The Girl in White
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2022 · Est. 8.5 hour read

The Girl in White

By Lindsay Currie

A girl confronts a ghost to break a town's ancient curse.

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304 pages· 61,330 words· Est. 8.5 hour read
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Twelve-year-old Mallory is new to Eastport, a town obsessed with its cursed history. Plagued by nightmares and a sense of being watched, she encounters a ghostly figure from her dreams. As Eastport prepares to celebrate its eerie past, Mallory must unravel the mystery of Sweet Molly, the town's most feared legend. Can she face her fears and stop the curse before it destroys everything? Dive into a chilling adventure of bravery and mystery, perfect for young fans of ghost stories and historical legends.

From the publisher

For fans of Small Spaces and the Goosebumps series by R.L Stine comes a chilling story about a twelve-year old girl who must face down the most notorious ghost in her haunted East coast town to stop a centuries-old curse that threatens to destroy everything.Mallory hasn’t quite adapted to life in her new town of Eastport yet. Maybe it’s because everyone is obsessed with keeping the town’s reputation as the most cursed town in the US.And thanks to the nightmares she’s had since arriving, Mallory hardly sleeps. Combined with the unsettling sensation of being watched, she’s quickly becoming convinced there’s more to her town. Something darker.When Mallory has a terrifying encounter with the same old woman from her dreams, she knows she has to do something–but what? With Eastport gearing up to celebrate the anniversary of their first recorded legend Mallory is forced to investigate the one legend she’s always secretly been afraid of . . . Sweet Molly.Pick up The Girl in White if you are looking for: A book for middle school students, 5th grade to 9th gradeA story with a strong female protagonist that explores bravery, friendship, and familyMystery books for kids 9-12Chilling ghost stories and ghost books for kids (perfect for Halloween!)Historical mysteries for kidsSpooky middle grade for fans of stories about Salem or Spooky Hollow

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
304
Words
61,330
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
600L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about ghostsBooks about nightmaresBooks about family businessesBooks about sleepwalking
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.9
F&P level
~O
Publication
Published
September 6, 2022
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781728236544

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