<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><strong>From the acclaimed author of <em>Nightbooks</em> and <em>The Thickety</em> comes a spooky series, perfect for fans of Neil Gaiman, Adam Gidwitz, and <em>Stranger Things</em>!</strong></p><p>Cordelia Liu knew Shadow School was going to be different. Still, she didn't expect the school grounds to be filled with ghosts.</p><p>Cordelia soon realizes she's not the only one who can see the ghosts; her new friend Benji can too. Together with super-smart Agnes, the trio are determined to find out why the ghosts are there, and whether there's a way to set them free.</p><p>But the school was created with more sinister intentions, and someone is willing to go to extreme lengths to ensure that the ghosts remain trapped forever.</p><p>Check out the book that <em>School Library Journal</em> called a "delightful blend of friendship, suspense, and spectral sightings [that] belongs on most shelves!"</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"A thrilling tale of magic that is just scary enough."--<em>Kirkus Reviews </em><strong>(starred review)</strong><br><br>"The twisted plot is perfectly matched by the twisted atmosphere. . . . Spine-tingling."--<em>Booklist </em><strong>(starred review)</strong><br><br>Praise for <em>Nightbooks: "</em>Fans of gloomy fare such as Lemony Snicket, Adam Gidwitz, or Neil Gaiman will find an equally twisting and terrifying tale here." <em></em> --School Library Journal <strong>(starred review)</strong><br><br>"Just the right balance of humor, mystery, and scariness for a preteen audience. A fun addition to the growing genre of scary books for middle graders; readers will be eager to see more of this smart and spunky trio in further spooky adventures."--<em>Kirkus Reviews</em><br><br>"The preteens' friendship is realistic and appealing. The suspense is engaging and consistent throughout, and there's a perfect mix of scares and mystery that will entice even the most fainthearted of readers. VERDICT This delightful blend of friendship, suspense, and spectral sightings belongs on most shelves."--School Library Journal<br><br>"The story balances the spookier elements with the humorous and/or difficult going-ons of middle school. Heart and humor elevate the formulaic tropes, making this as easy quick pick for a just creepy enough read."--Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books<br><br>"White opens the Shadow School trilogy with a well-paced thriller of a new-kid-at-school narrative. Tension builds to a crescendo when an overnight rescue attempt goes awry, and the ending promises more adventures to come for Cordelia and her friends."--ALA Booklist<br><br>Praise for the Thickety series: "Darkly bewitching. Readers will devour each twist and turn of the plot, right up to the startling conclusion."--School Library Journal<br>