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Description
After their father's death, Kate and her brother Jesse must leave Brooklyn for an old house in Massachusetts, a move that leaves them feeling lost and unhappy. Their newly adopted sister from Korea struggles to fit in, but everything changes when she befriends a mysterious "blue lady" who knows the town's secrets. Together, the family learns that home isn't just a place it's something they can create with the help of unexpected friends.
Quick Summary
If you like ghost stories that feel more cozy than creepy, this one might become a quick favorite. Kate and her brother are still raw from losing their dad, and moving into a drafty old Massachusetts house makes them feel even more out of place until their newly adopted sister meets a mysterious "blue lady" who isn't the usual kind of haunted. The kids end up searching the house for clues, uncovering a hidden family secret, and learning that staying together is more important than staying put, all while the house creaks and whispers in the background. The story moves at a brisk pace, has just enough mystery to keep you turning pages, and packs in moments of humor and warmth that make the heavy stuff about grief and adoption easier to digest. If you've ever read *The Night Gardener*, you'll notice a similar blend of spooky atmosphere and heartfelt family drama, and kids who enjoy that will likely love this, too.