The Language of Ghosts

Written by Heather Fawcett

Exiled siblings seek a magical language to reclaim their throne and save their brother from dark powers.

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356 pages· 79,240 words· Est. 11 hour read· 820L

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Bookroo's summary

Ex-princess Noa Marchena, exiled on a moving island, must reclaim her family's throne and protect her brother Julian from his own dark powers. As enemies hunt a weapon to defeat Julian, Noa discovers a forgotten magical language that could be the key to victory. But can she save her brother without losing him? With her little sister Mite and a cake-loving sea monster in tow, Noa faces a race against time and destiny. Will the siblings unlock the magic in time, or will their quest unravel everything they hold dear?

From the publisher

Princess Noa, aged eleven, Prince Julian, sixteen, and Princess Mite, five, flee their palace when a coup leads to their mother’s death, and unlock a long-forgotten magic to reclaim the stolen throne.

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 356
Words: 79,240
Reading age: 8–12
Audience: Middle Grade
Lexile: 820L

Themes & topics

Books about mythical creatures Books about magic Books about princes Books about siblings Books about orphans

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A boy is described as having a crush on another boy.

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