Books like Let Me Tell You How I Died by Sinclair Smith
When Delia stumbles upon a mysterious diary in her school locker, she finds herself irresistibly drawn to the chronicled life of a girl who has long since passed away. As she reads, subtle shifts begin to occur—Delia notices the world unfolding as if she were seeing through the ghostly eyes of the diary’s author. The book explores the uncanny blending of diary entries, childhood curiosity, and the lingering presence of a ghostly friend.
First publish date: 1994
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Sinclair Smith
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