In "Dead Is Just a Dream" by Marlene Perez, teen protagonist Jessica is navigating the complexities of high school life, friendships, and budding romance while dealing with her unique ability to see the dead. When a classmate’s mysterious death occurs under suspicious circumstances, Jessica must confront her fears and delve into the supernatural. As she investigates the truth behind the tragedy, she uncovers secrets that intertwine her life with the deceased. Along the way, Jessica learns about love, loyalty, and the importance of facing her own fears, all while trying to keep the balance between the living and the dead. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Dead Is .

This book is aimed at children at US 7th grade+.

This book has been graded for interest at 12-17 years.

There are 176 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2014 by Clarion Books .

Marlene Perez lives in Orange County, CA with her husband, two children, and psychotic little cat. She watches way too much TV in between writing. Her other books include Unexpected Development and the forthcoming Dead Is the New Black.