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When a mysterious supernatural presence starts doing extraordinary favors for Kelly and her younger sister Sasha, the two girls realize the ghost of their late father has come back to watch over them. The story follows the sisters as they navigate the uncanny help from the spirit of their father, blending family bonds with ghostly intrigue in a thrilling young‑adult tale.
First publish date: 1996
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Todd Strasser
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