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Where the Lost Ones Go

Where the Lost Ones Go

Published in
2022
4.13
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Description

Where the Lost Ones Go is a middle grade contemporary fantasy by critically acclaimed author Akemi Dawn Bowman. It follows a twelve-year-old biracial Japanese American girl named Eliot, who is grieving the loss of her beloved grandma, Babung. Unhappy about moving to a new house that smells like lemons and deception, Eliot is desperate to find proof that ghosts exist, believing it could reconnect her with her grandma. Her journey takes her to Honeyfield Hall, a site of paranormal activity, where she discovers spirits who are stuck and losing their memory. With the help of Hazel, the granddaughter of Honeyfield's owner and Eliot's new crush, they uncover the mysteries of the haunted hall and the ghosts within. Through her adventure, Eliot hopes to help the spirits remember their pasts and preserve her grandmother’s memory.
Age
8-12
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
352 pages
Book in series
#2

Why to read

  • Engaging and relatable characters
  • Beautifully crafted fantasy world
  • Themes of friendship and self-discovery
  • Intriguing plot that keeps readers hooked