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Belladonna Johnson, a twelve‑year‑old living in the north of England, shares her home with the ghosts of her parents. When the world’s ghosts inexplicably disappear, she partners with a fellow student—often in trouble—to investigate the mysterious loss. Together, they explore the strange supernatural silence and uncover the secrets that lie behind it.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Helen Stringer
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