Stonewords: A Ghost Story

“Stonewords: A Ghost Story” by Pam Conrad is a first edition published by Harpercollins Children’s Books in 1990. This children’s fiction book, consisting of 130 pages, presents a narrative where Zoe discovers that her house is inhabited by the ghost of an eleven-year-old girl. The story unfolds as Zoe is transported back to the day of the girl’s death in 1870, exploring themes of loss and the desire to change the past.

Readers will find a blend of adventure and supernatural elements as Zoe attempts to alter the tragic event that led to the ghost’s demise. The narrative delves into the complexities of friendship and the impact of historical events on personal lives. With its focus on ghost stories, this book invites young readers to engage with themes of empathy and understanding through the lens of a haunting tale.