Norman Babcock, a boy who can see and talk to ghosts, must use his abilities to save his town from a curse.
Author
Elizabeth Cody Kimmel
24 books in the catalog
Elizabeth Cody Kimmel has 24 books in our catalog of Christian parent reviews, mostly middle grade, realistic fiction and coming of age. The titles we've reviewed span 1998 to 2015.
Recommended for readers roughly ages 8–17, based on our reviewers' age guidance.
A group of friends plays a game of spin the bottle, leading to humorous and awkward situations.
A young girl named Annie dreams of landing the perfect summer job and navigates the challenges and rewards of her first employment.
A young girl named Kate finds a penguin named Osbert in her bathtub and tries to keep him a secret.
A young musician navigates the challenges of finding her voice and identity through the power of jazz.
A young girl, Lily, finds herself in a new environment and learns to adapt and find her voice.
A young boy raised by trolls in a town that fears them must protect his family when a villain wants to exterminate them.
A young girl named Lily travels to her grandfather's remote mountain cabin and befriends a mysterious, intelligent dog. She learns about the dog's unique connection to the mountain.
Four best friends navigate the challenges of middle school, dealing with crushes, friendships, and growing up. The story follows their individual journeys and how they support each other.
A young girl named Lizzie inherits a mysterious old dog that seems to be a ghost, leading to adventures.
A young girl named Sarah discovers she can communicate with dolphins and becomes involved in protecting marine life.
Moxie Roosevelt, a spirited middle schooler, navigates the complexities of friendship, family, and finding her own voice during a summer in Maine.
A young girl named Maya discovers she can communicate with ghosts and must help them solve their unfinished business.
A shy girl named Kat must overcome her fears to win a talent show and impress her crush.
A shy girl discovers she can communicate with ghosts at her new boarding school, helping them solve their unfinished business.
Lily B. navigates the complexities of middle school, friendships, and her dream of attending a prestigious art school in Paris.
Lily B. navigates the complexities of first love and friendships in middle school.
A young girl named Sarah travels west with her family on a wagon train.
A young girl named Maya explores her imagination and the world around her, questioning her dreams and aspirations.
Lily B. navigates the complexities of middle school, dealing with friendships, crushes, and the awkwardness of growing up.
A young girl named Sarah struggles with her parents' divorce and her own feelings of anger and confusion.
A young girl named Sarah moves to a new town and discovers a hidden world of magic and adventure in her new home.
In 1850s Oregon, a young girl named Sarah Jane struggles with her family's move to a new, challenging frontier.
A young girl named Sarah discovers a hidden world and a magical stone circle that connects her to ancient secrets and a mysterious boy.
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