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Synopsis
A call from the past brings divorce Jasmine Mistry home to Shelter Island to run her beloved aunt's bookstore, which has always been rumored to be haunted. Jasmine embarks on a mystical journey, guided by the highly emotional spirits of long-dead authors.
Is Haunting Jasmine appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
A gentle contemporary fantasy about a divorced woman who returns home to run her aunt's bookstore and encounters helpful ghosts of dead authors. No violence, romance, or strong language—suitable for teens and adults seeking quiet, character-driven magical realism.
What to know going in
This book has no graphic violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include grief and divorce.
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Who'll love this
Teens who love books and bookstores will enjoy this mystical journey where ghosts of famous authors help guide a woman through a life transition.