Families who loved School Spirits by Rachel Hawkins 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 is struggling with the dual burden of starting at a new school and feeling like they have to live up to a complicated family legacy. This supernatural mystery follows fifteen year old Izzy Brannick, a girl raised in a family of monster hunters who just wants a normal high school experience. While she hunts a ghost on campus, the story explores the deeper emotional realities of loneliness, the fear of being 'different,' and the courage required to forge an identity separate from one's parents. It is a lighthearted yet resonant choice for teens who feel like they are hiding their true selves to fit in. The tone is appropriate for middle and high schoolers, offering a safe space to explore themes of belonging and bravery through a fun, paranormal lens.