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Description
To Summon a Spirit follows Jessica Jenkins, a middle-grade reader who, while recovering from glandular fever, begins to slip between the present day and Victorian England. As she moves back and forth in time, she meets a new friend and uncovers shocking secrets about her own family's past. The story blends historical settings with a modern mystery, exploring memory, identity, and the boundaries between past and present. The book is aimed at readers aged roughly ten to fourteen and alternates between contemporary and Victorian scenes.
Quick Summary
A teen mysteriously flips between today and the Victorian era, turning a quiet recovery into a race against time. Kids will love the blend of spooky spirit summoning, time-slip puzzles, and a heroine who turns a feverish setback into a daring quest. If your kid likes the time-travel twists of "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" and the ghostly intrigue of "The Mysterious Benedict Society," they'll devour this page-turner. Perfect for ages 9-12 or grades 4-6, especially readers who enjoy MG mysteries with a hint of the supernatural.