Ghost in the Glass House

By Carey Wallace

Book Overview

In a 1920s seaside town, Clare discovers a mysterious glass house in the backyard of her new summer home. There she falls in love with Jack, the ghost of a boy who can't remember who he was before he died. Their romance is a haven for her from the company of her society friends who can't wait to grow up and embark on romances of their own. But that haven begins to crack when she realizes that Jack has lied to her about his name . . .

A Haunting Ghost Story: Jack is a charming, playful ghost who can't remember his past. But as Clare falls for him, she begins to suspect the boy she loves is hiding a dark secret.Young Adult Historical Fiction: Step back into the 1920s in a windswept seaside town, where summer parties hide simmering tensions and a mysterious glass house holds the key to a long-forgotten tragedy.A Poignant Coming of Age Story: For twelve-year-old Clare, this ghostly romance is an escape from her shallow society friends. But her first love will force her to confront the world of adult secrets sooner than she ever expected.Secrets and Lies: He told her his name was Jack, but it was a lie. Unraveling the mystery of who he really is might be the only way to save him--or it might tear them apart forever.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0544336186
• ISBN13: 9780544336186
• Release Date: November 2014
• Publisher: Clarion Books
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.4" x 8.1"
• Age Range: 13 to 18 years
• Grade Range: Grade 8 to Postsecondary