The Girl and the Ghost by Hanna Alkaf

The Girl and the Ghost

Hanna Alkaf

288 pages • 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 875 reviews

Moods

adventurous 70%
emotional 70%
dark 51%
mysterious 50%
sad 31%
hopeful 26%
funny 20%
tense 18%
reflective 17%
lighthearted 13%
inspiring 9%
challenging 8%
informative 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 39%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Character: 32% | Plot: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 8% | 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: 59% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 16% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.11

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