The Hungry Ghost
'A gripping, moving, perfectly crafted story... one of my books of the year' Sinéad O'Hart, author of The Eye of the North Freja arrives in Singapore during the month of the hungry ghost, when old spirits are said to roam the streets. She's struggling to settle into her dad's new, 'happy' family, and dreams only of escaping home and leaving this hot, unfamiliar city. Then one night, a mysterious girl in a white dress appears in the garden. Freja follows this figure to lush, secretive corners of the city, seeking to understand the girl's identity. Her search will lead her to an old family mystery - one that must be unravelled before the month is over, to allow both girls to be freed from the secrets of the past.
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I am not sure why it has taken me so long to venture into children's/middle-grade books, but I am finding some really great reads. I initially requested it because of the “Denmark” angle, as that is where I have called home for the past 25 years. And I am so glad I did (request it) because this was just such a wonderful read. Set in Singapore during the Hungry Ghosts Festival, Freja arrives to spend a year with her dad and his new family. Before long, a mysterious girl appears in their garden, and Freja must solve the mystery of the girl's background before the end of the festival.
Part advantage, part ghost story, part learning to embrace change and acknowledge pain. And full of friendship, love, and feels. I honestly can't recommend this one enough.