Lily's Ghosts
School year: Lower 6th, Upper 6th, Year 10, Year 11, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8, Year 9
No. of pages 272
Published: 2005
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In "Lily's Ghosts" by Laura Ruby, thirteen-year-old Lily is sent to spend the summer with her eccentric aunt in a decaying old house on Cape Cod. As she explores her surroundings, Lily meets a mysterious ghost who reveals secrets about the house and its past. Struggling with her own identity and the changes in her life, she learns to confront her fears and the complexities of growing up. Blending themes of friendship, loss, and the supernatural, the story captures Lily's journey toward self-discovery while uncovering the layers of the house’s haunting history. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book has been graded for interest at 10-13 years.
There are 272 pages in this book. This book was published in 2005 by Turtleback Books .
Originally from the East Coast, Laura Ruby now lives in Chicago with her husband, two stepdaughters and two cats. As well as being the author of LILY'S GHOSTS, a novel for readers of all ages, her short fiction for adults has appeared in numerous literary magazines.
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Sunshine State Young Reader's Award - Grades 6-8
This book was recognised in the Grades 6-8 category by the Sunshine State Young Reader's Award.
Edgar Allan Poe Award
This book was recognised by the Edgar Allen Poe Award. The Edgars are presented annually by the members of the Mystery Writers of America to distinguished fiction and non-fiction works about crime, mystery and detection — primarily by American authors.
Rhode Island Book Awards - Teen
This book was recognised in the Teen category by the Rhode Island Book Awards.
Parents' Choice Award
This book was recognised by the Parents' Choice Award.
Sunshine State Young Reader's Award - Grades 3-5
This book was recognised in the Grades 3-5 category by the Sunshine State Young Reader's Award.