The Girl and the Ghost by Hanna Alkaf
The Girl and the Ghost
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Hanna Alkaf
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The Girl and the Ghost

Hanna Alkaf

288 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade emotional fast-paced
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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 1,089 reviews

Moods

emotional 70%
adventurous 68%
mysterious 51%
dark 49%
sad 31%
hopeful 27%
funny 18%
tense 18%
reflective 17%
lighthearted 14%
inspiring 10%
challenging 8%
informative 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 56%
fast 40%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 33% | Plot: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 18% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.1

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