The Girl and the Ghost by Hanna Alkaf

The Girl and the Ghost

Hanna Alkaf with Mirai Booth Ong

6 hours, 30 minutes • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade emotional fast-paced

Description

A Malaysian folk tale comes to life in this emotionally layered, chilling middle grade debut, perfect for fans of The Book of Boy and The Jumbies. I am a dark spirit, the ghost announced grandly. I am your inheritance, your grandmother’s legacy...

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Community Reviews Summary of 922 reviews

Moods

adventurous 70%
emotional 69%
mysterious 50%
dark 49%
sad 30%
hopeful 27%
funny 20%
reflective 17%
tense 17%
lighthearted 15%
inspiring 9%
challenging 8%
informative 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 58%
fast 38%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Character: 32% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 17% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.11

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