Realistic chronic illness narrative: Offers authentic representation of living with invisible illness for young readers
Supernatural elements in a real-world setting: Blends the unknown with the familiar for engaging storytelling
Complex family dynamics: Explores the impact of moving, remarriage, and new siblings on a child's life
Empathetic character development: Showcases the emotional journey of a girl facing isolation and misunderstanding
Award-winning author: Written by a Newbery Medal and Caldecott Medal winner for quality and impact
Summarized by Shop
From the award-winning author of The Troubled Girls of Dragomir Academy comes an unforgettable and deeply personal story of the ghosts that surround us—and the ones we carry inside. The house seemed to sit apart from the others on Katydid Street, silent and alone, like it didn’t fit among them. For Violet Hart—whose family is about to move