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    Among Ghosts

    Author Rachel Hartman
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    $20.99 US
    RH Childrens Books | Random House Books for Young Readers
    5.88"W x 8.56"H x 1.31"D  
    On sale Jun 24, 2025 | 400 Pages | 9780593813720
    Grade 7 & Up
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    Set in the world of New York Times bestseller Seraphina, a boy on the run from a dragon—among other dangers—seeks refuge in a haunted abbey in this wholly original ghost story about what haunts us, and what connects us.

    A few things to know about the town of St. Muckle’s: It’s too out-of-the-way to interest greedy lords, and too damp and muddy for marauding dragons to burn. And anyone, from a humble serf to a runaway nun, may earn their freedom by living for a year and a day within the town walls. Seven years ago, Charl and his mother fled to St. Muckle’s and made it their safe-haven, building a new life in this so called Peasant’s Paradise. But when Charl sees something impossible—a ghost—soon the embers of his past are threatening to engulf his world in flame. A tragic accident is quickly followed by murder, a deadly plague, and a mercenary dragon. 

    Charl manages to escape to an abandoned abbey outside of town, but finds no safety within those ruined walls. A treacherous nun, a chorus of murdered girls, and the fearsome Battle Bishop await, ready to ensnare him in a complex web of history, magic and fate. For some things should never be forgotten, however much they haunt us, and Charl will need all his wisdom and resiliency if he is to fight for the world he knows…and the people he calls home.

    Discover more critically-acclaimed fantasy from Rachel Hartman!
    Seraphina
    Shadow Scale
    Tess of the Road
    © Liz Edgar
    RACHEL HARTMAN is the author of five young adult fantasy novels set in the world of Goredd: Seraphina, Shadow Scale, Tess of the Road, In the Serpent's Wake and Among Ghosts. Her novels have been on the New York Times bestseller list and have received many awards, including the Morris Award, the Sunburst Prize, and the Monica Hughes Award. Rachel lives in Vancouver, BC, with her husband and whippet. View titles by Rachel Hartman
    ★ "An ­engrossing, thoughtful fantasy on the human condition—with dragons." —School Library Journal, starred review

    "Rich worldbuilding and an appealing found-family theme make for a compelling read." —Kirkus Reviews

    "Fans....will find a wealth of atmosphere and thought-provoking, multi-voice storytelling to immerse themselves in." —Booklist

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    Set in the world of New York Times bestseller Seraphina, a boy on the run from a dragon—among other dangers—seeks refuge in a haunted abbey in this wholly original ghost story about what haunts us, and what connects us.

    A few things to know about the town of St. Muckle’s: It’s too out-of-the-way to interest greedy lords, and too damp and muddy for marauding dragons to burn. And anyone, from a humble serf to a runaway nun, may earn their freedom by living for a year and a day within the town walls. Seven years ago, Charl and his mother fled to St. Muckle’s and made it their safe-haven, building a new life in this so called Peasant’s Paradise. But when Charl sees something impossible—a ghost—soon the embers of his past are threatening to engulf his world in flame. A tragic accident is quickly followed by murder, a deadly plague, and a mercenary dragon. 

    Charl manages to escape to an abandoned abbey outside of town, but finds no safety within those ruined walls. A treacherous nun, a chorus of murdered girls, and the fearsome Battle Bishop await, ready to ensnare him in a complex web of history, magic and fate. For some things should never be forgotten, however much they haunt us, and Charl will need all his wisdom and resiliency if he is to fight for the world he knows…and the people he calls home.

    Discover more critically-acclaimed fantasy from Rachel Hartman!
    Seraphina
    Shadow Scale
    Tess of the Road

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    © Liz Edgar
    RACHEL HARTMAN is the author of five young adult fantasy novels set in the world of Goredd: Seraphina, Shadow Scale, Tess of the Road, In the Serpent's Wake and Among Ghosts. Her novels have been on the New York Times bestseller list and have received many awards, including the Morris Award, the Sunburst Prize, and the Monica Hughes Award. Rachel lives in Vancouver, BC, with her husband and whippet. View titles by Rachel Hartman

    Praise

    ★ "An ­engrossing, thoughtful fantasy on the human condition—with dragons." —School Library Journal, starred review

    "Rich worldbuilding and an appealing found-family theme make for a compelling read." —Kirkus Reviews

    "Fans....will find a wealth of atmosphere and thought-provoking, multi-voice storytelling to immerse themselves in." —Booklist

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