
At a glance
- Published
- 2025
- Publisher
- Candlewick Press
- Subgenre
- Fantasy
- Words
- 21,679
- Section
- Middle Grade
Neshama
Anna can see and talk to ghosts, which gets her bullied at school. When a ghost named Ruthie appears at her grandmother Bubbe's house by the sea, Anna uncovers family secrets and must use her gift to protect Bubbe from a restless spirit.
- Sydney Taylor Book Award 2026
Themes
Mood
Feels mysterious, emotional, tense.
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