Ghosts stories gather in areas filled with sadness. Perhaps that is why there are so many tales of the supernatural in Calcutta. Siraj knows all of them. He researches them for the other members of the Chowbar society: Isobel the fearless actress, Roshan who used to live on the streets, Michael the quiet artist, Seth the scholar, Ben the mercurial leader of the group, and Ian the one destined to escape and tell the tale. The group is bound together by misery, all residents of the local orphanage, and in the absence of family they swore to protect each other. But they never imagined how much those loyalties would be tested or that one of Siraj's ghost stories would came to life and stalk them.
Zafon has a wonderful way with words and does an excellent job creating a spooky atmosphere and establishing a good sense of place. The characters and the relationships among them are fascinating. I'd give this to fans of supernatural tales and books about close groups of friends and secret societies.
The Midnight Palace by Carlos Ruiz Zafon
Erica's Picks
7th - 8th Grade
Tags: Fast-Paced, Friendship, Historical Fiction, Horror, Mystery, People of Color, Supernatural
Zafon has a wonderful way with words and does an excellent job creating a spooky atmosphere and establishing a good sense of place. The characters and the relationships among them are fascinating. I'd give this to fans of supernatural tales and books about close groups of friends and secret societies.
The Midnight Palace by Carlos Ruiz Zafon
Erica's Picks
7th - 8th Grade
Tags: Fast-Paced, Friendship, Historical Fiction, Horror, Mystery, People of Color, Supernatural
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