This is a most timely ghost story. Written by Holly Black, author of The Spiderwick Chronicles, it is just scary enough to be interesting, believable, and frightening. Do have an antique bone china doll at your house? Do you know her history? Have you ever dreamed about her? Young Poppy does and in compelled to right a great wrong. She enlists the assistance of her two best friends, Zach and Alice. The trio have been friends forever, and have enjoyed playing one continuous, ever-changing game involving pirates, thieves, mermaids, warriors, and a queen. Is this quest Poppy has set them on a continuation of their make-believe game...or is it real? Zach is dealing with issues with his part-time dad, and Alice is trying desperately to please her grandmother. Sometimes, however, we are bound by honor to do the right thing, regardless of consequences.
"Was growing up finding out that most stories turn out to be lies?"
Mark Twain Award Preliminary Nominee 2015-16
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