Description: Born skeptic Lilac Black knows ghosts aren't real - until she is thrust into the secret world of seers and spirits at the Spindlewood School. Perfect for fans of The Clackity and The Swifts.
Brief description: Freddie Kölsch is a connoisseur and crafter of frightful fiction (with a dash of hope). She lives in the sharp-witted heart of New England with her high school sweetheart-turned-wife, a handful of cats, a houseful of art, and a mind's eye full of ghosts. Spindlewood is her middle-grade debut.
Review Quotes:
"A fantastically fresh take on a magic-school story.... An ideal autumnal read for anyone seeking an eerie atmosphere, mounting mysteries, and heaps of humor." --Booklist (Starred Review)
"The story deftly handles the delicate emotions surrounding grief, cliques, insecurity, and the difficult work of growing up.... A compelling story with realistic characters and atmospheric spooky touches." --Kirkus "This delightfully unsettling tale offers captivating mystery helmed by a stubborn and fiercely practical protagonist. Snarky omniscient narration propels a wry, enjoyable entry in the magical school canon." --Publishers Weekly "It's a refreshing concept to have the main character be the only one who does not (at least to her knowledge) hold any supernatural abilities, and the magical school, built on grounds where ghosts are everywhere, holds promise.... There is sure to be anticipation for the sequel to see what Lilac does next." --Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books A perfect choice for fans of -Jonathan Stroud's "Lockwood & Co." series, the television show Wednesday, and works by Lemony Snicket. --School Library Journal "Clever, funny, and spooky, Spindlewood is a sparkling delight." --Stephanie Burgis, author of The Dragon with a Chocolate Heart