Synopses & Reviews
After being expelled from school and sent away to live with her grandmother, Sabine Rose is determined to become a normal teenage girl. She fits right in at her new school--making friends and even catching the eye of the adorable Josh DeMarco. No one suspects Sabine is hiding psychic abilities, except her grandma Nona, who also has the gift. But try as she might, Sabine simply can't ignore the compelling images that creep into her head. A girl with a dragonfly tattoo in certain danger ... a broken-hearted soul seeking revenge ... an angry spirit trapped for eternity... the spirit of a former classmate with urgent warnings... With help from Opal, her spirit guide, she solves the mystery that each vision brings, while trying to cope with problems in her own life-like finding a cure for her beloved Nona who's suffering from a fatal hereditary illness. Filled with sharp observations about friendship, family, romance, and self-discovery, Linda Joy Singleton writes candidly about the painful process of growing up with an extraordinary talent.
Synopsis
"Help her," insists the spirit of Kip, the jock from her old school who died in a car accident. But his cryptic message is the last thing on Sabine's mind as she packs up to move back home. She's not happy about leaving her friends, her boyfriend, and Nona who's gravely ill, but won't dare challenge her mother's orders. Besides, Sabine's also harboring hope that she can become close to her family again.
Reuniting with her fencing club brings back painful memories of getting kicked out of school and betrayed by her former best friend Brianne, now too entangled with her boyfriend to notice Sabine...unlike Kip's ghost who continues to nag her about someone in trouble. But Kip died alone, so who needs her help? As Sabine researches the events of that tragic night, she pieces together a shocking revelation knowledge that leads to a dangerous duel with a surprising foe.
About the Author
With plots involving twins, cheerleaders, ghosts, psychics and clones, Linda Joy Singleton has published over 25 midgrade and YA books. When she's not writing, she enjoys life in the country with a barnyard of animals including horses, cats, dogs and pigs. She especially loves to hear from readers and speaking at schools and libraries. She collects vintage series books like Nancy Drew, Trixie Belden and Judy Bolton. When Linda is asked why she'd rather write for kids than adults, she says, "I love seeing the world through the heart of a child, where magic is real and every day begins a new adventure. I hope to inspire them to reach for their dreams. Writing for kids is a gift, a responsibility, and an honor."