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The Time of the Ghost follows an invisible heroine who learns she is the disembodied spirit of Sally Medford, one of four eccentric sisters at a boys’ boarding school. As she navigates the school’s grounds, she uncovers her past and the trauma of her family: neglectful parents, an abusive boyfriend, and a dangerous bargain with an ancient goddess. As the story progresses, time‑travel elements surface, revealing Sally’s struggle with identity, her attempts to change the past, and the haunting consequences of her choices. The novel blends adolescent adventure with supernatural elements, exploring themes of self‑discovery, family dynamics, and the impact of past actions on the present.
First publish date: 1981
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Diana Wynne Jones
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