The Ghost in the Garden - by Alisse Lee Goldenberg (Paperback)

About the Book

Sophie moved, leaving everything she knew behind. But the girl hanging around their back garden gives her the creeps. Could her new home be haunted?

Book Synopsis

Twelve-year-old Sophie Madison has no idea what she's in for when she moves from the big city of Calgary to Stratford, Ontario. And she misses her friends, her apartment, and all her favorite places. Although her parents found a beautiful house with a bedroom she loves, none of them knew it was full of secrets and surprises. When a young girl keeps lurking in the back garden, she begins to suspect her new home is haunted.

Review Quotes

A mesmerizing story full of twists and turns that are unexpected...descriptive writing is perfect allowing the reader to feel as if they are actually sitting in the beautiful garden talking with Tabitha or lying under the covers in Sophie's big bed trying to be brave and not cry or run as the noises begin every night.--Reader Views

I found her plight totally relatable. We all struggle with change. Grief, loss, and friendship are universal experiences... The endearing characters, quirky setting, and exciting mystery make The Ghost in the Garden a gem in YA's literary panorama.--The Chrysalis BREW project

The Ghost in the Garden is a suspenseful page-turner filled with great characters, mystery, and a plot that keeps you hanging on until the end. It's a hit for readers who love middle-grade ghost stories, small-town adventures, old houses, and brave young female protagonists.--Reader's Favorite