About This Book
Reach for this book when your teenager feels invisible at home or is struggling to process a family tragedy that everyone else seems to be ignoring. Ordinary Ghosts speaks to the quiet isolation that occurs when grief causes a family to drift apart, leaving a child feeling like a phantom in their own life. Emil lives in the shadow of his brother's mysterious disappearance, navigating a world of silence and high academic pressure. This nuanced realistic novel explores themes of identity, belonging, and the courage it takes to be seen. It is a sophisticated, grounded read for middle and high schoolers who appreciate a slow-burn mystery rooted in deep emotional truth. Parents will value how it validates the experience of 'the child left behind' and provides a bridge for discussing mental health and family communication.
