Books like Deadly little games by Laurie Faria Stolarz
Jamie and Camelia are ordinary high‑schoolers until they learn that their gift is psychometry: the power to read objects’ histories. Together they begin to unlock the hidden memories of one another’s pasts, forming a deep bond. Suddenly a long‑buried family tragedy resurfaces in Camelia's life. The revelation forces her and Ben to confront unresolved grief, challenging the very foundations of their relationship and the lives they love.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Laurie Faria Stolarz
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