Deal+with+a+Ghost

The book I read was Deal with a Ghost by Marilyn Singer. This book was in the horror genre, but it was not that scary. The book was set in present times. "Suddenly the room went cold. Colder than Kerrit Park last night. A shape appeared and, even unformed, Deal could recognize it-but was no less frightened by its familiarity. "Oh, God," she gasped, shaking." (This quote was taken from the back page of the book) This book was about a high school girl named Delia McCarthy (Deal) and she just started a new high school in the middle of the year. Her mother practically abandoned her so she could go live with her boyfriend in Saint Louis. Now she lives with her grandmother who isn't one to show her love for Delia. On the first day at her new school Blain Schott or as students call it Brian Rot High she meets Laurie who immediately starts to try and be her friend. From there she tries to stay away form the "Dating Game" which is catching guys sometimes other taken guys and she feels victory every time she wins. This time it's a little different she tries to go after Mark Chelsom or as she calls him the "Sun King" but the problem is he is dating one of the girls that tries to become friends with her right away and she won't admit it to herself but she has a little crush on Laurie (which if I didn't mention is a boy). I LOVED this book it was fantastic I would recommend it to any one who likes the romance, life changing, cute kind of thing. Alanna Peccia

Reply by Cassi Formolo: Deal with a Ghost sounds like a great book. I love books that keep you on the edge of your seat and from what you described it sounds like a good page turner. I don’t normally read Romance books because I prefer other genres over Romance, but I read them every once in a while and normally I end up liking the book. I am glad I read your review and I can’t wait to read Deal with a Ghost. I have one question for you though and it is that this book is under the genre of horror but from what you described it sounds like it should be under romance, so what makes the book a horror title? I know that you said that it was not very scary but why is it called Deal with a Ghost?

Reply to Cassie Formolo from Alanna Peccia

Well I don't want to give away the most interesting part of the book so I'll skim it. When Deal starts going to her new school she forgets a book in her locker and goes back to get it. When she gets there the door is locked so she tries the window to the music room. When she gets in the room is completely black and as she tries to find the door a white shape appears and keeps saying her name, she tries to deny it but she runs into the ghost a few more times. The only clue I'll give is that Deal's grandmothers name is also Delia.