Sometimes itâs hard to rest in peace. A young trainee witch, a family power gone haywire, a dearly departed grandma, an undead boy, and an evil witchâthatâs a recipe for the perfect summer vacation. Both hilarious and heartfelt, this fast-paced mystery about life and death (and afterlife) is for fans of Spirit Hunters and The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl.
Twelve-year-old Kimmy Jones wants to excel at the unique (and secret) aspect of her familyâs funeral home business. Under the watchful eye of Grandma Bev, Kimmy learns how to raise the recently deceased, request their last wish, and break the connection to send them on. But when Grandma unexpectedly dies herself, Kimmy canât reach her spirit, and nothing seems like itâs ever going to be right again.
Then a boy dies under mysterious circumstances on the night of a meteor shower. With no witnesses, Kimmyâs the only one who can get answers about what happened. So she breaks into the hospital morgue, and for the first time in months, her power works. She Wakes the boy up. Except then Kimmy canât break the connection and so he stays Awake. Even worse, the boy has no memory of what happened to him. As Kimmy works to unravel the mystery, she discovers secrets about her heritage and learns about a witch who has been wreaking havoc for centuries.
Casey Lyallâs supernatural mystery is heartfelt, thrilling, and hilarious. Waking the Dead and Other Fun Activities is perfect for fans of Aviâs School of the Dead and Suzanne Youngâs What Stays Buried.
Categories:
- Children's Books
- Education & Reference
Publisher : Greenwillow Books
Author : Lyall, Casey
Language : English
Published :2024-05-28
Number Of Pages : 288
Binding : hardcover
ISBN-10 : 0063239876
ISBN-13 : 9780063239876
Item weight : 0.75 lb
Dimensions : 0.75 in x 5.75 in x 8.5 in
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