What Stays Buried
What Stays Buried by Suzanne Young is a middle-grade novel published by HarperCollinsPublishers in 2023, featuring 272 pages in English. This book presents a thrilling ghost story intertwined with a heartfelt coming-of-age journey, focusing on twelve-year-old Calista Wynn, who faces the impending loss of her ability to communicate with the dead as her thirteenth birthday approaches. As children begin to go missing in her town, Calista encounters the Tall Lady, a vengeful spirit linked to the disappearances, setting the stage for a suspenseful narrative.
Readers will find a blend of action and adventure as Calista navigates her unique abilities and confronts the challenges posed by the Tall Lady. The story explores themes of family, loss, and the complexities of adolescence, while also delving into elements of horror and mystery. With its engaging plot and emotional depth, this book offers a poignant reminder of the connections we maintain with those we’ve lost, making it a significant addition to the juvenile fiction genre.
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A Bram Stoker Award nominee! In her first book for middle grade readers, New York Times bestselling author Suzanne Young brings together a thrilling ghost story, a heartfelt coming of age journey, and a poignant reminder that those we’ve loved and lost are never far away–perfect for fans of Bone Hollow and The Peculiar Incident on Shady Street.
Twelve-year-old Calista Wynn will lose her ability to speak with the dead on her thirteenth birthday.
And with only a few weeks left, children have started going missing.
When Calista meets the Tall Lady–an angry spirit with a grudge against Calista, her family, and the entire town–she knows she’s found the ghost responsible for the disappearances.
It’s up to Calista, the only one who can see the Tall Lady, to stop her. If she doesn’t, Calista won’t just lose her powers…she’ll lose everyone she has left.
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