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Ghostgirl: Homecoming

by Tonya Hurley

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Heaven couldn't be a phone bank, could it?

Charlotte Usher discovers that the afterlife isn't quite what she pictured when she's forced to intern at a hotline for troubled teens. Before she can officially cross over, she'll have to be a source of guidance for one such teen. The problem is she doesn't have much advice to offer since dying hasn't exactly boosted her confidence level.

But when Hawthorne High's leading, love-to-hate cheerleader Petula and her gothic little sis' Scarlet find themselves suddenly resting-in-peace in comas, Charlotte's opportunity to save them will prove to be the risk of a lifetime-for all of them.

Praise for ghostgirl:

* Polished dark-and-deadpan humor, it's a natural fit with Gen Y, too.--Publishers Weekly (starred review)

* Tonya] beats out witty teen-speak like a punk-band drummer, keeping the narrative fast-paced and fun yet thought-provokingly heartwarming. Goofy, ghastly, intelligent, electrifying.--Kirkus (starred review)

*Tim Burton and Edgar Allan Poe devotees will die for this fantastic, phantasmal read.--School Library Journal (starred review)

* Readers with a taste for black humor and satire will feast on Hurley's crisp, wise dialogue. Anticipate a well deserved cult following. --VOYA (starred review)

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In this sequel to the "New York Times"-bestselling "ghostgirl," Charlotte Usher discovers that the afterlife isn't quite what she pictured when she's forced to intern at a hotline for troubled teens. Before she can "officially" cross over, she'll have to be a source of guidance for one such teen.

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LolaLetter, May 14, 2009 (view all comments by LolaLetter)
I loved the book ghostgirl so much. It was a smart, witty and, at the same time, a profound book. I found it extremely entertaining, i could not put it down, and entirely engaging. I related to the characters and I actually learned a lot about myself. ANyway, I got the ARC of ghostgirl: Homecoming and was expecting to like it, but I wasn't expecting to LOVE it. Homecoming goes much deeper, the wit and humor are still there, but the overall story grows with the characters. There are those pee-in-your-pants lines LOL, but the author really takes it to a whole other level! I can't wait to get the finished copy!!! This is my new favorite author!
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780316113595
Subtitle:
Homecoming
Author:
Hurley, Tonya
Author:
Hurley, Tonya
Publisher:
Little, Brown Young Readers
Subject:
Sisters
Subject:
Death
Subject:
Horror & Ghost Stories
Subject:
Humorous Stories
Subject:
Teenage girls
Publication Date:
July 2009
Binding:
Hardcover
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
285
Dimensions:
930x530x110 130
Age Level:
12-22

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