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Pram Bellamy is an orphaned child who has learned a remarkable skill: she can communicate with the deceased. Although people around her are few, she finds companionship in her treasured books, her supportive aunts, and her best friend, the ghostly Felix. Together, they explore the hidden world of the spirits, uncovering mysteries that blend friendship, family life, and the supernatural.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Lauren DeStefano
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