The Ghost Child is a charming and haunting tale about the power of memory and the importance of family ties that will captivate readers of all ages. With crisp and evocative prose, Emma Tennant takes us on a journey through Melly's experiences as she meets the ghost of her grandpa's brother. The story is not just about ghostly apparitions, but about the impact that past events have on those living in the present. This is an enchanting read that will leave you with a warm nostalgia for the past and a fresh perspective on how the dead can continue to shape our lives.

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Young Melly is condemned to another summer holiday with her grandparents - but this year things are different as she meets the ghost of great uncle Rick, killed when a World War II pilot, but appearing to Melly as a boy of her own age in the cottage where he used to live.

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