About the book
Heaven couldn't be a phone bank, could it?
Charlotte Usher discovers that the afterlife isn't quite what she pictured when she's forced to intern at a hotline for troubled teens. Before she can officially cross over, she'll have to be a source of guidance for one such teen. The problem is she doesn't have much advice to offer since dying hasn't exactly boosted her confidence level.
But when Hawthorne High's leading, love-to-hate cheerleader Petula and her gothic little sis' Scarlet find themselves suddenly resting-in-peace in comas, Charlotte's opportunity to save them will prove to be the risk of a lifetime-for all of them.
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)
Editions of ghostgirl: Homecoming
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780316113595
- EBook
- ISBN 9780316052993
Read an Excerpt
Heaven couldn't be a phone bank, could it?
Charlotte Usher discovers that the afterlife isn't quite what she pictured when she's forced to intern at a hotline for troubled teens. Before she can officially cross over, she'll have to be a source of guidance for one such teen. The problem is she doesn't have much advice to offer since dying hasn't exactly boosted her confidence level.
But when Hawthorne High's leading, love-to-hate cheerleader Petula and her gothic little sis' Scarlet find themselves suddenly resting-in-peace in comas, Charlotte's opportunity to save them will prove to be the risk of a lifetime-for all of them.
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)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ghostgirl: Homecoming about?
Heaven couldn't be a phone bank, could it?
Charlotte Usher discovers that the afterlife isn't quite what she pictured when she's forced to intern at a hotline for troubled teens. Before she can officially cross over, she'll have to be a source of guidance for one such teen. The problem is she doesn't have much advice to offer since dying hasn't exactly boosted her confidence level.
But when Hawthorne High's leading, love-to-hate cheerleader Petula and her gothic little sis' Scarlet find themselves suddenly resting-in-peace in comas, Charlotte's opportunity to save them will prove to be the risk of a lifetime-for all of them.
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)
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in ghostgirl: Homecoming?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: Horror and ghost stories, chillers, or other scary supernatural stories
Where can I read a sample of ghostgirl: Homecoming?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780316113595
Is ghostgirl: Homecoming part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series ghostgirl
Who is/are the Author/s of the book ghostgirl: Homecoming?
Tonya Hurley
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
ghostgirl: Homecoming is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780316113595) and ebook(ISBN 9780316052993)
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