are more annoying than terrifying. Beneath the quirky mystery and the fake mediums, there is a warm, beating heart focused on the complexities of mother-daughter relationships and the awkwardness of making new friends. It is a cozy, atmospheric puzzle that delights with its wry humor and ultimately leaves the reader feeling comfortably spooked and thoroughly satisfied.
- Mood
- mildly eerie
- quirky
- cozy
- atmospheric
- Tone
- wry
- humorous
- heartfelt
- playful
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- unearthing family secrets · mother-daughter friction · adjusting to upheaval · unlikely friendships
- The writing
- The writing is snappy and accessible, blending witty dialogue with delightfully spooky, sensory-rich descriptions of a haunted seaside manor.
- The arc
- The journey shifts from the frustration of an unwanted relocation to the empowering thrill of solving a mystery and finding a true sense of home.
- Who it's for
- Perfect for young readers who enjoy their mysteries laced with eccentric ghosts, sarcastic humor, and genuine family heart.
Content notes
- mild peril
- ghosts and hauntings
- family tension
About the book
Strange goings-on at her great-uncle's summer home in Cape May, New Jersey, draw Lily and a new friend into a mystery involving lost treasure, a fake medium, and ghosts of all sizes, shapes, and dispositions.
Description from Open Library.
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