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In *Girl Meets Ghost*, seventh‑grader Kendall discovers she can see and communicate with dead people. The spirits she encounters seek her help as a psychic sleuth, hoping she’ll uncover the clues that have kept them trapped. As Kendall delves into the school’s hidden histories and mysteries, she learns that her gift is both a gift and a responsibility.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Lauren Barnholdt
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