Charlottes Ghosts, L. P. Simone
Charlottes Ghosts, L. P. Simone
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Charlotte's Ghosts
The Mystery of the Vanishing Boy

Author: L. P. Simone

Narrator: AmeiDala, Alec Simone

Unabridged: 3 hr 42 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 07/04/2025

Synopsis

From award-winning author, L. P. Simone, a story of friendship, struggle, and courage. "A middle-school cross-genre standout." Kirkus."A cozy, contemporary, paranormal mystery offers an opportunity for a gentle historical perspective on war and loss in this time-crossed middle grade novel." PW-BookLifeCharlotte Cross didn't believe in ghosts, until she met one whose heart was as broken as her own...The spring before 7th Grade, tragedy strikes C. C. Cross. Dad won't be coming home from Afghanistan. When her mother packs her up and moves her across the country to Manassas, Virginia, C.C. finds herself in a new neighborhood, a new school and a new life, one without her mighty, fearless, and beloved father.As C.C. struggles to build a new life, she meets a boy on the Civil War Battlefield near her home. Then he disappears right before her eyes. C.C. knows that somehow, she must uncover the truth about the disappearing boy, and why he haunts the Battlefield.…In the spring of 1861 Jeremy Turner wants nothing more than to join Lincoln's army and shoot himself some Rebels, if only Ma would sign the enlistment papers. Not until he abandons his family farm and leaves behind everything he loves, will Jeremy find his way into the bloodiest war in American history.Can these two broken hearts help one another find their way home?

Reviews

Goodreads review by Book on January 25, 2024

Charlotte's Ghosts by L.P. Simone is a thoughtfully crafted novel that deftly weaves the threads of historical fiction, mystery, and supernatural elements. The book opens with the protagonist, C.C. Cross, grappling with the loss of her father, a pivotal event that sets the stage for an intriguing na......more

Goodreads review by Courtnee on January 08, 2024

Charlotte's Ghosts is a middle-grade novel by L.P. Simone. Charlotte Cross is grieving inwardly for her father when her mother moves them to Manassas, Virginia. While walking with her dog, Charlotte sees a boy around her age, but as they exchange words, he disappears. In 1861, Jeremy Turner heard ab......more

Goodreads review by Louise on July 16, 2024

From the opening to the closing pages, "Charlotte's Ghosts" by L.P. Simone left me utterly impressed! The storyline is incredibly intriguing and innovative, keeping me enthralled from start to finish. I found myself glued to the book, finishing it in one sitting. As a lover of ghost tales, I was blow......more

Goodreads review by Leonard on September 01, 2025

Charlotte's Ghosts is a book for all ages. I enjoyed the modern-day themes juxtaposed within a historical setting. This book weaves together several plot lines, one in the present and one in the past, to reveal the timeless connection we have of our past and present. Well done! An evoking page-turne......more

Goodreads review by Maureen on November 04, 2024

Heart-Warming Ghostly Breath of History Most readable. Likable main characters. Extremely well written, weaving emotions, actions, and details to color the pages with an historically accurate vibe. An easy read that draws you deeper than expected into a personal, memorable tale.......more

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