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In "Ghosts I Have Been," young Blossom Culp gradually learns her extraordinary gift of second sight, setting the stage for a series of unexpected adventures. Her newfound ability pulls her into moments that blur the line between ordinary school life and supernatural phenomena.
In the sequel, "The Dreadful Future of Blossom Culp," we follow Blossom during her freshman year in 1914. Despite not being the most popular student, she leverages her psychic talent to travel a remarkable seventy years ahead. Returning to her present, she orchestrates a memorable Halloween that reshapes her classmates’ and teachers’ perceptions and creates lasting memories.
Both stories blend elements of time travel, psychic ability, and ghost lore with the everyday challenges of school life, offering a compelling mix of supernatural intrigue and youthful adventure.
First publish date: 2001
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Richard Peck
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