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Ways to See a Ghost

Emily Diamand (2013)

SubgenreEpic Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads3.97

Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageMild

Synopsis

Isis, the daughter of a charlatan psychic, can see ghosts – including that of her dead little sister, Angel. Gray is the son of a UFO-chasing conspiracy theorist. The two teenagers are forced together when their parents start dating. After a reluctant start, a friendship develops and Isis confesses her secret ability to Gray. But when Isis' mum is inducted into an elite psychic society, run by charismatic Philip Syndal, Isis discovers there are sinister intentions beneath Philip's charm. She and Gray find themselves in grave danger and Isis is forced to use her considerable powers to save them both

Is Ways to See a Ghost appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

A ghost-seeing teen uncovers a sinister psychic society in this contemporary fantasy. Contains themes of grief over a sibling's death, manipulation by adults, and mild peril, but handles supernatural content gently for middle grade readers.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death of child, grief, and manipulation (see the full list above).

Who'll love this

Readers who love ghost stories and mysteries will enjoy following Isis as she uses her psychic powers to expose a dangerous cult leader.

Tags

Contemporary FantasyGhost StoryMysteryParanormal