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In the 1640s during the English Civil War, Makepeace, the twelve-year-old illegitimate daughter of an aristocratic family, shares the family's unique hereditary gift: the capacity to be possessed by ghosts.
Quick Summary
Set in 1640s England during the English Civil War, Makepeace, a twelve-year-old illegitimate daughter of an aristocratic family, discovers she has inherited her family's supernatural gift of being possessed by ghosts. The novel explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, survival, and the struggle for identity as Makepeace navigates a dangerous world of political conflict and dark family secrets. If your child likes "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" by Barbara O'Connor, they will love this atmospheric historical fantasy with its complex protagonist and ghost-possession premise. This book is ideal for advanced readers in middle school, particularly 6th to 8th graders who enjoy dark, atmospheric stories.