It Happened to Anna

By Tehlor Kay Mejia

A ghost haunts Sadie, sabotaging friendships. Can a new ally break the curse?

3.6/5 Goodreads · 461 ratings

224 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Sadie Rivera is haunted by a ghost determined to keep her isolated. After a tragic accident claims her best friend, Sadie vows to avoid new friendships. But when enigmatic Mal enters her life, the ghost's interference mysteriously ceases. As Sadie navigates this unexpected reprieve, she must uncover Mal's true intentions and the ghost's relentless grip on her life. Will Sadie find freedom in friendship, or is she destined to remain haunted forever?

From the publisher

This spine-tingling ghost story follows a tween girl who’s being literally haunted by loneliness until a new friendship upends her life. From the bestselling author of the Paola Santiago series! “Absolutely haunting!”–Delilah S. Dawson, New York Times bestselling author of Mine Sadie Rivera has been haunted all her life by a vengeful ghost–a ghost that doesn’t want her to make any friends. The moment she tries? Cue exploding lightbulbs, chilling gusts of wind, and slamming doors. Last year, Sadie got fed up. Last year, she made a best friend, Anna. So when the ghost caused an accident that killed her best friend, Sadie knew it was all her fault. Which is why she’s not going to make any friends this year at her new school. At least until mysterious cool girl Mal shows up, and the ghost doesn’t bother her for once. But Mal wants Sadie all to herself–and she’ll do anything to make sure it stays that way.

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