the playground

In this emotional novel in verse by the Stonewall Award–winning author of The Black Flamingo

And on their first mission together

a place she’s only heard about in Obaachan’s stories

Part memoir

Neshama Rita Chang-Eppig the playgroundA bullied girl who communicates with ghosts finds her inner strength in this haunting novel in verse that will resonate with anyone who has felt themselves to be different. Anna sees ghosts. The spirits of her ancestors call to her from the shadows, and no matter where she is, Anna always answers. Kids in her middle school tease her. Teachers and parents are worried by her strange behavior. The only one who seems to understand is Annas beloved