Books Like Ordinary Ghosts
Families who loved Ordinary Ghosts by Eireann Corrigan often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved Ordinary Ghosts by Eireann Corrigan often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
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.
