Books like Unbroken by Paula Morris
Returning to New Orleans for spring break, sixteen-year-old Rebecca finds herself embroiled in another murder mystery from more than a century ago, when she meets the ghost of a troubled boy. The story is filled with supernatural elements, including ghosts and haunted places, and explores themes of guilt, redemption, and the impact of historical trauma.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Paula Morris
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