Ghosts, Toast, and Other Hazards [Paperback]

Susan Tan's writing is funny, fun, and hits straight to the heart. Christina Soontorvat, two-time Newbery Honor recipient

From APALA Honor award-winning author Susan Tan, a middle-grade novel about a girl who must overcome her worries to find the truth behind her town's urban legend.

Moving to a new town is never easy, but its even harder when youre dealing with a stepdad who just left and a mom who cant get out of bed long enough to find a new job. But Mo doesnt have time to dwell on these things.

Because its her job to keep her family together. To keep them safe.

So when an elephant starts to haunt her dreamsand a mysterious spirit attacks her homeMo knows its up to her to intervene before things get too dangerous.

With her new friend, Nathaniel, she embarks on an investigation, searching for the truth about the town, its people, and their history. But things are much more complicated and tangled than she thought.

To find out whats really going on, Mo might have to live a little dangerously after all.

Susan Tanis the author of the APALA winning Cilla Lee-Jenkins series. She grew up in a mixed-race family, and always dreamed of being a writer. After studying at Williams College, she earned her PhD from the University of Cambridge, where she studied children's literature. She currently lives in Somerville, enjoys frequent trips to Chinatown to eat tzuck sang, and teaches at the University of Massachusetts, Boston.

 A realistic and deeply moving portrayal of a familys journey through a challenging life transition. Kirkus,starred review

 Tans narrative employs rich sensory details that immediately hook readers and dont let go until the very last sentence. Horn Book,starred review

 Tans prose captures Mos preteen mindset perfectly, wavering between profound anxiety and bravery, and bordering on carelessness... A poignant, delƒZ