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Misadventures in Ghosthunting

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Author

Melissa Yue

Genre

Middle Grade – Contemporary, Middle Grade – Fantasy, Middle Grade – Paranormal

Release Date

August 27, 2024

Publisher

HarperCollins

Categories , , , Tag Product ID: 20148

Description

Emma Wong is struggling to tell her parents about a lot of things. Getting a D on her math test, for one. Seeing ghosts, for another.

When a mysterious figure sets Emma’s family altar on fire, that’s one more secret to add to her list, which is growing perilously long. At the top of the list is the spectral ghosthunter named Henry, who has an attitude problem and a special loathing for Emma. Next, there’s Leon, a mild-mannered ghost guardian who is as flighty as the pigeon he often turns into. There’s Michelle, Emma’s ride-or-die bestie, whose curiosity about ghosts often eclipses her instinct for survival. And then there’s Chinese calligraphy—the magical kind. In the hands of a skilled ghosthunter, words and intention transform into magical protections. But in Emma’s shaky hands, it’s shiny and ineffective.

The most stunning secret, however, is that Emma’s sweet, plant-loving grandmother has the power to shank ghosts! What’s more, her grandma is an exorcist with a secret of her own. A secret that is haunting the Wongs from the Underworld.

The only way for Emma to save her loved ones is to tap into the Wong family’s ghosthunting history. Easier said than done, of course. Hungry ghosts are one thing, but Emma’s bad calligraphy may be what dooms them all!

About the Author

Photograph of author Melissa Yue
Photo Credit: Riske Photography

Melissa Yue writes genre fiction with paranormal elements. She lives on the west coast of Canada and has a B.A. in Applied Linguistics from the University of Victoria. Her work is informed by her experiences in the Chinese-Canadian diaspora community and her previous career in English as a Second Language education.

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