About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is struggling with a significant move, the loss of a home, or the fear that they will be forgotten by people they have left behind. It is a poignant choice for children navigating the 'ghosts' of their own past experiences who need a safe space to process the permanence of change. The story follows ten year old Charlotte, a ghost who has been waiting in her childhood home for fifty years, and the modern girl, Susie, who moves in and discovers her. Through their friendship, the book explores profound themes of grief, the passage of time, and the necessity of letting go. While it features a ghost, the tone is more melancholy and reflective than frightening, making it appropriate for middle grade readers who are ready for a thoughtful look at mortality and legacy. Parents will appreciate how it validates the sadness of goodbyes while offering a hopeful path toward moving forward.
