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by Tonya Hurley (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

4.4 235 ratings

Book 1 of 3: Ghostgirl

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Now I lay me down to sleep,

I pray the Lord my soul to keep.

And if I should die before I awake,

I pray the popular attend my wake.

Charlotte Usher feels practically invisible at school, and then one day she really is invisible. Even worse: she's dead. And all because she choked on a gummy bear. But being dead doesn't stop Charlotte from wanting to be popular; it just makes her more creative about achieving her goal.

If you thought high school was a matter of life or death, wait till you see just how true that is. In this satirical, yet heartfelt novel, Hurley explores the invisibility we all feel at some times and the lengths we'll go to be seen.

Praise for ghostgirl:

* Polished dark-and-deadpan humor, it's a natural fit with Gen Y, too." --Publishers Weekly (starred review)

* "[Tonya] beats out witty teen-speak like a punk-band drummer, keeping the narrative fast-paced and fun yet thought-provokingly heartwarming. Goofy, ghastly, intelligent, electrifying." --Kirkus (starred review)

*"Tim Burton and Edgar Allan Poe devotees will die for this fantastic, phantasmal read." --School Library Journal (starred review)

* "Readers with a taste for black humor and satire will feast on Hurley's crisp, wise dialogue. Anticipate a well deserved cult following." --VOYA (starred review)

"Written with deadpan wit...this is a 'Wonderful Life'-like tale." -New York Post

"A sincere (and humorous) exploration of how we all feel invisible at one time or another...perfect read." -CosmoGirl

Reading age

12 years and up
Book 1 of 3

Ghostgirl
Print length

340 pages
Language

English
Grade level

7 and up
Lexile measure

950L
Publisher

Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Publication date

August 1, 2008
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On Kindle Scribe
ISBN-13

978-0316113571
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From School Library Journal

Starred Review. Grade 7 Up—Charlotte User, an invisible loser, dies just before enacting a plan to catch the cutest guy in school and achieve popularity. She refuses to accept her fate (death by gummy bear) and returns as a ghost with a mission: to go to the Fall Ball with Damen and get a midnight kiss. Hurley combines afterlife antics, gothic gore, and high school hell to produce an original, hilarious satire. Charlotte ambles through death's door and remains a pitiable, selfish, and somewhat annoying heroine. Readers root for her, but cringe at her blunders, too. She blows off her new dead-kid school and classmates, unable to give up her living, breathing crush. Hurley's pitch-perfect dialogue and clever names (Petula, Rotting Rita, Principal Styx) keep readers laughing. Dark, meditative song lyrics and poetry start each chapter while campy, Gothic illustrations frame the pages. Tim Burton and Edgar Allan Poe devotees will die for this fantastic, phantasmal read.—Shelley Huntington, New York Public Library
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About the Author

New York Times bestselling ghostgirl author, Tonya Hurley, has credits spanning all platforms of teen entertainment including: creating, writing and producing two hit TV series, writing and directing several acclaimed independent films, developing a ground-breaking collection of video games and board games and creating and providing content for award-winning websites. Ms. Hurley lives in New York with her husband and daughter. Her website iswww.ghostgirl.com.

Product details

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0015DWLYY
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Little, Brown Books for Young Readers (August 1, 2008)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 1, 2008
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 1386 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 340 pages
Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 0316036358

Best Sellers Rank: #1,193,671 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #436 in Teen & Young Adult School & Education Fiction eBooks
- #480 in Teen & Young Adult Ghost Stories
- #1,190 in Teen & Young Adult Fiction about Friendship

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New York Times bestselling ghostgirl author, Tonya Hurley, has credits spanning all platforms of teen entertainment including: creating, writing and producing two hit TV series, writing and directing several acclaimed independent films, developing a ground-breaking collection of video games and board games and creating award-winning websites. Hurley's films have premiered in film festivals around the world including TriBeca, LA Independent, and Edinburgh and her work has been featured on ABC, IFC and PBS. She was nominated for the prestigious Rockefeller Foundation Award in film.

Her first novel, ghostgirl was an instant best-seller and has received starred reviews from the literary publications Publishers Weekly, Kirkus, VOYA and School Library Journal. Her second book in the series, ghostgirl: Homecoming was released in 2009 and ghostgirl Lovesick will be released in 2010. The ghostgirl audiobooks, narrated by Parker Posey with original music by Vince Clarke, are available for digital download at www.audible.com.

Ms. Hurley lives in New York with her husband and daughter. Her Web site is www.ghostgirl.com.

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NLD

I love this book

Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2015

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I love this book, its for young girls but...as an adult girl, love this book. As most books written for the younger generation, it comes with a lesson learned. The story is enduring and you can't wait to see what the next page holds. Wish there was a sequel. The cover is intriguing, ordered another copy for my niece and a hard copy for my growing library in the media room. Thank you Tonya Hurley for such a delightful read & story.

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Lilith Nyx Grimm

Perfect Condition!

Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2023

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I definitely have been wanting this book for a long time and I love hard backs! Fast shipping!

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Savanna Spruiell

I really liked this boox!

Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2020

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I really liked this book! I stumbled across it online when I was in middle school. I was interested, but at the time it was hard for me to find a copy of the book. What drew me in was the Tim Burton esque cover art style. Twelve years later something made me think of it again. I listen to a lot of audio books these days so I decided to buy it!

I'm really liked this book! It was a cute, dark and humorous story! I do wish there was a little more horror. The story is a little cringey and cheesy at some parts. Without spoiling the plot it's about finding redeption. I feel like it was lacking in depth like it was missing something. The writing could have been better. There were a lot of name drops. I'd say it was a bit too much, but I love how every chapter starts with a quote / lyrics from a famous person or band. The cover in my opinion is misleading. It makes the book seem cartoony and kid friendly, but it actually isn't for young kids. I'd say it more for mid teens and older. There is the language, references of sex and slut shaming. Aside from that the story is kind of juvenile in some parts. If I read this when it first came out I think I would have really loved it! Now as an adult I really like it, but some of the dark themes seemed a little depressing for me. I was very satisfied with the ending and I am very interested in the next book!

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Nancy

Good dark humor story

Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2016

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I actually read the second book first after finding it at a used book store. I enjoyed the book enough to go seek out others by the same author. I am very glad to have ordered and read this book. It has just the right amount of teenage angst without being overwhelming for an adult like me to read. Humor aplenty and a good story line.

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Paris

Awesome

Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2014

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If you like a book about death and what happens after it, then this is a book for u. I will say this though it is slow in the first few chapters but it really gets better to where u want to read more as to why this and that happens in the book. You will be puzzled here and there but I know you will love this book like I did. But overall I really enjoyed it and ordered more of the series to ghost girl.

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Good book

Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2018

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Little wear on the cover as described, but otherwise in great condition

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Edward S. Grant

Good book

Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2023

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Ok condition. I don’t remember the lousy binding being in the description but it works

Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2022

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I highly recommend.

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Larissa

Realmente muito bom

Reviewed in Brazil on January 25, 2021

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O livro é igual a foto veio tudo bem embalado

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cherie

For those that like to be different.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 2, 2015

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Fantastic read.

Zahara

Ghostgirl Parte 1

Reviewed in Spain on September 17, 2015

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Me encantó el libro no solo por la historia en sí, sino porque está muy bien cuidado y en buenas condiciones. Lo llevaba buscando mucho tiempo y fue toda una sorpresa encontrarle. 100% recomendado a todo aquel que le guste leer historias fantásticas :)

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Vanessa Souza

Livro sombrio mas adorável!

Reviewed in Brazil on September 17, 2018

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Livro com o desiger muito bonito, um tanto sombrio mas adorável. Chegou no prazo correto e o vendedor ainda enviou um brinde, um cd contendo vários audiobooks.