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Heroine archetypes
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Synopsis
"Chelsea knows that her sister is dead. But she also knows that Angelica never really went away. Ever since that tragic day, Angelica has been around. Talking to her. Listening to her. Being her truest friend. No one else can see Angelica, and Chelsea has learned to lie about her existence, because nobody else would believe it. It's their secret... until Chelsea makes a new friend and Angelica becomes jealous. Jealous enough to hurt someone. Chelsea's biggest secret has become her biggest fear"--
Is Bad Sister appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 11 and up.
Middle grade horror featuring a dead sister's ghost who becomes violently jealous when the protagonist makes a new friend. Contains themes of death, grief, manipulation, and supernatural harm to others.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include death, death of child, and grief (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
A spooky ghost story where a girl's dead sister won't let go and becomes dangerously jealous of any new friendships.