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Cass McKenna much prefers ghosts over "breathers." Ghosts are uncomplicated and dependable, and they know the dirt on everybody...and Cass loves dirt. She's on a mission to expose the dirty secrets of the poseurs in her school.
But when the vice president of the student council discovers... read more
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Summary edit
Cass McKenna is your average teenage girl. She has an older sister named Paige who recently died because of drowning. While her family grieves over the death of their eldest daughter, Cass has it much worse. Her sister who "supposedly" died is still alive. Paige isn't alive with a body but in... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)
Characters edit
- Cassandra McKenna: Cassandra doesn't like her name long. She goes by Cass or Cassie. Cass is alienated from school. She has messy brown hair. Her only friends at school are Norris and Bizty. Cass can also see the dead. She has dirt on everyone in school.
- Tim Reed: Tim Reed is the student council's vice president. He recently just had his mother passed away and it has left a hole in his heart. He has blond hair and grayish-blue eyes.
- Paige McKenna: Paige is Cass McKenna's older sister who drowned in a lake and passed away but she isn't gone yet. Paige is now a ghost and the only one who can see her is her little sister Cass. Paige has bleach-blond hair, wears low-cut capris.
- Norris: Norris is a 14 year old teen who is a ghost. He is attached to the school that Cass goes to. Cass and Norris are best friends. Norris helps Cass find dirt on everyone so that she can expose them.
- Danielle Perry: Used to be best friends with Cass until she spread horrible rumors about her and backstabbed her. Is dating Paul.
- Bitzy: Bitzy is a girl who loves ballet but unfortunately she is also a ghost. She has been around the school for years. Her and Norris have a rough friendship but they both help Cass. Bitzy just love to gossip about things.
- Chester: A boy who is also a ghost. He is attached to a tree outside of Frazer. Cass used to talk to him until he disappeared from there. Chester is a shy boy who loves watching kids get picked up by parents.
- Mrs. Reed: Tim's mother who recently just passed away. She is a ghost but she doesn't want to stay. Mrs. Reed is worried about her son and wants him to move on but he won't. The reason she stays is because he won't let go of her.
- Lisa: A girl that is being used at school to do homework. She can't stand-up to herself. Lisa is timid and shy.
- Brenda: Popular girl at school who pretends to be friends with Lisa but is a backstabber.
- Mr. Gerry: Counseler who tries to help Cass make some friends.
- Jordana: Atheletic girl. One of Danielle's friends.
- Leon: Best friends with Tim. Secretary of the student council.
- Larry: Friends with Tim and the gang.
- Paul: Is Danielle's boyfriend but is cheating on her with a sophomore.
- Doreen: Girl who's is friends with Brenda.
- Sharon Lietzer: the one with whom Paul is cheating on Danielle.
Quotes edit
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“I have friends, I wanted to tell her. You just wouldn’t believe they exist.”
Cass McKenna -
“It made sense that the dead ended up knowing an awful lot about everyone. They spent most of their time hanging around and watching people—because, really, what else did they have to do? They were invisible and inaudible to everyone living. The things people only did when they thought they were alone, the secrets whispered between friends, all the dirt no one wanted dug up: the dead saw it and heard it. And if they found a breather with open ears, they were more than happy to tell all they knew.”
Cass McKenna
First Sentence edit
You would think it'd be easy to get along with a person after she's dead.
Table of Contents edit
Chapter 1 - 19
Authors & Contributors edit
- Megan Crewe (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Henry Holt and Co.
Country: United States
Publication Date: September 15, 2009
ISBN: 9780805089301
Page Count: 256
Publisher: Henry Holt and Co.
Country: United States
Publication Date: September 15, 2009
ISBN: 9780805089301
Page Count: 256
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: 2008050274
- Dewey: Add the Dewey Classification.
Subjects edit
- Books › Children's Books › People & Places › Social Issues › Death & Dying › Fiction
- Books › Children's Books › People & Places › Social Situations › Friendship › Fiction
- Books › Children's Books › Literature › Science Fiction, Fantasy, Mystery & Horror › Spine-Chilling Horror
- Books › Teens › Social Issues
- Books › Children's Books › Issues
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