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Description
Jade knows that her best friend Fern has died, yet she can hear Fern tapping on her window every night.
Quick Summary
For kids who love a quick ghost story with real heart, "The Mouth" is a short but surprisingly powerful read. Jade is dealing with the loss of her best friend Fern, but something keeps tapping at her window every night and she's convinced it's her friend trying to reach her from somewhere beyond. The book perfectly balances spooky mystery with the messy, confusing feelings that come with grieving someone close to you, never getting too heavy or too scary but landing somewhere in between. At just over 5,000 words, it's an easy afternoon or evening read, which makes it a great option for reluctant readers or anyone who wants something they can finish in one sitting. Parents will find it's a gentle conversation starter about loss and friendship, though there are definitely some genuinely creepy moments that kids tend to love. If your young reader enjoyed "The Last of the Really Great...?" or other quiet ghost stories with emotional depth, this one hits that same sweet spot.