THE GHOST OF WHISPERING WILLOW
Second Edition by AMANDA M. THRASHER
Children’s Horror / Fantasy / Magic / Chapter Book
Publisher: Progressive Rising Phoenix Press
Page Count: 246
Publication Date: January 9, 2024
SYNOPSIS
Stewart sees a ghostly figure out of the corner of his eye. He and his friend, Andy, begin a ghost investigation that leads to an adventure of a lifetime. Coming face-to-face with a ghost, the boys make a decision to join forces with a group of girls, who have encountered a ghost of their own. The kids soon find that the ghosts that they’ve encountered are in imminent danger and need their help. Can the kids devise a plan to help the ghost in time? Will they be able to reunite a ghost with his lost family? Complete with a ghost village and a feud, this story takes on a life of its own.
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JULIE’S REVIEW:
The Ghost of Whispering Willow is a young adult ghost story that starts as a playful encounter and evolves into a deep story of family tragedy, betrayal, and reconnection.
Like in the author’s fairy books, the common theme in this ghost story is friendship and teamwork to help each other solve problems at hand. I enjoyed the interaction between the teens, especially after they got past their initial awkwardness between the boys and girls.
I liked the variety in the kids’ abilities and skills, from the detailed note-taker documenting everything to being skilled with working the tech. The boys and girls groups work together to help the ghosts they discover at the Willows, and the more they learn about the ghost kid’s story, the scarier it gets.
Turns out, ghosts can be in trouble too. And just like the living, ghosts cheat and steal and fight.
This story is fun for any YA and adult reader who enjoys a twisty ghost story with a backstory of murder, betrayal, some great characters, and a heart-warming ending. The writing was descriptive and straightforward. It is at a level middle-grade readers should not be too challenged while reading but can be enjoyed by all readers.
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It’s been so long since I read a good horror book! Curious about the ending goes. So glad you enjoyed this, Julie! 🙂