I'm looking forward to seeing what she comes up with next! All the the things I love in my Middle Grade. I'm obsessed with Lindsay Currie's stories. Thank you so much to the publisher, Sourcebooks Young Readers, for providing me with a copy to read and review. I definitely recommend this one to all Spooky Middle Grade Readers. I did feel the ending to be a little abrupt, but that's most likely because I didn't want it to end. Without giving too much away, let's just say that it shined a light on doing the right thing, even though it might be difficult. I also enjoyed the message at the heart of this story. I liked the investigation the kids undertook, following clues and trying to get to the truth behind the legend of Sweet Molly. This was such a fun story and definitely had some top-notch creepy moments. The Girl in White was my most anticipated Spooky Middle Grade release of the year and it did not disappoint.Ĭurrie knows how to deliver that perfect, cozy, spooky small town atmosphere, all while pairing it beautifully with likable, strong-willed, curious and determined characters. They hope that with enough information they'll be able to help Molly achieve peace, so that she can move on and they can finally sleep through the night.

Even though it's scary, maybe she just needs their help. They feel like she's connecting with them for a reason. Together with Mallory's other friends, Emmie and Brianne, the kids begin a deep dive into the real story of Sweet Molly. What is going on? The more they compare notes, the more they begin to fear that what is happening to them may be connected to one of the town's most infamous legends, that of Sweet Molly. It seems they are even plagued by the same dreams. When a neighbor boy, Joshua, confesses to Mallory that he has been sleepwalking as well, the two begin to share stories. That paired with the nightmares, make Mallory's nights something to fear. She's losing time and waking up dirty and wet that's how Mallory initially starts to figure out that she's actually been sleepwalking. She's having a difficult time sleeping and feels like she is being watched.

It's like dinner and a show.Īs time goes by, instead of getting better, Mallory feels like things are getting worse.

Her mother even regales visiting guests with spooky tales during meals at the restaurant. Her parents, who own and run a cozy restaurant known as The Hill, have bought into it hook, line and sinker. The constant reminders of local ghost stories and lore weighs on her last nerve. While this may sound absolutely fantastic to some of us, Mallory feels very differently. Mallory has felt out of place ever since her family moved from the bustling city of Chicago to the small seaside town of Eastport in New England.Ĭertain aspects of the town's local culture drive Mallory a bit crazy if she's being honest, like the fact that it feels like Halloween 365-days a year.

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