The Girl and the Ghost

Written by Hanna Alkaf

A girl inherits a ghostly companion with a dark side threatening their bond.

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280 pages· 55,083 words· Est. 7.5 hour read· 840L

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Bookroo's summary

Suraya receives a mysterious gift from her grandmother—a pelesit named Pink. This ghostly companion brings joy and danger, as its dark side begins to emerge. As shadows threaten to consume them, Suraya must uncover the light within to save their friendship and themselves. Can they overcome the darkness, or will they be lost forever? Dive into this haunting tale of friendship, jealousy, and the power of light against shadow.

But what if you make mistakes? Pink would ask, but she only waved him off. “They’re never mistakes,” she told him. “Only chances to make something new.”

— from the book

From the publisher

‘’’ Chosen as a 2020 Kirkus Prize Finalist for Young Readers’ Literature! ‘’’

A Malaysian folk tale comes to life in this emotionally layered, chilling middle grade debut, perfect for fans of The Book of Boy and The Jumbies.

‘’I am a dark spirit,’’ the ghost announced grandly. ‘’I am your inheritance, your grandmother’s legacy. I am yours to command.’’

Suraya is delighted when her witch grandmother gifts her a pelesit. She names her ghostly companion Pink, and the two quickly become inseparable.

But Suraya doesn’t know that pelesits have a dark side–and when Pink’s shadows threaten to consume them both, they must find enough light to survive . . . before they are both lost to the darkness.

Fans of Holly Black’s ‘’Doll Bones’’ and Tahereh Mafi’s Furthermore series will love this ghostly middle grade debut that explores jealousy, love, and the extraordinary power of friendship.

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