About This Book
This haunting young adult ghost story follows Elodie Tran, a sixteen-year-old photographer, who discovers a mysterious shadow in her foggy harbor town. With her friends, Elodie delves into a forgotten local tragedy, uncovering a ghost whose past is entangled with lies and guilt. The narrative explores themes of memory, justice, and the importance of confronting the past to find peace. It's a compelling read for teens interested in mysteries with a supernatural twist, offering opportunities to discuss truth, empathy, and perseverance.
When shadows begin to move at dusk in the foggy harbor town of Foxglove Hollow, sixteen-year-old photographer Elodie Tran captures something impossible-a boy's shadow where no one stands. As colors fade from seawall murals and a forgotten tragedy resurfaces, Elodie and her friends uncover a ghost bound to lies, guilt, and a vanished funicular. To set the spirit free, they must expose the truth buried in glass, light, and silence. The Spirit in the Shadows is a haunting YA ghost story about memory, justice, and letting the past be seen.
Discussion Prompts
1
How does Elodie's photography help her uncover the truth? What other skills do she and her friends use?
2
Why is it important to 'let the past be seen,' even if it's difficult or painful?
3
What does 'justice' mean in this story, and how do the characters work to achieve it for the ghost?
4
Have you ever felt like something was hidden or forgotten that needed to be brought to light?
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