Not Quite a Ghost by Anne Ursu
Reviewed by:Β Alyssa Young, Youth Services Assistant
Genre: Horror; Realistic Fiction
Suggested Age: 5th-8th grade (or adults & teens!)
What is the book about?
This middle grade novel focuses on Violet, who is going through significant life changes (a new school, friend group problems, a new house, a mysterious illness) and includes a slightly spooky ghost story.
Ursu’s book discusses chronic or invisible illness, the effects it can have on your relationships, and the emotions that come from not being believed by doctors or friends.
Throughout the story, Violet learns about finding inner strength and advocating for yourself – whether that involves your health, your relationships with friends and family, or any other situation!
My Review:
This book is great for children in grades 5th-8th who love Horror and Realistic Fiction. Adults may also enjoy it, as it was inspired by the novella The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman.
Find it in the Youth Services Department or on the Boundless app!